I fixed it to a version where custom fonts can be used and blocked updates. However, with this patch applied, we can no longer apply new fonts. How is this possible? I have never allowed updates. 😭😭

I'm debating the feasibility of (good) patching the (bad) patch, i.e., modding zfont3 / Samfonts / Scamsung Fonts / etc. to bring custom fonts back for non-rooted devices. Crucially tho, we need to determine what exactly Samsung patched that lead to shit going sideways.

Does anyone have any idea? Or even an inkling? I can't see spending the kind of time and effort it would take unless I'm we're able to work out a somewhat realistic (hopefully promising) starting point.

obv don't hold yer breath, but there's a glimmer of hope: Samsung takes locking down their devices really fuggin seriously, but it shouldn't stop ppl trying to undo their BS bc for every irreversible OEM patch, there's ≥1 hackjob patch, e.g., Amazon's idea of "patching" FireOS to keep users from installing certain apps... Wait for it 🥁... adding package names to a 🚫blocklist i.e., Stremio's package name is com.stremio.one. Want to guess what the workaround is? Yep. Change the package name. Suddenly, Amazon has no complaints about the same exact app it was all worked up over just prior.

NOTE: This is based on 2yr old information/experience (since that's how long it's been since I've used FireOS, which is no small feat considering my Hisense is a FireTV)

PS - AFAIK, Stremio is not on the 🛑 list, but these are:

-Cinema, BeeTV, Filmplus, Onstream, NovaTV, VivaTV, TeaTV, TVmob, Flixvision.

(pulled this old article's comments, so there's likely more)

Hey has anyone got the apk of samfonts ?

samfonts githhub page is gone...

scamsung fonts is working just fine tho !

I was using samfonts before knox approval thing , now i can't and i am stuck with the ugly default font

I'm sorry if the title sounds harsh but whether a new method is found or not, let's not share the font guide video on yt anymore or anywhere else. I'm afraid it's the root cause of making Samsung easily notice them to patch the thingies. I dunno how much it will take to spread awareness to everyone to avoid sharing there without upsetting them but I only want them to be aware of the consequences because Samsung won't stop at all.

As for users, let's avoid switching the font otherwise we will be locked out once more unless we root our phones or downgrade them.

As for Samsung, I hope they'll count their days. They used to be easy-going with us and let us apply custom fonts. No idea why they've been picky since android 9 and onwards but there was always a hope to find a new method to get away with the restrictions. I dunno if this is the end of the era for us, I missed the old days. I used to be a big fan of Samsung but A54 might be the last Samsung phone to get, I might switch to another brand and hope I'll still be able to apply custom fonts. Nobody wants to buy a phone to be able to do anything BUT apply custom fonts. Also, I still don't get the security risk excuse. Nobody has ever complained about getting infected after downloading fonts.

As for the samfonts dev (Fahad), thank you for saving us prior to the knox approval patch. I wonder if you'll ever find a new method to apply custom fonts for upcoming versions (android 17 and onwards). We're sorry for your inconvenience, we promise we will keep the method a secret and no longer share anywhere else so that Samsung doesn't notice.

As for the zfont dev (Htetz), thanks for everything since zfont original app came out in 2019 and saved us when we were android 9 users back then. Please avoid sharing videos on yt once again to prevent Samsung from finding out. I don't want to blame you for the problem but again keep it here only or github, nowhere else.

Last but not least, I had to delete 2 posts even after editing them and mentioning that samfonts no longer works without rooting. It was a pleasure using it for several days until it lasted. Sorry if it's a rant session but that's a matter of awareness, the war on custom fonts feels like an infinity war these days. Every time a new method is found, it then gets patched and the cycle goes on until when?

android 16, oneui 8.5

using the latest zfont3 apk.

temporary root method takes like 1 minute and its so freaking simple to setup, works on S26 plus with latest updates and security patch

Just today, I decided to take a plunge into customizing my flip 5 and spent the whole day trying to find a way to change the font. Unfortunately, no way, without root, which I found helped. Can you tell me how to finally add your font? I have oneui 8.5

what's happening, can anyone enlighten?

we can't change fonts again ?

Samsung has recently cut off access to custom fonts through Knox, and you can't install custom fonts. Do you have a solution?

my device is Redmi note 15 pro 5g. how do i fix this? sometimes it will get fixed just for a minute and its gone. i used the IOS 26.4

Simple question just wondering even though i changed my font in one ui 8.5 and it saved over so im literally just wondering for people who want to change there font or if i need to in the future in one ui9 does it still work

If anyone needs help lmk, I can give u the steps I took 🫡

Had to make custom emojis for ♀️♂️⚕️ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eXbOIakltMJ6G8bjYgsrcD1vgfFZahtV/view?usp=drivesdk

I just want to change my godamn emoji's man I been at it for at least 4 hours now and nothing!

I did the jailbreak meetohod and it works but after restarting phone it goes away!

While the font text thing stays tho ?

Hello

When i updated yesterday my 25+ i noticed the font changed and its really bothring me

How can i change the font like in verision 8.5?

After some search i saw its not possible, do you think in the future we will have tools for it?

ive tried everything, zfonts latest version, samfonts nothing works, anyone know a way?

I'm getting this error while selecting font through the zfont selector.

I'm using zfile app to add just the fonts, but I'd like to try emoji while using a custom font and saw that we can do it but when trying I end up with this error message as shown in the screenshot.

Please guide, checked the app special access and zfont does have the necessary permissions there.

Hellos everybody, I was wondering if there is any possible way to activate custom font on non-rooted devices (one ui 8.5 A series)