yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[prjkt.io] shaggyskunk:
Try to Uninstall ALL the Overlays - Reboot and then go back to Substratum and apply the Overlays again and Reboot - This is with the understanding that your Device and Rom support OMS.

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[prjkt.io] Dyt199412syam:
I have a device with official LinOS 14.1. I have been installed substratum and swiftkey dark theme by Per Lycke. But, everytime i update the rom, the substratum theme will resets to default LinOS's skin. How can i fix this? Any solution, please?

Edit: Solved, I created an addon.d backup file that backs up every overlays that installed on /system/vendor/overlay. Thanks
[prjkt.io] reality1234:
Hey guys.I want to ask something.

I have been using substratum since January.

In earlier updates when I applied a theme , system ui used to restart itself and I didn't need to do anything.

But now since a month or so, idk but I have to forcefully system ui restart now.

When I clear all the overlays, even then system ui doesn't restart by itself.

Can anybody explain why this is happening? I have used many roms and different themes but this still seems to be the case.

Also when I compile a theme and when it's completed i see that the free ram reduces .This is a bug also I think.

Would appreciate if you guys will help.

Thanks a lot :)
[prjkt.io] Oswald Boelcke:
If you think it's a bug then you should provide a logcat. A link to a "how-to" is in the OP!

On my device, substratum is all running normal including the "auto-restart" of System UI i.e. I don't recognise a bug on my ROM etc.
[prjkt.io] reality1234:
Here is the log .I am sorry for not providing log earlier:)

I am on RR for my lenovo p2 :)
[prjkt.io] EstiR86:
Hey guys im using the Pixel XL on stock 7.1.2 July security update and rooted via Magisk.

My problem is that when I install a theme (Swift Black) it won't work I get no errors when installing it asks for a reboot and after all that is done nothing changes.

Been trying for a few days now any help will be appreciated!
[prjkt.io] preference:
Latest release here. Whenever I apply or remove a theme now, I have a to reboot for it to fully work. The theme only partially applies or is partially removed if I don't do a reboot of my phone. Kind of a pain.

Downgraded to 815 and have no issues now. Just a heads up for anyone having similar issues.
[prjkt.io] Spannaa:
Device?

Rom?
[prjkt.io] preference:
Nexus 6p on pure nexus, galaxy tab s2 on omnirom. Both had the same issue. Rolling back to a previous version is what ended up fixing the issue for me.
[prjkt.io] shaggyskunk:
Yeah I'm only seeing this with Nav Bar Themes - Everything else changes without a Reboot - Although on the previous version of Substratum the system would refresh and take me back to the Lockscreen after applying Layers.

Samsung Galaxy S7 SM-G930W8 running AOKP 7.1.2 r_29

I should point out that I don't necessarily view this as a problem.

Below is the Nav Bar Theme that I'm using:

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[prjkt.io] preference:
Yeah previous versions would kick me out to the lock screen after updating a skin, the newest version does not
[prjkt.io] nicholaschum:
We just pushed 820, themers, let's get started!

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=73454037&postcount=13
[prjkt.io] Spannaa:
On the 6P using 819, just restarting systemui should apply the missing parts of the theme.

820 should fix the issue.
[prjkt.io] preference:
Thanks for your help. Still, I'm going to stick with my older version just in case, but I'll be on the lookout for the next release
[prjkt.io] Spannaa:
Just FYI, 820 does fix the systemui restart issue.
[prjkt.io] Neff_V:
deleted
[prjkt.io] preference:
821 was just installed. The system ui resets when I apply themes now. Thanks for the help.
[prjkt.io] SonyVLT25ISonyVLT25I:
Hello.

I cannot install any theme.

Currently I am on (ROM][6.0.1|STOCK][D5803|D5833] 23.5.A.1.291 SLiMM), and every time I try to install any theme I am having log cut with a lot of lines "...exception trying to create a new APK".

I have tried Substratum on official stock ROM and it worked, but not on (ROM][6.0.1|STOCK][D5803|D5833] 23.5.A.1.291 SLiMM).

Why is that happening? Any help would be really appreciated.
[prjkt.io] Pkt_Lnt:
Slim ROM is not supported.

https://github.com/substratum/documentation/blob/master/SupportedROMs.md
[prjkt.io] carlos974:
822 is out !

Thanks
[prjkt.io] nicholaschum:
We appreciate your enthusiasm at the current stage of development with Substratum, but the mods didn't ban you because of your enthusiasm, it was because you were posting duplicate threads saying the exact same thing when we told you that the community is mainly for Substratum-only.

