[No-Root][Fonts][EMUI 4.x & 5.x] Request fonts & Step by Step Guide to make your own
Fonts for EMUIImportant Information
This post will keep growing. It will start will just two fonts: "Open Sans" and "Roboto" (yes, I know Roboto is the default font of Android 4+, but here it is in case you want it). This will work in a very simple way: You suggest the font for me to add and I add it (the simple requirements are written below).
By the way, this post didn't have a guide in the start. Thanks to @leonardus_magnus for suggesting it.
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If someone is using EMUI 3.x please tell me if any font doesn't work. I will do my best to fix it, but without any guarantees because I don't have any device with that version to test.
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Screenshots of the fonts posted by me
Only the fonts that have the Bold style "naturally" will have their title in Bold.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Using custom fonts on EMUI 5
If you have EMUI 5, you will need to also follow this guide to use any font. (you don't need this for EMUI 4)
You will need:
A computer, with Windows or Linux (can't say anything about MACs)
Android SDK Platform Tools (you actually just need ADB from there). Get them here: https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html
Your device drivers. They will be automatically installed when you connect your Huawei / Honor smartphone to your computer and install HiSuite.
After getting all that stuff, lets go!
First of all, you need to activate Developer Options. To do that, Go to the Settings, scroll all the way down, and go to "About phone" and click some times on "Build number".
After you have activated them, you will find an extra option in the Settings menu, called "Developer Options". Go there.
Now, activate USB Debugging (you can freely deactivate it, and I recommend it, after doing this guide). Just scroll down until you find it.
Connect the smartphone with a cable to your computer.
Now you can go to where you downloaded the Android SDK Platform Tools and extract them to where you want.
Open a Terminal / Command Prompt and navigate to the extracted folder. Use the "cd PATH" to navigate there.
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In Windows you can just Shift-Right Click and a "Open PowerShell Window here" / "Open a Command Prompt Window here" will appear.
If it is PowerShell, just type "cmd" in it and you can keep going as usual.
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For Linux, some launchers already include that option by just Right-Clicking, no need to add the Shift complication...
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In the Terminal / PowerShell / Command Prompt / whatever you want to call it, type in "adb devices". A notification on your smartphone should appear, asking to authorize USB Debugging. Allow it.
Type it again. If a device appears, good job!
Now, send this command: "adb shell settings put system hw_hide_font_style false". This will un-hide the Font Style option in Settings.
Now, reboot your device and it's done! Congratulations! Now you can use custom fonts on your device by going to Settings > Display > Text / Font Style!
How to make your own font
First of all, sorry for the wall of text. In this very first version of the guide I just want to make sure it explains everything nicely. Further on, I will add images and make this better. (I'm not full-time at XDA )
If for some reason you don't want me to make the font or you want to make it yourself, then you have come to the right place!
The requirements are:
The font files (in TTF format. If that format isn't avaiable, then you can try some software of website to convert, but while it can work, there is also a chance it doesn't);
A computer (I recommend Windows or Linux);
Some images to preview your theme (JPG only!)
A file manager (I recommend 7zip or WinRAR);
Any text editor, like Notepad++ or Visual Studio Code (I use this one).
The base files I made, so everything is a lot easier! You can download them here.
(I added a CC BY license. Simply, you can do whatever you want with these files / package, including for commercial purposes, but you need to credit me, with my name and a link to this post).
After downloading the package, you have have all the required files there, you will find everything you need there, including a smaller guide if you miss something here.
You can see some files and folders, like "description.xml", "framework-res", "icons", "preview" and "fonts. (these are the required files to make a theme with only a font. If you want to make a full theme, I recommend another guide for that and this one at the same time)
Here is a brief explanation of whay they do (further explanation is below):
"fonts": (FOLDER) Here you store all the font related files.
"preview": (FOLDER) The folder will include all images to preview the theme, in the themes app
"description.xml": (FILE) The name says it all. Here you write everything to describe the theme, from its name to its version. (I wrote in the file exactly what you need to do)
"framework-res": (FILE) This file is only used for complete themes. You don't need to touch it (but do not delete it! The theme won't work without this.)
"icons": The same as "framework-res". As the name suggests, it is for icons.
Ok, now stop describing the files and explain what I do with them!
There you have it!
In the "fonts" folder there is a lot of fonts styles (in my package I included Roboto, since it is Android default font).
When you download the fonts you want to use, you just need to move them all here and rename their styles to Roboto names.
If you don't have a style, then just don't use it.
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If some font includes a style named "Ultra" or "Extra" Bold, then it is probably the "Black" style of Roboto.
Also, copy any style of the font and rename it to "DroidSansChinese.ttf" (I recommend using the Regular style). I'm not very sure why its needed, but with my knowledge I can say its probably some Android ROMs use that font instead of Roboto, and EMUI can be one of those.
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The preview image for the font (the one that appears before you apply it in the Settings) is named "pic_font_default.jpg".
I recommend using a 500 px x 520 px resolution.
The "preview" folder includes all the images that will preview your theme in the themes app.
I included the
"cover.jpg" - Name says everything. The cover.
"preview_fonts_N.jpg" - Preview for the fonts. This says it all.
"preview_unlock_N.jpg" - Preview of the lockscreen. (yes, you can theme the lockscreen including buttons and that stuff in EMUI).
There are also these (not included in the package)
"preview_widget_N.jpg" - For the widgets.
"preview_icons_N.jpg" - Icons preview.
I recommend using a 1080 px x 1920 px image resolution for all these images.
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The N means the number of that image type. It starts at 0.
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When you finished putting everything together, from fonts to images, you just need to use a file manager to zip everything! After it has been zipped, rename the *.zip to *.hwt and your theme is ready! (yep, a theme is just a renamed zip file )
There you have it! I hope you like my awesome wall of text!
I'm still seeing how I can make this look better.
Will also add more details soon.
How to apply a font
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As fair as I know, these should work in EMUI 4 without any problem. (I wrote below how to change it)
If you are using EMUI 5, then please scroll up and follow the guide up there to be able to use custom fonts in EMUI 5.
Now, how to apply them: (for both EMUI 4 and 5)
Download the font to any location on your device;
Move it to the "HWThemes" folder (located in the Internal Storage, also known as "/storage/emulated/0";
Open the Themes application and go to the "Me" section. Make sure the font theme appears there (but don't apply it in the themes app!);
Go to Settings >> Display >> (Text / Font) Style and select the font you want to apply.
Do you want to suggest a font? There are only 2 simple requirements!
You must provide the source of the font, not the download link directly.
Example: Provide this http://www.dafont.com/roboto.font, but not this http://dl.dafont.com/dl/?f=roboto.
There is a .ttf (TrueType) format of that font avaiable. This is the only format I got working, please tell me if there is any other format that works and I will post it here.
Notes for the people that care
I'm still working on the themes art to make it look even better! (the images you see before applying the theme; on some devices they don't even appear, I'm still trying to find out why).
Downloads and Update Logs are in separated posts (below)
Download links (hosted in MediaFire)
Open Sans: http://www.mediafire.com/file/oqywiuzh120lann/Open_Sans_Font.hwt
Roboto: http://www.mediafire.com/file/3y3mst0eaxpkv3j/Roboto_Font.hwt
Roboto Condensed: http://www.mediafire.com/file/0gilbe6jq69l24f/Roboto_Condensed_Font.hwt
Abel: http://www.mediafire.com/file/1wghtojimvwg2e5/Abel_Font.hwt
VT323: http://www.mediafire.com/file/buwyi1er23j9w9n/VT323_Font.hwt
Hallo Sans: http://www.mediafire.com/file/64nh8c8vkcx361l/Hallo_Sans_Font.hwt
ParaType Sans: http://www.mediafire.com/file/589n2j819hr3auf/ParaType_Sans_Font.hwt
ParaType Sans Narrow: http://www.mediafire.com/file/3jd39340ry8aj3q/ParaType_Sans_Narrow_Font.hwt
ParaType Sans Caption: http://www.mediafire.com/file/fjso12cf7v1u4d8/ParaType_Sans_Caption_Font.hwt
ParaType Serif: http://www.mediafire.com/file/8t1xmqzddyqcggf/ParaType_Serif_Font.hwt
ParaType Serif Caption: http://www.mediafire.com/file/qdkfrkp9atpt9kp/ParaType_Serif_Caption_Font.hwt
ParaType Mono: http://www.mediafire.com/file/io98odhw2n2kr30/ParaType_Mono_Font.hwt
More to come!
