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[GSCRIPT MOD] HOW TO change system fonts in Android UPDATED 06/08/2010

Hi guys,
another day, another tip!
Today I will explain how to change your system fonts at will, but as download and set them free.
You will say that our phone has this function ... But it is not true, or rather, this function has to pay.
To avoid spending money unnecessarily, I will explain where to download millions of characters and how to apply them in a few clicks!
Let's start!
What we need:
- Samsung Galaxy S i9000
- Phone rooted with STAND ALONE PROCEDURE (all credits to Leshak);
- IMPORTANT, BUSYBOX from Market;
- Gscript from Market (all credits of this app goes to PinkVenture, if you like it, buy a full version);
- My tips
What will do:
- Download any font you like from THIS SITE (all credit goes to this site) or any site that lets you download free fonts;
- Create a folder called Fonts in you internal sdcard:
/sdcard/Fonts
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- Rename the downloaded font in 2 files called(2 files with differents names, same main file):
DroidSans.ttf
DroidSans-Bold.ttf
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- Copy those file in /sdcard/Fonts;
- Start Gscript, leave it to take Superuser acces, then press on:
Menu --> Add script --> Load file
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and close it;
- a new folder called gscript was created;
- Download my zip file contenets all of 3 scripts that we need:
BackupSystemFonts - backup all your system fonts from /system/fonts to /sdcard/Fonts/bak
ChangeSystemFonts - change the system fonts
RestoreBakSystemFonts - restore the backed up system fonts from /sdcard/Fonts/bak to /system/fonts
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- Copy all 3 scripts in the gscript folder on internal sdcard:
/sdcard/gscript
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- Start Gscript and then press:
Menu --> Add script --> Load file
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select the script that you want and check Need SU? then save;
- A new script is added!
- Press on the script you want and it start!
- Well done, the new font is applied!!
Archive password: socketandroid84
Needless to say that now you can choose any font you want and apply it without any problem with only 2 clicks quickly and safely!
I hope that the trick will be useful!
Update 06/08/2010 - LOOP SCREEN RESOLVED
- Before apply the scripts install BUSYBOX from MARKET; there is a bug in the old version of busybox installed by the update.zip for root our phone. It's install an old version of busybox that doesn't use the "cp" command.
So, when you go to remove and copy the new fonts though the script, it's remove the old ones but doesn't copy the new ones. You can resolve this bug simply install the last version of BUSYBOX from market!
Disclaimer
This mod is free to use, but at your own risk. I take no responsibility for any conflict, fault, or damage caused by this appling morph theme. No warranties of any kind are given. I have tested my product and have not found any problems with it.

Bravo!
I was wondering how to apply new fonts that I want besides those
from manufacturer. Thanks a lot

Thanks. First time I tried changing fonts (not using this method) I ended up reflashing the whole thing because it got stuck on the i9000 welcome screen so be carefull dealing with fonts (yeah sounds weird I know) ^_^

I thought we can change font:
Menu->Settings->Sound and Display->Font Style
I am still trying to figure out how to add more fonts.

Thanks for the easy method.
My results:

is it possible to change the font size too? because some of the 3rd party fonts look really nice, but a bit too small when applied.

inku said:
Thanks for the easy method.
My results:
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Really nice font!!! Can u upload it?? Thanks mate
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

Are there any prerequisities for the fonts? Because I tried one and the phone got stuck in bootscreen, so I was forced to make a reflash of FW.
I found out that I have fonts with 2 different icons (all files are .ttf), one icon has TT and the other one has O on it (see attached screenshot).

socket84 said:
Really nice font!!! Can u upload it?? Thanks mate
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
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Thanks the font name is Bauhaus and is a paid font so i don't think i can share it sorry.
Mikulec said:
Are there any prerequisities for the fonts? Because I tried one and the phone got stuck in bootscreen, so I was forced to make a reflash of FW.
I found out that I have fonts with 2 different icons (all files are .ttf), one icon has TT and the other one has O on it (see attached screenshot).
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probably that one is a .otf font with a renamed extension.

inku said:
probably that one is a .otf font with a renamed extension.
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Rigth. Download another TTF font, but pay attention, a real TRUE TYPE FONT!

sunwee said:
is it possible to change the font size too? because some of the 3rd party fonts look really nice, but a bit too small when applied.
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FONT CREATOR can change the size too!

inku said:
probably that one is a .otf font with a renamed extension.
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socket84 said:
Rigth. Download another TTF font, but pay attention, a real TRUE TYPE FONT!
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Thanks guys, I will try the "real" ttf font.
EDIT: working like a charm, thanks

this is awesome!

