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Install a variety of fonts to use

Install a variety of fonts to use

Vote: (6 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: JRummy Apps Inc.

Version: 4.4.5.0

Works under: Android

Vote:

Program license

(6 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

JRummy Apps Inc.

4.4.5.0

Works under:

Android

Pros

  • Makes it simple to install, preview and select fonts
  • Comes packed with 4,300 fonts ready to install
  • Very fast and lightweight app

Cons

  • Needs root access to use all features
  • Changing fonts can be difficult and may not work

Font Installer is an Android app that installs thousands of apps on your device and also makes it easier to install new fonts. The app is best for those who have root access to their device, but you don't need to do this. Many of the fonts are good for both personal and commercial use, but be sure to check before using for commercial purposes.

Primary Feature

Just like the title suggests, Font Installer is an app designed to install fonts on your Android device. This app currently has over 4,300 fonts that you can install if you choose to do all of them. You can select which fonts to install, which ensures you only have the fonts that you like or would use on projects.

While 4,300 fonts may sound like a lot, there are always new ones being created. Installing fonts on an Android device is a little tedious without some help. This app also makes it easy to install new fonts whenever you download them. You can then use the app with other programs when typing or working on projects.

Root Access

Font Installer works best if you have root access. This is a fairly complicated procedure that shouldn't be undertaken by novice users. Improperly attempting to gain root access can have terrible effects like glitches or causing the device to no longer work. That being said, many advanced users likely already have root access to their device because this allows you to do much more with your phone or tablet.

Some devices won't need root access at all to obtain all the features. You also don't need root access to get the app to work. You will just find that certain features are limited and the app may not be able to install all the fonts.

Preview and Selecting Fonts

Another useful feature is that you can preview fonts before installing them. A font might have an amazing name, but it can look awful. While you could install the font, open a program to use the font and then preview it that way, that's a lot of steps just to see how a font looks. Font Installer allows you to see the font before installing it. This lets you immediately know if you like the font or not. It's much faster and requires significantly less effort.

You can also select specific fonts to be installed or removed as needed. This ensures that you only install fonts that you use, and it also ensures your font list doesn't become cluttered. While font files are relatively light in terms of memory, it can get annoying to open a text editor and comb through a list of thousands of fonts to find the right one. By allowing you to easily select fonts, this should prevent your list from becoming too cluttered.

Font Changes

If you're a graphic designer, then you might make and edit your own fonts. This is a great way to get exactly what you want, but there might be some problems with Font Installer with this. The program doesn't work very well with edited fonts. It can be difficult to change the file, and sometimes the edits won't take effect. This represents a small number of users, but it's annoying if you design your own fonts.

Pros

  • Makes it simple to install, preview and select fonts
  • Comes packed with 4,300 fonts ready to install
  • Very fast and lightweight app

Cons

  • Needs root access to use all features
  • Changing fonts can be difficult and may not work