Updates Log
1 September 2017
First version of the main post. Probably looks messy;
Added Open Sans;
Added Roboto.
6 September 2017
Cleaned up the post;
Fixed Open Sans;
Fixed Roboto;
(Added all ParaType font families as requested by @igogold).
Added ParaType Sans;
Added ParaType Sans Narrow;
Added ParaType Sans Caption;
Added ParaType Serif;
Added ParaType Serif Caption;
Added ParaType Mono.
7 September 2017
Changed the 2 requirement for a font suggestion. Really, now it makes so much more sense than before...;
Added Abel as requested by @ayush rao.
8 September 2017
Added VT323 as requested by @razutazu.
11 September 2017
Added a way for people to support me (by downloading using a link shortener);
Added Hallo Sans as requested by @ayush rao;
Added Roboto Condensed as requested by @ayush rao.
12 September 2017
Added some screenshots to the main post.
15 September 2017
Changed a lot of main post formatting;
Added a guide, so everyone can make their own themes with fonts (please don't stop requesting fonts here because you can make your own, I like helping someone ). Requested by @leonardus_magnus.
Changed the post title to reflect what it has become now. (one day I will rename it to "Fonts for EMUI, Guides, and a messy post" )
Reserved, just in case.
For the people reading this and thinking I need to add more fonts, I will add what people suggest, I'm not exactly thinking on adding whatever I have in mind. Just what others want.
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Thank you!
Good free cyrillic (but not only cyrillic) fonts are PT Sans / PT Sans Caption from https://www.paratype.com/public/
It's interesting how it will look on the phone screen.
The fonts don't seem to work on my device.
Honor 8 running EMUI 5.
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ayush rao said:
The fonts don't seem to work on my device.
Honor 8 running EMUI 5.
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I noticed now, I'm trying to solve the problem. Probably something happened when I packed the theme and uploaded... I'm trying to see what is wrong.
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DarkAlpha.Sete said:
I noticed now, I'm trying to solve the problem. Probably something happened when I packed the theme and uploaded... I'm trying to see what is wrong.
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Ok thanks!
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Thank you!
Good free cyrillic (but not only cyrillic) fonts are PT Sans / PT Sans Caption from https://www.paratype.com/public/
It's interesting how it will look on the phone screen.
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Added them (more exactly all ParaType fonts I could find), I hope you like how they look!
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The fonts don't seem to work on my device.
Honor 8 running EMUI 5.
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Just fixed them. I hope you like my work!
Could you maybe add the font Abel Regular available here:
https://www.fontsquirrel.com/fonts/abel
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Can't get font to work when language is set to Swedish but it work in English.
Thanks for font
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Can't get font to work when language is set to Swedish but it work in English.
Thanks for font
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I'm sorry to tell this but that is a problem of EMUI. Fonts in EMUI 5 only work with the English language (don't ask me why). I didn't try with EMUI 4 though, but I think it works properly.
Probably this happens because of the tweak needed to be done for the setting to appear... I really don't know.
ayush rao said:
Could you maybe add the font Abel Regular available here:
https://www.fontsquirrel.com/fonts/abel
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Just added Abel. Have fun customizing your device!
Hey so I used ur Paratype font and I noticed that some apps were glitched while using it. Here's a screenshot using real racing 3. It is unable to display the required symbols.
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Working on Honor Note 8. .
Could you please add VT323 font.
http://www.1001fonts.com/vt323-font.html
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Hey so I used ur Paratype font and I noticed that some apps were glitched while using it. Here's a screenshot using real racing 3. It is unable to display the required symbols.
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Probably the app wasn't ready to use that type of fonts, there isn't much I can do to fix that.
I'm sorry.
Does that happen with any other font?
razutazu said:
Working on Honor Note 8. .
Could you please add VT323 font.
http://www.1001fonts.com/vt323-font.html
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Working on it!
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DarkAlpha.Sete said:
Probably the app wasn't ready to use that type of fonts, there isn't much I can do to fix that.
I'm sorry.
Does that happen with any other font?
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It happens in every font available online for Huawei phones. Custom fonts break Zooper widgets and spoil the game.
Thanks for the effort though I'm enjoying the font.
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razutazu said:
Working on Honor Note 8. .
Could you please add VT323 font.
http://www.1001fonts.com/vt323-font.html
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Just added it. Enjoy!
Just wanted to ask everyone, would someone be angry if I started supporting these downloads via those link shortener with ads websites. Don't want to make anyone angry just because of some cents, so I'm asking. (another idea I had is to make the downloads avaible via shortener and without it, so people aren't forced to see ads and only support me if they want)
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Just added it. Enjoy!
Just wanted to ask everyone, would someone be angry if I started supporting these downloads via those link shortener with ads websites. Don't want to make anyone angry just because of some cents, so I'm asking. (another idea I had is to make the downloads avaible via shortener and without it, so people aren't forced to see ads and only support me if they want)
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Thanx for the quick response buddy. It works great.
I guess the admins or some senior members can help you with your query.
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Of course, it's not necessary to go the manual route but, I think it's beneficial to anyone in the sense that it can give you a slightly more intimate understanding of how things work behind the scenes, AND it will allow you to show more consistency, when changing your fonts, than you would while using an app such as Rom Toolbox or the more specialized font changing apps.[/FONT]
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To begin, I'll give you an idea of what you'll see in the "System/fonts" folder, as well as, offer an explanation for the purpose of the ones I know.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
AndroidClock.ttf = Stock Digital Clock Widget & Dock/Desk Clock ("Clock" in App Drawer).
AndroidClock_Highlight.ttf = Lock Screen Clock.
AndroidClock_Solid.ttf = Unsure of its purpose.
Clockopia.ttf = Former Stock clock font but, seems unused by the system in Android 4.0+.
DroidSans.ttf = Apparently unused in Android 4.0+. System font from previous Android versions.
DroidSans-Bold = Apparently unused in Android 4.0+. Bold system font from previous Android versions.
Roboto-Regular.ttf = This is the one always referred to as the "System Font." It yields the most noticeable results and, is the one all the font changer apps alter. Affects almost all text on your device.
Roboto-Bold = The bold version of Roboto. Not seen everywhere but it is seen. Opening your Gmail app to an email in your inbox will allow you to see Regular and Bold in the same occurrence. The sender's name will be in bold and their address will be in Regular. I recommend changing if you have a bold version of your replacement font.
Roboto-Italic = Unsure of its frequency of use but, it's not often. However, if you have a matching Italic font, it can't hurt to use it.
Roboto-BoldItalic = Unsure of its frequency of use but, it's not often. However, if you have a matching Bold Italic font, it can't hurt to use it.
There are also various other languages of the Roboto font in the "System/fonts" folder. If a particular language is your default, I'm sure it's obvious what adjustments you would need to make with regards to font replacement.
Now that you have an idea of the fonts you may want to replace, you've reached a crossroads. If you ONLY feel the need to change Roboto-Regular, then you may want to consider aborting here and using one of the apps.
If however, you want more, this may be your thing. Here's what you do next. And it doesn't have to be done this way precisely but, I've found it to be much simpler than the alternatives.
