yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[prjkt.io] Venom0642:
You need to install all the overlayers first the ones you want , after that reboot, and build again those overlayers and it will install!

PS * ANYTIME YOU WANT TO INSTALL OTHER OVERLAYERS, DO SAME PROCESS I MENTIONED ABOVE!
[prjkt.io] The Root:
Thank you. I'll try that.

Update: Tried and things stick once or twice but then will not stay themed without doing the entire song and dance and then still won't stick. It's probably something in the beta.
[prjkt.io] PokemonTotalWar:
I'm looking at the Linux sh, what is the purpose of the CLASSPATH lines? Are they necessary for the functioning of the script?
[prjkt.io] 【Ario】:
hi every im try to run andromeda client on command prompt show this

===============================================================

Andromeda Universal Start Script by [projekt.] development team

===============================================================

This requires projekt.andromeda to be installed on the device

Checking if Andromeda is properly installed...

/data/data/projekt.andromeda/start_andromeda_mobile.sh[11]: pm: not found

Andromeda is not properly installed, please install it!

can anyone help me ?
[prjkt.io] Pkt_Lnt:
What device?

What ROM?

Log into your terminal,

type

adb devices

Does it return a number ok?

Type

adb shell

Does the device code name show?

Type

which pm

Paste the output here. please.
[prjkt.io] 【Ario】:
Asus ZenFone 3 ZE552KL - non root - stock Oreo 8.0 - im use windows 10 to run the andromeda client
[prjkt.io] Pkt_Lnt:
Again. please post the output of these commands so we can help.

Open a command window on your PC,

type

adb devices

Does it return a number ok?

Type

adb shell

Does the device code name show?

Type

which pm

Paste the output here of all those commands. please.
[prjkt.io] KKTHX:
Do I need to buy AGAIN next addon (Androneda) if I bought already Samsung Integration for Substratum Addon?

Bc you know, buying every year next addon sux really hard and it is annoying.

Wysłane z mojego SM-G950F przy użyciu Tapatalka
[prjkt.io] DodoGTA:
Yes (If you want to upgrade to TouchWiz Oreo while keeping rootless theming)
[prjkt.io] KKTHX:
I have root (magisk), do I need only Substratum integration for samsung addon?

Any everything will be working fine on latest oreo?

Wysłane z mojego SM-G950F przy użyciu Tapatalka
[prjkt.io] DodoGTA:
For TouchWiz Nougat (with built-in theme engine), one needs Sungstratum for rootless RRO theming, but it's only compatible with TouchWiz Nougat (But on Android Marshmallow and Nougat with root access (Excluding Magisk), one can use Substratum in legacy (RRO) mode (But it has some drawbacks)

For Android Oreo (including TouchWiz), one needs Andromeda for rootless OMS theming, but it's only compatible with Android Oreo (But on Android Oreo and above with root access (Excluding Magisk), one can fully use Substratum in OMS mode)

Magisk note: With Substratum in legacy mode, it writes overlays to the /system partition (In /system/vendor/overlay folder, by the way), and because Magisk mounts a tmpfs on the /system partition, everything that's been modified/added on the /system partition will be lost after a full reboot (including overlays), but there are some exceptions
[prjkt.io] 【Ario】:
C:\Users\ARIO\Downloads\Compressed\AndromedaClient-Windows-3.4>adb devices
List of devices attached
GAAZGF005183XTF device

C:\Users\ARIO\Downloads\Compressed\AndromedaClient-Windows-3.4>adb shell
ASUS_Z012D:/ $ which pm
/system/bin/pm
ASUS_Z012D:/ $

that is on my terminal

sorry for my bad english
[prjkt.io] Pkt_Lnt:
Your english is fine, thanks for the response.

Ok, this is above my knowledge now, can we get some developer / themer / RC assistance on this error?
[MENTION=3605033]nicholaschum[/MENTION] [MENTION=5213564]Char_G[/MENTION] ? Thank you!
[prjkt.io] nitheesh_m:
I upload the script from my windows system still after some time say 30s substratum comes with "there's a delay with the backend please upload the script again" I upload and after sometime still I get this error, tried reinstalling both substratum and Andromeda tried rebooting phone and system. Can someone point me in the right direction? Or this is how it is supposed to behave?

