[PC/MAC/LINUX] The official, full Andromeda thread for Substratum [Android 8.0.0+]
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Pixel XL here. Would love to help test this.
Wont be able to put Andromeda on my PC until later this evening though when I get out of work.
Let me know if you still need testers.
Wont be able to put Andromeda on my PC until later this evening though when I get out of work.
Let me know if you still need testers.
In case you need it, I can test on my pixel C (Since it has official Oreo you may be interested in it).
Anyway, @nicholaschum and the rest of the team, thank you for this.
Anyway, @nicholaschum and the rest of the team, thank you for this.
Seems like you have enough testers for pixel XL on Windows but if you need anymore I'd love to test! ?
Out of curiosity, will it ever be possible for elevated privileges to persist a reboot?
Not like I'll be changing themes very frequently, just wondering.
Thanks!
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Not like I'll be changing themes very frequently, just wondering.
Thanks!
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HypostaticOnion
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Pixel XL and a MacBook immediately available, and Tuesday I should have a Windows 10 machine to play with.
I'm glad that a lot of people are interested. Unfortunately I'll apologize in advance if I couldn't get to your PM. My inbox just flooded like no tomorrow! Haha
Mac, Windows and Linux clients are all done, including the universal UI (alpha). So if the universal UI doesn't work, there will be a fallback.
The Andromeda app is also done and privately tested ATM. Substratum is getting patches up and ready and will be done today or tomorrow, then the full announcement for the huge update will be pushed AFTER our scheduled XDA portal post is done
Mac, Windows and Linux clients are all done, including the universal UI (alpha). So if the universal UI doesn't work, there will be a fallback.
The Andromeda app is also done and privately tested ATM. Substratum is getting patches up and ready and will be done today or tomorrow, then the full announcement for the huge update will be pushed AFTER our scheduled XDA portal post is done
Nice going, I've been waiting for this!
Nice going, I've been waiting for this!
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Nice going, I've been waiting for this!
Requirements
- Android Oreo (8.0.0)
- Unrooted
- Some reading skills
Android Devices Tested On:
Success chart: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16H-qnOJLIrqFiyxTQTFQlRAqOrBuT5GE7spHqtQZS1E
Computers Tested On:
- Windows 10 - 100% works
- Mac OS X - 50% works (if you can't launch it, uninstall your custom fonts)
- Linux - 100% works
Step 1 - Download these files!
ADB MUST BE INSTALLED SYSTEM-WIDE!
ADB installer (Windows): https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
ADB installation (Windows, Mac & Linux): https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/
If you already have ADB installed, skip to Step 3.
Desktop counterpart: <link withheld until portal post>
Step 2 - Test your ADB connection
You will now have to open a command prompt (Windows) / Terminal (Mac / Linux) window and type:
Code:adb shell adb devices
Ensure that your device is listed and then you may proceed.
Step 3 - Install the mobile clients from the Play Store
Play Store (Substratum v839+): If you have not yet, please install the main app! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=projekt.substratum
Play Store (Andromeda): You can install the latest Substratum on Android Oreo, unrooted, and it will prompt you directly (can't link due to paid addon)
XDA Labs (Andromeda): #Soon
Step 4 - Load up the Andromeda Desktop Client!
Click on your desired device on the right as you ensure that your ADB is fully working.
To confirm Andromeda Desktop client has seen your device, you will notice that upon clicking on your device, it will check whether your device has the app installed. If it does, you will see "Andromeda service not started on this device!"
Step 5 - Start it
Just click "Start Andromeda Service" and if everything was installed properly, you will launch Substratum in Andromeda mode!
Congrats! You can now use your device in Andromeda mode until your next reboot!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What happens if Substratum loads up to a blurry window saying "falling back to rooted mode"?
A: This means that Andromeda's client does not want to serve you, meaning that you probably are running an unlicensed/modified copy.
Q: I am pressing the Substratum icon but it closes immediately! What gives?!
A: Rerun the Andromeda client and try again.
Q: If I reboot, will I lose this connection with the Andromeda Desktop client?
