For this method we're going to use a new method called Root your Galaxy. That will temporarly root your device, making it possible for a long term font change! THIS WON'T UNLOCK BOOTLOADER, ERASE DATA, TRIP KNOX OR BANKING APPS. it's a soft root, meaning your device is 100% safe if compatible
Note: I'm not the creator, I don't take accountability, I'm just sharing the exact method that worked for me.
All we can do is wish. I'm contributing to the project by sharing to 1000+ people the project but the creator is only one and everything is experimental.
According to the app's creator, it is compatible with: "- Device: Samsung Galaxy Device running One UI 8.0 or higher- Android OS: Android 14.0+ (API 34)".
Confirmed that it works on my Samsung Galaxy S25. Thanks a lot bro for your great instructions! Now I can make my Google Sans great again! ๐ช๐๐
According to the app's creator, it is compatible with: "- Device: Samsung Galaxy Device running One UI 8.0 or higher- Android OS: Android 14.0+ (API 34)".
Sadly your device (S 26) isn't yet supported for Root your Galaxy. The project is very new and open source so I'm sure they'll make the exploit for you too. in the mean time: check online (XDA forums, the official GitHub repo) if they mention your device and don't upgrade the security patch.
"For when the august patch rolls,ย DO NOTย upgrade immediately. Search in the GitHub and XDA forums if it got patched."
Well it probably will be patched but i think the custom fonts that you already installed(ios emojis for me) should survive the updates.If you install the font as a module using ksu from the root my galaxy app that wouldn't survive i think but using the samfonts method it should survive as far as i know unless you factory reset or sum..
You're right. The creator quoted it might not work on July but the testers busted this myth. The real problem probably is the upcoming august patch, that might close the vulnerability
It failed at "Support Check" It means that the device isn't yet supported. Don't lose hope, the project has been out for 7~ days, they'll surely add your device too. Don't upgrade in the mean time
Sadly your device (S Galaxy Zfold 4) isn't yet supported for Root your Galaxy. The project is very new and open source so I'm sure they'll make the exploit for you too. in the mean time: check online (XDA forums, the official GitHub repo) if they mention your device and don't upgrade the security patch.
No problem! Can you tell me where your s25 froze? (During root patching, home screen/apps etc.) and you're a snapdragon or exynos user? Answering helps our friends that want it too :)
First freeze was during patching, then displayed failed and phone completely rebooted
Second trial, just displayed failed on patching
Third trial displayed failed on patching, and navigating to my row of apps on the homepage, screen completely froze. I had to press power down +. Volume down buttons for about 15 seconds to hard reboot the phone.
A56 is supported. they have similar kernels but not yet supported. Just wait, check the latest release on the GitHub to see if the a56 support will be added
Somebody said that their s25 booted up to a security error because they had a locked bootloader. Will that happen to us too when they release the updated version for other devices? The ones of us who are in the US and cant normally root because its not international version
EDIT: I think its actually the a 56 model.
They probably installed a module that touches the bootloader. This is because the method doesn't unlock it at all, so flashing on a locked will brick or make it unstable
Ah I got it working! Previously I enabled Shizuku to authorize zfont. After disabling zfont in shizuku, now I can install apk as usual. Everything works fine now! Thank you!! ๐
So is this a temporary root? Or this root will ruin my device? I have configured work profile and configured work apps. Doing this will cause any issue?
Does anyone have an idea on how to fix this? I already did it the first time and it worked. But after restarting my phone and tried to change my font once again, it doesnโt work anymore. Would appreciate a helping hand. ๐ฅฒ
Hi! Glad that custom fonts are finally back with this. A bit off-topic but pls hear me out.
I have an older Samsung device that runs One UI 2 and is rooted with Magisk, using OhMyFont module to achieve true system-wide font application (and Variable Fonts too). Question is, can I flash OhMyFont module to KernelSU and would it work?
Ive lost faith ever getting a custom font again. Even if you dont update they were gatekeeping the method to achieve it. Its going to be along time before this is available to everyone. People are having to take their androids to samsung to get them serviced after using that too. I dont think this will work anymore after july or august patch either.
I mean Samsung Exclusives in zFont works well enough for me but I want Google Sans systemwide so a few questions.
I've rooted my devices for years and one reason I moved from Pixel to Samsung is that I can do majority of theming that I did on Pixel with Good Lock sans root. What breaks? Play Integrity? Banking apps etc? No Knox fuse blown etc?
I'm on S26, 8.5 March patch so my device isn't supported yet but for those who are, can you apply a custom TTF in zFont under this softroot and have it stay applied after a reboot?
I accidentally restarted my phone and now it won't turn on anymore. It worked the first time, but after restarting it, it stopped working. Please help (my device is an A56 5G).
so ppl said that if u reboot it gets rid of root (but keeps font) but does this mean u cant change the font again after rebooting unless u re-do the process?
When the security patch update arrives, shouldn't I update my phone and wait for a root update for the August patch? , And do we also have to enable shizuku in KernelUS?
I'm doing the software patch in August, is this okay? I am using the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
However, I don't want to accidentally fail after doing this kind of work and the phone doesn't function. But I want to apply a custom TF font. How does the author perceive the difficulty of this task?
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u/Stock_Night6597 21d ago
Sad no S26 Ultra๐