1. You'll want to open your file explorer and navigate to the root of your SD-Ext card. Here you'll create a folder. Name it something you'll remember. It will contain copies of your personal fonts that you'll be wanting to use - just the ones which correspond to the System fonts you wish to be changed. Make the copies of your fonts and place them in this folder.
2. Re-name your fonts to PRECISELY match the names of their System font counterparts. P-R-E-C-I-S-E-L-Y!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Android DOES NOT recognize fonts with the "otf" or "open type font" file extension. It ONLY recognizes fonts with the "ttf" or "Truetype Font" file extension. In my experience though, you may simply change "otf" to "ttf" while re-naming them and they'll work fine.
Just so we're clear, here's an example.
If you're replacing Roboto-Bold.ttf,
with a font named Neutraface-Bold.otf,
you don't JUST change it to "Roboto-Bold.otf". You change it to "Roboto-Bold.ttf"
3. Now that you have all your fonts re-named to match their System Font counterparts, it's time to multi-select them all and either copy or move/cut (COPY is safer).
4. Navigate to the System folder, which is ABOVE the root of your SD card in the hierarchy. Within this folder, you'll find the "fonts" folder. Make sure your file explorer is set to "R/W" or "Read/Write" rather than the "RO" or "Read Only" setting. Once you've done this, paste your fonts within the "fonts" folder. When it asks you, select the box that says something to the effect of "do this for all" then allow it to overwrite the existing files.
5. We're almost there now! Next thing to do is to change permissions (Usually a long-press option) for each of the pasted font files. Right now their permissions read something like this - "rwxr-x".
It needs to read like this - "rw-r-r".
Bringing up the permissions options will probably look like nine check boxes arranged neatly in a square or rectangular pattern. That's three rows of three boxes.
Currently it looks like this:
x= a check
o= unchecked
o o o
x x x
x o x
OWNER= No Permissions
GROUP= Read and Write and Execute
OTHERS= Read and Execute
It needs to look like this when you're done. And it needs to be done for EVERY file you pasted in this folder.
x x o
x o o
x o o
OWNER= Read and Write
GROUP= Read
OTHERS= Read
6. Reboot and enjoy your triumph over The Man! :victory:
great work... thanks....
This might be exactly what I've long been searching for.
Question. I have fonts I've downloaded. Can I rename a regular typeface font to "bold" and replace roboto-bold?
redheadplantguy said:
This might be exactly what I've long been searching for.
Question. I have fonts I've downloaded. Can I rename a regular typeface font to "bold" and replace roboto-bold?
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That should work just fine, redhead. It isn't too picky about the fonts you actually use. It mainly cares only about whether you name them appropriately for your intended purpose. Basically, you can name your fonts in whatever combination you like, as long as you use Google's established naming convention and, you understand that whatever the font is, renaming it will do only just that. It will not change the type of font in any way. Bold will not change to italic simply because one renames it, etc. With that understanding, go for it my friend.
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c_live_lee said:
That should work just fine, redhead. It isn't too picky about the fonts you actually use. It mainly cares only about whether you name them appropriately for your intended purpose. Basically, you can name your fonts in whatever combination you like, as long as you use Google's established naming convention and, you understand that whatever the font is, renaming it will do only just that. It will not change the type of font in any way. Bold will not change to italic simply because one renames it, etc. With that understanding, go for it my friend.
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Hmm, tried that and went into soft brick.
Restored fine, but i REALLY want to change bold font. It doesn't match the rest of my theme.
Anything i should double check?
redheadplantguy said:
Hmm, tried that and went into soft brick.
Restored fine, but i REALLY want to change bold font. It doesn't match the rest of my theme.
Anything i should double check?
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Hmmm... I'm honestly not sure here. I really expected it to work fine. Have you only tried it the one time, or more than once? I would simply double check to make sure all is compliant and try it again. If it still doesn't work, I'm sorry, but I'll be at a total loss.
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Bootloop
I programed your tutorial and i got bootloop. i want to know- when we got bootloop, and in my case what i am doing wrong-
os.writeBytes("chmod 777 /system/fonts/DroidSans.ttf\n");
os.writeBytes("rm -r /system/fonts/DroidSans.ttf\n");
os.writeBytes("dd if=/sdcard/AndroPolyGlot/DroidSansBackup.ttf of=/system/fonts/DroidSans.ttf\n");
os.writeBytes("chmod 644 /system/fonts/DroidSansFallback.ttf\n");
Zer0bee said:
I programed your tutorial and i got bootloop. i want to know- when we got bootloop, and in my case what i am doing wrong-
os.writeBytes("chmod 777 /system/fonts/DroidSans.ttf\n");
os.writeBytes("rm -r /system/fonts/DroidSans.ttf\n");
os.writeBytes("dd if=/sdcard/AndroPolyGlot/DroidSansBackup.ttf of=/system/fonts/DroidSans.ttf\n");
os.writeBytes("chmod 644 /system/fonts/DroidSansFallback.ttf\n");
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Sorry you're having issues. All that stuff at the bottom of yiyr post isnt telling me a whole lot though. Can you describe for me, step by step, how you went about the process?
Procedure
c_live_lee said:
Sorry you're having issues. All that stuff at the bottom of yiyr post isnt telling me a whole lot though. Can you describe for me, step by step, how you went about the process?
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Let me explain you the whole procedure. I'm just following your procedure explained above. Mounting system in Read-Write mode and then changing permission of font file in "/system/fonts", then replacing system font with my font, and adding permission to replaced font to 644.
Process process = Runtime.getRuntime().exec("su");
DataOutputStream os = new DataOutputStream(process.getOutputStream());
os.writeBytes("mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system\n");
os.writeBytes("chmod 777 /system/fonts/DroidSans.ttf\n");
os.writeBytes("rm -r /system/fonts/DroidSans.ttf\n");
os.writeBytes("dd if=/sdcard/AndroPolyGlot/"+fontToChange+" "+"of=/system/fonts/DroidSans.ttf\n");
os.writeBytes("chmod 644 /system/fonts/DroidSans.ttf\n");
here i'm replacing DroidSans.ttf, and after rebooting the device, it goes to bootloop. but if i'm following the same procedure with DroidSansFallback.ttf, devices reboot normally and that font will be supported.
Problen is only with DroidSans.ttf and DroidSans-Bold.ttf. Please help me.
i need this font tutorial tq
thanks a lot, it really works
lectricas said:
thanks a lot, it really works
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I have a question.
I have a font i'd like you use. In windows, i can set it to be bold, bold with italics, etc. etc.
Does android not do the same thing automatically? Would i have to put together a sample of these already bolded and italicized to get it to function properly?
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I have a question.
I have a font i'd like you use. In windows, i can set it to be bold, bold with italics, etc. etc.
Does android not do the same thing automatically? Would i have to put together a sample of these already bolded and italicized to get it to function properly?
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No. Android will not allow the changing of fonts, between italic, bold, etc, on the fly. If you do want to use one of those for your font in Android, you'll need to go to where ever you got the font from which, I assume in your case, would be Windows. Find the font folder in Windows and look for the name of the font you wish to use, except look for one with "ital", "bold", "boldital" or something similar appended at the end of the name. Each version of a font has its own font file, in my experience.
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Sorry forboff topic but is there a way to change the icons? I mean in the settings..
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Steven87 said:
Sorry forboff topic but is there a way to change the icons? I mean in the settings..
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There is no way in settings, Steven. You can go to the Play store and pick up Desktop Visualizer, which will allow you to place icons of various sizes and shapes on your home screen or, you can run pretty much any Home replacement app, such as Apex, Trebuchet, Go Launcher, Launcher Pro, ADW Launcher, etc. I believe they all allow for icon replacement. Some may require the paid version though, to add that feature. But don't quote me on that.
