[Q&A] Issues with Substratum? Post here!

[greendragon527]

Hi all,

Nexus 6 PureNexus 7.1.2 user. Hoped the update would latest release would fix the issue I was getting, but I'm still getting the message in the attached. Does anyone have any idea what I have to do? I've tried clearing cache uninstalling and reinstalling the app

 

[Ferbee]

Delete

 

[Ja_som]

If you look through the files of your device, there will be a file called "overlays.xml" find it, I personally don't know where it is because it's different for Samsung users, but delete that file and reboot

Good luck

You quoted the wrong person.

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[Ferbee]

You quoted the wrong person.

Oh derp, my bad I'm really tired

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Any chance to disable or delete layouts without factory reset?
Latest subs and andromeda, after installig theme system ui keep crash and no way to reset layouts thru subs app
Moto z2 play, 8.0.0, no root, stock recovery

If you look through the files of your device, there will be a file called "overlays.xml" find it, I personally don't know where it is because it's different for Samsung users, but delete that file and reboot

Good luck

 

[djdarkknight96]

Any chance to disable or delete layouts without factory reset?
Latest subs and andromeda, after installig theme system ui keep crash and no way to reset layouts thru subs app
Moto z2 play, 8.0.0, no root, stock recovery

Yes using adb you can


How to fix System Loops with pc no root adb:
In the Andomeda folder Right click holding shift, click "Open command window here"

Type this:
1. adb shell cmd overlay list
2. adb shell cmd overlay disable <package.theme.options.androidversion> example android.Sprite.BlackNotifyBGAccentTextBlueBerry.SammySungOreo name from the list
3. all overlays with [x] in the front are enabled.

Note Android and Systemui are most common issues that would need this.

adb uninstall the overlays

DJ

 

[Face1ess]

Yes using adb you can

pc dont see adb devices
fastboot works
suggestions?

 

[greendragon527]

Yes using adb you can


How to fix System Loops with pc no root adb:
In the Andomeda folder Right click holding shift, click "Open command window here"

Type this:
1. adb shell cmd overlay list
2. adb shell cmd overlay disable <package.theme.options.androidversion> example android.Sprite.BlackNotifyBGAccentTextBlueBerry.SammySungOreo name from the list
3. all overlays with [x] in the front are enabled.

Note Android and Systemui are most common issues that would need this.

adb uninstall the overlays

DJ

Hi DJ, can you look at my issue as well?

 

[djdarkknight96]

Hi DJ, can you look at my issue as well?

Let me look back sure

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pc dont see adb devices
fastboot works
suggestions?

That's a problem, if you can't boot up to get adb might need to factory reset. Should be able to get adb even while system loops

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Hi all,

Nexus 6 PureNexus 7.1.2 user. Hoped the update would latest release would fix the issue I was getting, but I'm still getting the message in the attached. Does anyone have any idea what I have to do? I've tried clearing cache uninstalling and reinstalling the app

I think the devs need to look at this one...I'll ask

 

[greendragon527]

Thanks DJ much appreciated!

 

[djdarkknight96]

Thanks DJ much appreciated!

I sent Nick a message, I have Pure nexus on my tablet...It's working on v992 of subs so not sure the problem. But I know they had to fix something.

 

[nicholaschum]

Hi all,



Nexus 6 PureNexus 7.1.2 user. Hoped the update would latest release would fix the issue I was getting, but I'm still getting the message in the attached. Does anyone have any idea what I have to do? I've tried clearing cache uninstalling and reinstalling the app

Can you somehow pull a logcat please? I have a feeling it's a backend issue.


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[greendragon527]

Can you somehow pull a logcat please? I have a feeling it's a backend issue.
Hey thanks much! I attached the log from about a week ago when the issue first appeared. If you want another with the most recent version of substratum I can collect it and send that too.

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I sent Nick a message, I have Pure nexus on my tablet...It's working on v992 of subs so not sure the problem. But I know they had to fix something.

Hey thanks for even trying! Oddly everything works on version 953. I don't know if it's because the ROM version is old or what, for my device PureNexus has been discontinued for a while.

 

[nicholaschum]

Hey thanks for even trying! Oddly everything works on version 953. I don't know if it's because the ROM version is old or what, for my device PureNexus has been discontinued for a while.

We have dropped several backend code for super old builds but yeah, you can continue using that build for your device!


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[greendragon527]

We have dropped several backend code for super old builds but yeah, you can continue using that build for your device!


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Ohhhh so that was the issue. Ok I'll go back to that version then. Sorry for wasting you guys time ! Thanks again for checking out my issue

 

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I'm getting error when applying paid themes "This copy of *theme-name* is not licensed." I'm not using GApps but downloaded substratum app and my purchased themes using YalpStore.

 

[hypersinister]

When I apply a dark theme to Snapchat I get a white highlight around all the chat text, is there any way to fix this?

 

[Ja_som]

When I apply a dark theme to Snapchat I get a white highlight around all the chat text, is there any way to fix this?

You should contact theme dev.

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[drickles]

Hey so substratum isn't asking for root access...because of this when I apply a theme only the system applies (settings, task bar, pull down menu etc) but apps don't theme. Can anyone tell me why and probably help?

Edit: did a little research and it seems to be a common problem. But most problems I come across have people's overlays not installing at all whiles in mine some of the system overlays install. I'm starting to think this has nothing to do with root. Any form of help would be appreciated.

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[x X x]

Hello there. I am using Moto Z2 Play, which is not rooted and bootloader is locked. I am using Substratum with andromeda adds-on. After setting up Flux White theme, I restarted my phone. After restart, I was tring to set installed theme. Unfortunatelly, my interface application crashed and I am now in some kind of "bootlop" mode - I am not able to do nothing with this phone - after rebooting I have got Interface problem error instantly and cannot pass it, even in safe mode.

So I am looking for a solution to disable or uninstall Flux theme (restore to stock) using adb or something else. Hard reset is not a good way for me now...

Please help with that!

Regards!

Edit.

I am trying to use:

adb sideload /storage/emulated/0/substratum/SubstratumRescue.zip

file, but file is not found on my device, or path is incorrect. I have this zip downloaded to my computer, but how to put it into my device now? I am able to run only recovery now (and all other stuff available in stock recovery).

Edit2:

I tryies to adb sideload above file from my pc folder, and update starts, but I have got an error while updating (in recovery from phone):

E:footer is wrong
Update package verification took 0.1 s (result 1).
E:Signature verification failed
E:error: 21
Installation aborted.

Edit3:

Some days ago, I have installed Oreo update for my phone using fastboot method. Maybe reinstalling all files (or some files?) should help me?

I checked this - it didn't help

I am waiting for your help, guys

 

[KpChuck]

Hello there. I am using Moto Z2 Play, which is not rooted and bootloader is locked. I am using Substratum with andromeda adds-on. After setting up Flux White theme, I restarted my phone. After restart, I was tring to set installed theme. Unfortunatelly, my interface

I am waiting for your help, guys

Search this thread for 'adb cmd overlay' for instructions how to disable overlays through adb:good: