Where to find working substratum themes - Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers

Are there even any that work for the note 8? Been trying to them the system and UI. Had to factory reset twice now ??

Online few work with Samsung at the moment... You can use these.

ArkhamKnight said:
Are there even any that work for the note 8? Been trying to them the system and UI. Had to factory reset twice now
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There are several working with Samsung now, in addition to the ones listed above. You can mix and match to make one of your own too.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bitsykolayers.piereligio.dst
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bitsykolayers.piereligio.mdm
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brit.swiftdark.substratum
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brit.swiftblack.layers
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brit.swiftlight.substratum&hl=en
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=substratum.piereligio.bst

ggrant3876 said:
There are several working with Samsung now, in addition to the ones listed above. You can mix and match to make one of your own too.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bitsykolayers.piereligio.dst
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bitsykolayers.piereligio.mdm
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brit.swiftdark.substratum
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brit.swiftblack.layers
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brit.swiftlight.substratum&hl=en
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=substratum.piereligio.bst
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Thanks for the assistance man

The Dark Pixel one looks great. Highly recommend.

ggrant3876 said:
There are several working with Samsung now, in addition to the ones listed above. You can mix and match to make one of your own too.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bitsykolayers.piereligio.dst
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bitsykolayers.piereligio.mdm
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brit.swiftdark.substratum
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brit.swiftblack.layers
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brit.swiftlight.substratum&hl=en
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=substratum.piereligio.bst
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Thanks! And to confirm, is having Root an absolute must to apply these?

mjs2011 said:
Thanks! And to confirm, is having Root an absolute must to apply these?
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These are not root for Samsung bone stock. Need Substratum on your device and the Samsung add on, $1.99 I believe unless they've lowered it from when I purchased it, both from the Play Store.

Will any make the pulldown dark transparent?

Death-Dealer said:
Will any make the pulldown dark transparent?
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No, you'd need a layer from here and not sure ones been posted yet.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/themes/overlayers-themes-notifications-note8-t3678166
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Will any make the pulldown dark transparent?
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Also, most of these will work except for the nav bar height. It will take some time as they're spread out all through the thread. These are for the S8+ and I'm using several on my Note 8, as I said all but the nav bar height should work.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/themes/substratum-inversion-ui-overlay-overlays-t3604341

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Will any make the pulldown dark transparent?
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Yeah, I am trying to find a theme that makes the notification pull down black as well..

wase4711 said:
Yeah, I am trying to find a theme that makes the notification pull down black as well..
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Try this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/themes/theme-c-o-f-f-e-e-t3678720/post73920367

wase4711 said:
Yeah, I am trying to find a theme that makes the notification pull down black as well..
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Substratum can't do that yet, I have a couple of layers that can - one with blue and the other with red.

Are there any substratum themes that are free for our note 8?

theres a couple in here...https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/themes

So glad someone brought this up, as the only one I could find was Swift Dark. I chose the tab for Samsung devices and Swift Dark was my only option to purchase. Waste of money as it currently stands since my current theme dark high contrast from the would you believe it Samsung theme store works just as good if not better. Substratum is hyped up in imho or immature for the N8.
My take, rubbish.
Edit: shouldn't have said "rubbish" , but inadequate at this time.
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I'm just using the samsung themes at this point; there are a few that are pretty nice, and until there is a BL unlock/full root for this phone, I wont bother with Substratum at this point..had it installed with a couple of the themes that supposedly work on this phone, but it borked gmail, play store and a couple of others, so off it went..
Its too bad, since I have bought around 20 or more subs themes in the past, so hopefully it will be fixed down the road.
This phone just came out, so its a matter of patience for now..

