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Black/Dark Theme Pixel Launcher

Anyone know of a true black/dark theme for the pixel Launcher. Not talking about a theme for the whole phone, asking specifically about the swipe up all apps page, Google bar and app folders on the home screen. Even on phones that support substratum like the 6p I can't seem to find a single theme that makes the Pixel Launcher have an all black back ground with white text. I have no idea why Google is so scared of the dark.. just got the OnePlus 3T... Supports black background everywhere by default. Just turn it on... Anyways, rant here if you feel the frustration.

crowsnestitsupport said:
Anyone know of a true black/dark theme for the pixel Launcher. Not talking about a theme for the whole phone, asking specifically about the swipe up all apps page, Google bar and app folders on the home screen. Even on phones that support substratum like the 6p I can't seem to find a single theme that makes the Pixel Launcher have an all black back ground with white text. I have no idea why Google is so scared of the dark.. just got the OnePlus 3T... Supports black background everywhere by default. Just turn it on... Anyways, rant here if you feel the frustration.
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Like this.
I used substratum with black stock theme.

toknitup420 said:
Like this.
I used substratum with black stock theme.
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How do you get the black Google search button?

That's part of the theme. You don't have to use the whole theme. Just the overlays for Google app and pixel launcher.

toknitup420 said:
Like this.
I used substratum with black stock theme.
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What does the all apps page look like?

Here ya go

toknitup420 said:
Here ya go
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Amazing! That must have been a recent update. I already have the Black Stock theme on my phone.. is that on a pixel or another device with the pixel launcher?
Edit: just applied to my pixel XL... Amazing.. it works

crowsnestitsupport said:
Amazing! That must have been a recent update. I already have the Black Stock theme on my phone.. is that on a pixel or another device with the pixel launcher?
Edit: just applied to my pixel XL... Amazing.. it works
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Pixel xl.

toknitup420 said:
Pixel xl.
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Fantastic! You able to theme the system UI as well?

crowsnestitsupport said:
Fantastic! You able to theme the system UI as well?
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Some of it works. You can install the whole theme expect the framework stuff.

Biohazard works good for system ui

The substratum app in the play store says it doesn't work with the pixels yet. Is that what you're using or something else?

Droid1019 said:
The substratum app in the play store says it doesn't work with the pixels yet. Is that what you're using or something else?
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It works just don't theme framework.
This theme fully supports everything except framework and it looks amazing.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brit.swiftblack.layers

Oh shoot. Just saw that this is a root app. ?

How do you apply a theme on pixel XL or what app do I need? I am rooted and bootloader unlocked with TWRP. Thanks in advance!

Does this also theme the Google page when you swipe to the right? First page with content from Google?

This theme looks and works great.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brit.swiftblack.layers

On the M10 changed the battery on the last image, and signal.

BC we're the Link for above all theme
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Hi all,
Is there any free substratum theme for Black/Dark Pixel launcher?

Pixel launcher dark theme at night and light during the day?

Has anyone else noticed on their pixel or pixel xl that at night, their ui is in dark theme and then during the day is in light theme? I've noticed this on 2 pixel xl devices that at night, my folder, notifications and settings ui is all dark.
I can't find anything on this online though i know dark theme was possible with some tweaks before but this would have come directly with a pixel launcher update.
I'm running stock Android 8.1.0 with the latest security updates.
pixel launcher 8.1.0 4429924

It's dependant on the wallpaper

Solved
ChongoDroid said:
It's dependant on the wallpaper
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I finally got the same answer from someone at the Google helpdesk and realized what it was. I wish they would enable a toggle for the dark theme that followed the sunrise sunset adaptive brightness.

Advice for Substratum black theme on stock rooted 8.1

Hi guys,
I've been using the AOSPUI black theme on my Nexus 6P and it worked fine on Nougat.
I now have a Pixel 2 XL on stock rooted Oreo 8.1. The same theme behaves in a weird way and some pop-up windows and the power menu have black on black text. I reached out to the dev and he says it should work properly but I can't seem to be able to make it work.
Now I'm looking for another black theme that works flawlessly on stock rooted. Found a few but need some advice, so would you get:
- Swift black,
- Pi Dark,
- Flux,
- something else?
I need a black theme where EVERYTHING works. Free themes are also welcome.
Thanks!

Ghisy said:
Hi guys,
I've been using the AOSPUI black theme on my Nexus 6P and it worked fine on Nougat.
I now have a Pixel 2 XL on stock rooted Oreo 8.1. The same theme behaves in a weird way and some pop-up windows and the power menu have black on black text. I reached out to the dev and he says it should work properly but I can't seem to be able to make it work.
Now I'm looking for another black theme that works flawlessly on stock rooted. Found a few but need some advice, so would you get:
- Swift black,
- Pi Dark,
- Flux,
- something else?
I need a black theme where EVERYTHING works. Free themes are also welcome.
Thanks!
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Swift Black works for me very well. But the first time you install a theme, you can run into weird problems because the theme hasn't been updated for the newest version of the Google apps yet.
When I did a clean install last week, Swift Black wouldn't theme my Google app. An update a few days later fixed this.
So I disable automatic updates and wait for a Swift Black update after the apps which I have themed are updated. This way it alsways works with Swift Black.
But to theme GBoard, you need to read the FAQ (some manual steps are required).
Hope that helps.