Crap, I did the same thing - Gets stuck while booting...
Might want to give a clearer warning in the first post about the need for a true, ttf. I'm apparently way too anxious to get things going than reading all posts

ok, how do i reset? because i got stuck while booting after doing this smh....

heck same here end up stuck at boot screen. is this really due to the font i want to switch? how do i know it's a real ttf font?

Every FONTS in this site work very well:
FONTS
If you want to reset, reflash or press the power button for 10 sec i think... search in the wiki!

For me, it worked once with 2.1, then, after flashing another 2.1 firmware it got stuck while booting.
With 2.2 it doesn't seem to work...

Stuck at loading screen too, only option is to flash ?? or is there any other option ?

Kind of lost how to reset the phone.
Is the only way to do it by pressing Volume down and turning it on?
Not in the mood to lose all my Data. :-/

Changing Fonts

Here's my question, I'd like to switch out the fonts in the Rom I'm using is the Bowtie from Nebula (loving it by the way). I'd just like to switch fonts is all. What would I need to do. I read a few post a while back in some other threads that to use metamorph but the apply says for advanced users. I don't think I'm on advanced level yet but I would still like to learn.
Epic4G + Froyo = The Shizznit

Metamorph is really easy to use.
Download the free version from the market, once its installed you can download a zip with fonts in it then just apply the don't you want to use.
EDIT:
Search the threads for (metamorph changing fonts on the fly) and there is a zip file you can download there to use with metamorph.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

Flashable Font Packs
Mr.Muscles said:
Here's my question, I'd like to switch out the fonts in the Rom I'm using is the Bowtie from Nebula (loving it by the way). I'd just like to switch fonts is all. What would I need to do. I read a few post a while back in some other threads that to use metamorph but the apply says for advanced users. I don't think I'm on advanced level yet but I would still like to learn.
Epic4G + Froyo = The Shizznit
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You can also flash this (attached) through Clockwork. What I do is, open up this zip (use program 7zip, if you don't already, on your computer),
Take any font, rename it to DroidSans.ttf or DroidSans-Bold.ttf.. etc, copy and replace any fonts inside this zip, then flash.
Or, you can just check out the mother of all xda font threads: 200 Flashable Font Packs
I think ComfortAA (the attached one) is still my fav though.

You guys rock! I asked a question and you guys answered quick and perfect. I'm gonna try these out. Thank you thank you thank you! People like you guys and this community make my phone The Shizznit!
Epic4G + Froyo = The Shizznit

decalex said:
You can also flash this (attached) through Clockwork. What I do is, open up this zip (use program 7zip, if you don't already, on your computer),
Take any font, rename it to DroidSans.ttf or DroidSans-Bold.ttf.. etc, copy and replace any fonts inside this zip, then flash.
Or, you can just check out the mother of all xda font threads: 200 Flashable Font Packs
I think ComfortAA (the attached one) is still my fav though.
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dude I installed this font from your zip an im stuck in the samgung logo.
I had other fonts before w/o problems....
anyone else with the same problem?

elchileno said:
dude I installed this font from your zip an im stuck in the samgung logo.
I had other fonts before w/o problems....
anyone else with the same problem?
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hm-- I'm pretty sure the attachment was straight from that thread-- are you flashing 'normally' through clockwork?

decalex said:
You can also flash this (attached) through Clockwork. What I do is, open up this zip (use program 7zip, if you don't already, on your computer),
Take any font, rename it to DroidSans.ttf or DroidSans-Bold.ttf.. etc, copy and replace any fonts inside this zip, then flash.
Or, you can just check out the mother of all xda font threads: 200 Flashable Font Packs
I think ComfortAA (the attached one) is still my fav though.
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ComfortAA is my current favorite as well. I use root explorer to copy the DroidSans.ttf and DroidSans-Bold.ttf files on my sd card and paste them over the default files in the system/font folder. When I restart the phone, my font is there.