Edit: Device: OnePlus 3

OS: Open Beta 28
[prjkt.io] nofearkingbiatch:
So I managed to get this working kind of. Either it won't install a theme even tho it says it has with no errors or it will partially install a theme. Any suggestions?
[prjkt.io] Char_G:
Did you purchase and install andromeda from the play store?
[prjkt.io] Riff76:
I would check if the theme is supported for oreo cause, the nougat themes don't really work with andromeda
[prjkt.io] 【Ario】:
Yes im purchase and install it from PlayStore
[prjkt.io] Reechings:
For Oreo on Samsung you have to build the overlay, reboot, then build the overlay again. If doing Android system stuff another reboot after that is probably a good idea.
[prjkt.io] 【Ario】:
My device is Asus and my trouble is can't use the Andromeda Desktop client to activate andromeda app, can you help me for this ?
[prjkt.io] lovonyx:
I encountered the same problem. Initially i was running the windows client directly from the zip file without extracting. Then i extracted the zip file to a new folder in the desktop and i again run the script and everything goes well.

Reboot the phone then open the andromeda app and after that connect the phone to pc and then run the client.

This is how i solved my problem.
[prjkt.io] 【Ario】:
it not work for me :( on Andromeda Client it say "Andromeda is not properly installed, please install it"
[prjkt.io] TheNightman:
On-Device Activator

Hey all I've written up a quick implementation of an on-device activator so there's no need to connect to PC after each reboot! The only hitch is it requires root. If there's enough interest I'll work on a rootless solution but for now it does require root. I'll attach an apk to this post before the end of the day today and It'll be on the Play Store tomorrow. Hit thanks if this is something you'd be interested in
[prjkt.io] Venom0642:
Would be great if you can make one for unrooted phones since most of us Samsung user are not rooted!
[prjkt.io] Pkt_Lnt:
Ario, so sorry the support is so poor here in XDA. I know it is frustrating to buy the app and then get no help.

Substratum seems to have moved off shore. :rolleyes:

Do you have a Telegram account? Maybe the support is better there.

https://t.me/joinchat/BTodxkJMTTTgYmCfPL7IIA

Or maybe the G+ page?

https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/102261717366580091389
[prjkt.io] Char_G:
Perhaps the reason there's not much support is because it's the holidays and people are busy?

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Uninstall Andromeda and reinstall from the play store. If you still have problems, go to our Telegram chat and provide more info and someone will help you out
[prjkt.io] nathanchance:
I don't mean to be daft but the only point of Andromeda is to theme without root; if you have root, you can just use the Substratum app without Andromeda. We have been looking into a rootless tetherless solution but haven't come up with anything. If you want to work with us, please feel free to reach out to us on GitHub or Telegram.
[prjkt.io] TheNightman:
Ah, I was under the impression that Andromeda would improve performance on 8.0+ devices as well. In that case you're correct, but I'll keep trying to get it working without root. We'll see, though.
[prjkt.io] Reechings:
Tetherless would be the dream for us unrooted users for sure.
[prjkt.io] nathanchance:
I suppose that is a fair point. I haven't personally noticed a huge improvement but maybe on old devices. Certainly worth exploring I suppose :)
[prjkt.io] lovonyx:
Do one thing...... Start from the scratch. I forgot to mention that I factory reset the phone in twrp and again installed the rom and gapps package and then follow the above procedure. I hope this will help you.
[prjkt.io] mike t:
Anyone else get the option to change themes in settings - display - advanced after getting everything up and running? The option is also still there after a reboot.

Nevermind, should have searched better.
[prjkt.io] nofearkingbiatch:
So you build it, reboot. Then you have to hook it up to your computer again and rebuild again?
[prjkt.io] Reechings:
Yeah it sounds kind of weird but you just have to hook it up and run the andromeda.bat then disconnect and do the Substratum stuff again. It is a pain when you first build the overlays but after that you should be able to do updates to those same overlays without rebooting a second time.
[prjkt.io] nofearkingbiatch:
Oh ok. Il do it that. Thats probably why I couldn't get a full theme to install
[prjkt.io] Reechings:
Yeah it's a bit of a pain but at least it works and theming options on oreo are way less limited than nougat.
[prjkt.io] nofearkingbiatch:
I'll try it and let you know if I get it working lol. Bought this app like a week ago and couldn't get it to fully work
[prjkt.io] HACK3DANDR0ID:
I'm slightly confused after purchasing the app on the Play Store, I am wondering if the application is for devices unable to be rooted on 8.0.0-8.1.0? And if I am on 8.1.0 and I'm Rooted using Magisk, this application is no use to me on my Google Pixel XL.

Now my Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has a beta 8.0.0 version that has no root method, which is where this application would come in?

