“RuntimeException: native typeface cannot be made” when loading font

Question

I am attempting to use a custom font for a TextView on Android, following the guide here. Using the same font, same code, same everything, I get this in adb logcat:

Answer 1

I also get the same error and I have solution follow.

Typeface tf = Typeface.createFromAsset(getAssets(), "fonts/Molot.otf")

you must put fonts/Molot.otf in assets/fonts folder in your Eclipse.

after you can Run it.

if you can not Run it successfull you can send proplem via

Answer 2

You should edit your font with 'Fontlab' Software in binary mod.

Answer 3

@deng his answer worked for me":

check font's name and extension. it is case sensitive & probably all caps. eg.

Typeface tf = Typeface.createFromAsset(getAssets(), "fonts/MOLOT.OTF")