I bought Root System Font installer from the market. Over 200 fonts, you can preview the font and its easy.
Sent from my Frozen Quantum Emotionless EPIC 4G using XDA App

Fontomizer, is it safe for SGY?

i want to change stock font
but i just want to be sure if
it is safe to use fontomizer
on my SGY?
im running 2.3.6 stock rom (DXKK4)
it would be a great help, tia.

Yap. Ive used it but if you want the manual way but better. Coz doing it manually lets you install a font u really want unlike fontomizer it just have presets
Sent from my SHW-M130K using xda premium

i'd prefer font changer if your phone is rooted, its more customizable

yes.. and i love ubuntu font. try it.

Use "Custom android font switcher", works like a charm.
What more, it has no bugs like fonts slightly placed higher than its supposed to be. It is the only app i came across (pardon me, I'm not a pro in this topic, just my experience) which replacess each and erey font in your phone, even the keyboard fonts will be changed.

thanks for the advice guys,
ill try one.. ayos!

i used font installer by jrummy and fontomizer several times... so far they are safe and worked
font installer needs root tho

Some wont work on custom roms
HERE's a SMALL GUIDE FOR CHANGING FONTS MANUALLY - ROOTED
1. download the font you want. (*.ttf)
2. make 3 copies of that font.
3. rename them by the ff:
DroidSans.ttf
DroidSans-Bold.ttf
Clockopia.ttf
4. Go to system/font and replace the fonts namely the ones stated above
**i mean delete the old fonts named DroidSans.ttf, DroidSans-Bold.ttf, Clockopia.ttf annd replace them with the one you renamed.
5. reboot. and VOILA

musashihatred said:
HERE's a SMALL GUIDE FOR CHANGING FONTS MANUALLY - ROOTED
1. download the font you want. (*.ttf)
2. make 3 copies of that font.
3. rename them by the ff:
DroidSans.ttf
DroidSans-Bold.ttf
Clockopia.ttf
4. Go to system/font and replace the fonts namely the ones stated above
**i mean delete the old fonts named DroidSans.ttf, DroidSans-Bold.ttf, Clockopia.ttf annd replace them with the one you renamed.
5. reboot. and VOILA
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wew.... it'll be replacing system files. is this safe..?

Yeap its safe but make sure you follow the steps.
Sent from my GT-S5360 using xda premium

And make backups of the three files in case you wanna come back.
Sent from my GT-S5360 using xda premium

ya font changer is more effective than fontomizer
Sent from my GT-S5360 using XD premium

explodeaamir said:
ya font changer is more effective than fontomizer
Sent from my GT-S5360 using XD premium
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Fontomizer works great on my SGY... However, I have read some posts that "Font Changer" app would cause your phone to go on a boot loop.

I recomend Custom android font changer from market
Sent from my GT-S5360 using xda premium

[Q] How to Change Fonts on CM10.1?

I can't find anything in the settings for changing the font and rom toolbox does nothing but send my phone into a boot loop... Anyone know how(can explain)?? I have a lot of font apk's from GB I'd like to use.

Go the hard way: fonts are stored under /system/fonts and you just have to replace them all you like with a root-enabled file explorer. If your fonts are in an APK pack, extract with WinRAR/WinZIP and look for .ttf files inside.
Sent from HTC Incredible S @ CM10.1

Is it just like a drag and drop? Would I replace the ones in there? Or just add the,... If I add them how dovI enable them? If I'm replacing them, would I rename them to the system name? Does it change instantly, or what? I'm not really "familiar" with this :/

KooladeKC said:
Is it just like a drag and drop? Would I replace the ones in there? Or just add the,... If I add them how dovI enable them? If I'm replacing them, would I rename them to the system name? Does it change instantly, or what? I'm not really "familiar" with this :/
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Rename to the system names (but there are many font files, do make sure which you want to replace!) and replace them. Don't forget to set permission to rw-r--r--. Then just reboot to see effect. If anything happens just flash the original ROM without wiping anything.
Sent from Xperia Mini Pro SK17i @ CM10.1

AndyYan said:
Go the hard way: fonts are stored under /system/fonts and you just have to replace them all you like with a root-enabled file explorer. If your fonts are in an APK pack, extract with WinRAR/WinZIP and look for .ttf files inside.
Sent from HTC Incredible S @ CM10.1
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All of the fonts are individual apk files.. How do you extract the ttf files?

