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[ZIP][Flashable][WIP][OPP4] O-DP4 NEXUS 5X PIXEL MOD

THIS IS A PIXEL MOD FOR THE NEXUS 5X RUNNING ANDROID 8.0 (O-DP4)​
UPDATED MOD HERE https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/themes-apps/zip-android-oreo-pixel-mod-t3663681
I apologize for the absence and silence. I'm excited that people here are trying to help out others too. I know the answers to some of the questions asked and I'm sorry for the silence. I went camping over the weekend and returned home to 2 giant bombs on my life. I've been working out some personal issues since then. I haven't played with apktool 2.2.4, but I'm excited about it. I'll get back to this as soon as I can, and hopefully this will bring some exciting updates
Here's an updated Pixel Mod built for O-DP4! :highfive: The navigation bar + animation is still an issue. But hopefully APKTool 2.2.4 will bring full support for Android O soon or hopefully I'll find another way. The "Double Tap to Check Notifications" is almost ready I believe. So stay tuned for that.
Also, I've added a custom feature to the Pixel Launcher. The Pixel Launcher in Android O allows you to choose different icon shapes (such as square, rounded square, etc.)? For those who want this mod with stock icons, I added the stock icons into that setting. Just look for "Stock Nexus"!
I don't have a Nexus 5X to test this, but the work is the same. So I've created the same mod for the Nexus 5X. Because I don't have the phone to test, feedback would be much appreciated.
If you get a problem with Pixel Launcher repeatedly force closing, go into settings from your quick settings and grant Pixel Launcher notification access. Thanks to
Queentus for the fix!
What's Included:
-O-DP4 Pixel Launcher W/ Wallpapers (Make sure to grant notification access for notification badges)
-O-DP4 Pixel Audio
-Pixel XL 1440p Boot Animation Blacked Edition (Thanks to Luthepa1)
-Pixel Blue Accent Color :good:
-Night Mode
-Round Icons
-"Stock Nexus" Icon Shape Available in Pixel Launcher Settings (See Screenshot)​
What's Missing / Being Worked On:
-Pixel Navigation Bar Animation
-The New "Double Tap To Check Notifications" Feature"​
Android File Host Download Link: [url]https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120751801[/URL]
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Common Questions/Issues & Answers/Solutions
Tinted Nav Bar? Pixel Nav Bar?
-Not yet, still roadblocked on that one. Not giving up though.
Pixel Launcher is crashing repeatedly after flashing this mod!
-Go into settings from your quick settings and grant Pixel Launcher notification access. Thanks to
Queentus for the fix!
Not all icons are round?
-For some reason, yes. Gmail and Play Store are not converting to round for some reason. Work in Progress.
Substratum?
-This mod may break Substratum. If you want to use Substratum don't flash this mod. If you have, then just reflash your system.img to return to stock. If you want details, look for the footer*.
Notification Dots aren't working?!
-Make sure to enable the Notification Dots too. Go into the Pixel Launcher Settings (tap and hold like if you were adding a widget or changing a wallpaper). In the settings there is a category "Notification Dots". Even if it says "On" tap on it. Make sure "Allow Notification Dots" is on. Mine will do a little glitch like I repeatedly tapped it. I think it's just a bug in the Preview version of Pixel Launcher. But that should bring you the Dots if you don't have it.
Current Version: 2
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Here's my reply in my 6P thread about this mod breaking Substratum:
"My guess if this mod breaks Substratum, it's not so much the mod, but Android O. Android O introduces it's own native theming support, which is why the Pixel and the Nexus have practically the exact same framework-res.apk. It's because the Pixel is actually utilizing a theme that is found in the vendor.img. If you look at the installed system apps of a Pixel on Android O, there's a new app called Pixel.apk. That's the theme. That shows up just like installed Substratum themes do.
I can guarantee you 100% that I can make this mod work with Substratum though, I've done it over and over again. The problem is I have to enable that theming support on the 6P instead of directly modifying the framework-res.apk. Remember the "Device Theme" setting in the first 2 previews? That's still there. Just hidden. I don't know how to activate it. But if you install the Pixel.apk theme from the Pixel in the vendor partition (has to be done manually) and then install a Substratum theme. What you find is that the "Device Theme" option appears. And you can then choose from your Substratum Theme or the Pixel theme. Just disable the Substratum theme (don't uninstall) and choose the Pixel.
However, I can't make that happen yet in just a flashable zip, so I don't have that as the released mod. But if you want Substratum compatibility, that's the way to do it"
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thanks man download now:highfive:

Uninstalled substratum before install, works great (for me gmail has round icon)

Is it normal that google traduction hasn't the round icone ?

