adding fonts to coocked Rom - Android

hi
i have read all instruction here and iam understand , but its just talk about adding apps but i want know how to add some fonts? and replace with the original droid fonts ?
thanks

cutiyar said:
hi
i have read all instruction here and iam understand , but its just talk about adding apps but i want know how to add some fonts? and replace with the original droid fonts ?
thanks
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Just copy the new fonts to the /system/fonts/ folder and replace the old.
If your talking about a ROM zip file then just open the zip with 7zip or something like that and drag and drop the new fonts to the above mentioned folder

NilsP said:
Just copy the new fonts to the /system/fonts/ folder and replace the old.
If your talking about a ROM zip file then just open the zip with 7zip or something like that and drag and drop the new fonts to the above mentioned folder
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this drag and open doesnt work , cauz when i install the rom it will stop in google logo , i tried with two different ROM.
thanks

If dragging and dropping doesn't work, what you'll need to do is unpackage each archive folder until it's a regular folder, then try dragging and dropping then repackage them. Make sure that you use the same archive folders so that it'll be readible by android.
*If this doesn't solve the problem, your problem might lie elsewhere. Try a different kernal, a different radio, a different module and keep trying until it loads ok. Good luck

its mean i have to extract each folder ??
thanks.

The uot (onlinekitchen) would be the easiest method. Just go to fonts, select one of the many choices., upload framework file for the rom you're using and flash via cwm. Very simple.
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Mini pro sk17i: stock rom: themes & cool fonts?

i have been wondering if its possible for me to install themes lyk as on miui roms & cm7 roms....
i have tried cm7 rom but its still not complete solution as it still have some problems which will be fixed in near future.
I now have sk17i with 2.3.4 android(the latest update) rooted, bootloader unlocked...
Also kindly provide me some cool fonts for my phone as the fonts that i find are vry few with all the characters...
thanx in advance.
Go to UOT Kitchen. There you can choose fonts, icon and more. But no theme. Its nice to have other font and icons. When you dont know what UOT kitchen is, search in google for it ;-)
kessiyean said:
Go to UOT Kitchen. There you can choose fonts, icon and more. But no theme. Its nice to have other font and icons. When you dont know what UOT kitchen is, search in google for it ;-)
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Duh, UOT kitchen can completely reskin your whole phone dude.
If you just want to change fonts, icons and drawers, download GO Launcher Ex from the market
well i think uot kitchen is the app i was looking for........let me try it once...
i will post my review here...
hey i would lyk to knw how can i get those
framework-res.apk
SystemUI.apk
files from my stock rom....as i only have ftf file and not zip file
prateek57 said:
hey i would lyk to knw how can i get those
framework-res.apk
SystemUI.apk
files from my stock rom....as i only have ftf file and not zip file
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Root your phone -> download any file explorer -> go to /system/framework/ -> copy framework-res.apk to your SD card -> copy the SystemUI.apk from system/app/ to your SD card -> plug your phone to the computer and download them
my phone is already rooted. i tried using astro file manager v3 but after copying the file when i go to sd card to paste the file it says the file doesn't exist
Try another file manager then?
try ES File Explorer, you can use it to read/write into the system folder
c4sp3r said:
try ES File Explorer, you can use it to read/write into the system folder
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Either that or Astro File Manager. Works like a charm
i used uot kitchen.....bttt....is there anyother sites tooooo like this?
it has very limited options.....
prateek57 said:
i used uot kitchen.....bttt....is there anyother sites tooooo like this?
it has very limited options.....
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yeah it has very limited options, but I am quite satisfied to use the site
picture of my themes
Man this looks great
Can you share your theme?
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prateek57 said:
my phone is already rooted. i tried using astro file manager v3 but after copying the file when i go to sd card to paste the file it says the file doesn't exist
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download ES File Explorer from Market. open it navigate to /system/app and copy to sdcard SystemUI.apk, after that go to /system/framework and copy to sdcard framework-res.apk and youre done...
Try my theme, install via cwm recovery
It has new ICS Roboto font
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371894
c4sp3r said:
try ES File Explorer, you can use it to read/write into the system folder
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Hey All,
I'm new to android and not sure how to root and the install New versions of ROM.
I have been searching XDA for last couple of days and not able to understand where too start from.
To start with I have got a Xperia SK17i and would like you help/guidance to root and install stock rom on this phone.
Below are my phone details please help.
Thanks in advance.
Xperia SK17i
Android :2.3.4
Build Number 4.0.2.A.0.62
Kernal : 2.6.32.9-perf [email protected]#1
Baseband Version:8x55A-AAABQOAZM-203028D-64

