Substratum VS Theme Galaxy? - Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers

Which do you prefer and why. I have used both and can't figure out which one I like better so I'm reaching out to the community for their opinion lol. If you say substratum what is a good theme for Substratum?

i like them both, and often do a mix up with the 2 of them!
I like linear and Victory right now..

wase4711 said:
i like them both, and often do a mix up with the 2 of them!
I like linear and Victory right now..
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glorified nova prime launcher. I have no desire to implement another UI look than stock or nova.

I like the theme store better. For one I am not rooted and that makes substratum inconvenient to use. Even when I had a rooted Pixel and Pixel 2 most of the themes would never apply correctly. Maybe that's more to do with the theme developer than substratum but either way that's my experience. With Samsung themes I have had little to no problems with themes applying correctly since I started using it on my old Note 5. My only wish is that Samsung would allow for apps to be themed instead of just the system itself.

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Misterxtc said:
I like the theme store better. For one I am not rooted and that makes substratum inconvenient to use. Even when I had a rooted Pixel and Pixel 2 most of the themes would never apply correctly. Maybe that's more to do with the theme developer than substratum but either way that's my experience. With Samsung themes I have had little to no problems with themes applying correctly since I started using it on my old Note 5. My only wish is that Samsung would allow for apps to be themed instead of just the system itself.
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So I was actually talking about the app Theme Galaxy where you can do a lot of customization like substratum.

UnicornHub said:
So I was actually talking about the app Theme Galaxy where you can do a lot of customization like substratum.
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Ah I see says the blind man. I forgot about that app.

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IOS7 CM10.1 Theme?

Was wondering if there was any devs out there willing to create an ios7 theme for cm10/10.1, i can't be the only one thinking that this would be an great idea, can i?
Go buy an iPhone if you want something to look so weak.
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toxicpaulution said:
Go buy an iPhone if you want something to look so weak.
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Just stop with those kind of answers. Android is also about being able to make it look like as you want. Why the hell when someone asks something with iOS in his sentence does people need to bash ?
Sobralobo said:
Just stop with those kind of answers. Android is also about being able to make it look like as you want. Why the hell when someone asks something with iOS in his sentence does people need to bash ?
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Because they're "hip, antiestablishment and counter-culture" sillybags
I honestly wasnt looking for an arguement, i just really like the look of iOS 7 but i prefer android because of the the stuff you can do with it e.g. halo, pie, custom launchers not to mention the amount of themes for cyanogenmod
Sobralobo said:
Just stop with those kind of answers. Android is also about being able to make it look like as you want. Why the hell when someone asks something with iOS in his sentence does people need to bash ?
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Agreed. It's just a personal preference. Sometimes I like having my phone look like Sense, or even TouchWiz. I just see iOS 7 as another skin I'd like to try. Besides, how fun is it when someone says they think their iPhone "looks better" and you can whip out your phone and apply an iOS theme in 5 seconds. "Oh, you mean like that?"
LeslieKawiti said:
I honestly wasnt looking for an arguement, i just really like the look of iOS 7 but i prefer android because of the the stuff you can do with it e.g. halo, pie, custom launchers not to mention the amount of themes for cyanogenmod
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I love the new iOS look! To be honest my first thought was "it looks like a phone for a 5 year old" but after looking some more I fell in love with the new UI. :good:
EDIT: after googling for "ios7 android theme" i found these:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex.theme.tfd.iosseven
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.easyandroid.theme.ios7
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tfd.hybrid.theme.iosseven
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitfitlab.iosseven.theme <--- The best of the ones on Play.Store
Complete transformation pack http://mycolorscreen.com/2013/06/11/jbos7/
agree..that kind of harsh answer no need in this community... every people have thier perception/test..this android-anti-ios ideology's so long gone..
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Ios 7 is great. Why does anyone make this theme?
guys... if ios7 is so great looking, why apple plans on changing the way it looks before releasing it to the public?
Apple wants to get feedback from developers/the public for ios7 before they release the final version, so basically there just fixing bugs and polishing it before the final ios7 is released
My setup.
Holoshade theme chooser + ios7 flat icons + minimal text and circle battery widget. Love it.
My Setup:
Custom Rom: Miui V5
Theme: IPhone iOS7 Translated
Applications: Control Center
Fleksy (Beta)
This is my iOS7 setup you can also use the latest version (3.0.1) of ilauncher in the playstore a launcher althought it is still bit buggy (at least for me)
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My Setup:
Custom Rom: Miui V5
Theme: IPhone iOS7 Translated
Applications: Control Center
Fleksy (Beta)
This is my iOS7 setup you can also use the latest version (3.0.1) of ilauncher in the playstore a launcher althought it is still bit buggy (at least for me)
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want d same theme for cyanogen mod theme chooser
sanket103 said:
want d same theme for cyanogen mod theme chooser
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Same here, that is why this thread was created. But sadly im not a dev, thats why im hoping that a dev will create an iOS7 theme for CM10.1
Me 2
please search CM 10.1AOKP IOS7 THEME CHOOSER in google play
http://androiddissected.com/iclone-yeah-freedom-is-good/