We also have dashboard in development which is another project from our team to make things more DIY, but the team does not currently want to maintain multiple projects and have other apps interacting with Substratum at this current time when we are making serious changes in every update.

P.S. each post of yours had a warning on it, if you take a look at them.
[prjkt.io] RED ZMAN:
The new update definitely puts in some user and usability improvements and is much faster and friendlier. Thank you!

Quick response to my crashing when rotating issue in 201 too.

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Have you folks thought about having a system put in place to allow the user to send a report of errors they get while compiling or installing overlays?
[prjkt.io] nicholaschum:
Nice idea, I'll have a think about this implementation soon.
[prjkt.io] JudgeDread11:
Hi guys, is it possible to get the overlay manager service (oms) on a stock ROM?
[prjkt.io] btotaku:
hey everyone, i just finished reading the whole thread but to be double sure i wanted to ask:

I'm running Samsung Galaxy Note Edge (SM-N915FY model > Snapdragon 805) with stock Samsung FW 6.0.1, rooted.

If i understood correctly substratum is supposed to work on my phone, as i have stock MM FW and root (with the exception that i need to reboot when i compiled overlays and applied them to the application(s)).

Just asking as I tried substratum a few weeks back, applied a theme (not sure which one actually ;)) and after that my phone went to a bootloop.

Any precautions or preparations (beside a nandroid backup, sure) that i can process to make sure this will not happen again?

Anything to check on my system so i can detect and remove potential issues before?

Running SuperSU 2.76., BusyBox 1.24.2

My system has a few mods (http://xdaforums.com/android/software-hacking/tweak-arkaynine-boost-script-v3-0-t3120404) but no UI mods/no xposed at the moment.

Thanks for any help guys! ;)
[prjkt.io] JaylanPHNX:
The problem is stock Samsung firmware. Most themes are designed with AOSP in mind, and can therefore conflict with how TW is put together. Technically, someone could build a theme for stock Samsung and it would work fine, but as far as I know, nobody's doing that.

I have to 6p.
[prjkt.io] btotaku:
So i guess the only option i got is to look for an AOSP Custom ROM then, which is based on MM. Thx for explanation! ;)
[prjkt.io] piccit:
A good rule of thumb is to only try layers for apps and avoid System and Framework when on TouchWiz
[prjkt.io] Atticustrd:
Tried using substratum yesterday, after using layers, i wasnt able to apply the theme i chose, after reading up on deleting sys/overlay and layers/overlay folder i got it to work, but now apps like instagram chrome beta were force closing. Im on stock rom with root nexus 6p. I went back to using layers and i have no issues.
[prjkt.io] sykopompos:
Unfortunately no, oms fundamentally changes the way rro works on several levels and it is very deep changes where something like xposed of magisk could not reach.

A possibility of something else might be possible but oms is something that needs to be added into the source before compiling the ROM.
[prjkt.io] lonegolfs15:
hi there, any guide or tutorial for add masquarade to aosp? im a noob i dont understand the readme on masquarade, thanks in advance
[prjkt.io] Pkt_Lnt:
I think what you want is in this post.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=68120047&postcount=277
[prjkt.io] StormCell:
I can no longer make any changes in Substratum or do anything at all. Everytime I try and do anything I get a message saying a theme is updating and wait for it to finish. But it never does. It's been day's. Nothing. Please help.
[prjkt.io] johnb380:
Go into substratum app then click upper left menu and click defaults manager then click restore system theme then disable all enabled overlays.

Then click restore system theme again.

Then delete all overlays.

Then clear app data and you should be able to start over then.

If not go to troubleshooting in substratum and read.

Take it or Leave it, I'm just trying to HELP!
[prjkt.io] jesssiii:
Will this work on DP5, rooted, Nexus 6P?

Nexus 6P
[prjkt.io] Ja_som:
On N5X it works...
[prjkt.io] nokiagye:
It need root, write?
[prjkt.io] Myrskyta:
So theming doesn't seem to do anything

I am attempting to use dark material by chummy development team, but really I've tried several themes and they all appear to do nothing, despite giving me the message "Theme Compilation has completed: No errors while installing any overlays.". I was really excited about the sound of substratum, but I've been having some issues with it, and I was hoping someone could help me figure out what I might be doing wrong. I've attached a CatLog, and my versions below. Thank you sooo much to anyone who can help me figure out what's going on.