A: Yes, to keep the device safe, Google has ensured that elevated privileges using the shell will be completely disabled at boot.
Q: If I reboot, will my overlays remain enabled/disabled as I left them before I rebooted?
A: Yes
Q: What is supported officially by Andromeda mode?
A: Overlays and Wallpapers
Special Thanks
- Jeff Corcoran (@blk_jack)
- Ivan Iskandar @iskandar1023)
Nice going, I've been waiting for this!
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Nice going, I've been waiting for this!
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188Instructions for Windows
Step 1 - Download your file for your current operating system!
Andromeda App 6.0.0 (Windows): https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397937511
Step 2 - Install the mobile clients from the Play Store
Play Store (Substratum v839+): If you have not yet, please install the main app! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=projekt.substratum
Play Store (Andromeda): You can install the latest Substratum on Android Oreo, unrooted, and it will prompt you directly (can't link due to paid addon)
Step 3 - Load up the Andromeda Desktop Client or Script!
- Enable "USB debugging" on your device
- Install systemwide ADB drivers on your PC
- Connect your device to your PC
- Download the desktop client ZIP archive from the link below
- Extract the downloaded archive file and open the extracted app
- Press any button to start/stop server
- Wait for the process to finish, then you can disconnect your device from your PC
You will need to do the instructions above every time you reboot your device.
13Andromeda v20 has been rolled out, and we have a key few things that need to be noted!
I would like to clarify that the sneak peek of Andromeda and root a few days ago was not designed to be a way to replace rooted substratum builds, or to convince that root + Andromeda is the way to go.
As a small number of users seem to be using Andromeda on a rooted device, it is simply just one rooted call that executes the same environment as if you plugged your device into the computer. Just like the current rooted Magisk plugins/scripts that require you to execute "su andromeda" by the community in XDA.
To those who used to run masquerade and substratum back in the day, the calling package usually suffered the most because it caused a heavy configuration change due to "assetSeq" code from CMTE. As we are now using direct shell calls, the configuration change is lighter than the previous implementation but still exists, thus, a more reliable way for us was to "offload" the configuration change from the main substratum app.
You do NOT need to (re)purchase Andromeda, and I would personally just stick with rooted mode on substratum for free if you are on Oreo, despite the configuration change explanation above, as Android O's Dynamic Overlays are faster than "assetSeq" and more reliable.
However if you're unrooted, the recommended method is to definitely give Andromeda a try!
One more thing, running the script no longer automatically runs substratum. As we have new plans of the app very soon and it shouldn't just be reserved for substratum!12As promised, this is the major Substratum update that will prompt you guys to download Andromeda.
11AM EST is the rollout time for the articles and the Andromeda addon APK!
https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=73748157&postcount=15
For those impatient: https://time.is/EST9I'm glad that a lot of people are interested. Unfortunately I'll apologize in advance if I couldn't get to your PM. My inbox just flooded like no tomorrow! Haha
Mac, Windows and Linux clients are all done, including the universal UI (alpha). So if the universal UI doesn't work, there will be a fallback.
The Andromeda app is also done and privately tested ATM. Substratum is getting patches up and ready and will be done today or tomorrow, then the full announcement for the huge update will be pushed AFTER our scheduled XDA portal post is done9Hi all, this is a simple series of clean up commands for when you migrate to the new version of Substratum 990+, AND are on a Samsung device.
Newly compiled overlays will be readily visible on 990+ on Samsung + Andromeda users.
These commands are to be run INSIDE adb shell!
Uninstall all INACTIVE overlays:
Code:for item in $(cmd overlay list | grep '\[ \]' | sed 's/\[ \]//');do echo ${item} && pm uninstall ${item};done
Uninstall all ACTIVE overlays:
Code:for item in $(cmd overlay list | grep '\[x\]' | sed 's/\[x\]//');do echo ${item} && pm uninstall ${item};done
Uninstall all INVALID overlays:
Code:for item in $(cmd overlay list | grep '\-\-\-' | sed 's/---//');do echo ${item} && pm uninstall ${item};done
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