Limeybastard said:
So glad someone brought this up, as the only one I could find was Swift Dark. I chose the tab for Samsung devices and Swift Dark was my only option to purchase. Waste of money as it currently stands since my current theme dark high contrast from the would you believe it Samsung theme store works just as good if not better. Substratum is hyped up in imho or immature for the N8.
My take, rubbish.
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Yup. At this time, I only use it for changing my status bar and getting pixel UI settings

Always stays black if you install the ones you've updated with play store. Just install again in substratum

ggrant3876 said:
There are several working with Samsung now, in addition to the ones listed above. You can mix and match to make one of your own too.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bitsykolayers.piereligio.dst
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bitsykolayers.piereligio.mdm
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brit.swiftdark.substratum
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brit.swiftblack.layers
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brit.swiftlight.substratum&hl=en
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=substratum.piereligio.bst
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When you mention working with Samsung, one still has to avoid selecting certain options during installation of the overlays right ? Meaning I cannot merely select all after choosing S8 in the pull down menu without running the risk of bootloops?
In summary, which options should one not check for installation for those you linked on your post? Or are the Samsung specific ones all bootloop free.? Cheers
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Limeybastard said:
When you mention working with Samsung, one still has to avoid selecting certain options during installation of the overlays right ? Meaning I cannot merely select all after choosing S8 in the pull down menu without running the risk of bootloops?
In summary, which options should one not check for installation for those you linked on your post? Or are the Samsung specific ones all bootloop free.? Cheers
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I've used all, just select S8, except for the nav bar. I use another for that. Haven't had any bootloops and have been using them from day one. If you do have issues you just need to boot into safe mode and uninstall the overlay and you're back in business. The ones specifically for Samsung should be okay but the others probably not. Here's a new onr, I haven't tried it yet as I have mine setup just the way I like it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...-samsung-galaxy-s8-s7-s6-j-t3685010?nocache=1

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Needs some dark themes. About to go blind.

Even at low brightness every thing is way too bright /contrasty. I want a dark lock screen with light lettering, for example.
Go back to kit kat
just wait for CM12 to finish, or Foxhound rom to be built.
You guys could at least hop over to the Team Blackout thread and get their Updater app and that way you'll have access to blacked out and cleared out apps. They theme a ton of popular apps. I've got the black Hangouts and black Keyboard among many others and it's great.
Here's their updater app :
https://www.dropbox.com/s/la4wqfz5o69uvrz/NEW-Clear-BlackOutUpdater-v5.0.0.apk?dl=0
Here's their thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283828
Smallsmx3 said:
Go back to kit kat
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Gee. How helpful.
Smallsmx3 said:
Go back to kit kat
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Don't think that's possible, anyway. Haven't seen a way to revert Nexus 6 from lollipop.
Sorry didn't mean to come off that way, I just meant no theme engines ported as of yet.
wtherrell said:
Even at how brightness every thing is way too bright /contrasty. I want a dark lock screen with light lettering, for example.
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Dark lock screen? Couldn't you just set your wallpaper to just an all black image? That would give you exactly what you're asking for.
Smallsmx3 said:
Sorry didn't mean to come off that way, I just meant no theme engines ported as of yet.
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NP. Thanks.
bigkevbosky said:
Dark lock screen? Couldn't you just set your wallpaper to just an all black image? That would give you exactly what you're asking for.
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Probably. Just an example. The notification boxes still show up as white background with black text. Another: Tapatalk set to dark mode, menu choices don't show up.
Just need some themer who remembers how to do it the old way, flash systemui in recovery. We been so used to the theme engine in custom roms.
There is a theme thread in the N5 forum that they do just that on lollipop.
I am waiting still on my N6 but still got my N5 and it works good, all the white crap is gone.
SlimLollipop from Slimroms need to come here soon!
Someone managed to pull off a dark theme over in the Nexus 5 section. Maybe someone with skills can ask the dev for permission and if ok port it to the [email protected] http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2939926
Coming from a Note this Nexus is quite dim actually
raijin32 said:
Someone managed to pull off a dark theme over in the Nexus 5 section. Maybe someone with skills can ask the dev for permission and if ok port it to the [email protected] http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2939926
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Has anyone tried to flash these on the Nexus 6? I don't see why it wouldn't work.
Pilz said:
Has anyone tried to flash these on the Nexus 6? I don't see why it wouldn't work.
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I'd really like this to work for us but something tells me it won't. I bet things are just different enough between our phone and that one in System UI and Framework RES.
Maybe I'm wrong though, and if I have time later who knows might be worth a shot lol
Mistertac said:
I'd really like this to work for us but something tells me it won't. I bet things are just different enough between our phone and that one in System UI and Framework RES.
Maybe I'm wrong though, and if I have time later who knows might be worth a shot lol
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It might be, I haven't flashed a systemui in a while. I usually use a theme engine as someone mentioned above so Im not sure about what may or may not happen. I might give it a try after I make a NANDroid backup
Pilz said:
It might be, I haven't flashed a systemui in a while. I usually use a theme engine as someone mentioned above so Im not sure about what may or may not happen. I might give it a try after I make a NANDroid backup
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Well I have a feeling either myself or you are going to get to the bottom of this!
If I flash it I'll certainly report back here.
Mistertac said:
Well I have a feeling either myself or you are going to get to the bottom of this!
If I flash it I'll certainly report back here.
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I'll report back too, I could try it on my G3 running CM12 lollipop because that's already backed up.
Pilz said:
I'll report back too, I could try it on my G3 running CM12 lollipop because that's already backed up.
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Well someone already asked in that thread about flashing that on a G2 I think and the OP said it wouldn't work... Maybe since we're both Nexus things are different but who knows.
I'd kill for a blacked out Shamu System UI. Team Blackout apps can only kill so much of this white!!