[zip] Empty Flashable Zip Template

Some people aren't sure how to create a flashable zip. So here is a template zip file.
Instructions add your APK files to the appropriate directory within the zip.
ie framework-res.apk would go in system/framework/
SystemUI.apk would go in system/app/
Vigor_VZW_bootanimation.zip would go in system/customize/resource/
*You may need to create directories within the zip*
lol nice idea i have never thought about making one for people I forget people dont know how
This could be very useful for people who are new to theming and from development and who are still learning how to sign zips.
Nice work and good idea.
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ljbaumer said:
This could be very useful for people who are new to theming and from development and who are still learning how to sign zips.
Nice work and good idea.
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using XDA App
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Agreed. This is pretty sweet and actually an idea I was going to ask someone for once (I had no idea how to do these).
And MrSmith, now I can try to get all the boot anims updated with flashables also so that everyone will have different options. Thanks!!
Thanks for dropping this. Already have one, but this helps anyone trying to learn. You may have given the next big developer a good first tool. Congrats.....
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Thanks. I'll give this a go on cleanrom.
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Is this just the required directories for theming or does it include the ones required to make a flashable ROM?
ShaneMA said:
Is this just the required directories for theming or does it include the ones required to make a flashable ROM?
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this is just a flashible zip only you will need to add your files to the right folders to make it theme
is there a list of the folders? for example what folders should i make to add ringtones to the ones that are already on my phone? how about notifications, wallpapers, etc.?
bal1985 said:
is there a list of the folders? for example what folders should i make to add ringtones to the ones that are already on my phone? how about notifications, wallpapers, etc.?
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The three things you've listed are items that can be freely transferred via USB. This is more for theme elements and applications.
However to answer your question, stock ringtones and notifications are in /system/media/audio/ringtones and /system/media/audio/notifications . The stock wallpapers are stored in /system/customize/resource.
MrSmith317 said:
Some people aren't sure how to create a flashable zip. So here is a template zip file.
Instructions add your APK files to the appropriate directory within the zip.
ie framework-res.apk would go in system/framework/
SystemUI.apk would go in system/app/
Vigor_VZW_bootanimation.zip would go in system/customize/resource/
*You may need to create directories within the zip*
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Good idea.. I have my own templates I use. Never thought to post.. kinda nervous that someone out there would brick their phone and blame me...been busy as hell past month, hopefully soon I'll get some time to port over some of my previous work over to the rezound, since now all the issues with compiling and decompiling have been figured out.. I got some catching up to do
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Mr. Smith,
So if I wanted to make a flashable zip of say the market apk or root explorer that I can keep on the root of my SD card so if for some reason the rom I flash is missing gapps. Would I just make a folder called data with a subfolder called app and then it would get installed in data app ? Then drop the apk within the app folder and resign using android signer ?
I just had that happen while trying to flash the anthrax kernel , for some reason I lost my market apk and since it was a fresh flash I had no access to a file explorer. So ended up googling the commands to adb push the market apk to system. It worked, but made me think if I had my own flashable market zip I could have just flashed that and been up and running easier .
mjh68 said:
Mr. Smith,
So if I wanted to make a flashable zip of say the market apk or root explorer that I can keep on the root of my SD card so if for some reason the rom I flash is missing gapps. Would I just make a folder called data with a subfolder called app and then it would get installed in data app ? Then drop the apk within the app folder and resign using android signer ?
I just had that happen while trying to flash the anthrax kernel , for some reason I lost my market apk and since it was a fresh flash I had no access to a file explorer. So ended up googling the commands to adb push the market apk to system. It worked, but made me think if I had my own flashable market zip I could have just flashed that and been up and running easier .
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You got it. As long as you get the structure down right, flashing the zip will drop the files in the proper directory on your phone/device.
What about file permissions and owner? How do we set that in the zip (eg. if I need to flash a file to /system that requires permissions 644, owner 0/0.
Nighthound said:
What about file permissions and owner? How do we set that in the zip (eg. if I need to flash a file to /system that requires permissions 644, owner 0/0.
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Android handles that. However you can edit the script : META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script to make whatever changes you need. So you could add a line: run_program("/sbin/busybox", "chmod", "644", "xxx_file");
MrSmith317 said:
Android handles that. However you can edit the script : META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script to make whatever changes you need. So you could add a line: run_program("/sbin/busybox", "chmod", "644", "xxx_file");
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Ahh, I googled for edify scripts and found there is a set_perm command which does exactly what I need. Thanks!
Nighthound said:
Ahh, I googled for edify scripts and found there is a set_perm command which does exactly what I need. Thanks!
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haha that too.
MrSmith317 said:
Come a day there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all.
This job goes south, there well may not be another.
So here is us, on the raggedy edge. Don't push me, and I won't push you.
Dong le ma?
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Shiny!
MrSmith317 said:
Some people aren't sure how to create a flashable zip. So here is a template zip file.
Instructions add your APK files to the appropriate directory within the zip.
ie framework-res.apk would go in system/framework/
SystemUI.apk would go in system/app/
Vigor_VZW_bootanimation.zip would go in system/customize/resource/
*You may need to create directories within the zip*
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Quick Q. is it possible to create 1 flashable zip that would flash more than 1 file into different directories I.e a file into System/app and another in System/Framework ?
funnyangrykid said:
Quick Q. is it possible to create 1 flashable zip that would flash more than 1 file into different directories I.e a file into System/app and another in System/Framework ?
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Yeah man, that's what this blank flashable zip does
You can put as many files in the 'app' or 'framework' folder and it will flash them all