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ROM Toolbox !
Just use ROM Toolbox, use it almost every day. It also allows u, beside the hole bunch of features, to change system fonts. U can download some from their server or use ur own ones from the sd-card.
"Of course, it's not necessary to go the manual route but, I think it's beneficial to anyone in the sense that it can give you a slightly more intimate understanding of how things work behind the scenes, AND it will allow you to show more consistency, when changing your fonts, than you would while using an app such as Rom Toolbox or the more specialized font changing apps." - from the OP. This thread isn't meant for anyone who ONLY wants to change one font on their device. It's meant for those who wish to A: change multiple fonts and/or B: learn a little about their device.
Thanks
Thanks a lot for How-To guide.
Will it work on CM10.1 JB 4.2.2?
Please throw some light if anyone has tested on the aforementioned ROM. Thank you.
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"Of course, it's not necessary to go the manual route but, I think it's beneficial to anyone in the sense that it can give you a slightly more intimate understanding of how things work behind the scenes, AND it will allow you to show more consistency, when changing your fonts, than you would while using an app such as Rom Toolbox or the more specialized font changing apps." - from the OP. This thread isn't meant for anyone who ONLY wants to change one font on their device. It's meant for those who wish to A: change multiple fonts and/or B: learn a little about their device.
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nice write up there.. ive not used it but based on my experience seems to be right i believe, although i did used to create a zip file to flash (seen as i had a boot recovery) cause for me it made things easier plus didnt have to do the permission fix. still i like the fact that your helping people to understand things better.. keep it up! :good:
oZoP Development Projects are on the way!!!
I know development for this device has almost come to a stop and I want to make it clear,
LG v20 DEVELOPMENT IS ALIVE and FAR FROM DEAD!!!
Trust me, when you start playing with oZoP projects you will understand...
It may take me a long time for initial releases and I don't post updates weekly or for that matter even monthly, I build my projects for Final version ready!!
You've already seen my Aroma Boot/Shutdown animation project.
This is the second installment, just another of many sections that will be available in my full oZoP Aroma zip, hence the project Title
ONE ZIP ONE PLACE
System Transition Animations mod
By flashing this zip you will be given a bunch of choices for different system animation style for screen/window transitions, keyboard/toast views and many others. You will get an additional option to tweak a little for unique styles!!
So I give you this, UNIVERSAL for MOST devices Aroma installer to give users the option for different choices!
This zip will work for MOST device running ANY Rom with ANY version Android 5.0+!
How to use the ozop-restore.zip to revert/recovery quickly without the need to restore or reinstall the whole Rom:
And just to be safe, I have included in my scripts and files a method that will create a flashable restore zip of your files before the mods does its thing!
The restore zip will be inside the new "ozop" folder that has been created and the zip is named "ozop-restore.zip"
If something doesn't play nice, just flash the zip and you'll be back to the way it was before you flashed the mod
NOTE: the script will delete any existing restore zips EVERY TIME you flash a new option, meaning that if you flash the mod again, your original system files will be replace with the file you flash previously!
If you want to have a permanent back up of the original file, you will need to rename the zip inside the ozop folder to whatever, just can't have the same name or it gets replaces everything you flash the mod
BUG REPORT:
Code:
MIUI choice causing boot issues for some users (works fine for me), so be prepared to you the restore.zip if needed. Will look into a fix for future releases
Report bug properly to get my support
Of course there are many way to properly report bugs and ALL of these ways have one thing in common, THEY ALL REQUIRE VERY DETAILED NOTES of the issue!
I'm moy goimg to go deep into how detailed you could get because lets face it, most people that report improperly are the ones who don't read and probably are going to read this! HaHaHa...
To get support from me I only ask for some simple things
1. What device, and rom you are running
2. What is the issue (no boot, fc everywhere, fc only certain app etc...)
3. Which option did you select
4. Did you get the install log
5. Did you use the restore.zip option to get back running
6. Do other choices share the same effect
That looks like a lot, but it really is the minimum amout of info need to troubleshoot!
Provide me that and I'll do my best to fix things and make this fun for everyone.
If you post things like
"Doesn't work", "bootloop" or anyone other similar post that have no value and help development is no way, actually these kinds of post only put development behind amd slow progress die the fact that anyone who cam help has to waste their time reading it!
If these kind of post ever come up, its best to ignore the lazy person and not clog the thread with flaming replies as that too slows development!
Anyway, I don't expect there to be many if any bugs! Been tested by myself and confirmed with users of this device!
Now grab the download and enjoy!
DOWNLOAD v1.1 HERE
SYSTEM ANIMATIONS PREVIEW PAGE:
Note: the animation have unique motions and some may look better with some minor adjustments to animations speeds. Some are better set to quick speed, others set slow. You will have to decide as per your needs.
You can access these adjustments via developer options in settings (activate if not shown by clicking about device/software version/build number 7 times)
List of the current animation:
COMPLETE SYSTEM ANIMATIONS
"oZoP Custom Missing Link Animations",
"Nexus 7 Ported Animations",
"Blur Animations"
"iOS Animations",
"Flyne OS Animations",
"Stock Animations",
"Google Pixel Animations",
"MIUI Animations"
ANIMATION ADJUSTMENT ADD-ON FOR POP-U AND DIALOG ANIMATIONS
"Bounce Style Dialog Animations",
"Drop In Style Dialog Animations",
"Flip in Flip mix Style Dialog Animations",
"Fold Style Dialog Animations",
"Slide Style Dialog Animations",
DEVICE COMPATIBILITY
Confirmed compatible devices for this version:
LG
OnePlus
Confirmed NOT compatible with the version:
?Samsung
Credits:
spanna for the original vrtheme script
changelog:
v1.1
*added support for OnePlus and possibly more devices..
*cleaned up Aroma code
*added ext sdcard calculation to device info and mount info
v1a
*removed incompatible Samsung styles
*changed text style in Aroma UI
*fixed mounting
*fixed install log recording
v1
*initial release
XDA:DevDB Information
oZoP Development - System Animations, Theme for the LG V20
Contributors
stangdriver44
Version Information
Status: Stable
Stable Release Date: 2017-07-29
Created 2017-07-29
Last Updated 2017-10-17
Extras repo (for now)
I will be using this to store any extras I have for various oZoP mods, just until I create an official oZoP Thread.
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Deep Sleep Fix possibly... This worked for me, but not confirmed from others yet?
Steps I took to fix deepsleep are as follows;
1. Flash kernel (which means the need to flash root method (magick or supersu)
2. Flash attatched deepsleep fix
3. If its not already fixed reboot one more time.
Resource post
This is a quick tutorial to making a flashable zip of
Part 1 - Complete (compiled) files and
Screen Recording of the quick simple steps
Quick guide with detailed steps below
1. Download and extract the template file attatched below
2. Copy the file/files from your system using file manager of your choice
3. Paste the file/files to the "system" folder of the exctracted template folder (make sure the file path and names match EXACTLY as they are in your phones system)
4. Archive to "zip" the 4 folders in the template work area (data, META-INF, system and vrtheme)
You have now created a flashable zip which can be used to restore your files if and when you need. Just reboot to recovery and flash the zip.
Detailed step of of the above.
First is to download the attachment and extract everything to a location on your phone which is were you will be working.
The process is very simple
Basically you need to copy the location and folder directories of the file of which you want to make the backup.
Apk path as shown from Tib
Example, you want to create a flashable backup of the stock launcher.
Locate the file in the system (if you don't know the location there are apps in the Playstore that can assist with this)
Most files you would work with would be in system/app, system/priv-app or framework.
This example we are looking for the LGHome files. Using Titanium Backup I was able to locate the path of the files which is in system/priv-app/LGHome.
You will want to copy the main folder (LGHome) and all the contents within.
Now you will want to open the work area with the extracted files from my template.
