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i was just wondering if anyone knows a way to manually install more fonts on the vibrant.
I was wondering the same thing
Search for "FlipFont" in the market.
zinite said:
Search for "FlipFont" in the market.
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appreciate it. will give it a shot. hopefully it works for non-root.
What if you want to use a font that flipfonts hasn't offered?
EDIT: NM got it, an app for Root users called Type Fresh can backup/ restore system fonts, and can install new fonts with proper permissions. Any TTF font file works, but picking ones that are designed for on screen viewing is best.
sent from my Samsung Vibrant
The_Chrome_Coyote said:
What if you want to use a font that flipfonts hasn't offered?
EDIT: NM got it, an app for Root users called Type Fresh can backup/ restore system fonts, and can install new fonts with proper permissions. Any TTF font file works, but picking ones that are designed for on screen viewing is best.
sent from my Samsung Vibrant
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thanks! zinite and the chrome coyote
EDIT: i tried the app. i got to the point where i restart the phone but the new fonts do not apply. have you or anyone got this to work right on the vibrant yet? (the chrome coyote)
I tried it as well and also had no success. Font would not apply.
At least you Vibrant users got some "starter fonts" out of the box.
Captivates don't come with any besides the default.
I highly recommend the Helvetica Neue from the Market, btw, especially if you were fond of the Zune interface.
DJ! said:
thanks! zinite and the chrome coyote
EDIT: i tried the app. i got to the point where i restart the phone but the new fonts do not apply. have you or anyone got this to work right on the vibrant yet? (the chrome coyote)
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creator2456 said:
I tried it as well and also had no success. Font would not apply.
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Yes. I ran into this problem as well. You need to go to Settings and return your fonts to "Default" and reboot before you will see the changes.
The app works by replacing the default fonts, if the phone is already using a flipfont font then it wont work
The_Chrome_Coyote said:
Yes. I ran into this problem as well. You need to go to Settings and return your fonts to "Default" and reboot before you will see the changes.
The app works by replacing the default fonts, if the phone is already using a flipfont font then it wont work
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I'll give that a try as it seems like a very reasonable reason why it wasn't working. Thanks for that.
Try my guide: http://www.xxthe3dmanxx.com/AndroidFonts/androidfont.html
It was written for the Moto Cliq but might work on the vibrant.
the3dman13 said:
Try my guide: http://www.xxthe3dmanxx.com/AndroidFonts/androidfont.html
It was written for the Moto Cliq but might work on the vibrant.
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Just tried it. Did not work. Not sure if I did anything wrong, but I followed directions properly. Phone would not boot past initial Samsung Vibrant screen. Luckily I was able to ADB the .backup out and replace the original.
I just recently put this in the sticky in the general section. I listed the directory where to put the font, reboot, go to the settings and select the font, phone should reboot with the new font added.
I would LOVE IF you could test the directory for me. I bought helvatica through the system, do I think it's correct.
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Just tried it. Did not work. Not sure if I did anything wrong, but I followed directions properly. Phone would not boot past initial Samsung Vibrant screen. Luckily I was able to ADB the .backup out and replace the original.
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You need to adjust the permissions of the renamed font files to match the stock fonts or else you'll boot loop
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The_Chrome_Coyote said:
You need to adjust the permissions of the renamed font files to match the stock fonts or else you'll boot loop
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Ok...I followed the directions and did as they said. So, how does one go about doing this?
I use Root Explorer, as its one of the easiest ways to move system files around your phone.
To save you time looking in /system/fonts the permissions are:
User: Read-Yes, Write-Yes, Execute-No
Group: Read-Yes, Write-Yes, Execute-Yes
Others: Read-Yes, Write-No, Execute-Yes
Using Root explorer, you can navigate to your renamed DroidSans.ttf and DroidSans-Bold.ttf files, long press on them and select "permissions", then make sure the permissions match the stock font's listed above.
I cant express how effective the Type Fresh App was in doing this for me, and saves me a whole ton of hassle renaming everything. Plus its free.
The_Chrome_Coyote said:
I use Root Explorer, as its one of the easiest ways to move system files around your phone.
To save you time looking in /system/fonts the permissions are:
User: Read-Yes, Write-Yes, Execute-No
Group: Read-Yes, Write-Yes, Execute-Yes
Others: Read-Yes, Write-No, Execute-Yes
Using Root explorer, you can navigate to your renamed DroidSans.ttf and DroidSans-Bold.ttf files, long press on them and select "permissions", then make sure the permissions match the stock font's listed above.
I cant express how effective the Type Fresh App was in doing this for me, and saves me a whole ton of hassle renaming everything. Plus its free.
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Thanks for that. Guess I'll give it a go again later today. I'll try Type Fresh again first, then move to doing it manually.
International Fonts
For more fonts and also international fonts, I did a tutorial on a Moto Droid couple months back, it should be exactly the same for "ROOTED" Samsung Vibrant:
http://nexusonehacks.net/android-hacks/droid-hack-how-to-install-thai-font-on-droid/
What I would like to know is how to write the AKP for flipfonts.
I wanted to pull one of the APKs from the Apps directory, but it seems to to work. I also tried making a backup of the APK with titanium backup, but the zip is empty. It seems the files are protected in some way.
I just wanted to take a look at the structure of the apk so I can use it as a template to create custom font APKs to side load.
If anyone can manage to make a backup of one of the flipfont APKs please explain how you did so.
I installed thai fonts by update.zip no root required.
Hey!
I'm currently making my own icons for apps in MIUI, but I also want to restyle apps downloaded in the market..
Since you have to rename the icons to the name of the files, like:
com.android.email.png and
com.facebook.katana.png
I also need to find the names of the apps I downloaded, so I can make custom icons for them, but I don't know where to find the names.
Does anyone know how I can find them so I can make custom icons for them?
Thanks in advance!
solution
Ok.. I have found the solution, but I still have a question!
Solution:
You first need to search for the app you want to make an icon for:
For example:
I want to make a custom icon for WhatsApp..
I go to the android market (on the internet) and search for the app..
Click on the app.
You now get to this page:
market.android.com/details?id=com.whatsapp&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS53aGF0c2FwcCJd
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You only need to copy whats between the = and the &
in this case: it's com.whatsapp
So in the icons folder, you need to make
com.whatsapp.png
that will be your custom whatsapp icon.
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Now still I have a question!
I also want to make custom icons for apps, which I didn't download in the market. (AltDrawer for instance). But I don't know where to find the name of that app to make a custom icon for it.. Does anyone know the answer?
Using a root browser, go to data/system/customized_icons_1
Copy that folder to your SD card if you want. All of the unthemed icons are listed in that folder with the proper name. Sometimes the name you get from the Market isn't the process that shows up on your homescreen, so using that method is much easier and gives you the exact name for everything that isn't in your theme.
Pretty neat, huh?
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That did work out really well! Thanks very much!
thanks for this!
Well this is really weird... I tried everything. I have downloaded a really nice icon-set that I use (Signa) and couldn't manage to add 2 icons...
I went to data/system//customized_icons_1/ and checked the name of the .png files for the apps. After that I have renamed the .png files to those names. Still nothing...
Device: HTC Desire
ROM: MIUI XJ 2.3.30
Attached are the files and the link are:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5SZWxtdGVjaC5SZW1vdGUiXQ..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=JakedUp.AppDrawer&feature=search_result
As a workaround I have replaced those icons from data/system//customized_icons_1/ with the ones I have attached and it works but it changes back after a reboot... I'd like to make this permanent by adding it to the icon the .mtz file.
Thanks in advance
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Using a root browser, go to data/system/customized_icons_1
Copy that folder to your SD card if you want. All of the unthemed icons are listed in that folder with the proper name. Sometimes the name you get from the Market isn't the process that shows up on your homescreen, so using that method is much easier and gives you the exact name for everything that isn't in your theme.
Pretty neat, huh?
Supersonic Evo 4G | MIUI | Tapatalk
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AWESOME! Exactly what I was looking for
i tried to change the name for the facebook icon, but it didnt change, someone know how to change it?
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i tried to change the name for the facebook icon, but it didnt change, someone know how to change it?[/QUOTE
that's the name of the icons for facebook
com.facebook.katana.png
com.facebook.katana.LoginActivity.png
com.facebook.katana.orca.ThreadListLauncherActivity.png
com.facebook.orca.png
when you apply this 4 names the icons change with your icons
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Good luck
thank 4 share every body!:good:
How can I download theme zips from the mycolorscreen website and transfer them to my sd card and then open them on my HTC desire through themer?
htc_desire_luke said:
How can I download theme zips from the mycolorscreen website and transfer them to my sd card and then open them on my HTC desire through themer?
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Hi,
1. Visit mycolorscreen.com/themer-submissions.
2. Look for the green button to download the Themer .zip file and make sure that the resolution matches your phone.
3. Download the file and place it into /sdcard/MyColorScreen/Themer/Exported/zip.
4. You will find this theme in My Themes - Exported.
Hope this helps!
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Hi,
1. Visit mycolorscreen.com/themer-submissions.
2. Look for the green button to download the Themer .zip file and make sure that the resolution matches your phone.
3. Download the file and place it into /sdcard/MyColorScreen/Themer/Exported/zip.
4. You will find this theme in My Themes - Exported.
Hope this helps!
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It possible to build this into update.zip for a ROM update?
chris.davis925 said:
It possible to build this into update.zip for a ROM update?
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Maybe in later builds, but right now we're focusing on improving the performance of Themer and removing all the bugs
You need to download it and than extract it.
still not working?
Done everything said above but cant seem to add zip files.
When I browse my themes I dont get the option of exported files?