Ghisy said:
Hi guys,
I've been using the AOSPUI black theme on my Nexus 6P and it worked fine on Nougat.
I now have a Pixel 2 XL on stock rooted Oreo 8.1. The same theme behaves in a weird way and some pop-up windows and the power menu have black on black text. I reached out to the dev and he says it should work properly but I can't seem to be able to make it work.
Now I'm looking for another black theme that works flawlessly on stock rooted. Found a few but need some advice, so would you get:
- Swift black,
- Pi Dark,
- Flux,
- something else?
I need a black theme where EVERYTHING works. Free themes are also welcome.
Thanks!
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Domination is another outstanding black theme that gets updated regularly. Also, keep in mind that it's ok to use overlays from different themes on certain apps while your waiting for theme updates should your base theme not work on a particular app :good:

Swift black FTW
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I use Swift Black for system UI and settings, Compound for phone. Swift Black leaves a huge blue frame on the dialer UI for me. Looks horrid.

BabelHuber said:
When I did a clean install last week, Swift Black wouldn't theme my Google app. An update a few days later fixed this.
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I don't theme Google apps actually. My problem is with the "Android system" overlay on my theme.
Badger50 said:
Domination is another outstanding black theme that gets updated regularly. Also, keep in mind that it's ok to use overlays from different themes on certain apps while your waiting for theme updates should your base theme not work on a particular app :good:
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Like I said above, the only overlay that gives me trouble is the "Android system" one. If I activate it (black with Pixel accent colors), my pop-up windows are black on black and my power menu blue on blue, i.e. I can't see any text. It's odd, it worked well on Nougat.
Edit: I wonder if it's the automatic (and stupid) day/night mode from Oreo that's being a PITA? Because my current wallpaper is dark and it triggers the dark mode for some stuff. Why did Google add this and not a toggle to enable/disable it?!

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I don't theme Google apps actually. My problem is with the "Android system" overlay on my theme.
Like I said above, the only overlay that gives me trouble is the "Android system" one. If I activate it (black with Pixel accent colors), my pop-up windows are black on black and my power menu blue on blue, i.e. I can't see any text. It's odd, it worked well on Nougat.
Edit: I wonder if it's the automatic (and stupid) day/night mode from Oreo that's being a PITA? Because my current wallpaper is dark and it triggers the dark mode for some stuff. Why did Google add this and not a toggle to enable/disable it?!
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I think the only elements that are affected by the wallpaper theme (auto dark/light mode) are quick settings and notification bar.

Str0ntium said:
I think the only elements that are affected by the wallpaper theme (auto dark/light mode) are quick settings and notification bar.
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It also themes the power menu, which is one of the areas that don't get themed properly. I also switched to a light wallpaper and all my QS were gone (probably black on black again)! Something is definitely fishy on Oreo :/

Ghisy said:
It also themes the power menu, which is one of the areas that don't get themed properly. I also switched to a light wallpaper and all my QS were gone (probably black on black again)! Something is definitely fishy on Oreo :/
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I don't have the issue you describe using Swift Black for system.

Same here, I'm 100% stock using swift black and couldn't be happier. No issues at all.

I'm guessing Swift Black is the winner here!
About the power menu, it's actually the advanced power menu that isn't themed properly (the one added by Gravity Box through Xposed). And also random pop-up windows like when I'm connecting a Bluetooth device.

I use Spectrum as my main theme. Domination is my second theme and is used to theme apps that Spectrum doesn't, such as XDA Labs. It also is used for the Google apps when Spectrum can't theme the app, though that can be hit or miss. For example, Photos cannot be changed to black by either theme at the moment.
Google seems to update their apps every other day, which gives the themers headaches. Of course, in Android P it may all end up being moot.

PitchBlack is my go theme... Updates regularly and plenty options..
Pixel 2 XL

JoeNeckbone said:
Same here, I'm 100% stock using swift black and couldn't be happier. No issues at all.
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After posting this I thought to myself, hope I didn't jinx myself....fast forward to now, 4 updates later to both substratum engine/swift black.... contacts and phone are not theming...I'm sure it'll be fixed soon but funny how that works. Anyone else having same problem?