You will be working in the folder labeled "system" (vrtheme instructions will be added later for more features)
The MOST IMPORTANT detail is that you copy the path with all folders and files being spelled the EXACT SAME, punctuation does matter you must match to exactly!
Since the "system" folder is already there, you will only need to create a new folder names "priv-app" now inside that folder you will add the LGHome folder and files it contains.
Do this same process for anything else you need.
Now that the folder and files have been added to the exact same location and are named the exact same you can archive the files as a zip.
You want to highlight the data, META-INF, system and vrtheme folder and then using the app of your choice (I use Root Explorer or Solid Explorer) hit archive and create the zip.
Now you can move the new zip to a convenient spot for easy flashing or leave it where it is, just as long as you know where it is and how to get to it from TWRP.
Now you have successfully created a flashable zip backup and can make changes as you wish. All you have to do it you run across problems is reboot to recovery and flash the backup zip you just made.
Part 2 - Injecting individual files with automated back-up flashable restore zip, the injectable files include images, xml, classes.dex amd resources.arsc
Vrtheme_template_includes_chrome_navbar_iOS_signalbars
Optimize Snapdragon 820 fixed version I only made this zip as per request. The mod file is not mine. I only added Aroma support for backup/restore and push the mod file.
The original thread is here
Good luck and happy experimenting!
Thanks OP. Will play around with this tomorrow!
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Nice!!!!!
Thank you so much for share your proyect wiht us , I'II installing ..
Receiving force closes on all apps regardless of animation selected. US996 running LineageOS with substratum themes enabled. Attempting a restore now.
Ilxaot said:
Receiving force closes on all apps regardless of animation selected. US996 running LineageOS with substratum themes enabled. Attempting a restore now.
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Thank you for reporting, but I will need to update the OP it looks like. Apparently this only plays nicely with "Stock" based roms!
Just so I cam be sure of this, can you tell me which option you selected? Or if you did multiple (hopefully yoivread the OP section for "using the restore zip" because the restore zip only stays current to the previous flash, meaning unless you backed up the original restore zip after your first selection, it will get overridden everytime to flash a new selections which, unless you backed up the first one, would be placing the messed up files into the restore zip when changed to different style.)
Anyway
The OP is updated with link to fixed version 1a.
If there are other issues, PLEASE GIVE ME DETAIL ABOUT AS MUCH STUFF AS POSSIBLE AND MAKE SURE TO CLICL "YES" FOR INSTALL LOG TO UPLOAD FOR MY TO STUDY,
Thanks everyone
the pixel animations are really cool. exp when keyboard comes up.
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Mod works great on MegaRom 5.0 H918, some lag when keyboard is in use, just need the big caller mod now, thanks and good job!!!!!
Works for me thanks... Am using stock 10k deodex using weta 10k modified..Thanks bro
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the pixel animations are really cool. exp when keyboard comes up.
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I can't remember that one, now I gotta change just so I can see!
I've meant to make a quick screen recording of each option, but it takes too long and I've got too many other things going on! Hint, hint anyone...
If anyone can just create the screen recordings, i will edit and convert for thread sharing.
kelvin216 said:
Mod works great on MegaRom 5.0 H918, some lag when keyboard is in use, just need the big caller mod now, thanks and good job!!!!!
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Thanks for the feedback. Sometimes when the animations get changed, they need to settle in a bit. Then they get smoother, not always though. Play with animation speed in dev options to fine tune.
As for the InCallUI mods, I'm still waiting for feedback...
I don't want to post something that won't be compatible with peoples setups. Once I get some more feedback from users running other devices, I'll create a thread for the mod.
It can always wait until the full oZoP is ready..
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Works for me thanks... Am using stock 10k deodex using weta 10k modified..Thanks bro
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Thanks for conformation feedback. Appreciate it.
Thanks op(this mod is sick as f__k)
Works fine on
@Chaz187's Classic rom
Using missing links animations
Very cool stuff! Using missing link and loving it! Would be nice if we can have a preview of them all so we know what we're flashing prior too. Thanks for your work and sharing this..
I appreciate all the feedback and kind comments! Thank you all.
With the interest level I've seen here and the initial compatibility issue, I been putting in some extra work to get things cleaned up, looking nice and running smooth so when the full oZoP is ready it all comes together nicely!
That being said, I've updated the OP with a new version 1.1. Its not really much the average users will notice, just some script stuff, a couple of different things with drvice info in Aroma recovery tool and added more device support.
Nothing new with the actual animation so update if you choose.
I made this mods yrs ago and have been porting for devices along the way and it always is mentioned that previews would be nice and I've alwats agreed!
The thing is, probably are starting to get the idea what oZoP is by now...
With that said, this mod is one very small part of 1 sections of the full oZoP!
The thing with these previews for the full system animations is that there are a lot of views and behaviors to try and capture for a quick preview.
Then we start editing the recording to prepare the video to be converted so it can be shared directly in the thread.
All this takes a good amount of time and I simply have to many other things to work in the project and real life of course...
I have asked several times over the yrs, that is we all want to have previews could we team up some users and myself to make it happen, but unfortunately nobody has stepped up and offerd to help which is where we are now...
I have made some VERY short, very quick previews of just a couple of animations to try and help you guys out.
I will try to add more short previews as I find time, but that's the best I can offer being a one man crew...
PREVIEWS:
Note: these are just very quick runs and don't cover all of the various transitions, but you kindof get the idea...
Stock
Missing Link
Nexus 7
iOS
More to come, hope you enjoy
Love your navbar. Hints on name and where you got it? ?
stangdriver44 said:
I appreciate all the feedback and kind comments! Thank you all.
With the interest level I've seen here and the initial compatibility issue, I been putting in some extra work to get things cleaned up, looking nice and running smooth so when the full oZoP is ready it all comes together nicely!
That being said, I've updated the OP with a new version 1.1. Its not really much the average users will notice, just some script stuff, a couple of different things with drvice info in Aroma recovery tool and added more device support.
Nothing new with the actual animation so update if you choose.
I made this mods yrs ago and have been porting for devices along the way and it always is mentioned that previews would be nice and I've alwats agreed!
The thing is, probably are starting to get the idea what oZoP is by now...
With that said, this mod is one very small part of 1 sections of the full oZoP!
The thing with these previews for the full system animations is that there are a lot of views and behaviors to try and capture for a quick preview.
Then we start editing the recording to prepare the video to be converted so it can be shared directly in the thread.
All this takes a good amount of time and I simply have to many other things to work in the project and real life of course...
I have asked several times over the yrs, that is we all want to have previews could we team up some users and myself to make it happen, but unfortunately nobody has stepped up and offerd to help which is where we are now...
I have made some VERY short, very quick previews of just a couple of animations to try and help you guys out.
I will try to add more short previews as I find time, but that's the best I can offer being a one man crew...
PREVIEWS:
Note: these are just very quick runs and don't cover all of the various transitions, but you kindof get the idea...
Stock
Missing Link
Nexus 7
iOS
More to come, hope you enjoy[/QUOTE @stangdriver44:
Flashed all of these on my VZW 995.
Running weta rom 5.07, magisk and restock 1.1 kernel.
Missing link... Booted fine. Shortly after broke 2nd screen and system error.
Nexus 7, iOS, blur, stock, Flyme and pixel all . Booted and worked fine.
MIUI, caused a bootloop.
Hope this help.
Thanks alot for this OP.... Really digging the Flyme Ani.
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stangdriver44 said:
Thank you for reporting, but I will need to update the OP it looks like. Apparently this only plays nicely with "Stock" based roms!
Just so I cam be sure of this, can you tell me which option you selected? Or if you did multiple (hopefully yoivread the OP section for "using the restore zip" because the restore zip only stays current to the previous flash, meaning unless you backed up the original restore zip after your first selection, it will get overridden everytime to flash a new selections which, unless you backed up the first one, would be placing the messed up files into the restore zip when changed to different style.)