Thanks in advance,
[prjkt.io] suzook:
So updates can be applied and no reboot is needed?
[prjkt.io] psocik:
Hi Guys i need a help I themed oneplus 3t with one of substratum theme and it destroyed my phone. I have only option to reset system settings but i will lose my apps. Any chance to switch off the theme using adb and command line? Thanks for any help.
[prjkt.io] Pkt_Lnt:
This, just a few doors down the hall....

https://xdaforums.com/apps/substratum/remove-themes-via-adb-installed-8-1-dev-t3694782
[prjkt.io] psocik:
thanks thats save my ass ;)

for the posterity:

$ adb shell

$ cmd overlay list

$ cmd overlay disable OVERLAY_NAME_1

$ cmd overlay disable OVERLAY_NAME_2

bless you mate ;)

Could anybody recommend good and save overlay for oneplus 3 ...i just need black notification nothing else. Cheers.
[prjkt.io] Reechings:
Yeah i still find that sometimes a reboot is needed to update themed widgets etc
[prjkt.io] Skaper:
Stuck at building

I'm trying to change my navbar without any luck. Also, the moment I disconnect my phone from the PC, Andromeda status turns back to disconnected and Substratum fails trying to fall back to root. How can I fix this?

UPDATE: Somehow the following procedure worked;

I connected the phone to PC and ran the Java app. After enabling Andromeda I tried to apply the navbar theme, but didn't succeed. So I unplugged the phone and uninstalled the Andromeda app. Launched the Substratum app to check if it's running and it was. Successfully installed the them.

P.S.: I'm not rooted.
[prjkt.io] WieserZ1C:
in my Huawei Mate 9 ( running unrooted @ Android O (Not Beta) ) it gets stucked after The ADB Connection ( It still tells me it Gas to Check the Services and doesnt want to complete. tried it several

Times , ADB completes successfully, but still the same notice displayed
[prjkt.io] furqanafzalawan:
Andromeda Desktop Client

Andromeda Desktop client is not recognizing my device. It says device is not connected. Retry

And clicking on Device List doesn't show anything. Please help
[prjkt.io] KOLIOSIS:
WELCOME TO XDA-DEVELOPERS [MENTION=8823844]furqanafzalawan[/MENTION] !

While you're connected to your PC,have you checked your phone/pulled down on the notification bar,to see if you're checked into USB Media file transfer option,or,if you have the USB Debug pop-up checked/allowed?
[prjkt.io] jsylvia007:
I have it in mine. Did you figure out what it's all about?
[prjkt.io] FinalbossMLG:
anyone had tested in Mi A1 Oreo stable? if not, there is a risk to get a bootloop ?
[prjkt.io] PokemonTotalWar:
I am looking into the way you guys coded this, what is the purpose of the CLASSPATH line that executes, launching Substratum? Obviously it's necessary, but I can't seem to put together what it actually DOES. Can I get a bit of an explanation?
[prjkt.io] nikhilverma00768:
I m not able to start andromeda .. plz help me

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I m trying to use on a1 but can't start
[prjkt.io] Cr3sc3nt:
Just purchased Andromeda, tried to get it to work, but couldn't, so I got a refund. Maybe Xiaomi did something to the system.
[prjkt.io] nikhilverma00768:
I also got refund immediately..
[prjkt.io] DausJ:
Why my device shows an app is obscuring permission request
[prjkt.io] Pkt_Lnt:
Screen overlay for brightness or blue light blocker, like Lux, Velis, Lumen, Twilight? Other apps can do that.

Try Settings > Apps > Special app access > Display over other apps <<-- One of those is the reason.
[prjkt.io] FinalbossMLG:
Whaaaat?

Im using substratum in Mi A1 without any issue, have tested only one theme though, which is "MODERN UI"

JUST PLEASE READ CAREFULLY the whole post, for me is a dummy decision to get a refund, it was a good offer

Ps: I have no root

IT WORKS ON XIAOMI MI A1 WITH STABLE OFFICIAL OREO
[prjkt.io] Cr3sc3nt:
I ended up getting it to work, so everything is smooth on my end. Thanks for the heads up.:svetius:
[prjkt.io] 21vm:
And how did you make it ? Can't get it... Phone in transfer files mode, usb debugging ON, both app installed in my MI A1, all files extracted on my PC but each time i run the files (in administrator mode), nothing happens...

Any clue to solve this is welcome ! :)

PS : happy new year to everyone

EDIT : ok, it worked on my MI A1 : i've just launch the file on normal mode instead of as administrator...
[prjkt.io] RJASSI21:
I'm annoyed at how difficult more recent devices are to root now. Like since the Snapdragon 801 devices rooting hasn't been the same. We used to be able to root more often with locked bootloaders. I hate the fact that if I turn my device off or reboot then Andromeda disconnects.

