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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. :-/

Additional Fonts

Hi Everyone,
Here are additional installable system fonts, you can try it if you want. Tested it already.

cheers, fancy a different look!

adioph said:
Hi Everyone,
Here are additional installable system fonts, you can try it if you want. Tested it already.
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Thanks!
How do you 'install' these? Certain folder I need to drop them in to?

rohitgarewal said:
Thanks!
How do you 'install' these? Certain folder I need to drop them in to?
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as you see they are APKs sooo what do you do with APKS? install right????
Question answered?
btw thanks and wrong section you should post these in Themes subforum

the GREAT question is....
HOW YOU MAKE fonts files eg: ttf files, into APK files???? huh?

Now i'm using the ubuntu font you can download by using app fontomizer ( free in market ) and download fonts that you want.

tasty_boy said:
the GREAT question is....
HOW YOU MAKE fonts files eg: ttf files, into APK files???? huh?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=745345

Awesome share. Thanks mate.

This thread contains a lot of already created flip fonts. Download, install and change in Display options.
ps: tried and tested, works perfectly.
Cheers.

[Q] Can I add new display fonts?

Can I add new fonts to the system, and if so, what kind (I'm assuming TrueType?) and which folder should they go into?
thanks in advance
mudge

iCurmudgeon said:
Can I add new fonts to the system, and if so, what kind (I'm assuming TrueType?) and which folder should they go into?
thanks in advance
mudge
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The are two ways to do this:
1. Use system feature available in Settings/display/fonts
You can downloadd some font package from there (maybe even for free), or better yet, there is a thread with lots of installable font packages somewhere on xda, (try searching for "eigene flipfonts" or just "flipfonts"). No root required, just install the apk, and choose your new font from the settings.
2. Use one of the apps like "font installer", which will substitute system fonts in system/fonts folder with the ones of your choosing. Root required.
Sent from my GT-N5100 using xda premium

HTC Themes (Download Location)

Hey fellas,
I just downloaded some themes, wallpapers and icons from HTC Themes app (Sense 7) ...I flashed a new ROM and it just got vanished..
Does anyone know where it saves these wallpapers and other stuff?? Cant find it in the gallery!

riteshbendre said:
Hey fellas,
I just downloaded some themes, wallpapers and icons from HTC Themes app (Sense 7) ...I flashed a new ROM and it just got vanished..
Does anyone know where it saves these wallpapers and other stuff?? Cant find it in the gallery!
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Well if you did a full wipe when flashing the Rom it could be in the /data partition
If you did not do a wipe when installing the rom it means it's in the /system partition, that's all that gets wiped installing a rom

clsA said:
Well if you did a full wipe when flashing the Rom it could be in the /data partition
If you did not do a wipe when installing the rom it means it's in the /system partition, that's all that gets wiped installing a rom
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My assumption, the downloaded wallpapers should be visible in the gallery and saved on the memory card...
unfortunately, that's not the case!!

OP, did you ever find them?

Vendetta-NY said:
OP, did you ever find them?
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Nope..still waiting for the apt-reply!

The files (wallpapers) are saved as apk. in:
/sdcard/Android/data/com.htc.launcher/files/LocalTheme
If you make some changes to the theme in themes app and save as new one, then it will be saved in:
/sdcard/Android/data/com.htc.launcher/files/CustomTheme
and here will be showing up as .png file.

hija31 said:
The files (wallpapers) are saved as apk. in:
/sdcard/Android/data/com.htc.launcher/files/LocalTheme
If you make some changes to the theme in themes app and save as new one, then it will be saved in:
/sdcard/Android/data/com.htc.launcher/files/CustomTheme
and here will be showing up as .png file.
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thanks

Cool. Close enough... mine are embedded in APKs in the .../files/LocalTheme folder.
-V

Cool. Close enough
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You're right.
....../files/CustomTheme
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It's the place where the files are saved at if you make a new custom skin from a selected photo from the photo album. Also the changes that you make later on this skin will be saved here.

Question Custom theme

anyone know the step to apply custom theme ?
cause I have been using the old method to install the custom theme on this magic UI but it doesnt work at all

You have to use Honor themes, Hauwei themes don't/won't work.
You still customize the same way and install the same way using the theme app.

anyone know where to get the honor theme ? besides in the Themes app? because the current default theme icon seems too big tbh

I've tried all hwt files and paste them in all honor folders whereas custom themes are not shown in theme app.
I bought this phone only for that to have custom themes and it seems that magic ui 6 is the issue

okbakaka said:
I've tried all hwt files and paste them in all honor folders whereas custom themes are not shown in theme app.
I bought this phone only for that to have custom themes and it seems that magic ui 6 is the issue
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Same here. hopefully there is a way to install custom theme

dododll said:
Same here. hopefully there is a way to install custom theme
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Found it bro, rename theme to hnt instead of hwt and copy it to android, data, hihonor.. Theme manager..... Themes

okbakaka said:
Found it bro, rename theme to hnt instead of hwt and copy it to android, data, hihonor.. Theme manager..... Themes
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omg thanks bro it works !

okbakaka said:
Found it bro, rename theme to hnt instead of hwt and copy it to android, data, hihonor.. Theme manager..... Themes
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Thanks a lot great job

dododll said:
anyone know where to get the honor theme ?
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Themes with custom lock screen will work only if you install the engine that is attached. Delete files at the end .zip

volkodav1975 said:
Themes with custom lock screen will work only if you install the engine that is attached. Delete files at the end .zip
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With Nova Launcher