Hey guys, I have an old Xperia XA living around, and I'm planning to root it soon and use substratum themes with Sony's ROM, but I'm confused if it's even substratum compatible or not.
Please let me know, thanks.
YoMarshMellow said:
Hey guys, I have an old Xperia XA living around, and I'm planning to root it soon and use substratum themes with Sony's ROM, but I'm confused if it's even substratum compatible or not.
Please let me know, thanks.
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I don't think so. I don't know exactly how it works. I don't think it's quite like Xposed, where there needs to be a special framework in place, (since many Substratum themes do work on Los14, which is not officially supported), but I think there does need to be a compatible environment, similar to or based on AOSP. I think Xperia has it's own version of theming framework. For example, many of the files that control the UI on an Xperia are named 'somc_(something)'. Those files are specific to Sony phones, so a different theme engine wouldn't by default have any references to them.
However, I've never tried...
Is not working. You won't see any changes
Update: I know this is old and you might figured out but I will say this for others :
Substratum is working on Xperia ROMs but you need to use legacy theme, and some themes may break your systemUI but you can recover easy using twrp and others would not do anything at all. But I found ones that are working.
So: Find theme that supports legacy devices (rooted devices) and if your device doesn't start go to twrp file manager /data/apps and find the code name of the selected overlay: ex (themename.systemui...) Or something like this
vraciu' said:
Update: I know this is old and you might figured out but I will say this for others :
Substratum is working on Xperia ROMs but you need to use legacy theme, and some themes may break your systemUI but you can recover easy using twrp and others would not do anything at all. But I found ones that are working.
So: Find theme that supports legacy devices (rooted devices) and if your device doesn't start go to twrp file manager /data/apps and find the code name of the selected overlay: ex (themename.systemui...) Or something like this
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what theme you use??thanks
jimxperia9 said:
what theme you use??thanks
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So, for theming the systemUI I used only Grace UX. I used Navbars to change my system navigation bar and it seems to work, not only with that but with every theme that allows you to change system navbar. They don't crash your SystemUI. You can use themes to change your settings menu, not all work just some of them.
I have only installed:
Galaxy Evolution - Not working with the SystemUI
GraceUX - Everything works
Navbars which is working
I might test other themes and give you a feedback if you want
hello again...can you give me the link of the theme you use ?? (Grace UX)I can not find it thanks
also i test many themes on substratum theme engine and nothing happend.
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I know since our device got the 4.3 update lots of us have wanted to try the xperia themes. While there are methods to patch the OS or manually install the theme APK's please avoid doing so. While the theme may be installed and may appear to be working, there are problems with UI elements (i.e. on-screen navigation buttons don't change). Firstly, the unofficial 'patch' of sorts installs the APK, but not all of the UI gets updated by the theme. Secondly, if you try switching from a theme that was installed to the phone (excluding the preinstalled ones), certain UI elements don't work properly (i.e. volume popup disappearing or not updating). Thirdly, the downloaded themes make the device lag, as compared to how smooth the preinstalled themes work.
So let us all wait on Sony to do their official update. The xperia themes can wait.
ismithx said:
I know since our device got the 4.3 update lots of us have wanted to try the xperia themes. While there are methods to patch the OS or manually install the theme APK's please avoid doing so. While the theme may be installed and may appear to be working, there are problems with UI elements (i.e. on-screen navigation buttons don't change). Firstly, the unofficial 'patch' of sorts installs the APK, but not all of the UI gets updated by the theme. Secondly, if you try switching from a theme that was installed to the phone (excluding the preinstalled ones), certain UI elements don't work properly (i.e. volume popup disappearing or not updating). Thirdly, the downloaded themes make the device lag, as compared to how smooth the preinstalled themes work.
So let us all wait on Sony to do their official update. The xperia themes can wait.
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mine working perfectly no lag,no bug,all nav,icons,ui are changing..
i think u didnt install them cleanly..[root and push them]
ansebovi said:
mine working perfectly no lag,no bug,all nav,icons,ui are changing..
i think u didnt install them cleanly..[root and push them]
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that's how I installed them as well.
ismithx said:
that's how I installed them as well.
