How do I change my System Fonts on Nexus 5 (rooted)?

[arslan nalsra1]

How to change System Fonts on Nexus 5 (rooted)

So, I don't know much about Android but I rooted my Nexus 5 and I wanted to change the system font. I installed an app called "fonter". It said that I only have 16.0 KB of storage left and I need a minimum of 20 MB (I've 9 GB of free storage). Help would be appreciated. ;-;

 

[cameron73]

Re: How to change System Fonts on Nexus 5 (rooted)

Fonts are installed on the system partition. If you have a rooted Nexus device this should be easy to fix.

 

[cameron73]

Re: How to change System Fonts on Nexus 5 (rooted)

There is usually limited space on that partition. Have you installed TWRP?
You are sitting on one of the most customizable platforms in all of Android. Hammerhead!

 

[arslan nalsra1]

Re: How to change System Fonts on Nexus 5 (rooted)

Do you mean that recovery thingy which is touch friendly? Yep. Have it.

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[cameron73]

Re: How to change System Fonts on Nexus 5 (rooted)

Do you mean that recovery thingy which is touch friendly? Yep. Have it.

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OK, and its a Hammerhead? Who's your carrier?

 

[arslan nalsra1]

Re: How to change System Fonts on Nexus 5 (rooted)

Yup, it's hammerhead and idk how to say this but I can use any sim card xD

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[cameron73]

Re: How to change System Fonts on Nexus 5 (rooted)

I want to help, but your description of TWRP has me a little worried about your technical ability. I'm going to imagine it was a joke. Your best bet is to look around here.

http://forums.androidcentral.com/nexus-5x-rooting-roms-hacks/

Or

Google Nexus 5 Android Development Forum | XDA-Developers


Good luck.

 

[arslan nalsra1]

Re: How to change System Fonts on Nexus 5 (rooted)

:/

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[cameron73]

Re: How to change System Fonts on Nexus 5 (rooted)

You've got a blank palette. I can't tell you what to do because it is ultimately your phone, and there is always a chance that something could happen. Nexus devices are the most rigorously developed. The ROMs available are numerous.

 

[arslan nalsra1]

Re: How to change System Fonts on Nexus 5 (rooted)

Well, you are right about that. I could brick my phone or accidentally do something worse. Anyways thanks for your help

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[cameron73]

Re: How to change System Fonts on Nexus 5 (rooted)

If TWRP is properly installed, boot into it and make a full backup to your external sdcard. TWRP is much more than a "touchy thing" or whatever you called it.

 

[cameron73]

Dude, you can do a heck of a lot more than change the font.

 

[arslan nalsra1]

Re: How to change System Fonts on Nexus 5 (rooted)

I basically know nothing what to do after rooting, except multitasking, landscape mode on home screen, uninstalling of pre installed apps and free in-app purchases. Btw, I backed up.

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[cameron73]

Re: How to change System Fonts on Nexus 5 (rooted)

free in-app purchases

Sorry, I don't support piracy. Have a good one.

 

[arslan nalsra1]

Re: How to change System Fonts on Nexus 5 (rooted)

I KNOW it, I don't DO it.

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[cameron73]

If you say so. Use an app like Root Browser and mount the system read/write see if that helps.

 

[arslan nalsra1]

well, now it says I have only 0kb left

 

[arslan nalsra1]

Ok, so you were right I downloaded a partition manager app and it says that there is 0B left in my system partition.

 

[arslan nalsra1]

So, Don't worry, I got some help from TiBu and freed up some space and finally changed the fonts

 

[cameron73]

So, Don't worry, I got some help from TiBu and freed up some space and finally changed the fonts

That is great news. It is better for you to have an understanding of why these problems occur. Rooting a phone is becoming very easy to do, not many fully understand the implications. Thank you for figuring it out. Be careful when uninstalling system apps. I always like to use TiBu to freeze them first, reboot and run for a while to make sure there are no problems.
Also, making a backup is one thing. Testing to make sure it works is tricky. I still think you will be 300% better off with a custom ROM.