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[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Could very well be Google issue with verification. They might have just broke then fixed it without us knowing. Happens if they mess with fire base stuff. Also long time issue with playstore restored data sometimes doesn't sync so I see apps I paid for asking me to pay again. Since I'm not rooted and don't restore backups anymore I don't see these issues. So it's related to playstore data I'm assuming. Anyways glad you have it working again!
[prjkt.io] HashBug:
Yep true, play store and services are generally the ones which cause problems with system modification apps like GPS mocking apps as well. We can never be sure with Google lol, they keep changing and modifying permission and settings in their updates so it creates a compatibility problem for XDA apps and devs too time to time (like they tried to remove andromeda support on Android pie). The only solution for this right now is to keep all those necessary Google apps updated I guess (plus no patched apps or VPN connection etc too but you've already mentioned that so I don't need to say that again) I hope it'll help others facing the same problem too. And thanks a ton for your help as well!

Have a good day! :)
[prjkt.io] Hitti2:
Still not fixed gahlee. Nougat & overlays dont stick.
[prjkt.io] azsl1326:
Which version of Substratum do I need to use for Pie? Looking in the telegram beta channel, trying the latest - substratum_1007_0da2df76ab67.apk. It installs, however only spins on the the Themes screen.

Thanks!
[prjkt.io] fearfighters:
I recently downloaded a subtratum theme, it didn't work properly on my phone, and so I uninstalled the layers and uninstalled the app for the theme. However now, there are three overlays that stay in my overlay manager that won't disappear. Uninstalling them does nothing. Any ideas on how to delete them?
[prjkt.io] Hitti2:
Apparently the developers don't know what they are doing. Substratum is a mess ever since they moved from layers theme app to this pos now app. Apparently there is a bug where as my overlays get compiled & installed but after reboot they don't stick. I sent log reports and still no fix. Dont expect any help either.
[prjkt.io] wase4711:
with a piss poor attitude like that, you'll never get any help..

last time anyone checked, you got all the help that you PAID for..

use another themeing app if you think there is one any better
[prjkt.io] :
You can always create your own themes? You're on the right site to start learning. :good:

Or, you can be respectful to those who spend hours creating things and share with the rest of us, and not come into their threads insulting their work.

Would you like your contributions belittled... Oh wait, nvm.

We can talk privately if you want to continue acting entitled here, because trust me, no one here owes you anything. ;)
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
You can use playstore version now, everything is caught up. You'll need root and uninstall Andromeda if you have.

If you are rooted flash the rescue zip on sdcard inside substratum folder. If not you can find adb uninstall instructions in this thread. Pie they are in system/app others data/app if not in pie.

Hope that helps

DJ
[prjkt.io] fearfighters:
I am rooted and am on stock pixel 2 xl. I flashed the rescue zip for legacy and it didn't fix it unfortunately.
[prjkt.io] azsl1326:
So the issue for me was that on Magisk 17.2, when launching Substratum for the first time, I would not get prompted to allow for Root Privileges. So, the app would only have the spinning icon and never advance past the Themes screen. Reverting back to Magisk 17.1 fixed the issue for me.
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Are you on pie? If so go to system/app and delete the overlays. Oreo is data/app
[prjkt.io] fearfighters:
Thanks! I was trying to figure out how to delete manually ?
[prjkt.io] drummerdick:
Hello! Having issues on stock Oreo 8.1 after many successful years on custom ROMs.

Attempting to build themes fails with an error, both with and without Andromeda, and on multiple themes.

Substratum is giving me: "Target application/overlay outdated or mismatched configuration selected..."

Seems like that would be straightforward, but one of my themes has been updated since I first tried, and still no dice.

Any ideas? Thanks! Can't seem to post the logcat, too long of a post...?
[prjkt.io] Pkt_Lnt:
I don't know the Substratum issue, but it would help to know your phone, ROM, Android version, theme used, Substratum version, the more info the better.

For the logcat too big, use www.pastebin.com or www.hastebin.com and post a link to the logcat here.
[prjkt.io] drummerdick:
Nexus 6P

Android 8.1.0, September patch, stock

TWRP 3.2.3.0

Rooted with Magisk 17.1

Substratum 1007

Andromeda 22

Swift Black substratum theme 21.4-o

and/or

DNA project 4.4.DNA

Substratum log: https://pastebin.com/dg7dZyY0

Let me know what else I can provide. :)
[prjkt.io] Spannaa:
If you're rooted, you don't need Andromeda.