Anyway
The OP is updated with link to fixed version 1a.
If there are other issues, PLEASE GIVE ME DETAIL ABOUT AS MUCH STUFF AS POSSIBLE AND MAKE SURE TO CLICL "YES" FOR INSTALL LOG TO UPLOAD FOR MY TO STUDY,
Thanks everyone
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I attempted both full system and partial. I used the MIUI and Stock options. Don't worry, my device is working fine.
Flashed ios animation through the very nice and entertaining aroma on my h918 running MEGAROM v5. Very happy!! Great job! Much better than stock that's for sure!
bountyman334 said:
Works for me thanks... Am using stock 10k deodex using weta 10k modified..Thanks bro
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Do you have any issues with 10k modified? Like Bluetooth or anything?
Does the battery last on that kernel ?
What exactly is modified about it ?
I'd like to try it if it's running smoothly .
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I'm using the blue one lol don't remember what it's called ha ha blue something or other! It's pretty kool
Will your ozop mod thing be a while.before it comes out ?
(I know another user has the same problem)
I received my Note8 (SM-N950F/DS) earlier today (18 September 2017), and was happy to install my custom Comic Neue font package that I created in iFont over on my Galaxy Tab A, but ran into a roadblock. (I actually have a custom "stock Android" theme on mine, which does theme the navbar)
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It seems that, SE Settings is able to preview the font, but will refuse to apply it! I tried using both iFont (paid) and HiFont (free), but both of those apps fail to apply the font!
Either Samsung and/or Monotype may have upped the font security a second time.
(they did it the first time with TouchWiz 7.0 (Android 6.x, Galaxy S7/Note7))
All the fonts I've seen in Galaxy Apps are paid fonts, which makes sense because Monotype is a company, and the font I want to use is Comic Neue, which is licensed under an open/free licence.
Presumably, Samsung is trying to block all these 3rd-party apps because they (and/or Monotype) want to make money with the paid fonts.
Hopefully the iFont and/or HiFont developers are able to patch their apps respectively..
kbhasi said:
(I know another user has the same problem)
I received my Note8 (SM-N950F/DS) earlier today (18 September 2017), and was happy to install my custom Comic Neue font package that I created in iFont over on my Galaxy Tab A, but ran into a roadblock. (I actually have a custom "stock Android" theme on mine, which does theme the navbar)
It seems that, SE Settings is able to preview the font, but will refuse to apply it! I tried using both iFont (paid) and HiFont (free), but both of those apps fail to apply the font!
Either Samsung and/or Monotype may have upped the font security a second time.
(they did it the first time with TouchWiz 7.0 (Android 6.x, Galaxy S7/Note7))
All the fonts I've seen in Galaxy Apps are paid fonts, which makes sense because Monotype is a company, and the font I want to use is Comic Neue, which is licensed under an open/free licence.
Presumably, Samsung is trying to block all these 3rd-party apps because they (and/or Monotype) want to make money with the paid fonts.
Hopefully the iFont and/or HiFont developers are able to patch their apps respectively..
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Yup.. Samsung is only allowing fonts from Monotype Imaging Inc
I was wondering the same thing cause I really dislike the the fonts that's pre-installed or the ones you have to buy
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I was wondering the same thing cause I really dislike the the fonts that's pre-installed or the ones you have to buy
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There are a bunch here https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/help/hi-to-fonts-s8-root-pleasecheers-t3596398/page3
IndexMonkey has some single apk's scattered about too..
Just root, install via system mode on ifont, problem solved.
iFont didn't work for me. It didn't change the font everywhere in the device.
I used the 1060 fonts zip file available in the forums and copied SamsungSans folder to System/app, fixed permissions for the apk and now have all the fonts in System/settings/disply/screen zoom and fonts, and all seem to work fine for me.
This is a flashable zip but I did it manually.
Link updated.
https://mega.nz/#!YBExlSYK!5WUhLzL2K1QWOTajIIA5g4Q2_RnoFn6WNUaL0X67u2U
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Al Asmi said:
iFont didn't work for me. It didn't change the font everywhere in the device.
I used the 1060 fonts zip file and copied SamsungSans folder to System/app, fixed permissions for the apk and now have all the fonts in System/settings/disply/screen zoom and fonts, and all seem to work fine for me.
This is a flashable zip but I did it manually.
https://mega.nz/#!YBkBxZpI
Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk
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How you did that without a rooted phone?
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How you did that without a rooted phone?
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I didn't say I did it without root. It's rooted.
I actually don't want to root because I don't want to lose access to Samsung Pay and device warranty.
I'll only really want to root if there is some LineageOS or OxygenOS build that preserves most, if not all, Galaxy Note features, but with the stock Android UX and emoji.
However, I used "APK Backup Lite" to extract whatever I could of any known FlipFont packages preloaded on my Note8, including a "Samsung Sans" package I downloaded from Galaxy Apps, and while looking through the APK contents and AndroidManifest files, I made some interesting discoveries.
Top left: Contents of "Foundation" package preloaded on my Note8, which appears to be what provides the "Gothic Bold" option
Top middle: A portion of the aforementioned package's AndroidManifest.xml, with the "Package Name" highlighted.
Top right: Contents of the free "Samsung Sans" package from Galaxy Apps, which works on my Note8.
Bottom left: Contents of the Comic Neue font package I created using iFont, which works on my Tab A (TW 7.x Essence, Android 6.0.1), but not my Note8 (SE 8.5, Android 7.1.2).
Bottom middle: A portion of the aforementioned package's AndroidManifest.xml, with the "Package Name" highlighted. It's exactly the same as the "Foundation" package, but it lacks the "SEC-INF" files that the one from my Note8 has.
Bottom right: Contents of the Comic Neue font package I created using HiFont, which works but only on versions of TouchWiz older than 6.x. I didn't feel like showing its AndroidManifest, but its package name is different.
It seems that because the "Foundation" package is already installed, iFont can't replace it, even if the installed package is disabled.
I have tried disabling the Foundation package within Android itself, but that does not work. I don't know if any of the 3rd party package disablers (the ones that can disable Bixby) can also disable the Foundation package, allowing the custom font packages to install successfully.
Yes, that is Comic Neue set as the UI font on my laptop, and yes, it is running some version of Linux (KDE Neon to be more specific). I currently lack the courage to try to see if I can fool FlipFont using a custom package created in Android Studio, using files from working packages.
(rant ahead)
I did hear news about some company data breaches a while back, and kinda wish the hackers responsible for that could just hack into Monotype's systems and steal their Android app signing certificate and the associated password for that, or even just steal the entire FlipFont for Android source code repository with the certificates and passwords.
Either that, or I could try starting a petition targeted towards both Monotype and Samsung, to add a way to install custom font files, as long as they are free fonts (licensed under the SIL Open Font Licence or similar licences), by first scanning the font files for certain metadata and digital signatures.
However, I doubt that would be successful, seeing how some parts of Disney doesn't seem to be able to respond to petitions just yet.
(end of rant)
**Mod edit** - attachment removed. Links to free fonts/apks that are normally only available for payment is considered warez, and are not allowed to be shared on XDA.
Finally some fonts thanks for the find and thanks to whoever put it together
Sent from my SM-N950U using XDA-Developers Legacy app
vash_h said:
i just install these monotype apks i got from the S7 facebook group. Might very well originated from XDA but i am sorry i cant give credit to those that made it because i dont know who made it or compiled it.
Whoever u are, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
these fonts work great on the note 8 as well.