Any ideas ?
sorted,i was adding to ext sd
ok
I didn't know how to do it neither, thanks!:cyclops:
i think
i think recovery mod should work
Hi Guys,
Sharing with you how to activate the classic theme from WW Rom on the CN Firmware.
Please note this requires Root.
Download this File to your ROG II.
This is aa ZIP file, DO NOT unpack or mod it. Just download it and keep as is.
Copy the above zip file to the below location using a root explorer / root file manager.
system\etc\AsusTheme\themes
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Then set the correct permissions to the file as shown in the last attached image.
Restart your device and check in themes.
Just delete file hidden and reboot
this is great, thanks
can i then use another launcher as default now that i'm rooted? i mean without disabling asus launcher via adb command line and such?
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Hi Guys,
Sharing with you how to activate the classic theme from WW Rom on the CN Firmware.
Please note this requires Root.
Download this File to your ROG II.
This is aa ZIP file, DO NOT unpack or mod it. Just download it and keep as is.
Copy the above zip file to the below location using a root explorer / root file manager.
Then set the correct permissions to the file as shown in the last attached image.
Restart your device and check in themes.
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Dentist.M.Evy said:
this is great, thanks
can i then use another launcher as default now that i'm rooted? i mean without disabling asus launcher via adb command line and such?
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No, As long as the Asus launcher exists in system, it will always take priority over any other launcher installed.
what are the other themes that you have on there?
I only have the light and dark one. It looks like you have 6
Cammarratta said:
what are the other themes that you have on there?
I only have the light and dark one. It looks like you have 6
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Remove that "hidden" file in that folder and if you put the classic theme in it, you will have 6.
None of this worked for me. I am on tencent 12gb with WW and cannot access any of the themes. Any advice?
Mdaly001 said:
None of this worked for me. I am on tencent 12gb with WW and cannot access any of the themes. Any advice?
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same any fix
Are there fix without root?
Its great
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No, As long as the Asus launcher exists in system, it will always take priority over any other launcher installed.
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Thanks for the info
PHP:
dungnghien said:
Just delete file hidden and reboot
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i cant delete hidden file i tried about 100 times
You need to use root explorer and mount r/o then you can delete it. Not sure why just having regular root sync won't. But in that app specifically it works.
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JazonX said:
Hi Guys,
Sharing with you how to activate the classic theme from WW Rom on the CN Firmware.
Please note this requires Root.
Download this File to your ROG II.
This is aa ZIP file, DO NOT unpack or mod it. Just download it and keep as is.
Copy the above zip file to the below location using a root explorer / root file manager.
Then set the correct permissions to the file as shown in the last attached image.
Restart your device and check in themes.
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I just enable it by downloading google wallpapers and I find all rog themes included in the app , without root ? .
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I just enable it by downloading google wallpapers and I find all rog themes included in the app , without root .
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Thanks for the tip!
Which app exactly ?
JazonX said:
Thanks for the tip!
Which app exactly ?
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Wallpapers by google on playstore the icon is blue mountain > then you will find live wallpaper.
I tried it all 5 is working will 3 not working you see it but not loaded I don’t know why!? Check it I am sure you will find a way to make it work.
sorry im newbie to android, can you tell me how to root. And after rooted my phone will i am able to play pokemon game?
Cause on IOS these games have jailbreak detection.
Any new way to get the wallpaper without root for CN Rom?
MoSanad said:
PHP:
i cant delete hidden file i tried about 100 times
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Use esfile explorer. Swipe from lest and click on root explorer on/off option. 6 option will popup, select "mount r/w " option and tick r/w. Done. Now you can delet it.
title kinda speaks for itself, just looking for the location of the stock wallpaper. Didnt switch over with smartswitch, so im just needing to know where it is in the OS and do i need root to access that?
Youdoofus said:
title kinda speaks for itself, just looking for the location of the stock wallpaper. Didnt switch over with smartswitch, so im just needing to know where it is in the OS and do i need root to access that?
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The stock wall papers can be found in framework-res.apk (see this link: https://www.droidiser.com/2013/08/android-wallpaper-location-how-to-extract.html).
To get this apk to your phone, you need to get root access for your shell. Lineage for example let's you do that withhin developer options. I don't think stock roms do that too.
However, since it's a .apk file as well, you could search for that app, e.g.
Samsung Galaxy S9+ framework-res.apk
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maybe you're lucky.
Else you could try to download you devices firmware and extract it. But I have no idea how to do that or if that acctually works.
Easiest would be to push framework-res.apk to the computer and open it (in you're using Windows, you also have to change the .apk into .zip).
FYI: I tried that with my device (Xiaomi Mi A2, LineageOS) and it worked as described in that article I linked.
EDIT: If you have root access you could try to search inside of /data/apps /data/priv-app/ etc for `walpaper'. If you do the same with those app as with that framework-res.apk, you could maybe find even more default wallpapers.
E.g. search like this:
Code:
myDevice:/# find /data -name *wallpaper*