KooladeKC said:
All of the fonts are individual apk files.. How do you extract the ttf files?
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I mean, can't you open the apk's with WinRAR or WinZIP? (if necessary, change the file extension to .zip) Extract and seek .ttf files in it. I can't guarantee you will find it though, as I always directly fetch readily-available ttf files and never used these font APKs. Maybe that's different.
A bit offa topic: why change when system default (the Roboto font family) is beautiful enough?
Sent from HTC Incredible S @ CM10.1

When I change some of the file I get stuck in a forever boot. Am I doing something wrong?
Sent from my HTC Vision using Tapatalk 2

TayOnG1 said:
When I change some of the file I get stuck in a forever boot. Am I doing something wrong?
Sent from my HTC Vision using Tapatalk 2
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Then you must be doing wrong, or you might haven't set correct permissions after replacing files.
Anyway, I'm free on summer vacation, so you can send me the fonts you want to use (font name or file, both are okay, BUT it has to be a font family with at least bold, italic and bold+italic variants!), and I'll see if I can pack up a flashable zip for you.

AndyYan said:
Then you must be doing wrong, or you might haven't set correct permissions after replacing files.
Anyway, I'm free on summer vacation, so you can send me the fonts you want to use (font name or file, both are okay, BUT it has to be a font family with at least bold, italic and bold+italic variants!), and I'll see if I can pack up a flashable zip for you.
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I see now what I was doing wrong. The font I was trying to use wasn't bold and I was trying to load it into a bold file in the system folder. Thank you for the quick response.
I know this isn't apart of the tread but how would you go about packing fonts in a zip to flash?
Sent from my NookColor using Tapatalk 4 Beta

TayOnG1 said:
I know this isn't apart of the tread but how would you go about packing fonts in a zip to flash?
Sent from my NookColor using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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Normally I have to base my flashable zip on an already existing one, then I just replace the fonts inside, slightly tweak the update-script, repack, re-sign and all done. Dunno how to go into details...
Sent from Google Nexus 4 @ CM10.1.2

[Q] How to replace statusbar icons with the icons from a theme?

Hi Everyone,
I got an other question.I'am using AOSP ICS mmb rom,currently.I want to change its statusbar icon with icons from a theme.I have bought CM10/CM9 Touchwiz theme,from it I want to replace stock icons.I have changed the icons once,but it was from another ROM.
Can anyone tell me which files I must have to copy from touchwiz.apk to systenUI.apk because Touchwiz.apk has all the icons for firmware-res.apk and systemUI.apk.
Can any one help me on that.......

Hi guyz,
I have learned how to change the icons from the theme(thanks to my mind ).But the problem is that the icons are way to big and doesn't fit on SG Gio's screen.
Can anyone help me out? plz help.
Thanks

If you want an app to modify the icons, search for NinjaMorph app.
Sent from my GT-S5660 using xda app-developers app

DevWithCookies said:
If you want an app to modify the icons, search for NinjaMorph app.
Sent from my GT-S5660 using xda app-developers app
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I know about NinjaMorph.I was asking that to change the lockscreen,changing icons do the trick or we have to do something else.
But Thanks 4 reply :good:

toorentz said:
Hi guyz,
I have learned how to change the icons from the theme(thanks to my mind ).But the problem is that the icons are way to big and doesn't fit on SG Gio's screen.
Can anyone help me out? plz help.
Thanks
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You can change the size of the file icon using Photoshop or AnyPicImageResize via computer

Hakim Rahman said:
You can change the size of the file icon using Photoshop or AnyPicImageResize via computer
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Do you know which size is perfect for SG Gio??

toorentz said:
Do you know which size is perfect for SG Gio??
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I don't know for exact size, but my advice to determine appropriate size enough extracted (using Winrar) apk file that you want to modify!
after apk file is extracted, check the res folder (the folder where the files are xml and icon files)

Hakim Rahman said:
I don't know for exact size, but my advice to determine appropriate size enough extracted (using Winrar) apk file that you want to modify!
after apk file is extracted, check the res folder (the folder where the files are xml and icon files)
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Thanks.
I give it a try