Rom: PureNexus version 6.0.1-20160803-OFFICIAL

Android Ver: 6.0.1

Model: Nexus 6P

Substratum ver: 210

masquerade ver: 14
[prjkt.io] Pkt_Lnt:
You need to apply the theme as a 2nd step. Check the "Troubleshooting" in the app menu. Layers was one step, Substratum is two steps..

1 - Compile

2 - Apply
[prjkt.io] Pkt_Lnt:
Best use the Substratum Samsung forum:

https://xdaforums.com/apps/substratum/7-0-substratum-sex-tw-beta-t3620796
[prjkt.io] bflmpsvz:
HI, I have tried many themes but none works fully. If I include Android System component to paint, the Andoid UI is always more or less broken, and never fully functional (at least every app that tries to make notification crashes and whenever I open power button menu, the Android UI restarts instantly). For some but not all themes there are visible flaws (UI not refreshing, frozen popups and similar). Probably the themes are fine as the problem arises on each one, but something incompatible on my system. Any resolution or diagnostics? I'm on LineageOS official with Nougat 7.1.2.
[prjkt.io] Pkt_Lnt:
LOS is not supported.

https://github.com/substratum/documentation/blob/master/SupportedROMs.md

Some custom LOS ROMs have OMS and Interfacer compiled to use Substratum. Does yours?
[prjkt.io] bflmpsvz:
IDK, how do I find out if I have LOS ROM?

This is the ROM: https://download.lineageos.org/ido

If I have LOS ROM, there's no possibility to make Substratum themes working?
[prjkt.io] Pkt_Lnt:
LOS is LineageOS abbreviation.

Those are not supported. You have to build the ROM from source and add the OMS commits and Interfacer.

https://github.com/substratum/documentation/blob/master/AddingSupport.md

Or maybe a ROM dev has done one with those commits for your device?
[prjkt.io] bflmpsvz:
Most probably NO and I have no knowledge to compile theme interfacer.

So in short without these hacks, there's no possibility of theming Lineage?
[prjkt.io] Pkt_Lnt:
Not well, and many have errors, some minor, some with bootloops that require flashing the rescue zips to recover.
[prjkt.io] Az56:
Hey

I cant seem to be able to apply themes after upgrading to oxygenos 4.1.7

Themes used to work fine on 4.1.6

After updating the themes compile fine but on reboot they arent applied
[prjkt.io] mangoblop:
accedently deleted substramtum rescue zip file can someone give it too me
[prjkt.io] Pkt_Lnt:
Try the Substratum forum. ;)

https://xdaforums.com/apps/substratum/resource-substratum-rescue-archives-t3652435
[prjkt.io] nzaw4:
Help!

Installed Substratum, bought the swift black theme for the s8.

After applying the theme, for one day it worked.

But after i started getting crashing apps like instagram, or gmail.

All apps that have the theme applied, seem to crash immediately upon opening.

I've uninstalled all of the themes/ apps.

When i reboot, even after wiping cache, i still have the theme overlayed on some apps like gmail or IG.

Only way to fix it is to goto the Samsung theme store, and apply a free one there.

Anyone suggest how to fix it?
[prjkt.io] demonoidmaster:
How about disable the overlays?¿...

Uninstalling the downloaded substratum theme that you got off of the play store won't do nothing, anyways disable the overlays by going to Recovery inside subs and doing restore theme, to be sure you can always run it a second time, if you have a custom boot animaton or sound pack that came with the theme, disable those too in recovery

Or hold down the icon from the drawer or homescreen and do rescue me
[prjkt.io] zackkiara2013:
Hai.. after update latest ver i got crash .. i use HTC one m8 xenonHD rom.. see ss i attach
[prjkt.io] MSF Jarvis:
Use the Rescue Me shortcut
[prjkt.io] zackkiara2013:
Already use it.. but after i enable all overlay theme.. sebstratum become crash
[prjkt.io] MSF Jarvis:
The theme requires an update then. Try asking your theme developer. Make sure you Build & Enable the overlays rather than Enable Selected.
[prjkt.io] PhobiaSoft:
Hi, long time user of Substratum, its one of those must-haves for every new Android phone. I'm an Xperia Z5 Compact user, and I've been using Substratum on this phone for probably over a year now. I wanted a themeing solution that would work un-rooted, and this app was perfect. I rooted, changed the menu colors to be black like I wanted with the "Domination" theme, then un-rooted, and the system modifications remained. Perfect!

