Themes don't work on XZ after updating to Oreo - Sony Xperia XZ Questions & Answers

I just updated my device to Oreo, and now none of the themes work. Only the wallpapers change, nothing else. Is there something I'm missing?

No. It's normal

josephnero said:
No. It's normal
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So is there no way to change the nav buttons, for instance? Without root? If I had known I wouldn't have updated...

Bernard F said:
So is there no way to change the nav buttons, for instance? Without root? If I had known I wouldn't have updated...
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Oops.sorry for my wrong reply. The navbar does change.maybe Your themes are old.try new ones.for example free starwars battle front theme sony just released

OK, I've tried everything short of rooting. No theme works on my XZ. They only change the wallpaper. Anyone got any ideas?

Bernard F said:
OK, I've tried everything short of rooting. No theme works on my XZ. They only change the wallpaper. Anyone got any ideas?
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This works on my XZ, Oreo ヅ No root.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pivotapp.simplexperialogothemewhite
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This is exactly why I don't like Oreo. It has a couple small upgrades that are cool on my Nexus and Pixel devices but nothing that makes me want to stay on it. So, I run Nougat on the devices that I still can. This device (my XA1 Ultra) Auto updated and I wasn't even thinking about losing themes...lol... Gone... The couple themes that got rid of the white in settings no longer does. The only things that theme are wallpapers, icons and navbar. Sometimes the latest and greatest is a step backwards. Hopefully the Sony theme community will figure this out.

I've installed Oreo for Xperia theme and it seems fine on my docomo xz oreo. so far it's the only theme (that I know) that changes the navbar and didn't revert back when opening whatsapp.

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Themer App FINALLY *Officially* Compatible - 27 Aug 2014

I thought I'd share with everyone that the app/home replacement named THEMER is finally LG G3 Compatible as of today.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mycolorscreen.themer&hl=en
If you aren't familiar, all you do is install the app, chose from one of over a hundred themes you like, and apply it. Widgets, backgrounds, everything on yours will look just like the pictures in the app gallery.
I've been using it for quite some time on my Nexus 5, and was happy to find out it worked fine on the G3 via restore from TIBU when I upgraded.
Doesn't work for me, can't get no themes. Says it's officially supported but says me phone isn't compatible.
p70shooter said:
Doesn't work for me, can't get no themes. Says it's officially supported but says me phone isn't compatible.
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You have to be using a stock/oem DPI and navigation bar height. If you change either, it won't work well if at all.
I updated this morning and it is working fine for me still. Perhaps uninstall and reinstall?
Good news! Long time waiting! Works perfect here.
p70shooter said:
Doesn't work for me, can't get no themes. Says it's officially supported but says me phone isn't compatible.
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I had this problem are you using G3 tweakbox? if so go into it then the themes section then navigation bar and turn the switch to make it go to stock again, then reboot. This fixed it for me.
unobtainiumdroid said:
I had this problem are you using G3 tweakbox? if so go into it then the themes section then navigation bar and turn the switch to make it go to stock again, then reboot. This fixed it for me.
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I had the same.
RED ZMAN said:
You have to be using a stock/oem DPI and navigation bar height. If you change either, it won't work well if at all.
I updated this morning and it is working fine for me still. Perhaps uninstall and reinstall?
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unobtainiumdroid said:
I had this problem are you using G3 tweakbox? if so go into it then the themes section then navigation bar and turn the switch to make it go to stock again, then reboot. This fixed it for me.
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Ah, silly me. I changed the dpi back to stock but didn't think about the nav bar height. Thanks fellas ☺
I changed the dpi to stock with app settings module and still doesn't work hmmmm
So I changed the entire system dpi... But I couldn't get the nav bar transparent so
Once everything is back to stock you'll probably have to reboot
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Once everything is back to stock you'll probably have to reboot
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I did
Can't I force it somehow to work on modified DPI and navbar? Stock is just too big. I suppose I could set a custom DPI for the launcher only via App settings (the xposed module), but can I do the same for the navbar somehow?
This is awesome! Thanks for the heads up! Going to take some getting used to not using the knock to unlock lol
Edit: hmm knock still works!
Horcza said:
Can't I force it somehow to work on modified DPI and navbar? Stock is just too big. I suppose I could set a custom DPI for the launcher only via App settings (the xposed module), but can I do the same for the navbar somehow?
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Nope.
Actually, the only other way to get it to work I read about in their subforums here. You have to change the DPI and Navbar in a manner that still gives you a supported resolution in the end. I don't have any problems with the stock nav bar, though I've got mine themed. some of the themed navbars have small buttons on them.
If you can install the app, you should be able to look at themes, you just can't use the Browse Themes/Trending/newest/Most Popular sections, When you apply others, they may not look right since your resolution is off. I don't think they plugged this loophole yet.
Upstreammiami said:
I did
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Don't know what the issue is. DPI has to be stock, status bar needs to be stock size and so does nav bar. If they all are, it should work fine.
If they are, and it isn't, you should post in their forums.
dean_fx said:
This is awesome! Thanks for the heads up! Going to take some getting used to not using the knock to unlock lol
Edit: hmm knock still works!
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That's the thing, everything still works. The launcher portion is pretty customizable too.
RED ZMAN said:
Nope.
Actually, the only other way to get it to work I read about in their subforums here. You have to change the DPI and Navbar in a manner that still gives you a supported resolution in the end. I don't have any problems with the stock nav bar, though I've got mine themed. some of the themed navbars have small buttons on them.
If you can install the app, you should be able to look at themes, you just can't use the Browse Themes/Trending/newest/Most Popular sections, When you apply others, they may not look right since your resolution is off. I don't think they plugged this loophole yet.
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Well in the browse section it points out that I have the wrong resolution, it doesn't do it at the categories, but they don't show anything. What's the stock navbar height? 48p?
Horcza said:
Can't I force it somehow to work on modified DPI and navbar? Stock is just too big. I suppose I could set a custom DPI for the launcher only via App settings (the xposed module), but can I do the same for the navbar somehow?
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What I used to do on my old phone is set it to stock, download the theme and set it, then change my phone to how I liked it. Most of the time that worked just fine, pain in the ass I know but worth a go if you want themer.
p70shooter said:
What I used to do on my old phone is set it to stock, download the theme and set it, then change my phone to how I liked it. Most of the time that worked just fine, pain in the ass I know but worth a go if you want themer.
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If this works then it definitely sounds like it's worth the 2 reboots. Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the tip!! I was waiting for this
Trying now
Works a treat - thanks for the heads up!

