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iPhone Tip: Change System Font with BytaFont

bytafont lock screenSeveral months ago, we showed you how you can change the iPhone’s system font using FontSwap. BytaFont, which is a free app available on Cydia, provides an alternative way to customize the system font and it offers even more font choices to choose from.

BytaFont lets you change fonts on any iOS devices including iPhone and iPod touch running iOS 4.0 (or up).

To use BytaFont, you need to have a jailbroken iPhone. If you already have one, simply launch cydia, search for “BytaFont” and install it. The app is just a font selection font. It doesn’t come with any fonts (except the original system font of iPhone). You need to go to the “Font” section on Cydia and download the fonts.

Once you’ve downloaded the font, go back to the home screen and launch BytaFont. The interface of the app is extremely simple. It just displays the available fonts for you to choose from. Tap on any of the fonts (say, HandofSean) and confirm the change. BytaFont will automatically respring your iPhone and apply the selected font as you can see from the below screenshots.

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The change is system-wide. That means, the font change applies to all iPhone apps including Notes, SMS, Calendar, etc. It also changes the font on home screen, as well as, lock screen.

What do you think about BytaFont? Which font do you like most? Remember to leave us comment and share your thought.

About Simon Ng

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  • Elaine

    Hi,Simon
    I already dl the apps,but I didnt see any font in the Bytafont.
    I just only have “original_iOS41″ in there. Can you give me some suggest?
    Thanks

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @Elaine,,

      You need to go to the “Fonts” section in cydia and download the fonts. Just tap “Sections” and select “Fonts” in cydia to check out the available fonts for free download.

  • muddy fox

    I applied a new font successfully on all aspects except on the home screen.. It didn’t change so it’s a bit odd. What should I do?

  • Matt

    When I try to download Byta Font, a message pops up and says “Size mismatch”. Do you know how to fix that?

    • http://www.simonblog.com Simon Ng

      @Matt,

      Just restart cydia and try again.

  • zhiyuel

    hi… may i know the fonts used in the above post.. is it Handofsean

  • leonalim

    hi,
    i had a jailbreak ph but when i try to install abusefont or byta fonts, its unsucessful, prom me something nt found… any idea hw should i go abt it?? Tks!

  • jennifer Lee

    I love this bytafont…But I would like to know how do I increase the font size??I know i can change the size for messages & notes within the settings tab..but what is i want the whole system font to be increase?

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  • Ashley S.

    When I go to the App Store to find this app and nothing comes up,how can I get it?