...at least on Stock Marshmallow. Recently I thought I would be bold and update my handset to 7.1.1 Nougat. One of the many apps that broke after this update was Substratum. It sees that I am rooted, and seems to apply themes as expected only... there is no change once they are applied. Can anyone help me troubleshoot this issue? Again, I'm on Stock 7.1.1, it just happens to be rooted with RootKernel.

(Also, fun fact, Substratum's boot animations do not work either, but the separate app entitled simply "Boot Animations" seemed to apply them successfully without any problem)
[prjkt.io] Scarambay:
I'm using Pitch Black Origins theme on Substratum, but it's not applied to all the apps that are installed on my phone. For instance, the font in the app "Reddit is Fun" is not changed, and I don't even see that app in the Overlay Manager. How do I change the font in that app?
[prjkt.io] NepoRood:
For Nougat, you will need a ROM that supports OMS, there's many to choose from and the list has been posted multiple times in this thread.

If the app isn't in the overlay list, then it isn't theme-able, contact your theme Dev.
[prjkt.io] demonoidmaster:
...Your theme was compiled for Marshmallow, compile it once more if said theme from the Play Store says it's 7.1.1 ready
[prjkt.io] Bastidn:
Hi !

I recently updated from SuperEX Android O DP4 to the SuperEX Android O OPR6 (the official Oreo version) but without wiping my data, so all my apps themed before were still here

But there was an update to Black Swift substratum and when I wanted to apply it, all the apps got errors, so I've decided to clean the theme, but still nothing, so I can't apply any overlays on the latest version, and when I wanted to send the logs to the black Swift's developers, I got that error (see screenshot)

Anyway, I don't know if you can do something, I'll try to see with the developer of the ROM.

Thanks in advance for reading me !
[prjkt.io] Archangel:
I dont know if it will help you but when I updated my Onyx Substratum theme for Android Oreo support you have to load the overlay packages a few at a time or else it will crash and you will get that screen. I load like 5 or 6 at a time and all of them apply, hope that help!
[prjkt.io] dfogelstrom:
Hello all,

ROOTED snapdragon varient S8 plus

BL locked so no custom recovery

Stock rooted Touchwiz

Latest substratum

I am wondering if it's safe to install status bar mods for my S8 plus because I know it messes with the system.ui and I can't afford to soft brick my phone right now lol.

I use swift black with no problem as I don't select system ui.

The other 2 is What I want to use and they modify the com.system.ui

They add center clock and AOSP icons to the status bar.

Thank you everyone!!
[prjkt.io] Bastidn:
Yes, I've done that too.. :(

Even just applying the overlay to one app doesn't work, so I'll just wait the new substratum way

I've manage to downgrade to the SuperXE DP4 and the theme worked, but hadn't kept the vendor.img and everything was buggy, like the back key on my navbar was the only one working, and magisk was badly installed (I've made a factory reset everytime) so I just didn't want to rest on that buggy DP4 and updated to the SuperXE OPR6 and wait for the week :angel:

Thanks anyway :)
[prjkt.io] piperx:
Not sure if you have this or not in settings,

settings - display - advanced - device theme
[prjkt.io] Bastidn:
Good question, I had it on DP4, but now it's gone :/
[prjkt.io] demonoidmaster:
Check elsewhere or use the search bar in settings
[prjkt.io] Bastidn:
Nothing :/
[prjkt.io] demonoidmaster:
Guess it's been temporarily removed or something
[prjkt.io] Bastidn:
Problem solved, there was something wrong with the framework-res.apk from that ROM, someone managed to replace it, and substratum is working again :victory:

Thanks for your help :p
[prjkt.io] among4239bulan:
system ui keeps crashing, all overlays disabled after some period of time

Hello. been using substratum for quite awhile but lately it seems that after sometimes, i will get the message 'system ui keeps crashing, all enabled for this apps are disabled', or something close to that, then all the notifications thay i receive will have white background with unreadable text. am i missing something here? and how do i fix it? thanks !
[prjkt.io] demonoidmaster:
Well easy, seems the issue is the theme you're trying to use. But before you call it quits, recompile the theme (build & enable) with the little switch that says "disable all other overlays"

If it won't work then either it's your theme or your rom
[prjkt.io] among4239bulan:
thanks for the reply !