Also icons of other apps that are usually round such as xda labs and adaway are not changing either. No big deal but thought I'd mention it.
Also would appreciate it if someone could upload pixel.apk from the vendor.img. I have no way of extracting it.

Does it have navbar tuner? It's been missing since dp3. That's one feature I need most.
Thanks for your hard work though. ?

For some reason the option to change icon shape does not show to me. All icons are round.
UPDATE
Enabling System UI tuner and developer mode did the trick!

Greatness_GH said:
Does it have navbar tuner? It's been missing since dp3. That's one feature I need most.
Thanks for your hard work though. ?
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Upload your systemui.apk

Works like a charm. Thanks a lot!
Now I'm crossing fingers that you get the nav bar animation running as well.

Tulsadiver said:
Upload your systemui.apk
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Here

tekanina said:
Also icons of other apps that are usually round such as xda labs and adaway are not changing either. No big deal but thought I'd mention it.
Also would appreciate it if someone could upload pixel.apk from the vendor.img. I have no way of extracting it.
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Follow my method here

iamaniff said:
Follow my method here
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I'm going to try to figure this out tomorrow when I'm not so drunk but it's really hard to tell what folders you're going to. I need like 100x slow motion lol. Mind if I pm you if I have any questions?

iamaniff said:
Follow my method here
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The link to the overlay goes to some old thread about Kaiser stealing credit.

tekanina said:
The link to the overlay goes to some old thread about Kaiser stealing credit.
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XDA thread link was changed.
Here

Greatness_GH said:
Here
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I am not on O and cannot test this but you are welcome to try it. Have a backup.
Please let me know if it works. One is a full Systemui.apk and the other is just the tuner_prefs.xml

Tulsadiver said:
I am not on O and cannot test this but you are welcome to try it. Have a backup.
Please let me know if it works. One is a full Systemui.apk and the other is just the tuner_prefs.xml
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Thanks a lot, man. How do I apply the tuner_prefs.xml?

Greatness_GH said:
Thanks a lot, man. How do I apply the tuner_prefs.xml?
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Flash the zip I gave you.

Tulsadiver said:
Flash the zip I gave you.
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Flashed both. Doesn't work. No status bar & navbar

Greatness_GH said:
Flashed both. Doesn't work. No status bar & navbar
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Can you upload your framework-res.spk?

Greatness_GH said:
Flashed both. Doesn't work. No status bar & navbar
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Try this one

Themes

So how will themes work on the Pixel 2 now that there are rootless themes in 8.0? Are special themes required for the device? This is kind of cool: https://www.xda-developers.com/hidden-dark-theme-google-pixel-2/

Bump

This "theme" setting only themes a few sections dark, IMO no where near what a proper theme does. I would rather unlock, root and go back to using Substratum way more options and it will theme your entire system and app. Just my opinion.

Archangel said:
This "theme" setting only themes a few sections dark, IMO no where near what a proper theme does. I would rather unlock, root and go back to using Substratum way more options and it will theme your entire system and app. Just my opinion.
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But I thought the whole thing with Oreo is rootless themes?

Oh yeah that is great but very early and doesnt theme the entire system or Google/third party apps. Substratum does all of that. Plus with magisk, SU hide I have never had a problem with apps that do not like root. Some say no need to root anymore with Android becoming so dang good and that is true to a point but I like my system themed entirely.
km8j said:
But I thought the whole thing with Oreo is rootless themes?
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Substraum vs Theme Galaxy. Which one do you like?

I'm trying to figure out which theme engine is better. I have used both but am looking for others opinions. Which one do you guys suggest.

UnicornHub said:
I'm trying to figure out which theme engine is better. I have used both but am looking for others opinions. Which one do you guys suggest.
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Personally I prefer Substratum, been using it for several years. Downloaded Theme Galaxy and gave it a look - uninstalled it.

ggrant3876 said:
Personally I prefer Substratum, been using it for several years. Downloaded Theme Galaxy and gave it a look - uninstalled it.
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I always end up getting force closes on apps about a month after I install a theme on substraum. That's the only reason I was trying this one. But I feel like substraum is more integrated.

