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« Reply #100 on: November 29, 2009, 10:46:52 AM » |
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My apologies to everyone who got confused with installing the font hack after Kindle updated to 2.3. I have modified the original post to include instructions and links for 2.3 Kindle software. I also left the old links there in case someone needs the uninstall file. The uninstall file can be found in the old link for the font you selected.
I hope that the updated instructions will help everyone going forward with the font hack after upgrading to 2.3 software!
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« Reply #101 on: November 29, 2009, 11:39:55 AM » |
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Thank you KK.
We appreciate all you do.
2.3 has provided us with new opportunities to help and enable.
Just sayin.....
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« Reply #104 on: December 01, 2009, 12:55:18 PM » |
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I had (notice I said HAD) resisted the urge to put either hack on my K2.
But with the 2.3 upgrade and all the renewed info about the hacks, I gave in.
I put the Georgia (?) font on and wow it does make a difference.
Does Tedsan's version look any different?
And now I gotta consider the SS hack, don't I (shake your head yes)?
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« Reply #105 on: December 01, 2009, 01:25:22 PM » |
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I had (notice I said HAD) resisted the urge to put either hack on my K2.
But with the 2.3 upgrade and all the renewed info about the hacks, I gave in.
I put the Georgia (?) font on and wow it does make a difference.
Does Tedsan's version look any different?
And now I gotta consider the SS hack, don't I (shake your head yes)?
I believe the Georgia 2 font that was on the mobilereads forum (and my site) is the same as the Georgia2 font on TedSan's page, at least in appearance -- I'm not sure if the former also included Unicode characters or not, whereas TedSan's does not. FWIW, today I installed TedSan's "Fontin2" font, and I think I like it better than the Georgia2 I was using: it's a nice compromise between serif and sans-serif fonts, giving me some of the book-like appearance of a serif font like the Georgia with some of the clarity of a sans-serif font like Helvetica. |
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« Reply #106 on: December 01, 2009, 04:13:32 PM » |
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Its funny with all the fonts - I put one on and think - I like that, then I try another, and like that too - and so on. Where does it stop..... Someone on Amazon wanted the original Amazon font, but bold. Is that available as a hack?
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« Reply #107 on: December 01, 2009, 04:16:59 PM » |
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Its funny with all the fonts - I put one on and think - I like that, then I try another, and like that too - and so on. Where does it stop..... Someone on Amazon wanted the original Amazon font, but bold. Is that available as a hack?
I believe the various "CMod..." fonts on TedSan's page are based on the original Kindle font. |
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« Reply #108 on: December 01, 2009, 05:39:22 PM » |
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Thanks NogDog - have just updated that Amazon thread. Everyone is so helpful here!
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KindleKay (aka #1652)
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« Reply #109 on: December 02, 2009, 08:17:05 PM » |
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Glad everyone is enjoying the new hacks with 2.3!!
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« Reply #110 on: December 02, 2009, 10:12:41 PM » |
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So I already had a SS hack before the update, and after putting it on after the update, I decided to go for the font hack. I just put on Georgia2, and I love it! I'm sad it took me this long to get it.
Thanks so much for the super easy instructions, KindleKay!
And thanks to TedSan for the fonts!
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« Reply #111 on: December 04, 2009, 03:50:14 PM » |
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I've been installing the hack on like 3 kindles over the past few weeks. I guess I'm the kindle maintenance guy now in the family. Thanks.
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« Reply #112 on: December 10, 2009, 10:12:54 PM » |
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You are all so welcome!! I'm glad if my instructions helped just one person understand... But they seemed to have helped many!!!
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« Reply #113 on: December 20, 2009, 08:47:22 AM » |
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Silly question from a new guy, is there any place to see the fonts or screenshots of the various fonts? Scott EDIT: Nevermind I found it, Google is your friend  |
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« Reply #115 on: December 21, 2009, 07:08:18 PM » |
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Thanks, NogDog, that is really helpful.
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« Reply #116 on: December 21, 2009, 07:33:19 PM » |
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Thankyou NogDog, that is really hepful
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« Reply #117 on: December 25, 2009, 05:39:44 AM » |
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I followed the instructions and copied the *.bin file to the Kindle root, but the update option is grayed out.
Any suggestions?
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« Reply #118 on: December 25, 2009, 07:39:57 AM » |
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Be sure you have the correct .bin file for the device model you have. There's the Kindle 2 US -- no longer sold as of August except as a refurbished unit, and the Kindle 2 International. Also the Kindle DX.
ALSO, be sure you have the .bin file appropriate for the software version on your Kindle. If you are NOT at 2.3 (you can check the settings via the menu button while on the home page) it's better to wait until it updates -- or do it manually; see the Amazon Kindle support page -- before installing alternate fonts. Because if you install the 'hack' you will not be able to update the version until you uninstall the hack. There are, however, versions of the hack for the prior Kindle software version -- so just make sure you have the ones for 2.3.
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« Reply #119 on: December 25, 2009, 09:08:28 AM » |
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Be sure you have the correct .bin file for the device model you have. There's the Kindle 2 US -- no longer sold as of August except as a refurbished unit, and the Kindle 2 International. Also the Kindle DX.
ALSO, be sure you have the .bin file appropriate for the software version on your Kindle. If you are NOT at 2.3 (you can check the settings via the menu button while on the home page) it's better to wait until it updates -- or do it manually; see the Amazon Kindle support page -- before installing alternate fonts. Because if you install the 'hack' you will not be able to update the version until you uninstall the hack. There are, however, versions of the hack for the prior Kindle software version -- so just make sure you have the ones for 2.3.
Thank you so much. I just got my Kindle about a week ago and I was trying to install the US version. I just installed Georigia font using the international version and it worked great! |
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« Reply #120 on: December 26, 2009, 06:42:19 AM » |
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Excellent! Now that that's sorted out. . . .wander around the rest of the boards. . . .there's lots going on here!
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« Reply #121 on: January 03, 2010, 03:03:20 PM » |
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Ok, so I thought I didn't really need/want the font hack cuz I thought I liked the default font just fine. However, after installing the screensaver hack and seeing how easy it was, I decided to just look and see what a different font would look like. After playing around a bit, I realized that I really like the Georgia 2 font, lol. The text seems quite a bit darker now and is easier to read in lower light conditions. For any of you on the fence about changing fonts, just try some different ones (they are really easy to install and delete if you follow the instructions at the beginning of this thread)....you might just be surprised, like me |
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« Reply #122 on: January 03, 2010, 03:16:48 PM » |
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Yep that seems to be what KindleKay and NogDog have been trying to get across to us.
And, as you have discovered (me too), they are right.
Just sayin....
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« Reply #123 on: January 04, 2010, 10:52:11 AM » |
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Thanks, you made it so easy, a 72 year old did it. Great job.  |
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« Reply #124 on: January 13, 2010, 02:43:03 AM » |
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Ok, so I thought I didn't really need/want the font hack cuz I thought I liked the default font just fine. However, after installing the screensaver hack and seeing how easy it was, I decided to just look and see what a different font would look like. After playing around a bit, I realized that I really like the Georgia 2 font, lol. The text seems quite a bit darker now and is easier to read in lower light conditions. For any of you on the fence about changing fonts, just try some different ones (they are really easy to install and delete if you follow the instructions at the beginning of this thread)....you might just be surprised, like me I TOTALLY cosign that! In my mini-review, my only real complaint was the contrast of the screen affecting the readability for me. Ted's CModBold fixed that for me. It makes a HUGE difference. |
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