If an app updates then it will force close if I have a theme applied and if that happens away from a computer then I can't use that app for the entire day. I think that bothers me more than anything. If only there were some way to run this stupid bat file on the phone. Then substratum would be great. Or even just away to access already applied overlays without the bat file then use the bat file only to apply them. I wouldn't mind being able to just remove the overlays for broken apps when they update. Maybe another app for that or something. Andromeda is great it's just that's my only issue I felt I wanted to address that's all. Thanks.
[prjkt.io] yankeesfan714:
If an update causes force closes, go into application manager and find the theme apk that corresponds to the app that's force closing and delete it(example in photo). That will let you use your app until you can get to a computer.
[prjkt.io] RJASSI21:
My only issue is the app in question is the Google app so I can't uninstall it only the updates. Will that fix it? I'd rather not wipe the data of that app. Thanks for the suggestion.
[prjkt.io] hippieintheward:
I saw that Andromeda was on offer last week but unfortunately I didn't buy it then :(

Will it go down again #justasking
[prjkt.io] yankeesfan714:
Don't delete the Google app itself. Uninstall the corresponding theme for just the Google app
[prjkt.io] RJASSI21:
My device isn't showing those theme apps in the app info list. I'm using Xperia XZ premium on Oreo. I selected show system and they still don't appear. I can't see the themes. Thanks for the suggestion.
[prjkt.io] drewski_1:
Do you use Titanium Backup? or other similar App? I can see the theme overlay APK's and can delete them in TiBu as well.

EDIT: oh wait, it sounds like you may not be rooted?
[prjkt.io] yankeesfan714:
You shouldnt have to be rooted to see installed apks. I'm not and I can see them and delete them at will.
[prjkt.io] Pkt_Lnt:
That is what Andromeda is all about,

rootless Substratum

for us Oreo, Android 8.0+ users.

Maybe it depends on the theme? Swift Black overlays show in Settings > Apps on my Pixel 2 XL 8.1 non-root Jan 2018 security update.
[prjkt.io] drewski_1:
Yes, but he's asking about when he's not connected to the computer and he can't see those.

Doubt it's the theme as the engine is the same. Probably his phone / rom.

Anyway, I'm not using Andromeda anymore, so I'll leave it to you guys :good:
[prjkt.io] Pkt_Lnt:
That screenshot was not connected to a computer either. I can see overlays in Settings > Apps just like any other installed app. Again, it might be some themes are hidden from the Settings in Oreo. Just a W.A.G.
[prjkt.io] voolandis:
Hello everyone!

Is there any way to purchase Andromeda outside of Google Play, since paid app are not available in my country?
[prjkt.io] ewoks:
Anyone can help me?

MacOS, Android 8 stock on Mi A1: with

adb devices

I can see my device is connected in debug mode, however java app doesn't show device in the list and shell script shows following permission denied:

$ ./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...

* daemon not running; starting now at tcp:5037
* daemon started successfully
./start_andromeda.sh: line 23: ./adb: Permission denied

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

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

what am I doing wrong?
[prjkt.io] jsylvia007:
sounds like your adb doesn't have execute permissions...

You need to issue from within the directory that contains adb:

chmod +x adb
[prjkt.io] MSI14:
Would it work on Moto X4 ?

Hi,

It would not work on my moto x4...can you please advise if it will work ?

It keeps on showing 'Please connect a device before continuing' even after i connected the phone to my system.

USB debugging enabled..but still same message is displayed..

please help.. :(
[prjkt.io] AKETech:
Just downloaded Oreo beta for Galaxy S8 plus and installed today. Now I can't get substratum to work at all. I've downloaded Andromeda, and activated through windows, and have tried several different themes, and nothing works. Any suggestions?
[prjkt.io] zjjpp:
I think Andromeda is designed for stock Oreo devices, not sure if TouchWiz will work with it. Does it say not connected? Or does just applying themes not work?
[prjkt.io] Bobthahog:
I got it to work but went back to nougat last night because had quite a few apps crash and it was more of a pain to get Substratum set up. Once you have overlays installed and then reboot it was easy to apply them. They change right on the fly. I'm sure it'll be easier once everyone has Oreo. There will be more support I believe.
[prjkt.io] 22tarush:
Guys can someone plzz help me out...im unable to use it...done everything..but failing again and again
[prjkt.io] Pkt_Lnt:
Only way to help since we know nothing about your phone or anything else. Send me your phone, computer, google account and password, plus a credit card and I'll see what I can do. Or it might be cheaper to buy me an android development troubleshooting crystal ball, they are under $50,000 these days, certainly much cheaper than a mind reading enhancement that is not available in this time sector yet.. :rolleyes:

Or, at

minimum

, how about phone manufacturer and model, android version, build number, security patch level, whether stock or custom. what substratum version, what theme, what computer OS (PC/MAC?Linux) what kind of USB port 2.0 or 3.0, is your cable good, have you tried others, have you tried different ports or different computers, is your ADB up to date, what version, does adb work ok for other functions with the phone????????
[prjkt.io] Badger50:
Bwahahahahaha..I like option A myself! :good:
[prjkt.io] 22tarush:
Phone manufacturer - Oneplus

Model - OnePlus 5

Android Version - 8.0

Build Number - ONEPLUS A5000_23_180104

Security Patch Level - December 1, 2017

OS - Stock , Open Beta 3

Substratum Version - Latest as on Playstore

Computer OS - Windows 8.1

USB Port - both 2.0 and 3.0

Cable Condition - Very Good

Only tried one different computer

ADB - downloaded from the link provided in XDA

ADB works with other Functions of Phone - Dont know

Now Please Help....wanna try themeing ASAP...dont know anything about rooting

Thanxxxx in advance
[prjkt.io] zjjpp:
Use the bat script. If the Java client isn't working for you, it's probably because ADB isn't in your path.
[prjkt.io] Pkt_Lnt:
Substratum Version - Latest as on Playstore

What exact version do you have? Different version can roll out to different devices. There is currently a slow roll out of one with significant changes that has not been posted on XDA. "Latest" is not really a reply.

Cable Condition - Very Good

How do you know? Does it transfer data? Some cable only charge and will not do data, which you need for Substratum, have you tried other cables?

ADB - downloaded from the link provided in XDA

What link? There are dozens, some of them very old. I suggest the Android Studio Site, did you get it from there?

ADB works with other Functions of Phone - Dont know

If you do not know if ADB works, then we are nowhere to be able to help you. Before you start Andromeda, what does typing "adb devices" in the terminal show? Have you granted USB debugging permissions in System > Developer Options? Did your phone prompt you to allow USB debugging when you plugged it in to the computer or when you tried to run Andromeda script?

"Now Please Help....wanna try themeing ASAP...dont know anything about rooting"

Until you provide more information about your device and techniques, you are not going to get what you want. It is just not possible as long as you don't cooperate with the troubleshooting process.
[prjkt.io] vjrc2002:
Tried everything ... Doesn't work for me, Andromeda desktop suite doesn't recognize my device ... A total waste of money I guess ....
[prjkt.io] exodius48:
So this is for unrooted device?

What about root device?
[prjkt.io] StevenFernandes:
If u have rooted android oreo device then u don't have to use this add-on, simply install substratum from play store, grant root permission and ur good to go.?
[prjkt.io] TheIntruder:
OK had this problem for about a week all was good before that... I have problem with andromeda at first I thought it was a theme that was causing it so I cleared all overlays, fired up substratum and left it.. After 20 seconds or so it says its lost connection to the client obviously wanting me to plug it in to the pc, why? I thought things stayed as is until a reboot...

Tried searching Google to no avail any input would be great...

Oneplus 3

Stock, beta 29

No root no nothing

Latest version of everything from the play store..
[prjkt.io] zippy01:
Worked great on my Sony Xperia XZ1 Thank you so much.

I seem to get a FC on font apps is that expected?

Seems I should read the first post :p and answer my own question.

Thank you anyway
[prjkt.io] jazzypit:
same problem i has stopped working when I open substatum app it say that device needs to connect desktop even it is connected.

android 8.1 pixel 2
[prjkt.io] kevincuomo:
Pixel 2 XL

I had a ton of issues getting this working and after several hours i went into "My Computer > Device Management" and found my phone in the list and installed any updates i could. After that was done it recognized the app on my phone and started working.
[prjkt.io] Guihardrock:
did someone successfully connect Andromeda with the phone using adb over wifi? every time I run the Andromeda client the adb connection over wifi stop working :(

I'm using a Mac I haven't try on linux/windows yet or maybe its a problem with my adb set up that why I'm asking

thanks in advance :)
[prjkt.io] zippy01:
I'll give it a go later on Linux I've never actually used adb over WiFi before. It'll be handy though
[prjkt.io] zippy01:
What commands did you use to do it? It won't find my phone when I start the Andromeda in terminal.

I can connect through WiFi to adb no problem untill I run ./start_Andromeda.sh and I get an error.