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not them..install rom cleanly then root and push
ismithx said:
I know since our device got the 4.3 update lots of us have wanted to try the xperia themes. While there are methods to patch the OS or manually install the theme APK's please avoid doing so. While the theme may be installed and may appear to be working, there are problems with UI elements (i.e. on-screen navigation buttons don't change). Firstly, the unofficial 'patch' of sorts installs the APK, but not all of the UI gets updated by the theme. Secondly, if you try switching from a theme that was installed to the phone (excluding the preinstalled ones), certain UI elements don't work properly (i.e. volume popup disappearing or not updating). Thirdly, the downloaded themes make the device lag, as compared to how smooth the preinstalled themes work.
So let us all wait on Sony to do their official update. The xperia themes can wait.
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Using Root Explorer Go To Folder system/
vendor/overlay
Then Delete android-res.apk
Now Go To Settings/Personalisation Apply
Theme
Now Volume Bar Is Fixed
rsrishabh said:
Using Root Explorer Go To Folder system/
vendor/overlay
Then Delete android-res.apk
Now Go To Settings/Personalisation Apply
Theme
Now Volume Bar Is Fixed
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great! That worked after a restart!
But what does that apk do exactly? Is it not important?
need root
how did you root your phone i cant find a thread to root my xperia M
plus what is the best way to root your phone.
i used to use Framaroot from this forum/website but it doesn't work with 4.3 on some phones
dragonkiller96 said:
how did you root your phone i cant find a thread to root my xperia M
plus what is the best way to root your phone.
i used to use Framaroot from this forum/website but it doesn't work with 4.3 on some phones
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See the following thread in the Xperia M General section:
[SS/DS] [LB] Nicki Root - Full root method for Android 4.3 update (v1.1)
This provides root access for Locked Bootloader Xperia M
If you already have Android 4.3 on your phone you'll have to re-flash Android 4.1.2 to start the root process.
Android Bob said:
See the following thread in the Xperia M General section:
[SS/DS] [LB] Nicki Root - Full root method for Android 4.3 update (v1.1)
This provides root access for Locked Bootloader Xperia M
If you already have Android 4.3 on your phone you'll have to re-flash Android 4.1.2 to start the root process.
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time has flown by and i root my phone by using the new app Towel Root it rooted my phone in under 10mins
rsrishabh said:
Using Root Explorer Go To Folder system/
vendor/overlay
Then Delete android-res.apk
Now Go To Settings/Personalisation Apply
Theme
Now Volume Bar Is Fixed
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i found a collision with xposed framework before..... it may not true... ok i'm going to try ur mehod now... TIA...
(sorry for my bad english)
Hello, I recently flashed Sultans Nougat rom and after some problems with some of Substratums themes bootlooping I now wonder what black(amoled) Substratum themes are working for you guys? I asume that I am not the only one that really want this rom + Substratum. Share what you have found working and not working.
Againstt said:
Hello, I recently flashed Sultans Nougat rom and after some problems with some of Substratums themes bootlooping I now wonder what black(amoled) Substratum themes are working for you guys? I asume that I am not the only one that really want this rom + Substratum. Share what you have found working and not working.
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Swift dark and black will work.
Check Google for substratum legacy themes
I also reccomend Swift Black (my current theme).
You would stay quiet if your rom include OMS, that's a framework layer which improve Substratum theme support.
Ps be careful that you may encounter FC when app updates are massively involving the interface.
In that case consider to re-enable theme or disable it until next update.
Hay, I tried everything but I can't get it to work.
I tried it with almost every substratum theme, with k-klock, center clock for oreo... but everything is crashing my systemui.
I decompiled systemui.apk and edited status_bar.xml with this tutorial https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/themes/center-clock-8-1-t3728957.
But after recompiling and flashing the new apk the systemui crashes on startup.
Maybe someone could correct my status_bar.xml
I'm thankful for every form of help
Thanks
you can use Xposed module name: GravityBox
Sent from my Oneplus 5T
I know but I need SaftyNet pass for certain apps so that is no option :/
If this mod is so important to you, change rom....so simple it is....
gamer850 said:
I know but I need SaftyNet pass for certain apps so that is no option :/
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Didnu tried Ozon sub theme?
I'm on OmniRom; ozone sub theme fails to install i can't install the modules...
And I love OmniRom thats why i don't want to change.
