yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[prjkt.io] Udzi:
I'm sorry that I seem to have upset you, I just wanted to get the attention of the devs and thought this was the best way to do it. If not, i'll shut up right away

Additional Info: I've downgraded to Oreo and the issue is gone. So it must be related to Substratum and Pie and not a theming problem. That's the reason for posting here, outside of the telegram chat...
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
It's not a substratum issue, theme devs have to figure these things out. Subs devs don't handle the theming just the system. It's working like it should and nothing needs to be fixed.
[prjkt.io] @srmahunt:
Hi, i created a back up profile of my installed overlays before an ota update and uninstalled them. After ota, i tried to restore the profile the overlays weren't applied and when i tried to uninstall the ovelays they aren't being uninstalled. Used the rescue script too.

Oneplus 5 Stock OOS
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
It's best to rebuild the overlays with ota updates, profiles won't rebuild them only renable them.

Uninstall issue: uninstall subs module, reboot..open subs...close subs...check to make sure module installed again...reboot. Should work again.
[prjkt.io] @srmahunt:
Thanks[emoji106] it worked, question on ota update though, should i just disable the substratum magisk mod, do update and then re-enable the mod to get all my overlays back??

Oneplus 5 Stock OOS
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
No you need to disable overlays also. Rebuild them after you update then enable.
[prjkt.io] RedXYT5:
Device Info: One Plus 5, Lineage OS 16.0 Android P, Latest Substratum version., Rooted with Magisk 18.0.

Issue: Compiler doesn't detect any overlays after applying them and rebooting.

So I tried using the Swift black and Pitchblack themes and when pressing build + update it says theres no errors so I reboot and check the compiler only to see that there is nothing there and I can't enable the overlays.

I've never had this issue before as it used to work fine like a month ago or so but now it just seems completely broken. Any help?
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Using YouTube vanced module? If so uninstall it then try overlays then once theme is good put vanced back.
[prjkt.io] XtraWater:
I installed Sai's Oreo theme. It looks great. But the numbers under contacts in the Google phone app are kinda hard to read.

Actually I only wanted black notifications. I'm not sure if I have to enable a particular layer to get there and leave apps alone.

Some suggestions?
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Join his telegram and ask him. He's really helpful.
[prjkt.io] AndyYan:
Any theme would fail to apply. Same theme(s) and setup works on all my other devices. Info below.

Device: Nokia 7.1

ROM: PHH-Treble Pie GSIs (any), with Magisk 18.0

Substratum version: 1015

Example error output:

» [com.android.settings]: Overlay APK creation has failed!
» [com.android.settings]: Installation of "com.android.settings" has failed.
» [com.android.systemui]: Overlay APK creation has failed!
» [com.android.systemui]: Installation of "com.android.systemui" has failed.

Any more info needed from me, just let me know.
[prjkt.io] XtraWater:
Thank you,

I installed Google Contacts which solved the issue. I thought I had already Google contacts. It came with open gapps I guess. Now I disabled it. With that, the Theme looks great. All I wanted.
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Root issues, try uninstalling substratum and it's module. Reboot install it again, open it, it will install module. Reboot again to enable module then build overlays.
[prjkt.io] kxhan15:
Does substratum work on a google pixel 2 xl running android 9 (latest march OTA update)?
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
With root yes
[prjkt.io] AndyYan:
Didn't work. Also tried v1010 (last release that doesn't depend on Magisk), nothing either.
[prjkt.io] YKCBastard:
Theme Name:

edge

Device:

Redmi Note 4 (mido) [xiaomi/mido/mido:7.0/NRD90M/V9.6.1.0.NCFMIFD:user/release-keys]

ROM:

9 - AospExtended Pie

Substratum Version:

1015

Theme Version:

6.5

i use the latest theme and all apps are compatible with the theme. i did the instruction on pie, build-reboot-enable-reboot.

system layer are working perfectly, however some apps like instagram, twitter, spotify, telegram, whatsapp overlay is not working. 5 minutes later when i open my telegram apps the layer work but its gone after i close the apps.

