[PC/MAC/LINUX] The official, full Andromeda thread for Substratum [Android 8.0.0+]

[disturbd1]

Will the need to be tethered via USB always be present? It's really annoying to have to rely on that to update/install overlays.

Also, since I only use Swift (Black) I can't speak to all overlays out there, but why in the name of [insert deity of choice] does the "Build and Update" function not work? Like, ever. No matter how meticulously I ensure to only check boxes for items previously themed...it goes through the motions, no errors...and voila! All theming is removed! I then have to uninstall (not disable) every single overaly - which for me is a few dozen, and time-consuming - then reinstall the lot of them from scratch. Since app developers tend to push updates as often as once every 1-2 days, this process becomes extremely cumbersome.

I don't want to come across ungrateful for the work that's been put into the Andromeda project or the Swift team. But I can't be alone in these experiences either, since my Note 8 is otherwise "stock".

 

[Pkt_Lnt]

Will the need to be tethered via USB always be present? It's really annoying to have to rely on that to update/install overlays.

Also, since I only use Swift (Black) I can't speak to all overlays out there, but why in the name of [insert deity of choice] does the "Build and Update" function not work? Like, ever. No matter how meticulously I ensure to only check boxes for items previously themed...it goes through the motions, no errors...and voila! All theming is removed! I then have to uninstall (not disable) every single overaly - which for me is a few dozen, and time-consuming - then reinstall the lot of them from scratch. Since app developers tend to push updates as often as once every 1-2 days, this process becomes extremely cumbersome.

I don't want to come across ungrateful for the work that's been put into the Andromeda project or the Swift team. But I can't be alone in these experiences either, since my Note 8 is otherwise "stock".

No, only if you reboot, otherwise the beta keeps connection.
t.me/substratumci
t.me/ProjektAndromeda

Now, build and enable, reboot, go to Subs/Manager and enable overlays, reboot. (this solution has been posted above numerous times by others who have gone through your same experience and searched out the solution)

Also not that not all Subs themes support Samsung and there shenanigans to lock down users.

 

[Venom0642]

Will the need to be tethered via USB always be present? It's really annoying to have to rely on that to update/install overlays.

Also, since I only use Swift (Black) I can't speak to all overlays out there, but why in the name of [insert deity of choice] does the "Build and Update" function not work? Like, ever. No matter how meticulously I ensure to only check boxes for items previously themed...it goes through the motions, no errors...and voila! All theming is removed! I then have to uninstall (not disable) every single overaly - which for me is a few dozen, and time-consuming - then reinstall the lot of them from scratch. Since app developers tend to push updates as often as once every 1-2 days, this process becomes extremely cumbersome.

I don't want to come across ungrateful for the work that's been put into the Andromeda project or the Swift team. But I can't be alone in these experiences either, since my Note 8 is otherwise "stock".

Get Telegram then go here // substratum ci //
Official beta builds for every new commit. Uninstall PS version first!

Andromeda:
- Tap on the connection card 8 times, click "Bypass check"

Custom ROMs:
- Go into Settings, Developer Options, Force Authorize Theme Systems
https://t.me/substratumci
Uninstall the Substratum from Playstore install latest from telegram that channel Substratum updates a lot there so keep it as your channel after you uninstall Substratum and your overlayers you had install the latest from telegram then install your overlayers after reboot and now your overlayers will stick after every reboot, but still after every reboot you still once after to plug in USB to pc to open Substratum.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S9+ using XDA Labs

 

[disturbd1]

No, only if you reboot, otherwise the beta keeps connection.
t.me/substratumci
t.me/ProjektAndromeda

Now, build and enable, reboot, go to Subs/Manager and enable overlays, reboot. (this solution has been posted above numerous times by others who have gone through your same experience and searched out the solution)

Also not that not all Subs themes support Samsung and there shenanigans to lock down users.

Thank you for this. I will try to repeat verbatim, and hopefully have better luck. x2 on Samsung's increasingly proprietary user experience.

 

[cleopete]

Just be patient. It takes a bit of messing with to get everything working. Basically, you have to build and enable, restart, go to the manage tab in substratum and select the things you built before and choose 'change overlay states'. That should apply everything.

I've got Compound, Swift dark, Flux dark, and Pi dark, to all work with no weird UI color issues. It's just important to do the steps properly or you'll have some issues.

I used the Mac client, and everything seemed to work fine...up to activating overlays. I installed some themes, but after building and applying, I got nada. Nothing showed up in the theme manager either.

This morning, I repeated the process on a Win 7 PC and it's working great now. I was surprised the themes held after a reboot, I thought they required reapplication...bonus!

I could never get Substratum to work so well on my rooted Note 4.

 

[mrnovanova]

Andromeda is not launching substratum anymore. It just opens and closes... Same device, same settings, same computer. Using the s9 plus snapdragon.

 

[Venom0642]

Andromeda is not launching substratum anymore. It just opens and closes... Same device, same settings, same computer. Using the s9 plus snapdragon.

