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[prjkt.io] gr33nd3vil:
I forgot to disable Substram on my Pixel XL before installing 8.1 beta. Anyway to disable it without having to factory reset?
[prjkt.io] FlyOnTheWall43:
Just out of curiosity, why doesn't this work with un-rooted & Andromeda?
[prjkt.io] bobby janow:
Same issue here. I asked on g+ just now. If I find an answer I'll let you know. Might be factory reset time since I can't even get into settings or load a theme to try and correct it.
[prjkt.io] nicholaschum:
You need commits to use fonts from other directories.
[prjkt.io] revxx14:
Having this issue as well. Before rebooting I thought, "hmm, I should probably disable substratum. Nah, it'll be fine."

EDIT: Gave up and reset. At least Google's got a good recovery system...
[prjkt.io] bobby janow:
I actually thought of it but when the beta OTA came I forgot. Phone was lagging and jumpy so I just decided to wipe the device and restore settings and apps on the reboot. Naturally I left off all substratum stuff.
[prjkt.io] MajGablu:
OMG. I was so worried since last night after updating to 8.1

I am in a very strict residential school where we don't have Unlimited access to a computer and I am only allowed to keep the phone nothing else.

Whenever I interact with notifications "System UI" get crashed. Which is very inconvenient to me. I can't even receive calls.

I don't care about my data so asking if Factory Reset will solve this problem. I can't bear anymore now. Please help anyone.
[prjkt.io] Hold94en:
System UI issues

You just need to uninstall any theme that customizes the System UI! Go to all apps and search for them and just uninstall, it will be fine. I suggest you to disinstall al the themes you applied with substratum since on 8.1 we won't be able to open the theme engine until developers do update.

(Sorry, not a native english speaker, hope it is clear)
[prjkt.io] mastamoon:
I fully uninstalled the theme, andromeda and substratum before taking the OTA. With the pulldown changing to dark automatically, I dont know if Ill bother with reinstalling them when they are updated to work.. though I still want dark Settings.

Guess we will see.
[prjkt.io] fhem:
[MENTION=3605033]nicholaschum[/MENTION] or anyone --- Is this working on pixel 2xl? I cant't seem to get pass this:

* daemon not running. starting it now at tcp:5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
./start_andromeda.sh: line 23: ./adb: No such file or directory

./start_andromeda.sh: line 30: ./adb: No such file or directory

./start_andromeda.sh: line 35: ./adb: No such file or directory

I am running linux and just can't get pass the above -- I got adb and fastboot working. I am unlocked. So any help is appreciated.

Thanks all and especially Nick. This is my first unrooted use and I really miss my themes.
[prjkt.io] MajGablu:
I did that but some overlays stayed on and System UI still crashed.

I did Factory reset now it's back to normal.

I just wanna know what thing. Is the notification shade still white? When I had the themes installed it was the same colour as on Nougat which I didn't mind. Same inside the Settings menu. Now it's all white again. Is it for me or everyone on 8.1 . I am on Nexus 6P
[prjkt.io] lorax70:
Did you unzip AndromedaScript-Linux-3.2.zip in the current directory, or unzip and copy the files somewhere? Do a "ls -l" in the current directory, it should

look like....

-rwxr-xr-x 1 root root 2357745 Sep 9 02:12 adb

-rw-r--r-- 1 root root 96 Sep 8 18:51 README.txt

-rwxr-xr-x 1 root root 1725 Sep 10 21:20 start_andromeda.sh

I do most of my stuff as root, but shouldn't be needed for a regular user on your system. Fwiw, I had to "chmod +x adb" to get this to work.

Forgot to mention. This is working on my Pixel 2 XL
[prjkt.io] fhem:
well duh I am really getting old I forgot to make the local adb executable --- I have the sdk tools on my bash path and things were confused LOL thanks
[prjkt.io] lorax70:
This whole week is been like that for me. Getting old is getting old already, I need to RMA myself. :)
[prjkt.io] Silverblade30:
"Could not fall back to rooted mode"

Facing the same issue on my nexus 6p, havnt found any working solution yet.
[prjkt.io] gfunk0311:
same here. 6p on 8.1
[prjkt.io] jasonstackhouse:
The Andromeda application on Google play store is being sold for 1.99, what warrants charging for an application that requires multiple other components for it to even work? Pay apps are usually because they do something unique. For example, if Andromeda actually allowed you to use substratum without root., If that were the case I would gladly pay 1.99. However, that does not appear to be the case, it's 1.99, plus you only need a computer, windows operating system and multiple computer applications. I'm glad I read this thread and the play store description before accidentally wasting my money on an application that requires being at home in front of my computer for it to even work.
[prjkt.io] tatico28:
We are on the same page!
[prjkt.io] bobby janow:
A buck 99? Really?
[prjkt.io] ShiverStorm:
Idk, the way I see it is if you're willing to root for themes than by all means. Root and themeing will be free. However, if you want to stay stock then Andromeda is the only way to do that. And for the record, windows isn't the only operating system Andromeda works on. It does require a little extra to elevate permissions without root but that's your price. It seems perfectly fair. Especially because it's by the guys who made the only real theme engine that is usable on Android right now. They already have exclusively. And I'm a huge believer in developer's right to monetize. Especially something modest like this.