is there any solution for my problem?
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Seems like you have something turning off overlays, check battery optimization and white list substratum. This isn't a known issue so I'm thinking you have another issue causing it.
[prjkt.io] YKCBastard:
thankyou for the solution sir
[prjkt.io] blockhead428:
Is there a way to tell what app is causing the yellow background? I read it's LP, but I've long ago uninstalled that. Could it be game guardian? It's like cheat engine for those unfamiliar. Everything I've read points to LP but it's not installed. I've uninstalled and reinstalled substratum and it's still yellow.
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
You have to use the uninstaller to make sure nothing is still being patched. Billing and all that mess they install needs to go also. Search Google full lucky P uninstaller.
[prjkt.io] blockhead428:
I've searched and searched and all I've found are like quora links of people asking the same thing. I even reinstalled just to make sure nothing was patched. I didn't realize how nefarious this app is. Is there an uninstaller app I'm not finding?

I appreciate the help.

---------- Post added at 09:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:29 PM ----------

I read on Reddit it turns yellow if you download a theme from somewhere other than play store. I found some here on xda that let me theme the OnePlus ambient display. Maybe that is causing the yellow actionbar? The theme works but the app is ugly because of the yellow.
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
https://www.quora.com/How-do-I-deactivate-the-Lucky-Patcher-from-my-phone

Answer is there
[prjkt.io] blockhead428:
That's the link I was referring to and I've already done those steps as far as I can tell. Still yellow. That's why I'm trying to see if there are other apps triggering it.

I don't have Xposed, so I ignored that step.

Secondary question, does the app still work normally despite the yellow?
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Nah yellow is LP

If it's still yellow then uninstall Subtratum then reboot. Install again and try it. If using Andromeda do the same.

Yes it can hinder building overlays and paid themes will never work.
[prjkt.io] blockhead428:
I've tried all of that. I think I'm just going to uninstall substratum and forget about it. It's not worth the headache. Wish I'd never messed with LP but whatever. I've uninstalled it, rebooted, uninstalled substratum, rebooted, and it's still yellow. I don't know what I missed. I could back everything up and do a factory reset, but I hate taking time to set it all back up.

I did manage to theme my ambient display colors via substratum so I guess that's a small victory.
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Yeah that's good, I've never used it so wish I could help more but giving that link had helped others remove it and get it working. No idea why you can't get it.
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
You should join the telegram for new theme devs here: https://t.me/ThemingHelp

Or here but telegram more helpers:

Xda thread here:https://xdaforums.com/apps/substratum/qa-questions-theming-t3585703/page59

Hint:

Anything with @ needs the package name added like this @ color/white has to be either the hex or @*com.android.appname.examplepackage:color/white to not crash.
[prjkt.io] abhinavkonagala:
I have both swift black and dark theme. I can apply them without any issues but, there is one bug that is bothering me.

I uploaded the pictures. I uninstalled the Uber eats app and the message is not in the middle. I mean the surrounding black area. When you connect to a device, install an app or uninstall it, you get little messages on the bottom like in the picture. When I install either of the themes mentioned above, this happens. It's not in proportion and for that reason I uninstalled the themes.

I tried rebooting my phone. Uninstalling the themes. Uninstalling substratum mod in magisk. I don't know what else to do. I paid for both of these apps and this bug is really bothering me.

I would really appreciate if someone can help me fix this issue.

Thanks!
[prjkt.io] blockhead428:
Figured it out! I went through data/app and found some residual LP files I deleted. I rebooted and no yellow wall of shame! Eff LP! Lesson learned.
[prjkt.io] Wolfcity:
These little messages are so called "toasts", they also appear when you connect a charger, if an app needs superuser rights and so on. That's nothing related to themes or substratum, it's a function of your android OS itself, the themes may turn them from white to black but that's it.

What's wrong with it?

If you're on a custom ROM there may be ways to suppress this toasts, also some apps allow to deactivate this messages for themselves.

I don't know why this is a problem for you, maybe you have to explain yourself a bit more.