[REQ] Transparent Navbar system wide.

Hey modders, I was wondering if you can make a transparent/translucent Navbar that I can use throughout apps, I know about the immersive mode.
I feel Iv looked almost everywhere with no result as to why it can't be done or hasn't I would settle for it changing with my apps but I can't use xposed since I'm on 5.1
Thanks in advance for any help/info.
Nexus Titan 6
Guess that's a nope.
Yes, for me that's a feature that I would live to have,UV been asking about this for awhile now and I never get a answer. I don't understand why this can't be done or if devs just don't wanna tackle it. There's a modual in xposed that let's us fad the navbar but it just come back,I don't like the fade feature. I would gladly donate if someone would make this happen. Let's start a petition lol.....
mwebb34 said:
Yes, for me that's a feature that I would live to have,UV been asking about this for awhile now and I never get a answer. I don't understand why this can't be done or if devs just don't wanna tackle it. There's a modual in xposed that let's us fad the navbar but it just come back,I don't like the fade feature. I would gladly donate if someone would make this happen. Let's start a petition lol.....
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Yea man, same here there's just not enough people liking the magic of it. Personally I think it adds more screen relestate for viewing. I have talked to some guys over on G+ in bitsyko layers project and apparently he is doing it. But you'll have to use layers.
Frozt said:
Yea man, same here there's just not enough people liking the magic of it. Personally I think it adds more screen relestate for viewing. I have talked to some guys over on G+ in bitsyko layers project and apparently he is doing it. But you'll have to use layers.
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Great,will u keep me informed on the progress or just give me the g+ link and I'll follow. Thanks
mwebb34 said:
Great,will u keep me informed on the progress or just give me the g+ link and I'll follow. Thanks
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Here ya go bitsyko community
You can use ultimate dynamic navbar pro to do this. I currently have my navbar transparent. Also, it expands your desktop when you make your navbar transparent so you really do have more screen real estate. Unfortunately, it won't let me post the link for it but you can find it in the play store
krazekid007 said:
You can use ultimate dynamic navbar pro to do this. I currently have my navbar transparent. Also, it expands your desktop when you make your navbar transparent so you really do have more screen real estate. Unfortunately, it won't let me post the link for it but you can find it in the play store
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Iv tried it. It uses more system resources, also it has only made the whole navbar disappear lol
I'm looking for the stock navbar with no black background. Just like on the homescreen.
Frozt said:
Iv tried it. It uses more system resources, also it has only made the whole navbar disappear lol
I'm looking for the stock navbar with no black background. Just like on the homescreen.
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You can do that with udn, it hides your real navbar and put a an exact clone to replace it. Then you go to theme and make the background clear
krazekid007 said:
You can use ultimate dynamic navbar pro to do this. I currently have my navbar transparent. Also, it expands your desktop when you make your navbar transparent so you really do have more screen real estate. Unfortunately, it won't let me post the link for it but you can find it in the play store
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krazekid007 said:
You can do that with udn, it hides your real navbar and put a an exact clone to replace it. Then you go to theme and make the background clear
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Just tried it doesn't work on 5.1
Frozt said:
Just tried it doesn't work on 5.1
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Works for me
joshm.1219 said:
Works for me
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Bro we are asking for a STOCK navbar with a transparent background meaning that black covering the text behind the buttons is gone. Just as it would be on the homescreen and recents menu lol.
Frozt said:
Bro we are asking for a STOCK navbar with a transparent background meaning that black covering the text behind the buttons is gone. Just as it would be on the homescreen and recents menu lol.
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I understand that lol. The navbar I posted is UNB's basic theme but is customizable if you purchase it and can be transparent. It's obviously not a stock hack or anything but I was confirming it's an identical solution that works for 5.1, assuming you're rooted.
Frozt said:
Just tried it doesn't work on 5.1
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You have to have busybox installed.
krazekid007 said:
You have to have busybox installed.
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I do. But its still not what the request was bro.
krazekid007 said:
You have to have busybox installed.
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joshm.1219 said:
I understand that lol. The navbar I posted is UNB's basic theme but is customizable if you purchase it and can be transparent. It's obviously not a stock hack or anything but I was confirming it's an identical solution that works for 5.1, assuming you're rooted.
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I bought it awhile back, didn't do what I wanted an had 4.4 Navbar icons didn't enjoy it.
Using layers the customize my Navbar icons.
Guys, is there something new? I also want to disable the black color behind the buttons
woookay now.
1 : The devs don't owe us, anything. They can build whatever the hell they want. Plus, most roms now are some sort of kang of another. Why else would most roms have pertty much the same features then?
2: This is all on the assumption that apps don't theme the navbar, and that they have coded the app to display at where the navbar is. I've done a fully transparent status and navbar build for my nexus 4 and while it works fine on launcher, it would bug out with artifacts when using other apps or it just returned to grey.
BUT, devs are amazing so they could probably make this work. However, there are much more important things to be done before modifying on the looks of android. So please, just be patient or try and do it yourself.
Obviously you guys don't feel the way I do.... I hate the navbar. I don't use it. Such a waste of screen. Have you tried something good like pie or an alternative to the navbar? I'd suggest that. But to each his/her own.
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Obviously you guys don't feel the way I do.... I hate the navbar. I don't use it. Such a waste of screen. Have you tried something good like pie or an alternative to the navbar? I'd suggest that. But to each his/her own.
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I like pie, but I also enjoy the navbar since its faster click wise for me. I would rather
There be light up soft keys. And the 6in screen that would have made it 100x better.