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These are the ones you have to pay for from Samsung, That's why they work/Samsung does not block them from being used. Samsung thinks you have paid for them yourself. I didn't think it was allowed on XDA however renaming a file is good enough to fend off the warez mods
p.s looks like they did originate from XDA but were just renamed / put in a different folder. A user in this thread has linked to the same files.
vash_h said:
i just install these monotype apks i got from the S7 facebook group. Might very well originated from XDA but i am sorry i cant give credit to those that made it because i dont know who made it or compiled it.
Whoever u are, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
these fonts work great on the note 8 as well.
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Only works for rooted users
dallen5 said:
Only works for rooted users
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Nop. Extract it and install them like any other apks.. I'm not rooted. U might be asked to enable phone to overall from unknown sources though
Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk
vash_h said:
Nop. Extract it and install them like any other apks.. I'm not rooted. U might be asked to enable phone to overall from unknown sources though
Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk
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Sweet...I'll try it cause I'm so tired of these preinstalled fonts
Is there any app like iFonts that work with non-rooted device?
I am looking for Helvetica Neue LT 67 Medium fonts.
chintanm86 said:
Is there any app like iFonts that work with non-rooted device?
I am looking for Helvetica Neue LT 67 Medium fonts.
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You need this one????
Sent from my SM-N950F using XDA-Developers Legacy app
I already have that !!
This are the normal one and looks too wide on home screen. I am looking for the condensed fonts which I described in my original post.
Smarty sharma said:
You need this one????
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kbhasi said:
I actually don't want to root because I don't want to lose access to Samsung Pay and device warranty.
I'll only really want to root if there is some LineageOS or OxygenOS build that preserves most, if not all, Galaxy Note features, but with the stock Android UX and emoji.
However, I used "APK Backup Lite" to extract whatever I could of any known FlipFont packages preloaded on my Note8, including a "Samsung Sans" package I downloaded from Galaxy Apps, and while looking through the APK contents and AndroidManifest files, I made some interesting discoveries.
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Top left: Contents of "Foundation" package preloaded on my Note8, which appears to be what provides the "Gothic Bold" option
Top middle: A portion of the aforementioned package's AndroidManifest.xml, with the "Package Name" highlighted.
Top right: Contents of the free "Samsung Sans" package from Galaxy Apps, which works on my Note8.
Bottom left: Contents of the Comic Neue font package I created using iFont, which works on my Tab A (TW 7.x Essence, Android 6.0.1), but not my Note8 (SE 8.5, Android 7.1.2).
Bottom middle: A portion of the aforementioned package's AndroidManifest.xml, with the "Package Name" highlighted. It's exactly the same as the "Foundation" package, but it lacks the "SEC-INF" files that the one from my Note8 has.
Bottom right: Contents of the Comic Neue font package I created using HiFont, which works but only on versions of TouchWiz older than 6.x. I didn't feel like showing its AndroidManifest, but its package name is different.
It seems that because the "Foundation" package is already installed, iFont can't replace it, even if the installed package is disabled.
I have tried disabling the Foundation package within Android itself, but that does not work. I don't know if any of the 3rd party package disablers (the ones that can disable Bixby) can also disable the Foundation package, allowing the custom font packages to install successfully.
Yes, that is Comic Neue set as the UI font on my laptop, and yes, it is running some version of Linux (KDE Neon to be more specific). I currently lack the courage to try to see if I can fool FlipFont using a custom package created in Android Studio, using files from working packages.
(rant ahead)
I did hear news about some company data breaches a while back, and kinda wish the hackers responsible for that could just hack into Monotype's systems and steal their Android app signing certificate and the associated password for that, or even just steal the entire FlipFont for Android source code repository with the certificates and passwords.
Either that, or I could try starting a petition targeted towards both Monotype and Samsung, to add a way to install custom font files, as long as they are free fonts (licensed under the SIL Open Font Licence or similar licences), by first scanning the font files for certain metadata and digital signatures.
However, I doubt that would be successful, seeing how some parts of Disney doesn't seem to be able to respond to petitions just yet.
(end of rant)
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Dang, that font looks good!
SiNJiN76 said:
Dang, that font looks good!
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Yep, as someone with autism, Comic Sans was my favourite font, that was until I read a article someone at The Verge did about Comic Neue when it was first released, and that pretty much became my favourite font.
(insert something here I already mentioned, and some deep, personal thoughts of mine)
[Theme][Aroma]oZoP MoDz Emoji Changer ☣ Device Detection ☣ 15 Styles ☣ v2 ☣ Nov.19.17
I bring to you another installment from oZoP MoDz collection.
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Don't worry, the Aroma installer has previews for every option during the selection process.
*-Android 8 Emoji Style
*-EmojiOne Emoji Style
*-Facebook Emoji Style
*-Galaxy S8 Emoji Style
*-HTC 10 Emoji Style
*-iOS 11.1 Emoji Style
*-Nougat 7.1.1 Emoji Style
*-Retro 8bit Emoji Style
*-Samsung O Beta Emoji Style
*-Twemoji Sticker
*-Twitter Emoji Style
*-LG v20 Emoji Style
*-Windows 10 Emoji Style
*-EmojiDex
*-Mozilla
This is a simple Emoji Changer with emoji styles I've gathered from around XDA (see credits) with an advanced Aroma UI installer that will auto detect your device and install the proper files,
Previews shown on selection page so you know you are picking the one you want!
This is just an initial release and in the future may be updated with more options as well as dress up the OP. I'm very busy with other projects so that may take a while, depending on the level if interest of course...
So far it is confirmed working for LG, OnePlus and Samsung devices. More user feedback will be needed to confirm other devices.
The backup/restore function is questionable right now. Works for some and not for others. Backup your file manually before you flash just to be safe.
Samsung - system/fonts/SamsungColorEmoji.ttf
All others - system/fonts/NotoColorEmoji.ttf
Report bug properly to get my support
Of course there are many way to properly report bugs and ALL of these ways have one thing in common, THEY ALL REQUIRE VERY DETAILED NOTES of the issue!
I'm not going to go deep into how detailed you could get because lets face it, most people that report improperly are the ones who don't read and probably are going to read this! HaHaHa...
To get support from me I only ask for some simple things
1. What device, and rom you are running
2. What is the issue (no boot, fc everywhere, fc only certain app etc...)
3. Which option did you select
4. Did you get the install log
5. Did you use the restore.zip option to get back running
6. Do other choices share the same effect
That looks like a lot, but it really is the minimum amout of info need to troubleshoot!
Provide me that and I'll do my best to fix things and make this fun for everyone.
If you post things like
"Doesn't work", "bootloop" or anyone other similar post that have no value and help development is no way, actually these kinds of post only put development behind amd slow progress die the fact that anyone who cam help has to waste their time reading it!
If these kind of post ever come up, its best to ignore the lazy person and not clog the thread with flaming replies as that too slows development!
Download:
oZoP MoDz Emoji Changer v2
Download count
old versions:
oZoP MoDz Emoji Changer v1.1
oZoP MoDz Emoji Changer v1
Changelog:
V.2
* script adjustments to hopefully make backup/restore 100%
* added 2 new styles - EmojiDex and Mozilla
* corrected v20 style (previous version had wrong ones)
V1.1
* fixed backup mkdir command
* fixed preview image to fit correctly
Credits:
@Winb33 and this thread
RickyBush_ and this thread
@lightninbug and this thread
XDA:DevDB Information
oZoP MoDz Emoji Changer, Theme for the OnePlus 3T
Contributors
stangdriver44
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2017-11-21
Last Updated 2017-11-21
Please, oh please tell me this changes the new WhatsApp emojis? Absolutely horrendous emojis on the new update.
could you put it on another hosting?
works on AOSPA?
Will this work on OnePlus 5T?
Edit - NOT working on OP5T. Latest TWRP official 3.2.1
First off, sorry for the late reply for those who posted a question and had to wait so long.
