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Kanji Fix 1.4

6.3 MB / 10+ Downloads / Rating 4.4 - 65 reviews


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Kanji Fix, developed and published by Will Eddins, has released its latest version, 1.4, on 2016-12-29. This app falls under the Tools category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 1000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.4, based on 65 reviews.

Kanji Fix APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 4.1+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.ascendtv.kanjifix

Updated: 8 years ago

Developer Name: Will Eddins

Category: Tools

New features: Show more

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Kanji Fix on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

4.4
Total 65 reviews

Reviews

5 ★, on 2019-05-11
The description in the app for 7.0+ was very helpful. Couldn't find it anywhere online. So 👍🏻

5 ★, on 2018-10-04
The app helped a lot when I was on Lollipop and now the description helped as well now that I am on Nougat.

5 ★, on 2020-09-09
Thanks for the 7.0+ Tip. Much appreciated.

2 ★, on 2018-01-11
It would be helpful to mention at the very beginning that this requires root access. That would have saved me wasting my time installing and then uninstalling it.

1 ★, on 2017-03-03
Does not work, says can't find root.

5 ★, on 2017-02-14
Work as advertised. Thank you!

Previous Versions

Kanji Fix 1.4
2016-12-29 / 6.3 MB / Android 4.1+

About this app

NOTE: This is no longer required on Android 7.0+. Instead add Japanese to your language list in Settings > Languages & input > Languages to show the correct Kanji across all apps.

Android renders Chinese glyphs by default when the system language is set to anything but Japanese. Kanji Fix changes the order of system fonts in Android 4.1 and up to prioritize Japanese Kanji over the Chinese equivalent.



Root access is required!



This should be a last resort method to making Japanese Kanji show in apps instead of the Chinese default.

1. This app changes system files. As a result, OTA updates will fail. You will need to revert before applying an OTA update.
2. This can make other unicode languages look awful, including Russian.
3. 4.4+ fixed Japanese font rendering in WebViews (Chrome, Wanikani Mobile, and other apps), although this is still required for apps using native fonts with native TextViews.

Make a backup if concerned about data loss. A restart is required after applying to see the updated glyphs.



See the screenshot above for a comparison of the different fonts. An alternative font, IPAGothic, is provided for a less "rounded" font, and can be installed by selecting "Install Alternative Font" from the menu.

This application is fully open source and licensed under the MIT License. The project source is available at https://github.com/ascendedguard/android-kanji-fix/

New features

Version 1.4:

Adds "support" for Android 7.0

Kanji Fix is no longer required on Android 7.0+. Instead, add Japanese to your language list in Settings > Languages & Input > Languages. This will apply instantly to all apps. You can still use Kanji Fix to verify the list of Kanji look correct.

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.