How to render Hindi font on HTML5 android app

Question

I am trying to Create an HTML Android app in Hindi but I am unable to get font working, font is working fine on browser but not working in android I am having lenovo-a1-07 and 2.3 version creating app using phonegap and jquerymobile.

I have tried all the SO previous suggestions Used meta tag UTF-8 tried copying font in font directory and use it tried rooting device and coping font in system/fonts directory Also tried unicodes for hindi fonts like "ऄ"

nothings seems helping me please suggest what to do.

Answer 1

Installing fontoosh (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.technoguff.fontoosh&hl=en) resolve my issue. Now Browser and APP both displaying Hindi Character properly.

Answer 2

You should use webfonts

Check links below : http://www.brianhadaway.com/font-face-declarations-on-android-devices/ http://www.google.com/webfonts/specimen/Droid+Sans

or generally search for webfont on android