ANy full theme for note 4 ?

Hi Fellas,
So happy to see many great devs and ROM in short amount of time for note 4.Thanks for that. I was wondering any full theme so far working on Note 4? I can only see one in Vision rom that OP says but its for note 3 . here is the one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2641842. ANy hints for full theme for note 4?
re: themes
gotojanoo said:
Hi Fellas,
So happy to see many great devs and ROM in short amount of time for note 4.Thanks for that. I was wondering any full theme so far working on Note 4? I can only see one in Vision rom that OP says but its for note 3 . here is the one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2641842. ANy hints for full theme for note 4?
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I am waiting on a full theme too, I am sure you remember the Bobcat Universal
theme in the Note 3 international development forum, that's what I call a full
and complete theme...
It looks like it's going to be quite a while before we see anything that even
resembles a full theme though, looks like creating a full theme for the Note 4
is going to be a lot more difficult and time consuming for the developers since
it's file system and structure are so different than our previous Samsung phones.
Please let me know if and when you find a full theme for the Note 4.
Have a great day!
gotojanoo said:
Hi Fellas,
So happy to see many great devs and ROM in short amount of time for note 4.Thanks for that. I was wondering any full theme so far working on Note 4? I can only see one in Vision rom that OP says but its for note 3 . here is the one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2641842. ANy hints for full theme for note 4?
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COMPLETE THEME is a matter of perception. Some themers theme around certain stock apks and some dont. And theming every apk on your phone is pointless if that apk is going to ever be updated. Bobcat was hardly the only full theme for the note 3.....lol....but masters in the XML world like @forever loco , whom as of NOW has the ONLY close to "Full Theme" going being inverted apks is a huge giant leap and will hold a COMPLETE THEME BASE for most if not all Note 4 Themers in one way or another .... images have been replaced with a closed source image which has been broken by script, there is a huge process to get anything done. But the movement has been impressive so I personally applaud the amount of work accomplished thus far and will not dwell on was hasn't been... have a terrific day!!!!
Misterjunky said:
I am waiting on a full theme too, I am sure you remember the Bobcat Universal
theme in the Note 3 international development forum, that's what I call a full
and complete theme...
It looks like it's going to be quite a while before we see anything that even
resembles a full theme though, looks like creating a full theme for the Note 4
is going to be a lot more difficult and time consuming for the developers since
it's file system and structure are so different than our previous Samsung phones.
Please let me know if and when you find a full theme for the Note 4.
Have a great day!
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Gotcha. Thanks. Yes I heard that too its different format of pics and other crap that sammy and google following crapple thingy.
wally3614 said:
COMPLETE THEME is a matter of perception. Some themers theme around certain stock apks and some dont. And theming every apk on your phone is pointless if that apk is going to ever be updated. Bobcat was hardly the only full theme for the note 3.....lol....but masters in the XML world like @forever loco , whom as of NOW has the ONLY close to "Full Theme" going being inverted apks is a huge giant leap and will hold a COMPLETE THEME BASE for most if not all Note 4 Themers in one way or another .... images have been replaced with a closed source image which has been broken by script, there is a huge process to get anything done. But the movement has been impressive so I personally applaud the amount of work accomplished thus far and will not dwell on was hasn't been... have a terrific day!!!!
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Hey Wally sup dude? I am still on Flat murder on my note 3 .U rockkk man. I got note 4 but not rooted yet. I hope u will be on note 4 very soon
gotojanoo said:
Hey Wally sup dude? I am still on Flat murder on my note 3 .U rockkk man. I got note 4 but not rooted yet. I hope u will be on note 4 very soon
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Lol thanks bro! I'm on it now....and I'M not even running a "full theme" it's a monster dude. But Loco and others have now made it easier and my themes will be based solely and completely credited to those guys. Working on some new things also to be done so patience will be rewarded
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Lol thanks bro! I'm on it now....and I'M not even running a "full theme" it's a monster dude. But Loco and others have now made it easier and my themes will be based solely and completely credited to those guys. Working on some new things also to be done so patience will be rewarded
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Lol so glad to know that. Yes patience is a virtue. No rush at all. I got note 2, note 3 to mess around so Note 4 is back up device for now. :good::good::good:
wally3614 said:
COMPLETE THEME is a matter of perception. Some themers theme around certain stock apks and some dont. And theming every apk on your phone is pointless if that apk is going to ever be updated. Bobcat was hardly the only full theme for the note 3.....lol....but masters in the XML world like @forever loco , whom as of NOW has the ONLY close to "Full Theme" going being inverted apks is a huge giant leap and will hold a COMPLETE THEME BASE for most if not all Note 4 Themers in one way or another .... images have been replaced with a closed source image which has been broken by script, there is a huge process to get anything done. But the movement has been impressive so I personally applaud the amount of work accomplished thus far and will not dwell on was hasn't been... have a terrific day!!!!
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Boom goes the dynamite.
the most complete theme out now is for the Dynamic kat rom; you can only use it with that rom though, and its not 100% themed..
Lol bobcat universal is the most common theme. It was so common I didn't even use it on my note 3

