I love @Cloudyfa G3 ROM, but I couldn't seem to find my favorite font Roboto in the list anymore. To enable Roboto I built a new system_fonts.xml and zipped together Google's Roboto fonts to ensure the original AOSP ones are in the ROM.
To enable Roboto again, using Root Explorer (or a like app):
Backup /system/etc/system_fonts.xml
Copy system_fonts.xml from the zip attachment (system_fonts.zip) into /system/etc
Set permissions on system_fonts.xml to rw-r--r--
Backup /system/fonts
Copy the 18 Roboto .ttf files from the zip attachment (Roboto.zip) and paste into /system/fonts
Set permissions on all 18 .ttf files just pasted to rw-r--r--
Now, reboot and select Roboto from Settings > Display > Font type. Voila! You will have the correct AOSP Roboto look to your launcher and apps.
Cheers
Thank you friend!
I used Rom Toolbox and it worked also
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autom8r said:
I love @Cloudyfa G3 ROM, but I couldn't seem to find my favorite font Roboto in the list anymore. To enable Roboto I built a new system_fonts.xml and zipped together Google's Roboto fonts to ensure the original AOSP ones are in the ROM.
To enable Roboto again, using Root Explorer (or a like app):
Backup /system/etc/system_fonts.xml
Copy system_fonts.xml from the zip attachment (system_fonts.zip) into /system/etc
Set permissions on system_fonts.xml to rw-r--r--
Backup /system/fonts
Copy the 18 Roboto .ttf files from the zip attachment (Roboto.zip) and paste into /system/fonts
Set permissions on all 18 .ttf files just pasted to rw-r--r--
Now, reboot and select Roboto from Settings > Display > Font type. Voila! You will have the correct AOSP Roboto look to your launcher and apps.
Cheers
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Thanks man, do you think you could do any tweaking to give us a menu button in the navigation bar? Maybe it can be replaced by the splitview or notifications button.
Henryy97 said:
Thanks man, do you think you could do any tweaking to give us a menu button in the navigation bar? Maybe it can be replaced by the splitview or notifications button.
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There's no longer a need for the menu button. All apps (unlike the g2 stock) have the overflow button available by default....
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Henryy97 said:
Thanks man, do you think you could do any tweaking to give us a menu button in the navigation bar? Maybe it can be replaced by the splitview or notifications button.
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Hold the recents key it's a shortcut for menu
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annoyingduck said:
There's no longer a need for the menu button. All apps (unlike the g2 stock) have the overflow button available by default....
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I still like my menu button to be there. It's much more conveniently placed.
Is it possible to import the wireless storage feature from g2? It's missing in G3
Thank you.
Why don't you have one zip file to do all of the steps you mentioned?
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Pr0fess0rX said:
Thank you.
Why don't you have one zip file to do all of the steps you mentioned?
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Because he wants you to not be a total noob that waits around for someone to make doing any modification to the phone simple. This is all very simple to do anyways, and its good to know the methods behind the mods
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Because he wants you to not be a total noob that waits around for someone to make doing any modification to the phone simple. This is all very simple to do anyways, and its good to know the methods behind the mods
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There's 6 steps, but it's about 30 seconds of work...
And yes, he's right, I want you to actually understand what's going on here.
Owner of http://www.ootpapps.com & a D803
If someone points me towards a guide for making flashable zips, I'll do one.
Never bothered with that before as I just use adb or an app on device like root explorer.
Thanx
Owner of http://www.ootpapps.com & a D803
autom8r said:
If someone points me towards a guide for making flashable zips, I'll do one.
Never bothered with that before as I just use adb or an app on device like root explorer.
Thanx
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Wish I had a guide to link you to but I learned to create flashable zips by trial and error, anyways I made two for you one for the roboto fonts and one for stock fonts you can grab them here in the roboto fonts zip I made sure to add:
Roboto fonts for cloudyg3
by autom8r
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Didn't work on OptimusRS G3 Rom Can anyone help pls?
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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
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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.
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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.
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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. :-/
hi does anyone one know how to install custom battery icons through Rom Toolbox Pro app as it doesn't seem to work for me when I press install. I am rooted and currently using the Omega rom.
In Simplistic Framework (paid version) its very easy
McLaren__F1 said:
In Simplistic Framework (paid version) its very easy
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thank you for the reply, I have tried the android Simplistic control app and still the same when I try to change its still the same blue circle battery icon that came with the Omega rom, I did notice something strange, when it comes to a certain percentage it would show the custom icon I installed then disappear after that. Any idea what the problem is??
hon84 said:
thank you for the reply, I have tried the android Simplistic control app and still the same when I try to change its still the same blue circle battery icon that came with the Omega rom, I did notice something strange, when it comes to a certain percentage it would show the custom icon I installed then disappear after that. Any idea what the problem is??
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You could always edit the battery icons yourself. Just paste the wanted battery icons into SystemUI.apk where the battery icons are supposed to be and push it into /system/app with the correct permissions and voila you're done.
