Layers is older and has more themes, Substratum is newer but has less themes. Substratum has a built-in recovery function so you can get back up and running in a jiffy by flashing a zip, with Layers you have to manually delete overlays from /system/vendor/overlay if something messes up. Layers is no longer supported but still available, Substratum is its' replacement.
Which is more compatible with Marshmallow?
How do they compare/differ in regards to performance/speed and stability?
I'm mostly just looking to theme the stock apps and Google apps with a black/dark theme, maybe some other apps too.
Thanks!
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Can someone suggest a simple, clean theme using xtheme for TW Roms that actually work? Most themes either cause bootloop, don't implement fully, or 'too much' (no offense to anyone)? Would love to find something as close to holo glass as possible. Thaaaaaaaaaaaaanks.
Well, hi! After some months in which i've done a lot of things to my stock rom (or testing other custom roms without enough satisfaction), i've decided to build my own, using the official samsung base. The thing is, i wanted it as something special and personal for me and my friend, we don't pretend to distribute it we just want it to be fast, reliable, debloat a bit, extend with xposed and mainly, to THEME it if possible.
We like stock because of all the samsung features but we miss the possibility to switch between themes as in CM and MIUI, so i wanted to know...
There is some modded systemui, framework-res, phone, settings, etc i can use to replace the stock ones? If so, would those new apk be able to show the interface themed elements CORRECT when i try to apply a theme using Xtheme Engine?
I've already tried Xtheme engine in our actual state and it just changes some icons in the app drawer and some icons in the notification bar..., the appearence of the expanded notification panel, Settings and background elements visible for example...in Root Explorer..., remain the same, but want the system apps to be able to accept xtheme engine, because that would be really handy instead of modding those apks each time we want a new look
And by the way, ehm, i also wanted to know...where is "lockscreen" located? it is part of systemui?
Well, thanks a lot in advance!:fingers-crossed:
I've switched over to cloudy g3. Was wondering if there's anyway to install cm 12.1 theme engine (or just the themes) on this which uses the stock launcher lg home?
I tried hktheme xposed module to no avail
Likely no, the cm theme engine, and upcoming layers, are deeply tied into the framework. Only way to get it would be on a cm or aosp rom. It isn't just an app that can be added unfortunately :/
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Well, any other way to theme? Preferable on cloudy g3 stock launcher. Tried android theme engine xposed module.. But it mostly had options for just the status bar. I'm looking to theme the settings menu colors and other system ui thingies
If you want customization, AOSP is the way to go. The only thing you really give up is the stock camera, but you gain so much.
I've tried tons of roms. I really enjoy cm 12.1. I was just wanting to try out my initial settings and software and launcher that the phone came with. Guess I'll settle for stock theme for now.
Thanks a lot guys!
FYI, the default launcher on LG devices is called LG Home. You can do a search on Play Store "LG Home Theme" and you may find something to your liking that would work with a stock-based ROM.
Ah, i only tried the lgstore app, which experienced so many connection issues i couldn't get it to work. Thanks, I'll try the play store!
Hi guys,
After oreo release many people were missing the nougat look on it.
Many people didn't like it because even quick settings were white and action bars, and practically everything was light.
I tried many dark substratum theme to fix it but I don't usually like dark themes and nor white.
Nougat's stock ui was perfect combination between light and dark. I honestly was not able to find any substratum theme like that.
So, for the people who are missing the nougat ui on oreo, here I present you a FREE theme created by me by using ThemeDiy application.
This theme is for people like me who are missing that nougat look on oreo.
This theme will work on any Oreo rom and ANY DEVICE.
Installation:
Install just like any normal substratum theme and please reboot after applying.
Please hit that thanks button, it motivates me.
Sur thanks for the theme.
The perfect theme for Nougat UI lovers who want to use Oreo.
vishnumdroid said:
Sur thanks for the theme.
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My pleasure
Tnx very much
Hello. If you are an all black ui fan, You can have it with swift installer. Swift installer isn't compatible officialy with miui, but it work excelent. Just get yourself swift installer [paid] from play store. Ofc you can get black apps with swift black for substratum, but you can theme only apps.
Tested on xiaomi.eu 9.11.14 [Q] - It might work with miui 11 based on pie. Test yourself.
If you have blank ui after reboot just reboot again and it will work.
Got inspired to try from this:
https://miuipolska.pl/forum/topic/45756-switf-installer/
Screenshots:
This app needs root.
Sorry but I can't tell the difference between this and substratum. I'm using substratum with pitch black and works great. Can you explain please?
ramping said:
Sorry but I can't tell the difference between this and substratum. I'm using substratum with pitch black and works great. Can you explain please?
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With most substratum themes you can theme only few system apps and user apps, you can't theme system ui and interface. However this app lets you do it and it works fine. Does these two overlays work with this theme? Like does it makes notification panel themed etc.