In the Ozone thread you can read "Ozone provides several tweaks to modify OxygenOS. IT WILL NOT WORK ON ANY OTHER ROM" https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/oneplus-3--3t-cross-device-themes-apps--mods/ozone-substratum-module-to-tweak-t3691620
Try subtweaks for substratum
gamer850 said:
I'm on OmniRom; ozone sub theme fails to install i can't install the modules...
And I love OmniRom thats why i don't want to change.
In the Ozone thread you can read "Ozone provides several tweaks to modify OxygenOS. IT WILL NOT WORK ON ANY OTHER ROM" https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...ods/ozone-substratum-module-to-tweak-t3691620
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Then try Substweaks sub theme
already tried it... as I said in my first post I tried every substratum mod out there everything gives me crash
gamer850 said:
already tried it... as I said in my first post I tried every substratum mod out there everything gives me crash
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Well i flashed Tresk mod ( based on Omni) and Centre Clock works fine. And did u post ur issue in Omni Rom thread?
I asked for help in omnithread now thanks hopefully they know a way
Does anyone have any idea his to change the System UI color or accent because the Teal is very ugly. I hope there is a method without root because I'm not trying to lose OTA's.
I used Substratum X Andromeda via ADB enabled and now since it isn't allowed with Android Pie I can't edit anything without root.
Any ideas anyone? :crying: :highfive:
Interested
In Oreo it is possible by installing the apk of the color you want. When done that, it enables "Themes" in "Screen" in "Settings"
Google it, I found them in Mi A1 sub
CarlosAG10 said:
In Oreo it is possible by installing the apk of the color you want. When done that, it enables "Themes" in "Screen" in "Settings"
Google it, I found them in Mi A1 sub
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Not working on pie
Medo22 said:
Not working on pie
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That's why I started saying "in Oreo"
CarlosAG10 said:
That's why I started saying "in Oreo"
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Hope that the same thing can be ported to pie
CarlosAG10 said:
In Oreo it is possible by installing the apk of the color you want. When done that, it enables "Themes" in "Screen" in "Settings"
Google it, I found them in Mi A1 sub
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Can you elaborate a little more? I googled android oreo color apk - all I found was this thread...closed for ripping/distributuing substratum themes.
mn1968 said:
Can you elaborate a little more? I googled android oreo color apk - all I found was this thread...closed for ripping/distributuing substratum themes.
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You will find it here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/themes/changing-accent-color-t3833794
catsh said:
You will find it here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2/themes/changing-accent-color-t3833794
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Works here on Oreo
This magisk module is working on A2 lite pie
Pix3lify from magisk also works like a charm, it even makes everything rounder just like it is on Pixel devices and roms.
Hakkinan said:
Pix3lify from magisk also works like a charm, it even makes everything rounder just like it is on Pixel devices and roms.
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Does that allow color change? Or just pixel theme?
hossman said:
Does that allow color change? Or just pixel theme?
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It only has the pixel theme.
Hey everyone! I have found something you will be interested in. If you have root you can buy and install "Swift Installer - Themes & Color Engine" you use magisk and root to apply overlays and you can choose your notification tool area transparency, your full device accent, and better yet it supports apps like Snapchat, GApps (Google Apps), Instagram, Spotify and more I will put the list of apps below!
List of apps your theme will get applied to: https://goo.gl/gS84kK
Google Play Store link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brit.swiftinstaller
I have been using this ever since it released its like their own Substratum Engine but awesome and for Pie users
InfinityXDA said:
Hey everyone! I have found something you will be interested in. If you have root you can buy and install "Swift Installer - Themes & Color Engine" you use magisk and root to apply overlays and you can choose your notification tool area transparency, your full device accent, and better yet it supports apps like Snapchat, GApps (Google Apps), Instagram, Spotify and more I will put the list of apps below!
List of apps your theme will get applied to: https://goo.gl/gS84kK
Google Play Store link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brit.swiftinstaller
I have been using this ever since it released its like their own Substratum Engine but awesome and for Pie users
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very good sir! im testing it right now and it seems to work very well under pie. much better than substratum
use it))
install via TWRP
select accent color in Display > Color Theme
After I have root on my pad, is there any module or any method to show themes app and install miui themes on my tablet?
sorry for my weak English, it's not my native.
mohamedkaram said:
After I have root on my pad, is there any module or any method to show themes app and install miui themes on my tablet?
sorry for my weak English, it's not my native.