Custom Navbar Buttons [No Root]

Has anyone used the Theme creator programme from Sony with there Z5 is it possible to just change the navbar buttons with it? Im guessing it's possible because Themes I've installed do change the buttons but I can't get to my laptop yet to try it. If it is possible I'm surprised there's no thread about it surely I'm not the only one who would like custom nav buttons.
Theres one there just called marshmallow. It uses the Google stock nav bar and doesn't look a whole lot different otherwise.
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Think il get to my laptop next week and try making some custom buttons and making a theme with them.
GEX THE GECKO said:
Has anyone used the Theme creator programme from Sony with there Z5 is it possible to just change the navbar buttons with it? Im guessing it's possible because Themes I've installed do change the buttons but I can't get to my laptop yet to try it. If it is possible I'm surprised there's no thread about it surely I'm not the only one who would like custom nav buttons.
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Just replace the .png file of related nav button under a theme. Then istall that theme and you are good to go.
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There's an app in the appstore which allows you to change your Navbar icons and configuration, assuming you're rooted. I used to use it on my Z3 and it worked like a charm.
Never used it on my Z5 and it's a paid app, so it's up to you.
Link -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.janis605.softkeyz
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DeathStroke said:
Just replace the .png file of related nav button under a theme. Then istall that theme and you are good to go.
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Hopefully get to my computer next week and give this a try.
ianrobbie said:
There's an app in the appstore which allows you to change your Navbar icons and configuration, assuming you're rooted. I used to use it on my Z3 and it worked like a charm.
Never used it on my Z5 and it's a paid app, so it's up to you.
Link -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.janis605.softkeyz
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Aye I've used it before works great, my Z5 isnt rooted though and until CM is available its likely to stay that way.
Yeah, Xperia themes can theme the nav bar icons without root. You can create a theme from scratch or simply modify an existing one. Use the Sony theme creator or use APKtool to decompile an existing theme and replace the nav bar icon images.
Just got to try this Theme creators well cool give it a try if you ain't already its very easy to use.
GEX THE GECKO said:
Just got to try this Theme creators well cool give it a try if you ain't already its very easy to use.
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Like custom navbar buttons? I made a theme, custom designed buttons in illustrator. Hope u like it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3304435
langeveld024 said:
Like custom navbar buttons? I made a theme, custom designed buttons in illustrator. Hope u like it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3304435
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Nice work its just the navbar buttons i wanted to change though.
GEX THE GECKO said:
Nice work its just the navbar buttons i wanted to change though.
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How do u want them? I can try to make something for u?
langeveld024 said:
How do u want them? I can try to make something for u?
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Thanks ☺ just some square white boxes with white letters inside would be nice.
Back = J
Home = A
Recents = Y
my theme with nav bar change on MM is Android M Turquoise.
GEX THE GECKO said:
Thanks ☺ just some square white boxes with white letters inside would be nice.
Back = J
Home = A
Recents = Y
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Any specific font?
langeveld024 said:
Any specific font?
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Roboto normal
GEX THE GECKO said:
Roboto normal
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like this? (see attachment)
i personally havent tested it so there might be bugs.
langeveld024 said:
like this? (see attachment)
i personally havent tested it so there might be bugs.
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Looks cool just a bit big see screenshot. Half size might be better cheers.
GEX THE GECKO said:
Looks cool just a bit big see screenshot. Half size might be better cheers.
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Oops yeah I see lol. Will correct it when I've got some time
No rush im still using it