[MENTION=309187]edit[/MENTION]: Ok, I think I got it. It's the size? Or the place where they appear?
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
This would be a theme issue you should tell the theme devs about. The subs guys here only make the system not the themes. They can fix it pretty easily if you provide relevant info like phone and rom used. I wouldn't say this is something to uninstall the theme for it's over little glitch... But again I would be fixing that in my theme if I seen it so I'm sure they will once they know. But unless you tell them they may not even know of the bug. Can't own all devices and phone sizes to see all bugs.
[prjkt.io] abhinavkonagala:
The surrounding area of the message are not proportional. I circled the area, on the left side, there is too much space and on the right side, there is none. Can you see it?
[prjkt.io] abhinavkonagala:
Thank you. I'll email the devs!
[prjkt.io] Beefheart:
Is there anything I can do to increase the compatibility with Oxygen 9.0.12? I can't get any of the themes I've tried working.
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Theme devs need to do this not subs devs, I have updated my theme for OOS pie as well as many others. Just have to find them in play. Sprite, Flux, BigBlu, Valerie, Linear... Etc etc

You need root with magisk 18+
[prjkt.io] blockhead428:
Since I'm a little new to using substratum, I'm curious do you always have to reboot after you make a new overlay and hit "build and enable"? Everytime I create one and do "build and enable" nothing shows up until I reboot. Not a huge deal, just curious if this is normal.
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Yeah that's how the OMS system works unless have custom rom with code fixed from Google. Some Samsung phones can without reboot but just some apps not system ones, they need reboot to see changes.
[prjkt.io] moloko01:
I am on Lineage OS 16 official with lineage-su rooted.

I can not apply substratum themes. Everything schemes to be okay, after reboot I can not see any themed apps. So I can not activate anything. Any tips for me?

Thank you.
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
You need magisk v18+ superSu not supported anymore.
[prjkt.io] moloko01:
Thank you, but Magisk 18.1 don't works proper on lineage 16. So we have to wait for an update.
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Can you use old 18.0 or the magisk beta/canary one? If so you can try the substratum CI/beta with fixes also. Sorry I'm not rooted anymore so I'm a little behind.
[prjkt.io] moloko01:
Thank you, I think it is a general problem with this rom and Magisk. I will now report to Magisk.
[prjkt.io] ClippyDev:
Hey, im currrently running emui 8 + Android 8 on my. Huawei p20 lite, bought Andromeda and as soon as I install overlays and ffinishes it says: selected overlays updated with errors. Then I restart my phone and the theme isn't applied
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
The theme system is working but the theme you have chosen is not, make sure the theme supports your device. I can't remember what running on that device and if it's skinned but you'll need a theme for that specific device. If it running Miui then you can only use 3rd party apps and one theme in xda https://www.google.com/amp/s/xdafor...miui10-substratum-theme-flowdor-t3826889/amp/ but I could be confused emui and Miui confuse me I've never used either.

You also need to build/update overlays, reboot then enable them in substratum manager.

Hope that helps

DJ
[prjkt.io] ClippyDev:
Thanks! I'll try to use another one
[prjkt.io] djvita:
Hi guys, I keep getting "Substratum could notconnect to Andromeda backend"

Instagram and Gplay Store kept closing on me I tried to rebuild for the swift black and the compiling was stuck.

I did the adb disable command and that fixed it but of course I would like these apps to be black for the amoled screen.

I am have a 8.0 moto and andromeda on windows.

---------- Post added at 09:41 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:40 AM ----------

Hi guys, I keep getting "Substratum could notconnect to Andromeda backend"

Instagram and Gplay Store kept closing on me I tried to rebuild for the swift black and the compiling was stuck.

I did the adb disable command and that fixed it but of course I would like these apps to be black for the amoled screen.

I am have a 8.0 moto and andromeda on windows.
[prjkt.io] maanudepp:
Im on havoc os on op6 and system ui keep stopping.. any help??
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Use rescue zip to disable theme and complain to theme dev the issue.

---------- Post added at 11:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:08 PM ----------

Theme issues contact theme dev for theme issues

Uninstall subs and Andromeda reboot then reinstall both. Use updated pc andromeda program if you haven't already and also you should get updated App from play. Should work after that.
[prjkt.io] 2nqey:
Hi guys, I get an unusual message after theme compilation is completed, the message goes 'one or more themes cannot compile due to missing configuration' but then again I get a success message saying compilation is completed with no errors on my notification panel.