Samsung High Contrast II theme

On my first setup of the phone, i was able to install and use Samsung's own High Contrast II theme, which is the best black theme that i used until now.
I was forced to reset my phone, and after that, logging in with the same Samsung account, i was not able anymore to find that theme.
I looked into all themes of Samsung, and there is no High contrast theme there.
Can someone please upload it here?
It was free, so i guess is no issue with that.
thanks in advance!
Do u wanna try the modded one ?
I posted it in s8+ forum
i will have a look, but i will prefer as well the original one if possible, with icons and everything.
thanks!
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On my first setup of the phone, i was able to install and use Samsung's own High Contrast II theme, which is the best black theme that i used until now.
I was forced to reset my phone, and after that, logging in with the same Samsung account, i was not able anymore to find that theme.
I looked into all themes of Samsung, and there is no High contrast theme there.
Can someone please upload it here?
It was free, so i guess is no issue with that.
thanks in advance!
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rhadoo_ds said:
i will have a look, but i will prefer as well the original one if possible, with icons and everything.
thanks!
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Is it this one you are looking for?
http://www.samsung.com/global/theme...m.samsung.High_contrast_theme_II&SITE_CODE=uk
This is "High_Contrast_Theme_II" and I love it too!
Yes .. or it is very similar .. i remember that it was named High Contrast II.
I have tried using that link, but i alaways get : item not available
It is really strange, as i had that the first time when i started configuring the phone, but not after a reset.
Where are the themes saved? maybe some one can upload it and share it.
thanks!
This is the one that i am talking about:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2bx9mUFAzA
Mr.Ash.Man said:
Is it this one you are looking for?
http://www.samsung.com/global/theme...m.samsung.High_contrast_theme_II&SITE_CODE=uk
This is "High_Contrast_Theme_II" and I love it too!
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This is the one that i am talking about:
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It's the same theme.. they renamed.. i had and checked.. it's the same
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is this theme truely black?
I can't find it either please if someone has it to upload it here
Laurentiu27 said:
I can't find it either please if someone has it to upload it here
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dude.. it was already posted check post #4
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dude.. it was already posted check post #4
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Trust me I did read the full post before I write here
The link doesant work it opens the theme but there it says error it.s not yet available
That URL, from post #4, if opened with Samsung Themes, it should show it ... but it seems it is not available for Romania anymore .. which is strange, as it was.
It seems that in the last week, premium theme store was launched in Romania .. and since then, this theme is not available anymre for us.
As it is a free theme ... if someone can, please post it here (i do not know what is the path where theme APK is saved ..)
Thanks!
http://www.samsung.com/global/theme...m.samsung.High_contrast_theme_II&SITE_CODE=us To open this theme hold it and select open in another tab. After that it will ask you if you want to open it in your theme store press OK and it will bring you right to it
I have tried this, but to me it says that element is not available yet. Please try again later.
It is a bit strange, as it was available at the begging. If possible, can you please upload the app?
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rhadoo_ds said:
I have tried this, but to me it says that element is not available yet. Please try again later.
It is a bit strange, as it was available at the begging. If possible, can you please upload the app?
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I have both Samsung High Contrast
installed on my phone.
I also tried to paste link to theme here, but give same message as you stated above.
Best is to search Theme Store for
High Contrast.
Search should show 2 x themes ?
The second theme Samsung "High Contrast. Sky Black" is according to my installed themes the same theme..? as High Contrast 2
Otherwise
Oxy_OS_Black by Lucas Kendi (free on Samsung Themes) is very close to High Contrast.