Which theme is your pastebin log from?

DNA project hasn't been updated since May 2017 and has this disclaimer on the playstore:

Disclaimer: You need a CUSTOM ROM WITH OMS on ANDROID 7.1.1-7.1.2 (ANDROID OREO IS NOT SUPPORTED!) that FULLY SUPPORTS SUBSTRATUM THEME ENGINE! LEGACY MODE WILL NOT WORK (Substratum will automatically uninstall).
[prjkt.io] drummerdick:
Hmm, yes, DNA was a bad example, and was that first pastebin. Swift Black is the one I was actually trying to get working, DNA was just to test another theme.

I was also trying out Andromeda hoping it would work as an alternative even though I'm rooted.

Here is the Swift Black logchar build attempt with Andromeda uninstalled:

https://pastebin.com/6nkHL0cd

Using the Swift Black Nexus/Pixel 8.1 drop-down setting.
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
These are all theme bugs, nothing wrong with Substratum. Contact theme devs for these issues.
[prjkt.io] drummerdick:
Ok, thanks! I have no idea what I'm looking at when it comes to this.
[prjkt.io] iqbal_mahmuda:
Hello devs I'm stuck at building and installing overlay in Android Pie Havoc OS 2.0 GSI on Mi A1. It only occurs to one theme overlays, and i know it's my fault. Here's the story, I didnt know that in Pie overlays are installed in system, so when it's not installed immediately I did stupid things like force close and etc (I dont remember) to get it work then I found out that I just need a reboot :(

i think substratum leaves corrupted files and cant resolve the problem by themselves, i have tried using substratum rescue, reflashing system image, delete data substratum, reinstall substratum and the theme. Anyway other themes are working fine because i know the procedure now.
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Nothing on system would be corrupt, Substratum builds the overlays in cache then just copy paste to system/app if it's not complete it will sit in cache and delete on reboot. If it did install a corrupted overlay you only need to manually delete the app in system/app to fix it. Hope that helps.

DJ
[prjkt.io] Hitti2:
I apologize for my behavior I should have not expressed my attitude like I did. I know now why devs didn't fix substratum theme engine when I reported logs, there was nothing to be fixed as in it was not mine or devs fault for substratum not working for me, so what I ended up doing is fastboot flashed all new nougat moto files to my phone, booted into system and did a factory reset, flashed in twrp, flashed straight to magisks 17.1 rather last time I flashed to 16 and let magisks auto update, added my google account, went to play store and install substratum and Pixel UI and all is well, installed overlays and they stick now. What caused the problem previously I have absolutely no clue. and it was a fresh OS install too is what stumps me completely. Above resolved it.
[prjkt.io] iqbal_mahmuda:
I have tried that but nope, nothing changed. Can you look at the logs? Anyway, I just found out that now some other themes took a long time too to build, please help I'm frustrated resolving this issue, all I want is to get rid those rounded corner included in havoc os,
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Think it could be issues with root, I've been using pie with a pure AOSP build without any commits or changes and I could build just fine. I had issues also with a magisk update resolving it I had to unroot completely then root again. By that time it updated and the app itself fc. Had to flash new magisk zip blah blah blah in other words root is causing issues on pie.

It's truly dependant on root so if it's not working well Substratum won't. I would try rolling back an update to see if it's better or not. Logs would help but you'll need to install the beta build with debugging enabled from telegram.

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All good my friend, I also didn't know playstore builds weren't Debuggable so were needing the beta installed to see a good log. Glad you got it sorted!
[prjkt.io] iqbal_mahmuda:
Thanks, that makes sense, I will try it now
[prjkt.io] FinassaR:
I'm sadenned with the fact that I see so many marvelous themes going on with Substratum but unfortunately I can only use one of them Biohazard. The other ones are pretty basic. I am on a Samsung galaxy S8 plus using a custom stock rom nougat 7.0. I hate having to bend to Samsungs will just to have a rooted phone. I thought I could do more being rooted but as far as themes go, Substratum proves me wrong. To whoever created Biohazard, thank you for considering those that aren't freaking Oreo users. You did it right.
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Honestly I only themed Samsung and bought one for Oreo. It has much better theming code to theme with then nougat. Mostly everything exposed to theme without cheesy hacks. I'm sure that's why many moved on to Oreo. I use S8 and S9+ to make my theme on Oreo and I have no root on either. Substratum can do a ton more then theme. Depending on the theme dev they have to own the device to support it and not many are buying Samsung and theming nougat still. Oreo is a much better experience IMHO. So that's possibly why most themes only support Oreo. Screenshots are S9+
[prjkt.io] xdasith:
I've been using substratum themes for more than,- 3 years on my phones with custom roms.