Google Pixel Launcher - Google Now with no root, works with Knox (Secure Folder)

Yesterday, AmirZ posted a Rootless Pixel Launcher on Reddit that manages to bring the full Pixel Launcher experience with Google Now tab to all phones without root required.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/6gn8f9/rootless_pixel_launcher_port/
Like all other ports of the Pixel Launcher, it did not work on Knox (Secure Folder) enabled phones: App crashed, app drawer was blank. However, the source code was available as Android Studio project and I could debug the code ... and managed to add two lines that made it work on my S8.
You got no idea how happy I am right now.
I'm sure AmirZ will add the two lines to the project together with other bug fixes within the next few days. If you don't wanna wait, try my version, available at
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1wrGoe5e9-EWlF5SVUzMDFoOHM
Update: AmirZ added this fix in version 1.3. Head over to Reddit to download the apk / sources.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/6gn8f9/rootless_pixel_launcher_port/
Make sure you uninstall this and any other Pixel launchers before installing the Launcher3.
Awesome ! was looking for this for so long ! Thank you !
If you can do it, I have two requests.
1. Could you change the accents to pixel blue ? (The slider on the right when you open app drawer)
2. Can the background on the app launcher be changed to dark / black ? I think that just works and looks better on the S8
The color was already changed in the version 1.2 on Reddit (but does not include the Knox compatibility yet). I'd hope that 1.3 does include my bug fix.
Someone really need to keep this updated, implement Android O sources, etc. This will not be me though since I have no clue what powerful magic AmirZ used to get the pixel launcher / google now working in non root. I'm terribly unqualified to do any real development on that ^^
gulbrillo said:
Yesterday, AmirZ posted a Rootless Pixel Launcher on Reddit that manages to bring the full Pixel Launcher experience with Google Now tab to all phones without root required.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/6gn8f9/rootless_pixel_launcher_port/
Like all other ports of the Pixel Launcher, it did not work on Knox (Secure Folder) enabled phones: App crashed, app drawer was blank. However, the source code was available as Android Studio project and I could debug the code ... and managed to add two lines that made it work on my S8.
You got no idea how happy I am right now.
I'm sure AmirZ will add the two lines to the project together with other bug fixes within the next few days. If you don't wanna wait, try my version, available at
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1wrGoe5e9-EWlF5SVUzMDFoOHM
Make sure you uninstall any other Pixel launchers before installing this one. And head over to https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/6gn8f9/rootless_pixel_launcher_port/ for future updates.
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This is awesome! I got Nova close but this is perfect. Thanks to you and other Dev!!
I second that this is awesome makes me almost miss my pixel lol
And now something even better! No root needed either!
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/0...lly-gets-google-now-integration-apk-download/
MatthewPresley said:
And now something even better! No root needed either!
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/0...lly-gets-google-now-integration-apk-download/
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Yes. I'm fairly certain this all is based on AmirZ's hack and we will see many more launchers adding the Now pane.
I'd bet so. Good stuff either way!
gulbrillo said:
Yes. I'm fairly certain this all is based on AmirZ's hack and we will see many more launchers adding the Now pane.
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gulbrillo said:
Yes. I'm fairly certain this all is based on AmirZ's hack and we will see many more launchers adding the Now pane.
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Can you keep us updated, with the Knox fix I mean. I haven't been able to install any of the version on his GIt so hoping you have time to recompile for us?
Thanks a bunch!!
razrlover said:
Can you keep us updated, with the Knox fix I mean. I haven't been able to install any of the version on his GIt so hoping you have time to recompile for us?
Thanks a bunch!!
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The latest git versions by AmirZ do work with Knox. You need to make sure to remove all previously installed Pixel launchers (select another launcher as standard before uninstalling all of them) and then install
https://github.com/amirzaidi/Launcher3/releases/tag/Pixel-v1.4
If it force closes in launch, just delete all cache and app data for Launcher3 from the settings. It should work. My Knox fix was implemented in version 1.3.
gulbrillo said:
The latest git versions by AmirZ do work with Knox. You need to make sure to remove all previously installed Pixel launchers (select another launcher as standard before uninstalling all of them) and then install
https://github.com/amirzaidi/Launcher3/releases/tag/Pixel-v1.4
If it force closes in launch, just delete all cache and app data for Launcher3 from the settings. It should work. My Knox fix was implemented in version 1.3.
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Awesome appreciate the update! I don't think i tried the latest thanks
thanks for that, it runs very smooth and no issues. the only thing I'd like is to be able to make the icons a bit smaller. Is that possible at all?
Dude this is awesome thank you!
There is a bug (or feature) that prevents proper AMOLED power savings on the top of the launcher. You will notice that while applying any background which is black up top (which AMOLED should turn off) there is still active pixels (in a dark room you can see this as a thin bar on top of the screen - kind of like light bleed). I have notified AmirZ of the issue and hopefully he can fix it.
if this launcher can accept icon packs then it would be perfect, so I can theme over the stock touchwiz icons!
electric0ant said:
if this launcher can accept icon packs then it would be perfect, so I can theme over the stock touchwiz icons!
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Look into Lawnchair launcher, very similar plus had that ability, sorry OP for OT
razrlover said:
Look into Lawnchair launcher, very similar plus had that ability, sorry OP for OT
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I was using the lawnchair launcher before... it could accept custom icon packs?
electric0ant said:
I was using the lawnchair launcher before... it could accept custom icon packs?
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Yes it does
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Yes it does
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thanks , I just found the settings for it. can't believe i did not notice it before!
it is laggy for me. every launcher lags when swiping to the google page. this, lawnchair, nova... is there any solution? compared to other old phones i had, this is very disapointing.