P. S. Google opinion rewards ftw.
[prjkt.io] rockingondrums:
How are the themes working out? Have bugs? Do you use Swift Black?
[prjkt.io] razholio:
Fer ****s sake, seriously? I can theme my bone stock oreo pixel without even rooting? They provide apps for all three major OS variants and I only have to plug in after a reboot? Sign me up and take my money! Oh, and if I root its free...
[prjkt.io] Archangel:
I guess this makes reading even more important! Before you buy Andromeda everyone really needs to read so they know what they are getting into and what is involved. As far as I am concerned, after getting my Pixel 2, there is NO way anyone can get the level of theming systemui, framework, and all other third party apps that I use in the same place. Just do not update an app when your not near your computer and you will be fine. 1.99 is too low in my honest opinion, these guys should be charging way more for what this app allows you to do!
[prjkt.io] Razerman:
No it's not. You can do it perfectly fine with just ADB commands. Free and working.

You do realize Google added the theme engine to Oreo not these guys. Substratum/Andromeda is just using that engine in Oreo.

And don't get me wrong here, I'm not saying a developer can't ask money for his work. It's just that substratum isn't the only way to apply themes like you claimed.
[prjkt.io] ShiverStorm:
I understand what you mean, and Google did add the ability and framework of OMS to Android. But there isn't yet a theme engine. And the while "dark wallpaper changes your theme" in 8.1 is a step but I wouldn't call it a "customizable engine" either. And for your first point, absolutely, Andromeda doesn't say you can't type in the adb commands or maybe write your own scripts but that I think, is splitting hairs to disprove that substratum and Andromeda are for all intents and purposes the primary (if not exclusively only) ways to theme for the average user who does not consider writing scripts or memorizing adb commands. :)
[prjkt.io] fhem:
I'm using Swift dark on my new 2XL and I am loving it. Some minor theme glitches but nothing major.
[prjkt.io] Voodroid:
Same issue here. Pixel 2 XL running 8.1.0. Legit purchase, installed, connected and verified, uninstalled and reinstalled, connected, verified, rinse, repeat - "could not fall back to rooted mode".

Has anyone gotten it to work with 8.1.0?
[prjkt.io] cucumbers:
No luck on my Pixel OG running 8.1.0 beta either... Andromeda seems fine but Substratum keeps saying it can't fall back on rooted mode...

FWIW I first updated to 8.1.0 without doing a factory reset or uninstalling Substratum. When I would launch substratum it would keep saying it was working in legacy mode (so all changes required a reboot) and no changes would ever work. I was getting a bunch of FCs on themed apps and couldn't disable any theme. Ended up doing a factory reset after that and trying Substratum again with the above results. Not quite ready for 8.1.0 it seems.
[prjkt.io] CubaoX:
I use substratum with andromeda. After installing themes, there is option in Settings - Display - Advance settings - Device theme (or something like that - english isn't my device language). I can choose theme there, but there isn't option to choose default theme. Is any way to have it there?

Btw - after using themes, I started to have problems with display. In one particular area it doesn't response (only vibrate). After reboot it works, and after some time doesn't again. I also have problems with keyboard (Multiling O).

Is it connected to theming, or Oreo (I updated to it not long before theming), or is it something wrong with my phone/display (it's Nexus 5x)?
[prjkt.io] Speedyk85:
I have this phone.did u ever figure it out cause I haven't
[prjkt.io] jeremywh7:
You can easily disable the overlays via ADB: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74340625&postcount=13

I did this on my stock 5X using BalticUI...thanks to the original XDA article about rootless Substratum for Oreo.
[prjkt.io] Ives314:
I have 8.1 and I just found this theme system. And I got it to show green but I get an error about the system. So I'm guessing its incompatible with 8.1 for now. ?

can i revert back to 8.0"?? i have the ota image. dont know if its safe
[prjkt.io] nicholaschum:
Sorry for the delayed response, I think I see you got it working? Woot! :D
[prjkt.io] nicholaschum:
Give the APKs in https://t.me/substratumci a try!
[prjkt.io] fhem:
NP Nick -- I saw you were busy rewriting Subs and Halloween partying. All is good :good::good:

Keep up the great work!!!! I am sure the whole community appreciates your dedication, skills and contributions.