However this time, unfortunately, I am using vivo v9 (android 8.1). No custom Roms are available so I'm relying on Andromeda + substratum for theming.

The problem is I havent found any substratum theme which would for this phone's :-

1 system UI , Settiings, Notifications,status bar, Navbars QStiles and most of it,

I have tried with Lone4subs, Valeria, Sai's, Dirty, Swift Dark and few others. Errors like black on black surface are often. ( unchangable phones text colors)

Working on :- Google's apps : chrome, playstore, pakage istaller, search bars, keyboard, nova launcher, works.

,So the phone remains unthemable with all the theme purchases I have made. I do not use any patchers. All geniune paid only.

Please guide me to a dark substratum theme would overall works on this stupid phone's FuntouchOS.
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Unless a theme dev has the device it's impossible to theme and cover them all. You will only be able to theme 3rd party apps not system. Theme devs buy the popular phones like pixel, Samsung, one plus..... and all that run pure android without skins from manufacture. To keep up with Substratum themes you'll have to use what we use. You could try making a theme for it.
[prjkt.io] xdasith:
OK, if thats the only hope. Havent build one yet. What do i need and how do I make sure it would work on this phone? I need OTGSubs right?
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Everything you need to get started is here

https://github.com/substratum/template/blob/kt-n/README.md
[prjkt.io] aegonstark:
I installed substratum from the play store and when I opened it to see it, it said "It seems that verification has failed. Try force closing substratum and relaunching. If the issue persists, please try reinstalling the addon from play store!"

Can somebody please tell me what does this mean and what can I do to fix it? It would be really appreciated.
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Uninstall both Substratum and Andromeda reboot and reinstall, you must have bought Andromeda from playstore to have it working also no apps that pirate like lucky p_atcher.
[prjkt.io] santirivera92:
First time substratum user, using a Xiaomi F1 Poco.

I'm trying to compile Navbars (haven't tried compiling anything else, as I was saying it's my first time) and it's stuck on the "BUILDING AND INSTALLING OVERLAY 'SYSTEM UI NAVIGATION'" popup. It won't move from there.

I read it should be completed in seconds, so I guess I'm doing something wrong?

Any help would be really appreciated, I hate the navbar as it looks right now haha
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Rooted? Check root permissions. If not and using Andromeda. Uninstall it and Substratum reboot and reinstall both and try again. Also if you have any power saver place Andromeda and Substratum on a do not optimize list or something to keep it from being killed.
[prjkt.io] Tankarddd:
Good day! No longer on one device use your app and themes. And now switched to Android 9. Say, planned support 9 or non-respect, Eugene
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Google blocked no root overlays so need root on pie. Andromeda isn't going to work.
[prjkt.io] ^^1(2050]=7 1337:
New to substratum. Running With Andromeda latest version on LG v40. I see/ get certain themes, however, some of the themes I have purchased and downloaded do not show up in the substratum ui. ANy idea what to do? I've already tried a device reboot and uninstall/reinstall
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
LG has different coding then most android so you'll need to find a theme for LG or use a custom Rom. Only theme I know works on LG system is "alpha" theme. Otherwise you'll have issues on system apps using other themes unless they say LG Stock supported specifically.
[prjkt.io] dlegric2:
New to substratum. Can't seem to backup profiles. Says its saved under xxx name but does not appear in drop down list to restore again???
[prjkt.io] goast:
Ok I'm 9n benzo pie for pixel XL, I also experienced this on pixel dust rom. I build the theme and reboot and it only goes this far. Sometimes it don't ever finish no matter how many times I reenable the ones that don't build. Can anyone pls offer some advice! Thanks in advance!
[prjkt.io] dlegric2:
Anyone??
[prjkt.io] AndroidHtc101:
Strange issue with Substantrum today. "Failed verification" uninstalled force stopped rebooted.

