05-16-2017, 11:56 AM | #1 |
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Replacing Kindle's built-in fonts
You can replace any built-in font (for example, replace the Amazon Ember)!
This tutorial is for Linux users. Windows users may do this using some other squashfs tools, but unfortunately I don't have a Windows device at the moment) You should have some basic knowledge of Linux such as mount, symbolic link and such. I'm not responsible for any damage on your device! I replaced the Chinese Heiti to Source Sans Hans without any problem. Tested on my PW3. Here's what I do: 1. Jailbreak 2. Install USBNetwork hack and enable it on boot (Important!) 3. Transfer the fonts file to your Linux computer (this should be done on your computer): Code:
scp root@192.168.15.244:/usr/java/lib/fonts.sqsh . Code:
unsquashfs fonts.sqsh 5. Replace the fonts you want. Note that otf can be directly renamed to ttf and will work. 6. Do some stuff on your kindle: Code:
stop x cd /usr/java/lib umount fonts mv fonts.sqsh /mnt/us # make a backup in case things do not work. Code:
scp -r squashfs-root/* root@192.168.15.244:/usr/java/lib/fonts Code:
reboot Code:
stop x rm /usr/java/lib/fonts/* cp /mnt/us/fonts.sqsh /usr/java/lib reboot |
05-16-2017, 12:56 PM | #2 |
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And to avoid the documented problems with USBnetwork "auto" mode -
Instead use the combination of RP and CRP. |
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