Thanks again.
[prjkt.io] cucumbers:
FWIW I tried both apks in the link (on 8.1.0, unrooted) and while I'm not getting the message about not falling back on root anymore, Substratum is crashing.
[prjkt.io] purian23:
Did you send the stacktrace or pull a logcat? Could help them track it down.
[prjkt.io] cucumbers:
No, but I was thinking I should probably do that.

Is it ok to just paste the Stacktrace into a message on the Telegram channel?
[prjkt.io] purian23:
Yeah I think so or just post it in pastbin.com and repost the link to it. Probably easier.
[prjkt.io] chitownfynest:
I'm getting "could not fall back into rooted mode" after updating to the 8.1 preview

.:confused:
[prjkt.io] purian23:
It's been talked about a bit over the last few pages. The devs are working to update 8.1 capabilities.
[prjkt.io] chitownfynest:
Sorry about that

Thanks! :o
[prjkt.io] auu sirijit:
held me
[prjkt.io] EstarlinMReyes:
I did not know that I had to uninstall the theme before updating to 8.1 beta, so I was stuck with my phone force closing the launcher and substratum not letting me uninstall my theme since it is not compatible with this update. But I was able to disable my theme manually through adb and I did not have to factory reset my phone.

Also, substratum is still not working for me even when I installed substratumci, it says "The andromeda desktop client needs to connect to your device to be able to function with substratum" and I already ran the script.
[prjkt.io] cucumbers:
Not sure if I should post on the Telegram channel, so here is a link to the stacktrace I got from trying to run Substratum apk from the Telegram channel:

https://pastebin.com/bPpa7pEz

Hope this helps
[prjkt.io] Ives314:
I got it to work. You guys know why my status bar icons are running away from the time?? There's a big gap and keeps going more Everytime I change something. It's actually pretty funny. The battery icon is not even there anymore. Bounced!
[prjkt.io] purian23:
You got what to work? On what device, android version, rooted/non rooted, screenshots etc... Others will need a bit more to help you.
[prjkt.io] Ives314:
Working on that too. My bad. I have a pixel 2 xl. But earlier I couldn't get substrate to work at all on 8.1 Dev preview. So I opted out of the preview and it went back to 8. So I've been playing around with this thing all day. I love it. Then some of my status bar icons went missing and I looked around and the Baltic theme had a status bar thing on it. So I checked it and hit disable. And then they reunited and it felt so good. Lol
[prjkt.io] purian23:
Haha it's cool dude, I just wanted to help you get help. There's so many devices, Roms and themes along with Android versions that people way beyond myself will need to know to give you support. I know they're working on 8.1 support via GitHub so I'd look for an update at some point here. But yeah on the other stuff I've noticed some themers have put disclaimers in their apps saying if you're not rooted or on a custom rom to avoid status bar and some navbar theming. I believe they are limited to some of it with a locked down system on non root devices. Congrats on your phone, I have the Pixel 2 XL myself. It's very nice!
[prjkt.io] EqiiKxDude:
I am beyond relieved after reading this thread. Yesterday Google sent out the proper OTA for 8.1 that didn't bootloop the sailfish pixel. I was so excited that I didn't think to even disable Substratum. System UI crashes. I went one by one deleting the themes in adb only to realize I could have disabled them instead. I got it working again and then this morning I got the "could not fall back to rooted mode" and forced legacy version. I thought I messed something up but I see now that I'm all good ? Looking forward to 8.1 support!
[prjkt.io] mkharper:
First attempt

Ubuntu 16.04

Google Pixel XL

Followed instructions but unable to run script or install Andromeda application on PC.

Step 3:

Attempt to run linux script:-

michael:Downloads$ bash start_andromeda.sh

Andromeda Start Shell Script by [projekt.] development team

This requires projekt.andromeda to be installed on the device

Make sure the device is connected and ADB option enabled

Please only have one device connected at a time to use this!

Press any key to continue...

start_andromeda.sh: line 16: adb: command not found

start_andromeda.sh: line 17: adb: command not found

start_andromeda.sh: line 23: ./adb: Permission denied

start_andromeda.sh: line 30: ./adb: Permission denied

start_andromeda.sh: line 35: ./adb: Permission denied

start_andromeda.sh: line 56: adb: command not found

michael:Downloads$

Attempt to install or run java file:-

michael:Downloads$ java -jar AndromedaClient-Universal-1.7.jar

Error: Could not find or load main class andromeda.Main

Phone has Dev mode enabled and USB debugging enabled. Connected with data cable.