Any ideas? :)
[prjkt.io] Estebanium:
Same here. Reinstalled my Phone today and I am unable to use Substratum. It was working before, on the old ROM..
[prjkt.io] dlegric2:
Same here. Not able to verify app and wants me to download again from play store which I cannot do as play store force closes when i try to uninstall substratum....what now???

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Looks like just uninstalling the addon andromeda and reinstalling sorts out the error :svetius:
[prjkt.io] chris_stan:
good evening, I have a question, the applications superimposed after the restart are not applicable because not visible, I think it comes from the fact that the system is saturated with the installation (screen2) can you confirm? I am on GSI benzorom unoffical with mata device and the latest version of substratum
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
What device and OS you using? Rooted or using Andromeda?

On pie it needs root, so you'll also need to build/update "not enable" then reboot then go back to manager tab and enable them.

Playstore issue it's now resolved, if not working yet uninstall both Substratum and Andromeda..reboot and install again. I got it working just now that way.

Not sure what you are asking please explain with screenshots of issue if needed
[prjkt.io] chris_stan:
I have no negative substrate feedback after compilation and after rebooting I do not see overlays created
[prjkt.io] goast:
I have root seems the folder that subs uses got messed up i used sub rescue zip and then deleted it and the folder the installed and all is well
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Are you rooted and using pie?
[prjkt.io] Zorachus:
I'm rooted on my new Pixel 3 XL, and Substratum Swift Dark and Swift Black is AMAZING on this phone. Like really makes a major difference on this phone, without the blinding white.

But the Google Now or Google Feed panel or whatever they call it, not getting themed in Nova launcher companion

Anyways when I was on the stock Pixel launcher the left Google Now panel themed just perfect, everything nice and dark. But I have since gone back to my staple of Nova launcher, and to get the Google Now panel you need to install the companion app v1.1 which i did, and it's there again on the left panel, even though it's slightly different than the stock Google Now my 3 XL ships with, but I when applying Swift Dark theme, it sort of 50/50 has the Google Now feed partially themed, it's dark in the header and borders, but still white in the paragraph of news story links.
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Theme issues tell theme developer.
[prjkt.io] Estebanium:
I partially fixed it by unistalling Swift Black, Andromeda and Substratum. After reboot I installed Substratum again and started it. I was asked for SU and the App started successfully. Then I installed Andromeda and I tried to start Substratum again. This time I got the message, that verification failed. So I closed Substratum and unistalled Andromeda. Without reboot, I was then able to start Substratum without problems.

Did I miss something in conjunction with Andromeda? Some days ago I used Lineageos 15.1 with Magisk, Substratum and Andromeda without problems. Now same constellation, but with an updated Rom it is not. Any ideas?
[prjkt.io] icke:
Why are u using andromeda when ur ROM is rooted with magisk? :confused:
[prjkt.io] Estebanium:
I read that with Andromeda it is faster, so I used Andromeda even if my phone was rooted. For now I never got any problems.
[prjkt.io] gubuhuru:
Sometimes the screen change to red overlay , and touch itself , help me , is there a solution for this?

Is Use Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 and Valerie Theme
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Working fine here on my S9+ no root set screenshot. I just did the katkola2 just now.

It's possible they changed something in the Rom but no this was an issue with playstore not verifying and possibly they fixed without us knowing. I had same issue and I'm on stock so I'm thinking wasn't anything with the Rom.

No idea what you mean, Substratum itself can't cause this. If you have a theme applied contact theme dev and ask why this happens by sending them pictures of your overlays in the manger so they know what you are using.
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Stupid app screenshot broken
[prjkt.io] dlegric2:
Thks DJ. For the life of me I cannot get anything t o back up. It confirms that it has saved but no file is present where it is supposed to have saved to. No biggie :)
[prjkt.io] j1gga84:
I can second that..

The strange thing is that Substratum is working again when I install an older build of substratum (July 2018 or so)

I am running Samsung Galaxy S9 with stock ROM, rooted with Magisk and running andromeda.

when I update substratum the issue of failed verification is back again..

regards
[prjkt.io] Mich2Ga:
On stock Oreo, Substratum is broken. Says Substratum Legacy.