Just note this theme changes you navebar icons (quite nice)
See screenshots
Good luck
IT was at most popular themes in Samsung theme store. Rly strange that ppl can't find it. I'm still using it, rly hate that notifications are still white...
mankvl said:
IT was at most popular themes in Samsung theme store. Rly strange that ppl can't find it. I'm still using it, rly hate that notifications are still white...
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Install this and reboot for black
Mr.Ash.Man said:
Install this and reboot for black
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Thanks it works do you know if we can have an option for white text
willcor said:
Otherwise
Oxy_OS_Black by Lucas Kendi (free on Samsung Themes) is very close to High Contrast.
Just note this theme changes you navebar icons (quite nice)
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The Oxygen OS Black theme by Kendi appears as $1.99 on my US Theme Store.
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The Oxygen OS Black theme by Kendi appears as $1.99 on my US Theme Store.
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Sorry, it seems
like it's your bad luck ?
Even though i have a lot of paid themes,
i originally downloaded the Oxy theme (free)
long time back.

Change Nav Bar height?

Back with in S8+ days there were 3 apks floating around that allowed you to change the height of the navigation bar in order to increase screen real estate. I quite liked it as did a lot of other people I assume because you can find links to plenty of websites talking about it. However I can't find any talk about it for this phone.
Does anyone know of anything like this for the Note 8?
Still on the s8+ but considering getting a note 8 soon. Just out of curiosity, have you tried installing the same apk?
You can change the Minimum DPI setting in DEV settings to make it look higher res. I have mine set to 475 and it has a lot more space. You can then change the font size to be one mark below normal and it really helps.
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Still on the s8+ but considering getting a note 8 soon. Just out of curiosity, have you tried installing the same apk?
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Sure have! Doesn't seem to work.
andjohn said:
You can change the Minimum DPI setting in DEV settings to make it look higher res. I have mine set to 475 and it has a lot more space. You can then change the font size to be one mark below normal and it really helps.
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Yep I had changed that. on both the S8+ and Note 8. That's good, but the nav bar still bugs me on this phone. Everytime I look at it, I notice it's too big lol
Hmm. I wonder if the guy who created the old apk uses an S8 and hasn't bothered to make one for the note 8. I'd imagine it is quite simple. Wonder if you could make the request?
Edit: I made a request to tigerhoods, who I believe authored the apk for the s8.
Here is the response I got:
it works when packed in a sammy theme if that makes sense..
u have to decompile a Samsung theme then add the nav values to the common.apk then recompile theme for it to take effect now
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Looking further into how to do this, but I haven't yet been able to get my hands on the apk for the theme I've been using. But, from what I gather, you can't just install an apk to change the Navbar height with the note 8. You have to specifically edit the apk for whatever theme you're using.
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Here is the response I got:
Looking further into how to do this, but I haven't yet been able to get my hands on the apk for the theme I've been using. But, from what I gather, you can't just install an apk to change the Navbar height with the note 8. You have to specifically edit the apk for whatever theme you're using.
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Thanks mate. lol no way I can do this. Sounds like a lot of trouble now
Nothing new here?
If you mean something like that..... here are some overlay mods they are working without root. The 1 i have linked is to minimize the height a bit more then half.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=74274701
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OMG never looked in this Thread... Thanks!
andjohn said:
You can change the Minimum DPI setting in DEV settings to make it look higher res. I have mine set to 475 and it has a lot more space. You can then change the font size to be one mark below normal and it really helps.
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Theme Store vs Substratum for customization