Any clues anyone?
[prjkt.io] elandroido:
Looks as if you have no adb installed.
[prjkt.io] mackentosh:
How do you out out?
[prjkt.io] damngood98:
same place you opted in at
[prjkt.io] mackentosh:
Thanks
[prjkt.io] blueescalade88:
Just got my new Pixel 2 XL and set it all up and went through the installation process which seemed to run smooth. I proceeded to try and install a spectrum overlay and it totally crashed my phone. Was stuck in a bootloop as others have mentioned before where it forced me to factory reset the phone.. Not sure if i did something wrong or what..
[prjkt.io] purian23:
Was this on 8.0 or 8.1? Any fine details or logs will help the devs.
[prjkt.io] blueescalade88:
It was on 8.0

And I had to factory reset my phone and since it wasn't unlocked and rooted I wasn't able to get any backup or log of what happened. I know it's not any help..
[prjkt.io] razholio:
'Chmod 755 adb'

Run that in the same directory as the Andromeda script.
[prjkt.io] raspdeep:
Does this works on the new Huawei Mate 10? Any trial version of Andromeda to try before paying?
[prjkt.io] Yayatar:
Hi, I have the exact issue on my 6p, except that I'm still stuck!!
[prjkt.io] CwalkPinoy:
current issues:

substratum is basically locked down if you don't have andromeda, even if you have root with magisk.

i uninstalled andromeda by accident before i ran the script, now i cannot install andromeda. i will probably have to do a clean flash when my rom updates to fix this.

otherwise a useless app to me. wish it weren't so hard to use so i can just update my overlays like i normally do.
[prjkt.io] nicholaschum:
https://xdaforums.com/apps/substratum/andromeda-desktop-clients-release-notes-t3668682/post74136124
[prjkt.io] Fangs87:
Getting The action “Run Shell Script” encountered an error. on Mac, I've allowed the app to run, is something else needed? Or is mac not supported anymore?
[prjkt.io] tjxddt:
same issue
[prjkt.io] CwalkPinoy:
i wish that were the issue.

magisk hide does not have substratum checked. i had andromeda installed on my phone but then ran the script after realizing it was no longer installed. i need like an uninstall script or just reflash the rom i'm pretty sure.

edit: fixed the issue. google play shat itself.
[prjkt.io] sageDieu:
I just updated my theme and some apps, then connected to my computer and ran andromeda, then opened substratum, and it crashes. Here's the stacktrace it provided.

https://pastebin.com/gCB0qHRT

I tried the "rescue me" option and it did nothing. I rebooted and ran andromeda again and it still crashes. Any ideas?

edit: Fixed this by uninstalling and reinstalling the Substratum app from the Play Store.
[prjkt.io] kakatiya:
Have Nexus 5X with Oreo.

Bought and installed the app.

Downloaded the desktop suite.

Java app on desktop works but the connected Nexus 5X does not show up to connect.

Please can you help.
[prjkt.io] sageDieu:
Try the batch script instead, the Java app didn't work for me either but the batch script does.
[prjkt.io] wtherrell:
Download of the desktop client doesn't happen. Says standby. But never downloads. I think I have wasted my time and money on this
[prjkt.io] prosky2015:
After a few tries I was able to get in running on my Galaxy S8 Android O Beta. Here is what I did:

Downloaded Windows client.

Enabled USB debug on my S8

Rebooted my S8

Opened Substratum

Started start_andromeda

Small pop up showed on my phone asking for USB permissions

Selected 'Always allow from this Computer'

I think selecting 'Always allow from This computer ' is what made it work.
[prjkt.io] billydroid:
I can't get it working. Permission denied everytime

Ugh... I did not notice the adb file in the same folder. I have adb already on my Linux setup. Chmod+X and all is well.
[prjkt.io] EstarlinMReyes:
I dont know why is not working Android 8.1 preview, Pixel XL
[prjkt.io] joe12401:
OK, ,first off i am going to acknowledge I am a dumb ass. I used to root and play around with my older phones, but must have forgot a few things. ok, first i am on S8+, just installed oreo 8.0.First thing i wanted to do was install substratum, and after reading the directions, and having used adb a little before, I gave it a shot. The first thing i tried to install, and if i read further would have realized was a big mistake, was the center clock mod. Now i am getting system ui has stopped. I can access samsung pay and the edge widgets, but my phone is locked and i can not put in the password after restarting to unlock the phone, and remove the mod. Now after all that, my question. Can i unlock the phone through adb, allowing me to get in and remove the mod? I really do not want to factory reset. any help is greatly appreciated, and i am even willing to paypal you for a 6pack if you can help me get in and fixed without resetting
[prjkt.io] The Root:
Works great on Samsung S8 Oreo beta.
[prjkt.io] EstarlinMReyes:
[MENTION=3605033]nicholaschum[/MENTION]
[prjkt.io] nicholaschum:
Where did you download the substratum APK? If it's anywhere other than the Play Store, you'll have to Bypass Checks in Andromeda by clicking on the Andromeda card 8 times
[prjkt.io] nicholaschum:
If you remember the systemUI package you installed,