Samsung themes FTW!
There are some great devs for themes in telegram. So about Substraum.. Well, imagine and u walk on the street and you see some dog sh!it. This is it. One big brown sh!t and u can call it substratum. Is so shi!!ty I cant even explain it. And i don't see a reason to use it on Oreo since custom themes doing much better work than this sh!it called substratum. Even I signed the petition, I think Google doing the right choice to kill it. Substratum bugged my phone so hard I couldn't even do phone calls...And even didn't theme everything like custom themes does it. I think substratum should stay in the past. IMO .

UnicornHub said:
I always end up getting force closes on apps about a month after I install a theme on substraum. That's the only reason I was trying this one. But I feel like substraum is more integrated.
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Are you on Oreo? If so there is an official beta of substratum that's been working great for me. Sometimes the app is updated several times a week.
Substratum is still under development. There are about 2 - 3 updates every week.
You need to have Telegram and go here
// substratum ci //
Official beta builds for every new commit. Uninstall Play Store version first!
Andromeda:
- Tap on the connection card 8 times, click "Bypass check"
Custom ROMs:
- Go into Settings, Developer Options, Force Authorize Theme Systems
Join channel https://t.me/substratumci

mefistoreyon said:
Samsung themes FTW!
There are some great devs for themes in telegram. So about Substraum.. Well, imagine and u walk on the street and you see some dog sh!it. This is it. One big brown sh!t and u can call it substratum. Is so shi!!ty I cant even explain it. And i don't see a reason to use it on Oreo since custom themes doing much better work than this sh!it called substratum. Even I signed the petition, I think Google doing the right choice to kill it. Substratum bugged my phone so hard I couldn't even do phone calls...And even didn't theme everything like custom themes does it. I think substratum should stay in the past. IMO .
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Samsung themes are barely acceptable, not much theming at all. Only icons that change are the stock samsung themes. Haven't had any reboots or any problems at all with substratum on Note 8 Oreo or S8+ on Oreo.

ggrant3876 said:
Are you on Oreo? If so there is an official beta of substratum that's been working great for me. Sometimes the app is updated several times a week.
Substratum is still under development. There are about 2 - 3 updates every week.
You need to have Telegram and go here
// substratum ci //
Official beta builds for every new commit. Uninstall Play Store version first!
Andromeda:
- Tap on the connection card 8 times, click "Bypass check"
Custom ROMs:
- Go into Settings, Developer Options, Force Authorize Theme Systems
Join channel https://t.me/substratumci
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Thank you for this. I went ahead and downloaded it so we will see lol.
Anyone have any favorite substraum themes for their Samsung?

UnicornHub said:
Thank you for this. I went ahead and downloaded it so we will see lol.
Anyone have any favorite substraum themes for their Samsung?
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I use some Biohazard, Swift Black, System Mods and StatusBar Icons (+extras) for Samsung. I have quite a few others installed but like to mix and match.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pierx.biohazard.samsung
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brit.swiftblack.layers
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=substratum.draco.systemmods
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ohayoubaka.statusbarsamsung

ggrant3876 said:
I use some Biohazard, Swift Black, System Mods and StatusBar Icons (+extras) for Samsung. I have quite a few others installed but like to mix and match.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pierx.biohazard.samsung
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brit.swiftblack.layers
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=substratum.draco.systemmods
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ohayoubaka.statusbarsamsung
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Alright I'll try some. I'm using swift dark and wings fonts right now. I was trying to find a good nav bar one. Also how often do u update from the telegram app. They have put out 3 since I downloaded this one lol

UnicornHub said:
Alright I'll try some. I'm using swift dark and wings fonts right now. I was trying to find a good nav bar one. Also how often do u update from the telegram app. They have put out 3 since I downloaded this one lol
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Not that much trouble but at least every morning when I get up. Some times there's not an update for a day or two.

ggrant3876 said:
Not that much trouble but at least every morning when I get up. Some times there's not an update for a day or two.
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Ok but would it hurt if I don't do it for like a few weeks. Will they post when there's major changes

UnicornHub said:
Ok but would it hurt if I don't do it for like a few weeks. Will they post when there's major changes
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No, just look at the commits to see if there's any changes that makes you want to update.