What is your favorite substratum theme?

I'm currently using inversion but it doesn't theme everything such as Google Messenger. So I'm looking for other themes that can possibly take it's place. TIA!
xshallowgrave said:
I'm currently using inversion but it doesn't theme everything such as Google Messenger. So I'm looking for other themes that can possibly take it's place. TIA!
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Picking a favorite theme for me is impossible, I like a lot of different ones for different reasons and just like the variety of changing them from time to time to not get sick of any one. However, the first link (below) is one I've been using a lot lately as well as its Black version as well, the second is newer and quickly becoming a new fave. There's a lot to choose from and different options to change the display within a lot of themes as well; it just comes down to personal taste. Here's a few I use most frequently:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brit.swiftdark.substratum&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kikkos.lone4subs&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=substratum.dude.destinyblack&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jerbeck24.Spectrum&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sub.kickoff.modernui&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flowrome.l.figlio&hl=en
Mega Montana said:
Picking a favorite theme for me is impossible, I like a lot of different ones for different reasons and just like the variety of changing them from time to time to not get sick of any one. However, the first link (below) is one I've been using a lot lately as well as its Black version as well, the second is newer and quickly becoming a new fave. There's a lot to choose from and different options to change the display within a lot of themes as well; it just comes down to personal taste. Here's a few I use most frequently:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brit.swiftdark.substratum&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kikkos.lone4subs&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=substratum.dude.destinyblack&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jerbeck24.Spectrum&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sub.kickoff.modernui&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.flowrome.l.figlio&hl=en
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Thank you for the links! I have a few to choose from now
im running "A Swift Dark Substratum Theme" and lovin it. no need for themeable gapps which is a trump card for me.
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Mono
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=connoisseurship.project.mono
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I've run MultiUI and N Navbar for quite some time but eventually I got bored and got back to the stock theme. I still miss the old Layers Manager themes though.

Where to find working substratum themes

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
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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..
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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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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

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
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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
:good:
Mr.Ash.Man said:
install and reboot
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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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