Go into ADB and check installed packages:

- cmd overlay list

Then find the package name you think is conflicting, then:

- cmd overlay disable package_name
[prjkt.io] EstarlinMReyes:
Thank you so much man, I downloaded it through the telegram group chat.
[prjkt.io] joe12401:
Thanks for the help, greatly appreciated. One other question if I may, I have everything set back up except the notifications, is that still safe to modify, add black overlay? On s8+ with oreo beta. I am using swift black for Samsung also
[prjkt.io] Yayatar:
Hi guys, are you considering to theme Tapatalk? I'm using it to browse the forum, not a pleasant experience!! Thanks
[prjkt.io] cucumbers:
But Tapatalk has its own dark theme, in settings...
[prjkt.io] Yayatar:
Pheww what a breeza, thanks!
[prjkt.io] razholio:
Working here for me. Not sure which module it is, systemui maybe?
[prjkt.io] chitownfynest:
Did the same thing before 8.1 and got another system UI crash

I believe it's the theme not the app
[prjkt.io] liver20:
Anybody tried in emui 8?

Enviado desde mi ALP-L09 mediante Tapatalk
[prjkt.io] aiem:
I forgot what I did but it's working now. Probably just reboot my device. And made sure the files were all in the same folder.
[prjkt.io] auu sirijit:
Replying
[prjkt.io] cucumbers:
Just wanted to stay that I have Substratum working fine now on unrooted Oreo 8.1 on my Pixel (OG), thanks to the latest build. Themed with Swift Dark. Big thanks to the devs.
[prjkt.io] auu sirijit:
held. me
[prjkt.io] bggold:
This is a great work around and well worth the cost until root is available on the pixel 2 and thanks for that.

I found that if I put the file that is pushed to the phone by the batch file on the sdcard. I can create a flow with automate to detect boot complete and execute a shell command. I have it run the .sh file and I have access to Substratum without every having to hookup to the pc.

Hope others find this useful too.

Thanks

EDIT: Well I spoke to soon. I just got an update to my theme and it did not work as expected. I will looking at it more and it seems I need to modify the .sh file a little. If I am successful I will post what needs to be done.

EDIT EDIT: Well doesn't look possible. I am sure that is why they did not do it in the first place. Oh well.
[prjkt.io] chmcarro:
What themes are working? I'm not able to apply any overlays that modify the toggle switches or settings icons. If you are using a Swift theme, what device are you choosing from the substratum drop down?
[prjkt.io] The Root:
S8 black with stock icons. I only theme apps and use themes from the Samsung store for system.
[prjkt.io] albannotosska:
Hello, I bought sansgstrum and now I upgraded to oreo, so I have to buy andromeda also?

And one other thing : can you please update theme killer to work for oreo? thanks in advance!
[prjkt.io] chmcarro:
When you say stock icons, do you mean AOSP stock icons or the ones that come stock/default from Samsung?
[prjkt.io] The Root:
I use the option of stock icons in the swift theme. I use Nova and icons from the Google play store
[prjkt.io] Pan!c_:
Chrome is telling me the AndromedaClient.exe is a virus
[prjkt.io] cucumbers:
Chrome may be wrong (happens...), you can try another browser maybe.

But - are you downloading an .exe file rather than the .zip file in the OP?
[prjkt.io] Reechings:
Any chance of an eventual ability to change fonts on S8 Oreo unrooted or should I just let the dream go haha
[prjkt.io] damngood98:
did a search that didn't help much.....getting a system ui crash...overlay list is not generating anything....any other options besides a factory reset?
[prjkt.io] Sharrlie:
Not Stable

I got it to install, figured out what I did wrong. But it's just not stable. Nexus 6P here, Oreo installed. Some apps keep randomly crashing when opening. I was using Swift Black. What is left to do to fix it, factory reset?
[prjkt.io] 2x4:
would it be possible to create a chromeOS or chrome browser app for those of us that don't always have windows/mac/linux available?