[Q] Changing settings/contacts/alarm/clock/etc. background?

Hi guys
as the title says, how can I change the background (often blue one) when you view the settings, contacts, etc?
I know it's something about the framework-res.apk, res/drawable-hdpi/semc_bg.png. But I think there's more to edit.
I've got the image to change, my problem right now is what respective files to change in the framework-res. and also how to install it to the phone
Can someone help me? a nice step-by-step process will help me alot, especially for a big noob like me
Thanks a lot, in advance
Replace the semcbg.png file in the semcgenericUxpres.apk
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Thanks dude ^^ You sure it's this one? none at framework-res? how to edit it , and bring it back to the phone?
there has 2 option to do this..
1-use PC/laptop (winrar/7zip,,,and the new image)
2-use your phone (root explorer,,and the image)
with pc/laptop edit the ***.zip (rom) file
just replace all of semcbg.png every where I mean on framework-res.apk
and other framework (i'm not sure which rom and/or sometime other rom has extra framework-res.apk) (that why u i told u to replace all of this thing)
and for the update also
(maybe u use it...like 'screenshoot.zip' it containing it own framework)
goodluck buddy!
semc_bg.png is located in two files, framework-res.apk and SemcGenericUxpRes.apk. Location for that two files is system/framework. In each of that two files u have two semc_bg.png backgrounds, for normal and for landscape mode. Location of that backgrounds in each of previous .apk files is res/drawable-hdpi and res/drawable-land-hdpi. U can edit apk files with 7zip on ur PC.
Enjoy!
Thanks guys!
for example, I finished all the editing stuffs
How will I put it back to the phone? since it is an .apk, will I install that thru package installer? or what? just put the new edited framework-res.apk/semcgenericuxpres.apk in the phone, and reboot and the effects will take place?
You will need to use Root Explorer. Follow these steps:
Make a backup of the original APKs frst!
Copy the edited APKs from your SDCARD to your /system folder. (Yes, the "/System" folder)
Use Root Explorer to set the permissions to RW-R--R--
Once the permissions are set, CUT the files and paste in "/system/framework"
It will ask if you want to overwrite, go ahead and overwrite the files.
Reboot.
Or find empty flashable zip file,put framework files in it and flash via xrecovery.
Sent from my xperia "z10i"
neoxx3m said:
Sent from my xperia "z10i"
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Which ROM is that? Did u get a port of the Walkman Z onto the X10?