unfortunately it happens on all of the themes i tried, either free or paid. i always use the rescue me options, and clean all installed overlay of the themes, and even went to twrp to flash the rescue.zip. then apply the theme fresh, a day or two it will be fine, its just random when will the issue happens. im using resurrection remix 7.1 for galaxy note 4 btw.
[prjkt.io] demonoidmaster:
Then test out applying themes for anything but System UI & Android System. Navbars and Status Bars are fine, but if it still crashes then it's because of that

Also it's maybe because of any kinda customization you've maybe done in RR (customization tab) since the rom stuff can interfere too
[prjkt.io] among4239bulan:
ahh, i see. thanks will try that out. yeah i do lots of customization, maybe its related to the status bar stuffs. thanks again appreciate it. :fingers-crossed:
[prjkt.io] nasreirma:
Substratum not working for me

Device : Infinix note 3 pro

ROM : XOS based on Android 7.0
[prjkt.io] demonoidmaster:
Yeah that sure tells a lot about your problem
[prjkt.io] nasreirma:
Like what i Don't know
[prjkt.io] demonoidmaster:
*sigh*

More information.

Start with what you're trying to do and what happens when you do it
[prjkt.io] nasreirma:
I triés to apply a navigation bar thème everything is good no errors but nothing changed after a restart then i pick a thème tried to apply then it gives me that error
[prjkt.io] demonoidmaster:
Says it can't find the resources, did you try recompiling the theme?

Edit: i think it's due to your weird rom for that device I've never heard of, does your rom have OMS support?
[prjkt.io] nasreirma:
No it dont have oms support but i tried another thème and it works partially
[prjkt.io] kr428:
Folks, not really sure where to ask this: can anyone suggest a good overlay for a 'white' lock screen (dark text, bright background?

TIA,

Kristian
[prjkt.io] Pkt_Lnt:
delete
[prjkt.io] Sharan SP:
Which theme can give this?
[prjkt.io] MSF Jarvis:
XOS is supported actually :p https://github.com/substratum/database/blob/master/supported_roms.xml#L30

XOS is shorthand for halogenOS. I'm one of the core developers, surely can't be on the substratum team and not have my ROM extend full support for it :D

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Maybe the one mentioned wherever you cropped this screenshot from? :silly:
[prjkt.io] Sharan SP:
I need a proper answer. I'm not dumb or anything. FYI I got that from an online homescreen setup.
[prjkt.io] Oswald Boelcke:
You definitely got a proper answer; currently I think even too proper regarding your attitude. This is a thread about issues with Substratum and not to receive advice in regard to any theme. Just search the web or XDA (that provides a real powerful search engine).
[prjkt.io] shaggyskunk:
Try Substratum Status Theme from the Store

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[prjkt.io] Frans1897:
Hey guys! I own a non rooted samsung and I was wondering before purchasing the plug-in needed to make it run:

What are the risks associated with using this app? I read online of many people having their phones bricked or stick in a bootloop and stuff like that. Is this a rare occurrence or is it actually "normal" for it to happen?

Thanks in advance!
[prjkt.io] shaggyskunk:
Read this Thread for Samsung support ?

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=72644499

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[prjkt.io] Maaz Muzammil:
I install theme its showing successful but not working
[prjkt.io] ToneLa:
Gmail has stopped working today on my rooted but stock oneplus 5

I believe the app has updated but the only thing I added myself was substratum

Just opens and shuts immediately. Anyone else?
[prjkt.io] buffer overflow:
Just uninstall from Overlay list and then enable Gmail from what your theme use. Is working for me.
[prjkt.io] ToneLa:
Thanks, but further investigation shows Settings > Accounts force closes (though I only notice a problem with Gmail, not say Play Music or the Play Store)

Not good, this has literally happened overnight. My phone seems to have turned off at 50% battery at 2am.

Maybe I will roll back
[prjkt.io] Ja_som:
When I have FC after any Gapp update, I only apply (rebuild) overlay again and in most cases it helps.
[prjkt.io] Oswald Boelcke:
I personally feel we're lacking a bit of information. Device, ROM etc.
[prjkt.io] xRevengerZee:
Huawei gr5 2017 (honor 6x) nougat 7.0 emui 5.0
[prjkt.io] Oswald Boelcke:
I don't find it in the list of supported ROMs but maybe I'm simply blind:

https://github.com/substratum/documentation/blob/master/SupportedROMs.md

https://github.com/substratum/database/blob/master/supported_roms.xml#L30