Working Substratum themes

I'm creating this so hopefully people who want to can share which Substratum theme they're using/used.
I'm running AOSP and so far have only used Flux. It's a great looking theme but would be interested in trying new ones.
If you choose to share be sure to include which rom you're running.
And if applicable please share any special directions. ***Someone just helped me apply a theme. The actual instructions were a little different than the one the app tells you to use.

I am already on OB32 and i have working since months the following themes:
- Swift black ( System and overall third party apps )
- PitchBlack ( Everything )
- Ozone ( Yep, even without updates i use this theme only for the quick settings rows of 5 )
- AOD Digit Customizer ( Works great for the ambien display, i changed the 1 number to blue )
- AospUI Black ( System and overall third party apps )
Those themes are the ones that i have on my substratum.
Have a great day

marqobazua said:
I am already on OB32 and i have working since months the following themes:
- Swift black ( System and overall third party apps )
- PitchBlack ( Everything )
- Ozone ( Yep, even without updates i use this theme only for the quick settings rows of 5 )
- AOD Digit Customizer ( Works great for the ambien display, i changed the 1 number to blue )
- AospUI Black ( System and overall third party apps )
Those themes are the ones that i have on my substratum.
Have a great day
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So this theme will work on stable OOS 9.0.6?
I will be needing Substratum & Andromeda Right?

sagar27691 said:
So this theme will work on stable OOS 9.0.6?
I will be needing Substratum & Andromeda Right?
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Yeap right now i am using those on 9.0.6 but with root ( Magisk ) I dont use andromeda, i was using andromeda on Oreo but i believe andromeda stopped working on PIE, i am not sure.

sagar27691 said:
So this theme will work on stable OOS 9.0.6?
I will be needing Substratum & Andromeda Right?
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no, Andromeda not supported in pie. You need to root your device in order to run substratum

Thank for the info. It is helpful. Otherwise I would have bricked my device.

is there anyway to make this work on non rooted?

hotland said:
is there anyway to make this work on non rooted?
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Noup, andromeda was the only way in oreo.. Actually magisk is amazing for Root i don't see any reason not to root right now.. I have magisk with working pokemon go, even my cellphone pays everything works great and awesome modules for magisk

Ok now I've tried Swift Black. Really nice looking dark theme. I'm still running Derpfest.
The usual install method-- click 'build and enable', wait for it to refresh (takes about a minute) then 'enable selected'.

Mono/Art
Nineteen
Outline
Ethereal
Edge
Fab
Alined

Skeptico said:
Mono/Art
Nineteen
Outline
Ethereal
Edge
Fab
Alined
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Which ROM/ROMs did you apply these themes to?

Here's where it gets confusing to me.
Regardless of whether we're running stock, AOSP, Los etc. we all have to flash Oxygen OS firmware. Does this cause any conflicts?
Example-- if it says 'Oxygen OS not supported', but I'm running AOSP on my OP5T, does that mean the theme should work?

KLit75 said:
Here's where it gets confusing to me.
Regardless of whether we're running stock, AOSP, Los etc. we all have to flash Oxygen OS firmware. Does this cause any conflicts?
Example-- if it says 'Oxygen OS not supported', but I'm running AOSP on my OP5T, does that mean the theme should work?
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Yes, the themes should work. I've tried all of those themes on multiple roms, and they all work. Some are better supported than others, so there may be some icons that aren't themed, but overall they should work on any ROM aside from Oxygen OS.

Try Out new Theme
Free Dark Material OOS
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=oos.dark.material.free
and want to support and get more than 130+ overlays
Mod edit: Link to paid app removed

These seem to work well on 9.0.8, even navbar is themed, and QS tiles can be edited. We all know by now the wrong theme can soft-brick your device, but these are solid and worth the money and gotta support the devs
Aether - edits QS rows, columns, and changes position of the clock
Ethereal - is a dark theme with pastel colours, but themes navigation bar, so I'm only using add-ons that theme system icons, QS, status bar.
SwiftDark - provides dark theme to apps, white backgrounds are blinding.
AOD Customizer - Speaks for itself
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How about curve substratum, it doesnt work on 9.0.8

specialex said:
How about curve substratum, it doesnt work on 9.0.8
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From 9.0.5, Curve started soft-bricking device. I haven't tried it since.
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Themes that actually work android 10 oneUI 2.0?