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I don't think there is. I've been looking for this for a while now.
ljransom said:
I don't think there is. I've been looking for this for a while now.
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I found some magisk modules on Mi pad 5 group on telegram but it didn't work. May there's something else to get it work.
mohamedkaram said:
I found some magisk modules on Mi pad 5 group on telegram but it didn't work. May there's something else to get it work.
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I checked the telegram group but didn't see anything related to this.... so far I don't see any possible way
I've done it without rooting. It kinda works, main widget (weather + clock) is either too small or too big, also doesnt work on landscape mode, you will have problems in lockscreen etc.
I used miui theme kit apk to install theme and another app from play store that reveals hidden system apps shortcuts. App is there, it's just hidden, you can do some thing like get back to default theme.
That's a dissapointment because main reason i bought this pad is theme customisation. Most of MIUI features doesn't work here.
Check this out once https://t.me/redmipadofficial/1942 after u got root just flash this zip file which enables you to import and flash custom themes/fonts/wallpaper of your choice
You can get custom themes files from other Xiaomi device or from Google search miui themes then download the Mtz theme file and then
U have two ways to open this app,after u flash this magisk module u will not see any difference and can't see themes app in app drawer
1. Go to setting then in wallpaper and here u go with moded themes app
2. In steps -
long press on home screen ..choose wallpaper
top right ..choose themes icon
my account
themes .. import .. choose mtz files
apply and reboot once.
[Yeah, this mod themes app is taken from China miui Android phone rom hence it doesn't support landscape mode, bellow is the screen shot... Personaly I didn't found any good theme so I didn't flash any now but still good to have option in case u want to...]
Spyr0s said:
I've done it without rooting. It kinda works, main widget (weather + clock) is either too small or too big, also doesnt work on landscape mode, you will have problems in lockscreen etc.
I used miui theme kit apk to install theme and another app from play store that reveals hidden system apps shortcuts. App is there, it's just hidden, you can do some thing like get back to default theme.
That's a dissapointment because main reason i bought this pad is theme customisation. Most of MIUI features doesn't work here.
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I've tried this before and it would t work. I've seen the themes app is hidden but it will not open I receive the message it's not supported in your region. Changing the region doesn't help.
Ankitpandey2 said:
Check this out once https://t.me/redmipadofficial/1942 after u got root just flash this zip file which enables you to import and flash custom themes/fonts/wallpaper of your choice
You can get custom themes files from other Xiaomi device or from Google search miui themes then download the Mtz theme file and then
U have two ways to open this app,after u flash this magisk module u will not see any difference and can't see themes app in app drawer
1. Go to setting then in wallpaper and here u go with moded themes app
2. In steps -
long press on home screen ..choose wallpaper
top right ..choose themes icon
my account
themes .. import .. choose mtz files
apply and reboot once.
[Yeah, this mod themes app is taken from China miui Android phone rom hence it doesn't support landscape mode, bellow is the screen shot... Personaly I didn't found any good theme so I didn't flash any now but still good to have option in case u want to...]
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This worked perfectly. Thank you for sharing what you found. Now I can atleast change the icon shape
ljransom said:
This worked perfectly. Thank you for sharing what you found. Now I can atleast change the icon shape
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Will also suggest to try coustomiuizer 13 and Monet miui, allows you lot of customisation but one warnings don't mess up with charging animation... I messed once with lspossed wave apk from then on I am not able to find single method to get back to orginal charging animation... So now have to use that lsposed wave charging animation to hide stock crupted charging animation...
Otherwise everything works better than what miui gives...
Ankitpandey2 said:
Will also suggest to try coustomiuizer 13 and Monet miui, allows you lot of customisation but one warnings don't mess up with charging animation... I messed once with lspossed wave apk from then on I am not able to find single method to get back to orginal charging animation... So now have to use that lsposed wave charging animation to hide stock crupted charging animation...
Otherwise everything works better than what miui gives...
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I use customiuizer which is great. I will check out monet miui. All I really need now to make this perfect is to be able to change the grid size to utilise the full homescreen. Thanks.