Reconnected Andromedia & I get this....
[prjkt.io] Estebanium:
Funny thing is, that I used the same versions for Andromeda, Substratum and Magisk as before, but with a ROM update. So I don't think that this is version related. I don't remember any update of Andromeda or Substratum..
[prjkt.io] chris_stan:
thank you for trying to solve my problem.

I was on Pie and rooted

the issue came from me I think, bad clean flash of the GSI certainly

4 options instead of 5 (miss the 1st, the most important, compile and activate) on one of the screenshots
[prjkt.io] djdarkknight96:
Oh the file itself might be hidden, try in the file manager you are using to show hidden folder. This is a guess I haven't looked yet.

Yeah Google issue, uninstall both subs and shrubs l Andromeda, reboot and install again. Should be fixed.

Yeah it's a Google server issue they fixed but phone cache kept issue. Uninstall the apps and reboot and reinstall had fixed it for most.
[prjkt.io] OmerElbaz:
Hi,

I'm using OP3 and FreedomOS.

Just tried to apply a theme that I found using the app (it took me to the play store).

Now phone trying to boot for about 8 minutes.

No boot-looping, just same boot animation FOREVER!

What should I do?

I don't have overlays.xml is data/system.

I do have the resource-cache folder.
[prjkt.io] sykopompos:
Data/system/overlays.XML only exists on ROMs based on the oms system which freedom OS is not.

We only guarantee that substratum works on stock nexus ROMs of marshmallow and up because it is based in aosp just like custom ROMs are, freedom OS is not a aosp based ron or a nexus stock ROM and is based on oxygenOS.

Go into recovery, mount system and remove the folder in system/vendor called overlays to remove the theme
[prjkt.io] SIGMAxB:
Good work on the theme engine it's working great here on a stock rooted T-Mobile LG v10
[prjkt.io] OmerElbaz:
Ok i did that and it worked, thanks and sorry.

I made a mistake and I was sure that FreedomOS is officially supported.

Just got one question though, I did delete the resource-cache folder.. what that exactly did to my device?

I read it's security related..
[prjkt.io] sykopompos:
Resource-cache is where the idmap files are stored, the way rro works is a tool called idmap creates those files of matches between the original resources and the overlay resources and creates a mapping between them.

When a app loads, it loads the idmap files, it then follows the map when the original resource is called and instead gets the themed version instead.

Those get recreated on every boot on rro so it recreated all them after you deleted them because the overlays still existed, now that you don't have the overlays anymore, the system isn't told to follow them and they are invalid (won't hurt anything)

It has nothing to do with security.
[prjkt.io] OmerElbaz:
Okay, thanks for the help man :)

I have another question: How can I know if a theme will work on my ROM? (FreedomOS).

I mean, there's a reason why the dev included substratum with the rom.. right?

What should I look for exactly to insure, or at least have higher chances of the theme working?

And if it's mostly trail and error, can I just every time when I'll get stuck on a bootloop or smth, delete this vendor folder and everything will be fine again?
[prjkt.io] sykopompos:
Idk why the dev included substratum with the ROM since the base is oxygenOS which would be incompatible with some of the framework and system ui resources and easily cause bootloops.

Themers can theme multiple different ways to achieve the same results so some themes might work OK while others will cause problems.

Most non system apps should be fine though.

And yes, you can trial and error it and delete bad overlays over and over and over
[prjkt.io] OmerElbaz:
Great, thanks!

Just one last thing:

If I'll just select non-system apps, will it have more chance of the theme working, or would it be the same as selecting all of the apps?

I don't mind theme only apps like Instegram, What'sApp, Snapchat etc.
[prjkt.io] masri1987:
I'm trying to use the spectrum theme, and i'm getting white on white texts, the Quick settings is not blacked background, and various other annoyances. Can someone assist me in learning how to use this properly?
[prjkt.io] JaylanPHNX:
Yes, you should be able to do that. It's when you get into things like frameworks and system UI that you're going to likely have problems. Technically, there's no reason a themer couldn't design their theme for an oxygen OS base, but nobody's likely to do that, since there's no official support and a small customer base.

From my Tab Pro 8.4