Android Runtime Exception font asset not found

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Here is my code and screenshot I'm trying to set custom font typeface but Runtime exception occurs font asset not found while font file is in asset folder. Am I missing something ?

Typeface font = Typeface.createFromAsset(getAssets(), "font/terminal.ttf");
((TextView) findViewById(R.id.weatherHeadingTV)).setTypeface(font);

enter image description here screenshot of android studio project

I had a similar error. Restarting Android Studio solved it. Don't ask me why.... — Christine, Apr 28 '16 at 11:32
In my case even just restart simulator helps. Looks like a bug in android studio — Ph0en1x, Jun 27 '16 at 14:24
Restarting Android studio (even in administrator) did not work for me, path of my folder is correct. — Denny, Oct 07 '16 at 09:48

smarteist · Answer 1 · 2020-06-06T11:29:49.480

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Use this method :

final Typeface typeface = ResourcesCompat.getFont(context, R.font.X);

ResourcesCompat class is a compatible way to retrieve your resources.

edited Jun 06 '20 at 11:29

answered May 01 '19 at 15:20

smarteist

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This worked for me, should be marked as the correct answer – FabioR Mar 20 '20 at 15:46
Best answer. Simple, on-spot – zulkarnain shah Apr 13 '20 at 17:47
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score 17 · Answer 2 · answered May 17 '18 at 08:50

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Folder's name should be "fonts" and not "font"
Note that your "fonts" folder is located under your "assets" folder (which should be located under your "main" folder and not your "res" folder) It took me way too long to figure this one out...

answered May 17 '18 at 08:50

Tiferet Cohen

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This is the best answer. The author must accept at least one answer to help others. – Félix Maroy Jul 25 '20 at 19:15

score 7 · Answer 3 · answered Nov 24 '15 at 07:56

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the folder name has to be 'fonts' not 'font'

Typeface typeface = Typeface.createFromAsset(getAssets(), "fonts/" + font);

answered Nov 24 '15 at 07:56

Gowtham Raj

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Accept the answer if the query was resolved... it ll help the community – Gowtham Raj Nov 24 '15 at 08:04
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I have renamed font folder to fonts but still same error persist. – Muzammil Husnain Nov 24 '15 at 08:26

score 5 · Answer 4 · answered Nov 24 '15 at 07:57

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Your font asset folder is named incorrectly. You should name the folder as fonts not as font. Also change your code:

Typeface font = Typeface.createFromAsset(getAssets(), "fonts/terminal.ttf");

answered Nov 24 '15 at 07:57

Midhun MP

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I have renamed font folder to fonts but still same error persist. – Muzammil Husnain Nov 24 '15 at 08:29
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@MuzammilHusnain: Looks like lollipop bug to me, check this answer http://stackoverflow.com/questions/27269264/custom-fonts-not-working-in-lollipop – Midhun MP Nov 24 '15 at 09:29
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This was the only answer which solved my issue. I had both "font" and "fonts" folders redundantly. – Armai Sep 17 '20 at 21:10

score 3 · Answer 5 · answered Jun 24 '16 at 10:40

If you're using Instant Run with Android Gradle plugin version 2.2.0-alphaX, it is a known bug.

A workaround is to turn of Instant Run until the issue is resolved.

You can track it here: https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=212849&can=1&q=subcomponent%3DTools-Studio%20-has%3Aproject%20attachments%3D0&colspec=ID%20Status%20Priority%20Owner%20Summary%20Stars%20Reporter%20Opened&start=7700

score 2 · Answer 6 · answered Jun 28 '16 at 07:42

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Common error when you have assets in your project and you are using the alpha versions of AS. This appears to be a bug in the Android studio build system. A simple workaround is to clean the project before you run it and that should solve the issue that you are facing.

answered Jun 28 '16 at 07:42

Jishin Dev

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Cleaning the project fixed the issue! : ) – Sudheesh Mohan May 04 '17 at 16:25

score 2 · Answer 7 · edited Oct 02 '17 at 12:41

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I had the same problem and managed to fix it. Originally I thought the font files were corrupt but they weren't. Then I thought Android Studio didn't like .ttf files, because they were the only ones not working. Turns out it's nothing wrong with the fonts.

FIX: Just click Build > Clean project. Fixed it straight away for me.

edited Oct 02 '17 at 12:41

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answered Oct 02 '17 at 12:18

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score 2 · Answer 8 · edited Aug 30 '22 at 06:33

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worked for me

typefaceRegular = ResourcesCompat.getFont(mContext, R.font.sarala_regular);
            tv_bs_priceRange.setTypeface(typefaceRegular);

edited Aug 30 '22 at 06:33

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answered Aug 25 '22 at 07:59

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score 0 · Answer 9 · answered Nov 24 '15 at 08:12

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Typeface typeface = Typeface.createFromAsset(this.getAssets(),"font/terminal.ttf");

((TextView) findViewById(R.id.weatherHeadingTV)).setTypeface(typeface);

answered Nov 24 '15 at 08:12

jagan reddy

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score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Nov 24 '15 at 10:22

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I have tried another font file that worked fine So I conclude that earlier font file was corrupt. Thanks @Miduhun MP , @Gowtham Raj and @jagan reddy

answered Nov 24 '15 at 10:22

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score 0 · Answer 11 · answered Jul 24 '16 at 23:30

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If you use AndroidAnnotations, in app build.gradle, verify if assets folder is ok: ex: main/src/assets.

If you change de font, uninstall your app from your device/emulator, and run again.

Code:

public static void setFontFace(Context context, TextView textView) {
  Typeface type = Typeface.createFromAsset(context.getAssets(), "myfont.ttf");
  textView.setTypeface(type);
}

answered Jul 24 '16 at 23:30

Pierry

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Am using above code but same error raised as "Font asset not found".File exist in assets and assets/fonts – Sathish Gadde Mar 09 '17 at 07:11

score 0 · Answer 12 · answered May 18 '17 at 14:19

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I had the problem that .woff fonts are not accepted on Android 7+. So i switched to .ttf fonts.

answered May 18 '17 at 14:19

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score 0 · Answer 13 · answered Nov 15 '17 at 21:01

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For me, the font file itself was corrupted. I tried another one to make it work.

answered Nov 15 '17 at 21:01

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score 0 · Answer 14 · answered Jul 27 '22 at 04:36

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Try to access fonts just like this:

val font =ResourcesCompat.getFont(requireContext(), R.font.inter_light)

answered Jul 27 '22 at 04:36

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score -3 · Answer 15 · answered Jan 14 '18 at 08:00

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I have looked into all the answer but none of them worked for me. I found a new solution after reading the documentation. Here are the steps to follow:

Go to file menu
In new, go to Folder and create assets folder
Paste your font file in this assets folder
Use in your code using Typeface attribute.

Typeface type = Typeface.createFromAsset(getAssets(), "myfont.ttf"); textView.setTypeface(type);

Now, you are all set to use the fonts you like.

answered Jan 14 '18 at 08:00

Shivam Marmat

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gives null pointer exception. i am stuck with this for about a week – Mohammad Maaz Nov 16 '19 at 09:38

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