Personal life has pulled me away from the support here I like you give.
thes3usa said:
Please, oh please tell me this changes the new WhatsApp emojis? Absolutely horrendous emojis on the new update.
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The only thing i could say is try it and let us know.
I know some 3rd party apps use their own emoji styles that override the systems. Not sure about Whatsapp, don't use it.
Report back you finding so others with that question can benefit from your knowledge,
Thank you
Lama_Bojowa said:
could you put it on another hosting?
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I am exploring this because Android File Host has gone down to basically unuseable forcing me to seek alternative hosts.
Is there a problem with MEGA? This is the first response for requests to changing from that host.
Licuadito said:
works on AOSPA?
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It should work on any device that uses the NotoColorEmoji.ttf in system/fonts. I have a special script that supports Samsung included.
I can update my scripts if needed, just let me know the file name and location.
Ippolito1971 said:
Will this work on OnePlus 5T?
Edit - NOT working on OP5T. Latest TWRP official 3.2.1
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A little more details would be helpful.
What happened during install? Fail or success?
Did you grab the install log? At the end of the install it asks if you want the install log, check yes and share it here.
Are the emoji for you device controled by the above file name and location?
If not, please give me the EXACT file name and path so I van make the necessary adjustments to my installer.
Again, i appologize for the late reply.
I want to thank you all for your participation in the thread and interest in the project.
You may also want to check my other project that is compatible you your device System Animations
Have a great day and Happy Holidays!
stangdriver44 said:
First off, sorry for the late reply for those who posted a question and had to wait so long.
Personal life has pulled me away from the support here I like you give.
The only thing i could say is try it and let us know.
I know some 3rd party apps use their own emoji styles that override the systems. Not sure about Whatsapp, don't use it.
Report back you finding so others with that question can benefit from your knowledge,
Thank you
I am exploring this because Android File Host has gone down to basically unuseable forcing me to seek alternative hosts.
Is there a problem with MEGA? This is the first response for requests to changing from that host.
It should work on any device that uses the NotoColorEmoji.ttf in system/fonts. I have a special script that supports Samsung included.
I can update my scripts if needed, just let me know the file name and location.
A little more details would be helpful.
What happened during install? Fail or success?
Did you grab the install log? At the end of the install it asks if you want the install log, check yes and share it here.
Are the emoji for you device controled by the above file name and location?
If not, please give me the EXACT file name and path so I van make the necessary adjustments to my installer.
Again, i appologize for the late reply.
I want to thank you all for your participation in the thread and interest in the project.
You may also want to check my other project that is compatible you your device System Animations
Have a great day and Happy Holidays!
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Installed as normal but result was nothing but black and white limited amount of emojis. Sorry I didn't grab a log. Had to dirty flash my rom and then use magisk to grab emojis. OP5T Rooted
Can anyone please advise how to change the font on the Mate 20 Pro ?. I have been tinkering around with EMUI themes and settings, but just can't figure it out . I didn't have this problem with my P20 Pro or any other android device.. Any advise would be appreciated..
Thanks ...
go on playsotre and download tweaker for huawei open app and go enable font change from on to take it off and play and go go to themes and edit the font
warsangel said:
go on playsotre and download tweaker for huawei open app and go enable font change from on to take it off and play and go go to themes and edit the font
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Has this worked on yours .?. I have done all that and it just spins, saying "it's applying font", but never does ...
I appreciate your help ...
Works for me.
adb shell settings put system hw_hide_font_style false
Like a charm!!!!!!
Supertrooper said:
Has this worked on yours .?. I have done all that and it just spins, saying "it's applying font", but never does ...
I appreciate your help ...
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yes
maybe you're wrong in something I assure you that it works as soon as I have time to place the photos
Supertrooper said:
Has this worked on yours .?. I have done all that and it just spins, saying "it's applying font", but never does ...
I appreciate your help ...
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not working for me also. put the switch to off but no difference in settings or inside themes app
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POWER1FM said:
adb shell settings put system hw_hide_font_style false
Like a charm!!!!!!
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use it and now shows text style in settings. but how I add new font?
warsangel said:
yes
maybe you're wrong in something I assure you that it works as soon as I have time to place the photos
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I believe you .. I'm just not knowledgeable in going into the terminal and changing commands ... I'm just scraching my head in wonder on why it won't change through settings / themes/ apply like on my P20 Pro ..
But I do appreciate all of y'alls assistance..
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how you managed to add new fonts?
go to playstore and install themes for huawei and honor open apps go to top left there are three horizontal lines click on it opens a menu you'll see the word fonts download what you like and then you'll find them on themes
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I had it to on........
Pffffffffffffffff silly me.......................
warsangel said:
go to playstore and install themes for huawei and honor open apps go to top left there are three horizontal lines click on it opens a menu you'll see the word fonts download what you like and then you'll find them on themes
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Downloaded 3 different fonts but when i go to theme/fonts i get the 2 default only. No other options. Do i have to do anything else after downloading?
Thanks in advance! /c
some you do not see them but if you get rid of them sometimes you do not see those that go to the center you do not have preview of some fonts but if you click on it it works
cordac said:
Downloaded 3 different fonts but when i go to theme/fonts i get the 2 default only. No other options. Do i have to do anything else after downloading?
Thanks in advance!
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This is the method I used to change the font:
Install Tweaker for Huawei
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teammt.gmanrainy.emuitweaker
run the app and Enable font change
Download the fonts you like from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/themes-apps/noroot-font-styles-updated-02-09-16-t3453559
and follow the instructions given on that post:
INSTRUCTIONS
1.Download the fonts and rename from .zip to .hwt
2.Copy the hwt file to hwthemes folder in ur internal storage or sd card
3.Goto themes app and then find the font file and click apply, DONE!!
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In details:
Locate the hwthemes folder in your phone using the stock file manager app.
After the font file copy reboot the phone
Run the stock theme app and then open the settings of your current theme. You should find a list of all the available fonts to select from.
Alternatively you might try installing the app Themes for Huawei & Honor from the same author
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teammt.gmanrainy.themestore
and make the font download and selection within that app.
I haven't tested that app and don't know if it works on Emui 9.
warsangel said:
go to playstore and install themes for huawei and honor open apps go to top left there are three horizontal lines click on it opens a menu you'll see the word fonts download what you like and then you'll find them on themes
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I'm using that too, works with fonts.
Take a look at "Themes Manager for Huawei / Honor / EMUI"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.deishelon.lab.huaweithememanager
The last update of the Huawei theme application allow font change, but only with the fonts you can find in that application. You can't import yours for now.
UM Marneus said:
The last update of the Huawei theme application allow font change, but only with the fonts you can find in that application. You can't import yours for now.
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Yeah, I noticed that.. I see they have added some more for us to choose from.. but I got another update on my phone to 9.0.0.126 and I can't even get into the theme store.. Says I need to log in, but it won't allow me to..
The change log on that update only says "this update changes only the apps that come pre-installed on your phone".. I'm almost ready to go back to my P20 pro and sell this one..
whenever I change any font successfully my lockscreen and widgets hours font gets boldy and thick.
it's only happening to me?
themissionimpossible said:
This is the method I used to change the font:
Install Tweaker for Huawei
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teammt.gmanrainy.emuitweaker
run the app and Enable font change
Download the fonts you like from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/themes-apps/noroot-font-styles-updated-02-09-16-t3453559
and follow the instructions given on that post:
In details:
Locate the hwthemes folder in your phone using the stock file manager app.
After the font file copy reboot the phone
Run the stock theme app and then open the settings of your current theme. You should find a list of all the available fonts to select from.
Alternatively you might try installing the app Themes for Huawei & Honor from the same author
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teammt.gmanrainy.themestore
and make the font download and selection within that app.
I haven't tested that app and don't know if it works on Emui 9.
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Tried it using the installation method you provided. By any chance are you in the US