Ghisy said:
It also themes the power menu, which is one of the areas that don't get themed properly. I also switched to a light wallpaper and all my QS were gone (probably black on black again)! Something is definitely fishy on Oreo :/
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JoeNeckbone said:
After posting this I thought to myself, hope I didn't jinx myself....fast forward to now, 4 updates later to both substratum engine/swift black.... contacts and phone are not theming...I'm sure it'll be fixed soon but funny how that works. Anyone else having same problem?
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Are you creating the modules then rebooting before applying? Since March update that's what you need to do. The modules will show up after rebooting.

Str0ntium said:
Are you creating the modules then rebooting before applying? Since March update that's what you need to do. The modules will show up after rebooting.
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I'm creating the overlays using the "build & update" option then rebooting and applying them. If you don't reboot, they don't show up in the Substratum manager.
Right now, I'm waiting to get a payment from Rewards so I can buy one theme or two. We'll see.

Str0ntium said:
Are you creating the modules then rebooting before applying? Since March update that's what you need to do. The modules will show up after rebooting.
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I disabled all overlays, rebooted, everything was stock theme. Did build and enable for swift black, rebooted, (twice) everything but contacts and phone is themed. Did this quickly this morning before work, maybe a error on my part. Will try again tonight.

JoeNeckbone said:
I disabled all overlays, rebooted, everything was stock theme. Did build and enable for swift black, rebooted, (twice) everything but contacts and phone is themed. Did this quickly this morning before work, maybe a error on my part. Will try again tonight.
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I would delete the overlays before rebuilding them.

On my Pixel 2 XL stock (Not Rooted) I still have to Build/Enable and then reboot and enable again. Does anyone else have this issue? I should not need to "Enable" overlays twice.

Str0ntium said:
I would delete the overlays before rebuilding them.
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Now that you mention it, I'm almost positive I did delete and not disable. Either way I'll check it out later, thanks for the advice.

What icon pack?

I'm after some icon pack suggestions please. All the ones I've found that look promising have a lot of icons missing and/or the masking function doesn't play well so you can tell that there missing. My favourite at the moment is https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sikebo.immaterialis.icons
Thanks all

How are you applying them on stock launcher?

GlitchMob said:
How are you applying them on stock launcher?
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I'm using nova launcher

p70shooter said:
I'm after some icon pack suggestions please. All the ones I've found that look promising have a lot of icons missing and/or the masking function doesn't play well so you can tell that there missing. My favourite at the moment is https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sikebo.immaterialis.icons
Thanks all
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Immaterials has always been one of my favorites. I've been enjoying H2O icon pack lately...

dtroup64 said:
Immaterials has always been one of my favorites. I've been enjoying H2O icon pack lately...
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They look a bit colorful for me but I will check them out. Thank you ?

I'm currently using RetroOxygen. I also use Saturate, Delta, Empire, Glitch, & Halo. Using stock launcher with the pixel launcher mods app.

p70shooter said:
I'm using nova launcher
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Oh, I thought there was no gesture support for Android 10.

GlitchMob said:
Oh, I thought there was no gesture support for Android 10.
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There is for the 4xl and I think for the other pissel from now or soon

I have been using stealth icon pack since forever, and after trying out different packs always come back to this one. Perfect for dark backgrounds and oled displays.

p70shooter said:
I'm after some icon pack suggestions please. All the ones I've found that look promising have a lot of icons missing and/or the masking function doesn't play well so you can tell that there missing. My favourite at the moment is https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sikebo.immaterialis.icons
Thanks all
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Using Oxygen HD icon pack with Nova Launcher personally

Oxypie or Letitbe O are my two favorite

Icon Pack Studio

rickysidhu_ said:
Icon Pack Studio
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Ooh nice. I had forgotten all about that one. Thank you

Currently running Pixel Pie Icon Pack with over 11000 icons.

Guys, try Minimo. Great icon pack, works with most wallpapers.

I like Borleas.

Appstract icons are an absolute go for the Doodle live wallpaper.

Circo
Really nice colorful icons that work with the Pixel mods for stock launcher. Use it with the Pokemon background or something similar.

I've been using 2 different packs switching back and forth between ruggon and drawon they're pretty cool especially with pitch black wallpaper the colors are great
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.randomvector.outline
Been rocking this for a while now!

Pixel Theme?!

The default theme is truly horrible.
I see multiple Pixel clones but what is the best way to make it look more like Factory Android?!
Pixel Theme, in short.

mrkennethtong said:
The default theme is truly horrible.
I see multiple Pixel clones but what is the best way to make it look more like Factory Android?!
Pixel Theme, in short.
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use hex theme and u can build ur own one
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mrkennethtong said:
The default theme is truly horrible.
I see multiple Pixel clones but what is the best way to make it look more like Factory Android?!
Pixel Theme, in short.
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Theme: Use Lawnchair from the play store.
Notification menu: Use Powershade
I have it set up and it's flawless right now

rjbad1100 said:
Theme: Use Lawnchair from the play store.
Notification menu: Use Powershade
I have it set up and it's flawless right now
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Same! look and feels amazing...