[Q] How to change Lock Screen Icons style/look?

First of all sorry for my english
Now question: How can I change my LockScreen Icons from stock to look like this one?
(I really was looking for some kind of info in and out the forum but didn't find anything)
Thank you anyway
I think you want to change which icons are used? Don't worry, I had the same problem finding the location too.
Go to:
Settings, Security and Lock Screen, Lock Screen Options, Shortcuts.
How this helps!
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
you would have to change the icon in apk itself unless someone creates a mod which allows changing them.
res/drawable-xhdpi
dstech said:
I think you want to change which icons are used? Don't worry, I had the same problem finding the location too.
Go to:
Settings, Security and Lock Screen, Lock Screen Options, Shortcuts.
How this helps!
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
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nope, I want to change Shortcut skin but thank you anyway
watsa said:
you would have to change the icon in apk itself unless someone creates a mod which allows changing them.
res/drawable-xhdpi
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can you explain a little bit more how to get there? or any link that explain it?
thanks
Greezaaa said:
nope, I want to change Shortcut skin but thank you anyway
can you explain a little bit more how to get there? or any link that explain it?
thanks
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1. Pull the apk from your phone to PC (Use root explorer or something similar) - ex. SecPhone.apk for changing Phone icon
2. add ".zip" to its name at the end.
3. Open with winzip
4. find and replace the old icon with new one
Which apk is the lockscreen apk?
You need to pull the SystemUI.apk from \System\APP folder in your ROM or flashable rom file
then open the .APK with Winzip
goto res/drawable-xhdpi folder and edit the Icons as wanted,
Delete the SystemUI.zip from the flashable ROM
Click add ZIP and re add the new SystemUI.zip to the flashable package
Go into CWM and Flash
New try
watsa said:
1. Pull the apk from your phone to PC (Use root explorer or something similar) - ex. SecPhone.apk for changing Phone icon
2. add ".zip" to its name at the end.
3. Open with winzip
4. find and replace the old icon with new one
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Not worked... ;( But thank you anyway mate!
bunglebp said:
You need to pull the SystemUI.apk from \System\APP folder in your ROM or flashable rom file
then open the .APK with Winzip
goto res/drawable-xhdpi folder and edit the Icons as wanted,
Delete the SystemUI.zip from the flashable ROM
Click add ZIP and re add the new SystemUI.zip to the flashable package
Go into CWM and Flash
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Trying now dont understand exsactly how to do it but I will try on some rom and if I have some question I will post them here
Thank you!
which apk did you try? phone? that icon should be in contacts apk
watsa said:
which apk did you try? phone? that icon should be in contacts apk
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used SecPhone.apk and found ic_launcher_phone.png so I changed it then installed apk and nothing, I was trying with cache wipe but same results
SecContacts.apk has diferent Icon so the problem is in other I think
anyway trying the bunglebp sugestion right now
Sorry my english I know its bad
best of luck in finding those icons in systemui.apk
DONE!
Thank you everybody for your help
I got what I was looking for, well almost all just need to know what is cam app name and where look for it
did it like Watsa told it b4, just need flash zip I think so for SecPhone.apk need to change b4 instaling rom
but for com.whatsapp-2.apk didnt need flash, could change it with root explorer and winrar
Thank you for your help guys
system/app/samsungcamera.apk