I've tried oneui makeup theme, dont work, even trying to apply that gap fix from bat icon to camera on the screen.
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Flux does not work.
Any working themes for android 10 & OneUI?

All Swift apps, including Installer work on OneUI 2.0 with Synergy. Sprite and Dark Material both work.
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Liv dark works as well.
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liv dark just changed my background notification area to white background. refunded. didnt look nothing like the screenshots of liv dark.

Hitti2 said:
liv dark just changed my background notification area to white background. refunded. didnt look nothing like the screenshots of liv dark.
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Uninstall the high contrast theme and all overlays and start over.
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Trina9 said:
Uninstall the high contrast theme and all overlays and start over.
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I don't know what the high contrast theme need to be installed for. I've been through three or four themes that do not work for oneUI 2.0 & android 10.

That's the advice from people with much more experience than I do. If you don't want to, that's your choice.
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Hitti2 said:
liv dark just changed my background notification area to white background. refunded. didnt look nothing like the screenshots of liv dark.
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The white background is only until you reboot like it tells you to. You also need the system dark theme applied. There's a shortcut in the synergy menu. You also should enable the ace theme option as that seems to be working best so far.
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After it installs the theme files apply the "synergy ace theme", then apply "High Contrast Theme", followed by rebooting. After that it should be installed and working.
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Like i said, no themes work. followed what was said. This is what i get.

I give up it just doesn't work. refunded again not going to mess with it. sad thing is I think I paid for synergy and can't use anything.

Hitti2 said:
Like i said, no themes work. followed what was said. This is what i get.
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You are obviously doing something wrong. I'm using liv dark everything is working correctly
I also have all compatible themes, i use different overlays from other themes for certain apps that liv dark does not have.

Did you select your Android version and did you apply common framework correctly everything is correctly themed even Netflix, Spotify, YouTube Vanced.
You need read and closely follow these instructions.
Enable Ace Mode, let the download of high contrast BUT DO NOT APPLY THE THEME.
1 Select desired overlays (some overlays have multiple options which you will have to go into substratum lite and.select the extra option)
2 Once all desired overlays are chose press build in synergy.
3 apply default Samsung theme.
4 apply Synergy Ace theme (10min trial)
5 apply synergy theme
6 reboot
And your theme is done

Trina9 said:
Uninstall the high contrast theme and all overlays and start over.
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Darkat70 said:
Did you select your Android version and did you apply common framework correctly everything is correctly themed even Netflix, Spotify, YouTube Vanced.
You need read and closely follow these instructions.
Enable Ace Mode, let the download of high contrast BUT DO NOT APPLY THE THEME.
1 Select desired overlays (some overlays have multiple options which you will have to go into substratum lite and.select the extra option)
2 Once all desired overlays are chose press build in synergy.
3 apply default Samsung theme.
4 apply Synergy Ace theme (10min trial)
5 apply synergy theme
6 reboot
And your theme is done
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doesn't work. I tried everything.

Hitti2 said:
doesn't work. I tried everything.
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It's working albeit you have to close all apps to apply the ace theme because it has a bug it works after a few attempts.
You are obviously missing a step because it works well.

Hitti2 said:
I've tried oneui makeup theme, dont work, even trying to apply that gap fix from bat icon to camera on the screen.
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Flux does not work.
Any working themes for android 10 & OneUI?
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Hex installer working perfectly

therealroyston2 said:
Hex installer working perfectly
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This isn't a post on Hex.
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Trina9 said:
This isn't a post on Hex.
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The post is about "themes that work on Samsung one ui 2.0" please read properly
And not about substratum specifically.

therealroyston2 said:
The post is about "themes that work on Samsung one ui 2.0" please read properly
And not about substratum specifically.
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I'm confused, that's why I said what I did?
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Trina9 said:
I'm confused, that's why I said what I did?
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The op never specified substratum themes. Just themes in general. Yes, the ones mentioned in op are substratum themes, but the thread title is asking what themes work in general. So hex, substratum, themegalaxy, etc are technically relevant.
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