Uninstall Andromeda then reinstall, try that.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S9+ using XDA Labs

 

[mehdi.scs9]

hi

i have a Nokia 5 with stock android 8.1 (no root)

i install Substratum.
then install Andromeda.
open the Substratum.
connect USB in file transfer mood (usb Debug is on).
open desktop client folder and run"start_andromeda.bat"
after processing, bat file is close and Substratum app is restart.
but not work!
and application always say : The Andromeda Desktop Client needs to connect to your device to be able to function with Substratum.
(and check status not show anything)

i try java client but devise box is empty

please help me

 

[card-us]

just got update on both Andromeda & Substratum Apps, but after that can't enter substratum apps, even on Adromeda already says connected (use desktop client also didn't open susbtratum apps on my phone (Mi A1, stock android 8.0.0, April security patch)\
please help, since with this i can' either set &/ reset my theme setting (pretty much stuck with current theme) if by any chance some of the apps got update..it'll ended up crash on those apps (usually)

thanks before & looking forward for fix

regards

 

[Surge1223]

Can anyone confirm if this works on the Pixel 2XL verizon variant running the latest April 5th update? I just want to make the settings dark. I used Substratum a lot on rooted devices in the past but have yet to try out this non root version. Thanks!

Can confirm

 

[nicholaschum]

Andromeda 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!

 

[nicholaschum]

Release 983 has been pushed to Play! https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76275553&postcount=19

 

[card-us]

Andromeda 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!

Sorry for quoting, but on my phone (Mi A1 Non Rooted) still can't access Substratum (latest ver 983) eventhough my andromeda already say connected (activated via desktop client-Windows) but i still can't open substratum
please help..

also a question, what does the mean on "Allow debuggable substratum builds"??

 

[Xpid3r]

My Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is Not able to Get Access from Andromeda Pc Script After the latest Update

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[Eduardo.medi]

So what's the correct procedure for updating Andromeda? This is the first time I'll have to update it since I installed it.
I would imagine:
1. Uninstall all overlays
2. Update Andromeda / substratum
3. Update theme
4. Build & enable themes
5. Reboot
Can someone confirm?

 

[johny.mnemonic]

Similar issue here. I am using both apps from Play store on my stock Sony XZ1c.
Since updating from Substratum 953 to 983 together with Andromeda to version 20, I am unable tu use Substratum or Andromeda.
Issue seems to be mainly with Andromeda as when I first execute it, it briefly shows the status window and then vanishes. After that when I click it's icon, it either does nothing or goes to homescreen/last used app. Only reboot or sometimes force kill and data cleanup brings that status window again for a blink of an eye and then it vanishes again.
Windows bat script seems to be running fine, but Java app (AndromedaClient-Universal-1.7) is getting stuck at loading state.

The only thing I can think of is that I have Substratum and multiple Android system parts themed by Swift Dark and SX DarkRes, so maybe that is crashing the new Andromeda + Substratum combo.

Is there an easy way to cleanup all themes on rootless phone?

EDIT: Oh and I forgot to mention, that I tried to reinstall both apps and when it didn't help, I even searched net and found apks for Substratum 953 and Andromeda 18, but even installing these didn't solve it

 

[guyd]

Similar issue here. I am using both apps from Play store on my stock Sony XZ1c.
Since updating from Substratum 953 to 983 together with Andromeda to version 20, I am unable tu use Substratum or Andromeda.
Issue seems to be mainly with Andromeda as when I first execute it, it briefly shows the status window and then vanishes. After that when I click it's icon, it either does nothing or goes to homescreen/last used app. Only reboot or sometimes force kill and data cleanup brings that status window again for a blink of an eye and then it vanishes again.
Windows bat script seems to be running fine, but Java app (AndromedaClient-Universal-1.7) is getting stuck at loading state.

Have you tried the latest test build available from the Substratum Telegram group?

 

[mitch65009]

I have an essential phone, and it is running android Oreo 8.1.0 I haven't used the Andromeda application in a while. I wanted to change my theme last night, and noticed that the Andromeda app wont open to tell me the status. I have tried reinstalling it, restarting my device, but im out of ideas. I cant change my theme nor will the ADB fast boot BAT file work. Substratum opens fine, but always tells me to check the status. I want to use it, but i cant anymore. Please, help me

 

[nicholaschum]

Hi all, I have added the updated Java Client 2.0 for Andromeda v20 in the main post of the thread.

Again to note: executing the script DOES NOT automatically launch substratum on v20 and higher, this is for future linking with other apps.

ALSO: If your ADB seems to be acting up, redownload the desktop client. I've had several reports that a redownload works.

 

[nicholaschum]

I have an essential phone, and it is running android Oreo 8.1.0 I haven't used the Andromeda application in a while. I wanted to change my theme last night, and noticed that the Andromeda app wont open to tell me the status. I have tried reinstalling it, restarting my device, but im out of ideas. I cant change my theme nor will the ADB fast boot BAT file work. Substratum opens fine, but always tells me to check the status. I want to use it, but i cant anymore. Please, help me

What version of Andromeda do you have? Have you updated to the latest substratum and andromeda?