Which one do you guys recomend for theming. I have been running substratum with Nova.
I like the theme store a lot. I'm running a nice dark theme with some purple in it. I've heard of substratum, but never actually used it.
I haven't used Nova on this, so far. I never thought I'd utter these words, but I'm liking touchwiz on the Note 8!
usmaak said:
I like the theme store a lot. I'm running a nice dark theme with some purple in it. I've heard of substratum, but never actually used it.
I haven't used Nova on this, so far. I never thought I'd utter these words, but I'm liking touchwiz on the Note 8!
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Lol right that's how I feel. I always install nova first but I'm torn now
UnicornHub said:
Lol right that's how I feel. I always install nova first but I'm torn now
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I have always used Nova since my galaxy S2
however... now TouchWiz has the option to swipe down to pull the notification bar down and Substratum is here...
im using a mixture of Substratum / Overlays from XDA / Theme from Samsung theme store with TouchWiz
Also because of these new updates this is my first ever device i have not rooted (YET)
That's pretty big for me!
UnicornHub said:
Which one do you guys recomend for theming. I have been running substratum with Nova.
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I prefer substratum and another launcher. Some of the theme store themes look pretty good but the themers are only allowed theme the samsung apps and you end up with the cohesiveness of your theme looking bad.
ggrant3876 said:
I prefer substratum and another launcher. Some of the theme store themes look pretty good but the themers are only allowed theme the samsung apps and you end up with the cohesiveness of your theme looking bad.
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this was my issue when i used Nova, annoying seeing everything themed and then opening the edge panel and all the icons being totally different.
however the only thing that kept me off touchwiz was the notification bar not being able to be pulled down from anywhere, but now that's 'fixed' ive been using the theme store and overlays... only substratum theme im using is to get the clock centered. still lots more choice with Nova/other launchers but there are some hidden gems in the theme store, or you could even grab some xda themes if you wanna go through the hassle of getting them to stick.
also i dont think substratum has enough choice for Samsung users yet, maybe i am too used to substratum for stock android rom. so much customisation where as for us at the moment barely any in comparison, even less if you are not willing to pay for every theme.
Mr.Ash.Man said:
I have always used Nova since my galaxy S2
however... now TouchWiz has the option to swipe down to pull the notification bar down and Substratum is here...
im using a mixture of Substratum / Overlays from XDA / Theme from Samsung theme store with TouchWiz
Also because of these new updates this is my first ever device i have not rooted (YET)
That's pretty big for me!
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Hi. Would you please share your overlays for quick settings and settings. Thanks
bamse84 said:
Hi. Would you please share your overlays for quick settings and settings. Thanks
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install and reboot
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Mr.Ash.Man said:
install and reboot
:good:
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Thanks. Will try.
Mr.Ash.Man said:
this was my issue when i used Nova, annoying seeing everything themed and then opening the edge panel and all the icons being totally different.
however the only thing that kept me off touchwiz was the notification bar not being able to be pulled down from anywhere, but now that's 'fixed' ive been using the theme store and overlays... only substratum theme im using is to get the clock centered. still lots more choice with Nova/other launchers but there are some hidden gems in the theme store, or you could even grab some xda themes if you wanna go through the hassle of getting them to stick.
also i dont think substratum has enough choice for Samsung users yet, maybe i am too used to substratum for stock android rom. so much customisation where as for us at the moment barely any in comparison, even less if you are not willing to pay for every theme.
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I always forget about the edge panel lol. I'm using Nova now but think I'm going to switch to the theme store for a bit. There aren't a lot of choices at all for substratum yet. I was trying to find a way to change the nav bar but none of the over lays work that I have found.
UnicornHub said:
I always forget about the edge panel lol. I'm using Nova now but think I'm going to switch to the theme store for a bit. There aren't a lot of choices at all for substratum yet. I was trying to find a way to change the nav bar but none of the over lays work that I have found.