New s8 aod working for s7 edge

Hi everyone. Today I saw on Sammobile new Always On Display APK and then I downloaded it and installed it. It works amazingly. I am on stock touchwiz with August security patch.
www.sammobile.com/apk/aodservice/samsung-always-displa
It doesn't crash?
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It doesn't crash?
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No. Everything is working perfectly fine.
Working flawlessly. SO BEAUTIFUL!!!
Music controls work ?
I'm lost some background effects (green leaf for exemple).
Thanks. Seems to be working fine with Nova launcher. I just wish there was a way to rotate the lock screen. I use it as my nightstand clock.
Like this every AOD was working for me, music controls didn't work with this one too. No difference
All other apk from sammobile.com/apk mostly work too like the latest touchwiz launcher.
Could someone upload the apk to googld drive or smth? I can't seem to download anything from the sight
Confirmed. Downloaded and it's working for me too.
It disables the night clock for me
thermosiphonas said:
It disables the night clock for me
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It's there, just moved places actually. Even easier to activate honestly, just tap the AOD quick toggle title.
Kills my Night clock, too. Useless.
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It's there, just moved places actually. Even easier to activate honestly, just tap the AOD quick toggle title.
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Thank you for the sugestion, but it used to turn from AOD to night clock automatically during the preset times
can the aod work on note 5?
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Could someone upload the apk to googld drive or smth? I can't seem to download anything from the sight
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Attached is the last version that is compatible for the S7 with nougat.
i'm at version 2.7.31.0 without any problems... stock nougat 7.0
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last version that works is 2.7.32.2
found at apkmirror

[THEME] Sony Xperia XZ3 for EMUI 9

Hello guys, bored with stock EMUI looks? I'm always love Sony UI and i'm a fan of it, therefore i made my own customized Sony Xperia XZ3 theme for EMUI 9 users.
Check it out! - https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-20/themes/theme-sony-xperia-xz3-emui-9-t3883733
I have installed your theme and it looks awesome, but when I am leaving the google feed my keyboard pops up, and this is not only with your theme but other themes from thememanages as well.
Robert_1968_ said:
I have installed your theme and it looks awesome, but when I am leaving the google feed my keyboard pops up, and this is not only with your theme but other themes from thememanages as well.
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Strange, it didnt happen to my HiBoard...may i know what keyboard app u using?
grizzlyspid86 said:
Strange, it didnt happen to my HiBoard...may i know what keyboard app u using?
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Tried on swiftkey and gboard, but now I tried again and the issue is no more, but when applying the theme i get a message that the theme is outdated..

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