After I restart my phone, I noticed that it's just some few apps that got compiled and not all the ones I selected. I've tried all possible ways to resolve this but all has been to no avail. That's why I've decided to share my problem here where I know it can only be solved!!

I'm using a Moto Z2 play, running PixelDust GSI with root!

pS: This is my first time having issues with substratum and this issue is just a lil bit unusual that's why I decided to share it here.

In other GSI's I've tried, it's either substratum isn't working at all or it works perfectly well, I've never encountered a half baked compilation.
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
That's because you might have packages that are being themed in another os but not yours so this packages shows that warning. You tried to build an empty overlay in other words. Nothing to worry about. Also would be theme issues not substratum.
[prjkt.io] 2nqey:
Yes I guessed it isn't substratum issue. But do you have an idea on how I can resolve this??

Thanks for your quick reply. I really appreciate.
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
It depends which packages aren't building, I would contact theme dev to see if those packages work for your OS. Not all themes are made the same so we wouldn't know.
[prjkt.io] 2nqey:
Alright, thank you very much for your time and help.
[prjkt.io] Wani Aamir:
When i open substratum app,my screen lock automatically,any solution?

Rooted Magisk 18.1 OP3T
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
That's not possible.
[prjkt.io] Rhino42:
Hello Community,

Substratum doesn't show me any themes to select from. Just says couldn't find any. And it also wont find any manually installed themes. Followed the installation instructions for Pie.

I'm using Galaxy S8 Exynos, AlexisROM 7.4.3 (Pie), Rooted with Magisk 18.1. Tried install the PlayStore App and the latest substratumci app from telegram. One time with deactivated modules in magisk, and one time with activated modules. Although the substratum ci version is properly integrated in magisk, and root-permissions are successfully automatically granted when first starting substratum, every time the same issue.

Please help:confused:, Thanks in advance

Edit: Tried Substratum Lite, well detetcted by magisk, root granted, same issue.
[prjkt.io] :
I'm in Mi A2 Lite Android Pie, when i select build and apply the theme it stucks (theme is flux)
[prjkt.io] Lord Sithek:
Hello everybody. I observed one issue. Recently Google app update was released (for my device: 9.46 vs, arm64) and every time I compile and update Substratum theme (Swift Black, to be precise) and reboot device, Google app crashes, despite I unchecked it on the list of apps to be compiled. What might be the cause? ?️ Thanks from above for any hint ;)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X, Substratum 1015, Resurrection Remix 7.0.1
[prjkt.io] Wolfcity:
That's because of the old overlay is still in place, even when you disable it. One thing every theme developer tells you:

Don't update apps before the actual overlays are released, especially Swift Black is getting updates on a weekly base, sometimes more often.

Two things you can do:

Uninstall all updates of Google App, download latest supported build from APK Mirror (9.41 in the case of Swift Black), Install it and choose the fitting overlay.

Uninstall (not just deactivate) the Google App overlay, reboot and live with the white one until Swift releases an update, most probably tomorrow or maybe Friday.

Jfyi: This doesn't belong to the substratum thread, contact the theme devs. Swift Themes Telegram:https://telegram.me/joinchat/Ch5dq0FTvqYJXhwRuUj1SQ
[prjkt.io] Lord Sithek:
Got it. I'm relatively new in using Substratum. Thanks for tips
[prjkt.io] ThePlasticBling:
Hi! Does anyone know where I can download a completely stock AOSP substratum theme? Needs to be an APK. Thanks!!
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
What does that even mean? Lol
[prjkt.io] ThePlasticBling:
I'm asking for the default Android theme - like you would find on a pixel. I'm installing it on my Wear OS watch so that's why I need an APK.
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
There is no such apk
[prjkt.io] ThePlasticBling:
How would one set a stock looking theme then?
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Well you never mentioned device, OS used or anything to give an idea of what's not stock. AOSP and pixel stock look exactly the same so would be no reason for a theme. There's a pixel theme that gives more pixel look. But it doesn't work on all devices.
[prjkt.io] ThePlasticBling:
I'm using a Zenwatch 3. Is there any way I can apply the same "theme" (for lack of a better term) that stock android uses? I'm thinking there must be, I'm sure people with samsungs etc. have flashed something that gives you the look of stock android.
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Not even one theme for watches anyway.
[prjkt.io] ThePlasticBling:
It should work for the watch regardless since it runs Android nougat. Substratum currently works as I have removed some overlays that Asus puts on the device from the factory. Can you please link me to a stock looking theme for substratum? Thanks. I appreciate it
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
There

Are

None

Hope you understand better
[prjkt.io] Mr.turbo9000:
LG V35 thinQ AT&T varient, crashes into a loop of system UI crash and boot up, no way to stop the UI in time from crashing, ultimately have to factory reset and either loose everything or spend hours restoring backups.
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Would have been best to learn recovery steps and also make sure theme is for your device no? .....only one theme works on LG system that's "Alpha theme" so I'm thinking you used an unsupported themed. So the fault would be yours my friend. Unless you did use that theme then you should be sending email to their dev.

If you have root just flash rescue zips that came with subs apk. Will be in substratum folder on phone.

No root:

How to fix System Loops with pc no root adb

Type this:

1. adb shell cmd overlay list

2. adb shell cmd overlay disable overlay.name "example android.Sprite.BlackNotifyBGAccentTextBlueBerry.SammySungOreo" name from the list

3. all overlays with [x] in the front are enabled.

Note Android and Systemui are most common issues that would need this.

Hope that helps.

DJ
[prjkt.io] TENN3R:
I think I just found a method to manage overlays with tasker (and root). If anyone is interested, please take a look here

If anyone knows how to improve it for non-root devices, please let me know
[prjkt.io] ThePlasticBling:
So what do Galaxy users for example use when they want to get a stock look? Also, you don't have to be such a **** to me. I'm honestly just looking for guidance.
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
No one has made any themes for watches, so can't link you to something not there. I told you this but you asked again so I tried to make it simple. Not being a **** just hate repeating myself. You want a stock theme for your watch you would need to make one there are none made!

Hope that helps better

DJ
[prjkt.io] ThePlasticBling:
As I said, I'm not looking for a theme for my watch. Yes, I will be installing it on my watch, but nothing is watch specific. I have installed the Android Nougat version of Substratum on my watch (the base of Wear OS watches is actually Android, thus any Android app will install). I also hate repeating myself, but again, I'll say that I'm looking for a SUBSTRATUM theme that mimics the stock look of Android. I'm NOT looking for a theme for my WATCH, I'm looking for a theme for SUBSTRATUM, an app that RUNS on my WEAR OS DEVICE because WEAR OS is based on ANDROID. Hope that helps better.
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
You have any working themes at all on your watch? They have different resources then phones is what I'm saying. They need themes made for those resources and there are none made. So again no themes exist that you are asking for. If you aren't looking for themes then what are you asking for?
[prjkt.io] KProject:
Can't change font.

ROM: AEX Pie 6.4

Device: mido

It is ROM or Substratum bug?
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Well substratum hasn't added font support on pie so rom issue
[prjkt.io] Amer28:
Hello, I have not been able to apply themes on Android Pie.

I did some research, and I read somewhere that it happens because Google apparently made some (deliberate) changes to Android to basically break Substratum theming.

I don't know how reliable the information I read was, so if someone could confirm - that would be great.

Further, if true, are you guys working on some kind of a work-around? A fix?

Or is downgrading going to be the only option?

Thank you for your time.
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Pie needs root because Google did block overlays. You'll need magisk v18+
[prjkt.io] Darione90:
hi, substratum ci needs the substratum magisk module?
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Yes
[prjkt.io] gooner_anirudh:
No matter which theme/overlay I try to enable, it just says 'Please compile this overlay before applying'

Android Pie and rooted.
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Did you select Android version if they have that at the top? Some themes support multiple os and needs to select Stock pie option. If no option then the overlay you are applying isn't available for your OS might be for Oreo only. Contact theme Dev to make sure.
[prjkt.io] Sneheth:
I'm facing this weird issue after "curve for substratum" got updated to 2.0. I'm unable to update the overlay due to this. There are no errors while compiling but it isn't being applied. The older 1.2 version worked well without any issues. I'm on android 9.0. Any solution?
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Theme dev needs to fix, email him.