[Q] changing font

hi
when i had "desire c" with arabic rom i change driodkufi-regular.ttf with driodnaskh-regular.ttf and change permision then my arabic font changed but now in desire x , when i do that (driodnaskh-regular.ttf=358kb and droidkufi-regular.ttf=79kb) and restart my phone not any thing changed and when check the /system/fonts i see that droidkufi-regullar.ttf comeback to 79kb again ,
is there any body know how can fix the fonts that after restart phone dont replace that with the orginal font?
thanks
HTC implemented some sort of security to their newer devices where you cannot write to the system as the kernel will reset it.
What you can do is adb push the font in recovery, or make a flashable zip for the font and flash it in recovery.
Basic thing is any change to system, to make it work properly you need to do it at recovery level
ckpv5 said:
HTC implemented some sort of security to their newer devices where you cannot write to the system as the kernel will reset it.
What you can do is adb push the font in recovery, or make a flashable zip for the font and flash it in recovery.
Basic thing is any change to system, to make it work properly you need to do it at recovery level
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thanks for guide
is there any way or references or others that i can make a .zip file to flash font from recovery
thanks again
Here is the stock fonts for my ROM which is a flashable zip.
What you can do is open it with an archiver (I use 7-zip), and replace it with all the fonts from your current ROM and name it as stock fonts (you need this if something goes wrong as not all fonts may work for your device).
Then make another one and put in all the fonts that you want to change and name it as modded fonts zip.
So flash the modded fonts zip and see how it goes.
If some fonts make your device stuck, reflash back your stock fonts zip.
ckpv5 said:
Here is the stock fonts for my ROM which is a flashable zip.
What you can do is open it with an archiver (I use 7-zip), and replace it with all the fonts from your current ROM and name it as stock fonts (you need this if something goes wrong as not all fonts may work for your device).
Then make another one and put in all the fonts that you want to change and name it as modded fonts zip.
So flash the modded fonts zip and see how it goes.
If some fonts make your device stuck, reflash back your stock fonts zip.
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hi master :good:
I use your .zip file and 7zip too , delete all fonts and just simply put my font in zip file and flash it , every thing is well and nice , and the font changed :good:
really thanks
babakhad said:
hi master :good:
I use your .zip file and 7zip too , delete all fonts and just simply put my font in zip file and flash it , every thing is well and nice , and the font changed :good:
really thanks
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Glad it helps
babakhad said:
hi master :good:
I use your .zip file and 7zip too , delete all fonts and just simply put my font in zip file and flash it , every thing is well and nice , and the font changed :good:
really thanks
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Could you please elaborate the steps. I would like to do it too.
mintyx said:
Could you please elaborate the steps. I would like to do it too.
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Use Aroma File Manager from recovery to do the same copying you do when the phone is on. You have he link in DesX Index.
mintyx said:
Could you please elaborate the steps. I would like to do it too.
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ok the steps that i did:
1- install 7zip
2- open Stock_fonts.zip with 7zip(just open not unzip)
3- in sytem/fonts folder i delete every fonts
4- drag my own font (that i like to replace with driodkufi-regullar.ttf on my phone) to /system/fonts
5- accept the warnning
6- down
7- flash zip file with cwm on my phone
ckpv5 said:
HTC implemented some sort of security to their newer devices where you cannot write to the system as the kernel will reset it.
What you can do is adb push the font in recovery, or make a flashable zip for the font and flash it in recovery.
Basic thing is any change to system, to make it work properly you need to do it at recovery level
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I found a way to defeat the write protection on other HTC devices. It might work on this one device too, if somebody wants to help, send me a pm.
babakhad said:
ok the steps that i did:
1- install 7zip
2- open Stock_fonts.zip with 7zip(just open not unzip)
3- in sytem/fonts folder i delete every fonts
4- drag my own font (that i like to replace with driodkufi-regullar.ttf on my phone) to /system/fonts
5- accept the warnning
6- down
7- flash zip file with cwm on my phone
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hello babakhad, I have some question..
I see there's so many fonts on the Stock_fonts.zip, so I just have to delete it all and put only one font that i want to use? Only one .ttf file? If I only put one .ttf file, will the font in the lockscreen change too?

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