Doing this quite often when there are themes I want to apply but they don't come in CWM flashable zip for the rom I'm using
xcly said:
You could always edit the battery icons yourself. Just paste the wanted battery icons into SystemUI.apk where the battery icons are supposed to be and push it into /system/app with the correct permissions and voila you're done.
Doing this quite often when there are themes I want to apply but they don't come in CWM flashable zip for the rom I'm using
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hmmm sounds complicated, can you tell me how to do it?
hon84 said:
hmmm sounds complicated, can you tell me how to do it?
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Its not only about installing the SF app, you'll have to flash its content as well that is when you make changes on the control app it will reflect.
SF LINK :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2029712
hon84 said:
hmmm sounds complicated, can you tell me how to do it?
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Just copy the systemui API from your system/app folder to your sdcard and open it using 7zip or similar program on your PC. Locate the icon files within the app, most likely under res/drawable/hdpi or xhdpi and copy the icon you want straight into the apk and overwrite. No need to extract the apk. Note this only works when replacing images. If you want 1% battery, you'll have to edit some xmls as well (dunno which one though).
And just copy the apk back to where you found it and give it the correct permission (644) and reboot.
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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 :/
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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?
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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?
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When I change some of the file I get stuck in a forever boot. Am I doing something wrong?
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TayOnG1 said:
When I change some of the file I get stuck in a forever boot. Am I doing something wrong?
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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...
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paste this apk in /system and set permissions rw-r-r with root explorer or similar then cut and paste in priv-app/ replacing-it or flash in recovery
Thanks for the apk! One request, can you give us your launcher, please?
Works good. Always loved that icon.
Works?
I downloaded the flashable zip, and it seemed to install correctly. The original phone app has been replaced, and the icon has changed. So, I assume it has installed.
Does the business search work however? It may be my phone or location, but typing in pizza hut or the local bank comes up with nothing...
Thanks anyway, because at least I get the nice blue flat icon
FelipeMalagon said:
Thanks for the apk! One request, can you give us your launcher, please?
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It is Google Experience Launcher
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KairosDev said:
I downloaded the flashable zip, and it seemed to install correctly. The original phone app has been replaced, and the icon has changed. So, I assume it has installed.
Does the business search work however? It may be my phone or location, but typing in pizza hut or the local bank comes up with nothing...
Thanks anyway, because at least I get the nice blue flat icon
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No it's only the icon from Google dialer the rest is moto g stock dialer
Thanks mate! Saved me the trouble of decompiling and recompiling. :highfive:
Simply by using Nova Launcher you can have that icon aswell and I suspect other launchers might do the job too.
Nice! Can you change the icon for the Contact (People) to be more rounded like others apps on hotseat?
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4.4.4?
Any chance of a version for 4.4.4? Presume this one is incompatible, reluctant to try it as I know the dialers are slightly different in the two builds. Thanks in advance!
galaimo said:
Any chance of a version for 4.4.4? Presume this one is incompatible, reluctant to try it as I know the dialers are slightly different in the two builds. Thanks in advance!
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stock kk 4.4.4 dialer with google dialer icon
Try this
synescu said:
stock kk 4.4.4 dialer with google dialer icon
Try this
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Flashed the zip through philz recovery and worked perfectly
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paste this apk in /system and set permissions rw-r-r with root explorer or similar then cut and paste in priv-app/ replacing-it or flash in recovery
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Hi im new to this stuff. I get the first part but could u explain 'cut and paste in priv-app/ replacing-it or flash in recovery'. And do i have to unzip both of them before placing?
If you directly replace that apk in system/priv- app/ with default permissions will get you s system force close pop-up, so first paste in /system, change permissions and move in system/priv-app replacing the existing one
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Hello! I had posted this flashable zip file in the font request thread but figured it would be more easily found having it's own. this will replace all your system fonts with Roboto Condensed instead of the ugly stock lg fonts :silly: . i whipped this up for my htc m8 but i have flashed it on to my lg g3 with no problems and it looks great. i have flashed it on both stock rooted and ZoneROM with no issues at all. as always nand to be safe and enjoy!
I flashed the file but when I go to settings, display, font type I only see the same stock options... Help
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tykalx said:
I flashed the file but when I go to settings, display, font type I only see the same stock options... Help
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it will just replace the default font to roboto condensed which is the NewSmartGothic font so select that one, and then it should replace all the system fonts as well i.e. the fonts in the playstore etc.
niasyn said:
it will just replace the default font to roboto condensed which is the NewSmartGothic font so select that one, and then it should replace all the system fonts as well i.e. the fonts in the playstore etc.
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By any chance do you have the original system font? I want to switch back..
Awesome! Thanks. Much better.
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Awesome! Love me some Roboto... Any chance you can make a zip of the newer Android L Roboto?
Alix8821 said:
Awesome! Love me some Roboto... Any chance you can make a zip of the newer Android L Roboto?
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Hey there! I found this for you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2794834
kinda a noob..
by flash can I just stick the zip file on my sdcard and then run the zip within my phone?
Screen shot!?
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I flashed the zip ok. Where do I find the font? It's not in system > display > fonts.