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There's an aosp one in the overlays thread. You could also edit the apk and replace the aosp icons with your own to make your own nav bar using Apkeditor from the playstore
I just like the stock Samsung one better
usmaak said:
I like the theme store a lot. I'm running a nice dark theme with some purple in it. I've heard of substratum, but never actually used it.
I haven't used Nova on this, so far. I never thought I'd utter these words, but I'm liking touchwiz on the Note 8!
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LOL, glad to hear I'm not the only one! I've been using Nova since my Galaxy S3 days and was always the first thing I installed but I haven't used it yet on my Note 8, kinda liking TW right now.
Mr.Ash.Man said:
this was my issue when i used Nova, annoying seeing everything themed and then opening the edge panel and all the icons being totally different.
however the only thing that kept me off touchwiz was the notification bar not being able to be pulled down from anywhere, but now that's 'fixed' ive been using the theme store and overlays... only substratum theme im using is to get the clock centered. still lots more choice with Nova/other launchers but there are some hidden gems in the theme store, or you could even grab some xda themes if you wanna go through the hassle of getting them to stick.
also i dont think substratum has enough choice for Samsung users yet, maybe i am too used to substratum for stock android rom. so much customisation where as for us at the moment barely any in comparison, even less if you are not willing to pay for every theme.
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Here's another I just found that you might want to take a look at.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...-samsung-galaxy-s8-s7-s6-j-t3685010?nocache=1
UnicornHub said:
I always forget about the edge panel lol. I'm using Nova now but think I'm going to switch to the theme store for a bit. There aren't a lot of choices at all for substratum yet. I was trying to find a way to change the nav bar but none of the over lays work that I have found.
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I have 2 x Themes from theme store by Lucas Kendi.
"Blac UI" is a free theme.
His theme has i think the Pixel navbars.
If you install theme it also changes the Samsung
navbar.Also ringtones, notification sound. Etc
So ringtones etc, you have to change back to you preferred ones
His other theme (i have) Oxy black also changes the navbar.
Overall i use a mixture of Nova Prime /Samsung Themes and Klwp themes.
I found that as stated by others Substratum
themes are very limited and not worth installing on Note 8.
As i already have most paid Substratum Samsung Themes
i use them mostly on my spare Note 5.
ggrant3876 said:
Here's another I just found that you might want to take a look at.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...-samsung-galaxy-s8-s7-s6-j-t3685010?nocache=1
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Thanks!
Looked promising but it creates a theme at the end rather than an installable overlay like substratum. It's a nice tool to make a theme though
(Only problem is I then loose my Samsung theme icons etc) also have to go through the whole getting a 'Free trial' theme to stick
I'm happy with my setup at the moment anyway :good:
The only other issue I had with that app was not enough options to change I could only change a few bits, was hoping to fully black out apps but could only do headers and status bar etc
Mr.Ash.Man said:
Thanks!
Looked promising but it creates a theme at the end rather than an installable overlay like substratum. It's a nice tool to make a theme though
(Only problem is I then loose my Samsung theme icons etc) also have to go through the whole getting a 'Free trial' theme to stick
I'm happy with my setup at the moment anyway :good:
The only other issue I had with that app was not enough options to change I could only change a few bits, was hoping to fully black out apps but could only do headers and status bar etc
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Me too, happy with my present subs, layers and samsung theme store setup. May try it later when it matures.
Mr.Ash.Man said:
I have always used Nova since my galaxy S2
however... now TouchWiz has the option to swipe down to pull the notification bar down and Substratum is here...
im using a mixture of Substratum / Overlays from XDA / Theme from Samsung theme store with TouchWiz
Also because of these new updates this is my first ever device i have not rooted (YET)
That's pretty big for me!
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How you get black notification background?
mlock420 said:
How you get black notification background?
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It has grey text, I have two with blue icons and one with red icons for the qs panel.
substratum hands down. no comparison
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