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Compatibility with Layers or Substratum themes

Does anyone know if the stock ROM is compatible with the "Layer or Substratum" theme app from the Play store?

yup. Substratum works quite fine. However, I tried using transparent/dark themes and had issues with Settings because the font remained black. Maybe someone can help?

animaanimus said:
yup. Substratum works quite fine. However, I tried using transparent/dark themes and had issues with Settings because the font remained black. Maybe someone can help?
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Do i need root or anything in particular? in on zf3 552kl non-rooted

msespindola said:
Do i need root or anything in particular? in on zf3 552kl non-rooted
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/5xzptu/substratum_updated_to_version_600_adds_rootless/
Has the info you need.

animaanimus said:
yup. Substratum works quite fine. However, I tried using transparent/dark themes and had issues with Settings because the font remained black. Maybe someone can help?
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It really works?? No bootloop or bugs? Can you try Pixel UI theme app for substratum and then say if it works? I have a zenfone 3 deluxe with android nougat. It should work anyway, but maybe only with marshmallow

animaanimus said:
yup. Substratum works quite fine. However, I tried using transparent/dark themes and had issues with Settings because the font remained black. Maybe someone can help?
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Hello, can you provide the link to download the working version for stock unrooted rom. Tks!

Ryder. said:
It really works?? No bootloop or bugs? Can you try Pixel UI theme app for substratum and then say if it works? I have a zenfone 3 deluxe with android nougat. It should work anyway, but maybe only with marshmallow
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Sorry I don't have the phone anymore. But I remember I didn't get any bootloop. However the themes i tried (mostly dark themes) are not working properly because the font will remain dark.

Working: Substratum theme engine and Theme for CM14.1 LineageOS

Tested working on MI5-Gemini running on CM14 LineageOS, Other CM-Based ROMs still to be tested.
NOTE: Admin kindly delete this thread or close it if it has already been discussed.
WARNING: Your device may end up in bootloop if you are not careful! Follow at your own risk! BACKUP EVERYTHING BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE...
Now, unto the best part!
Tired of the whites? Try going dark! We all know CM Theme engine has been missing on the latest CM 14.1 builds. And we all know that substratum causes bootloops in cm 14.1 based ROMs. I have found a workaround for this problem through a substratum theme provided at the playstore (hurray to the developers!)
How to make it work (Root Access Required)
1. Download substratum app at the playstore
2. Install this paid theme (also at the play store)
(Swift Black Substratum Theme *compatible with Nougat 7.1.1)
3. Open substratum and select Swift Black Substratum Theme
4. Allow root access
5. Choose android version 7_1_1or 7_1_1_OMS
Patch everything Except Android system!
(Device may end up in bootloop if you do so... I havent tested compatibility with this yet so if you are not sure, un-check it! (Refer to attached pic in post)
EDIT: if you choose 7_1_OMS setting it will work fine without bootloops even after patching Android System provided, that the thene supports this option. (thank you @etoy)
6. Restart device.... Enjoy!
Credits to all the developers of Substratum and theme makers!
and to Cyanogen/LineageOS
*This is my first XDA thread ever so please forgive me if i cant post some links and pics ATM(due to post requirements) but im very much obliged to answer your questions)

Confirmed working settings for LineageOS in substratum
*Android 7_1
*Patch everything except android System
*Theme is lost after every LineageOS OTA update or Version update.
*If this happens just re-patch substratum all over again...
*Haven't tested Non 7.1.1 compatible themes, only this one... If other themes worked for you, then let me know so i can check out too...
UPDATE:
Using an alternate rooting technique for the latest LineageOS Build, I got it up and running again!
*Works with 7_1_OMS setting
etoy said:
i'm using swift black theme on 0116 lineage and i can confirm it works 100%
i applied all v7_1_OMS overlays (including "android system") which should cause bootloop, but it totally worked somehow.. all apps are OK, notifications are black, accent in settings icons is themed.
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Other working themes (Free on Playstore)
PixelUI(fully compatible with 7.1.1 LineageOS)
Galaxy Evolution (fully compatible with 7.1.1 LineageOS)
SIX Theme(Works but dont patch "Android System")
Lemme know if any other themes worked for you so we can add it on the list!

The only substratum stuff I want for LineageOS is the font changer!

I also tested some others Substratum themes ... will add functional later.

I do hope they will be fully compatible with LineageOS soon as CM Theme manager seems to be dead on CM14.1 due to a different RR implementation.

Just installed, testing now...
Stuck in bootloop, any help ?

Ramshu97 said:
Just installed, testing now...
Stuck in bootloop, any help ?
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If stuck in bootloop just reflash cm14.1 all over again... And remember always make a backup... And dont ever patch android system in substratum.... It will always end up in bootloop!
Follow this setting... this always worked for me. Highlight everything except ANDROID SYSTEM. hope this helps!

jamponget9 said:
If stuck in bootloop just reflash cm14.1 all over again... And remember always make a backup... And dont ever patch android system in substratum.... It will always end up in bootloop!
Follow this setting... this always worked for me. Highlight everything except ANDROID SYSTEM. hope this helps!
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Thank you very much for your help, I just flashed the latest version of LineageOS and everything back to normal, specially no data loses. I did the same method which you mentioned in the screenshot and it's working perfectly.

Ramshu97 said:
Thank you very much for your help, I just flashed the latest version of LineageOS and everything back to normal, specially no data loses. I did the same method which you mentioned in the screenshot and it's working perfectly.
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Glad that i could be of help.... Anyway, enjoy! We definitely benefit from lesser power drain with a dark theme like this.

jamponget9 said:
Glad that i could be of help.... Anyway, enjoy! We definitely benefit from lesser power drain with a dark theme like this.
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1. You don't need to install that paid theme. I'm using Pixel UI Substratum theme just fine. Those instructions are misleading. One might think he need to put money in that theme developer's pocket as a necessary step to use Substratum.
2. Dark theme is cool and less painful for your eyes. And that's about it. Less battery drain? Only on AMOLED display. Our MI5 is LCD so the leds will produce light. On black, on gray or on white. No difference. And even on AMOLED displays, a dark theme will save battery only on true black (#000000). Anything else means led "on" and therefore power consumption.

i'm using swift black theme on 0116 lineage and i can confirm it works 100%
i applied all v7_1_OMS overlays (including "android system") which should cause bootloop, but it totally worked somehow.. all apps are OK, notifications are black, accent in settings icons is themed.

etoy said:
i'm using swift black theme on 0116 lineage and i can confirm it works 100%
i applied all v7_1_OMS overlays (including "android system") which should cause bootloop, but it totally worked somehow.. all apps are OK, notifications are black, accent in settings icons is themed.
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Gee... Thanks for sharing! Ima gonna try it too...
Edit: yup its working! Gonna update the thread mate!

Whenever I changed to the new theme i have to restart the phone, do they have any options to apply the new theme without restart.
Thanks

Ramshu97 said:
Whenever I changed to the new theme i have to restart the phone, do they have any options to apply the new theme without restart.
Thanks
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while in legacy mode (as on lineage os) you need to restart

etoy said:
while in legacy mode (as on lineage os) you need to restart
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There is any version other than legacy?

Ramshu97 said:
There is any version other than legacy?
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not on lineage. some other roms have full support to OMS/substratum/masquerade/rro/layers or how the hell they call it now. those roms have full compatibility with subs themes, including android system, fonts, bootanimations, etc and usually don't require a reboot

Res.w
通过我的 Mi 5 上的 Tapatalk发言

Is it still appear after OTA update, i used Lineage os

I'm using the substratum dark theme stock in LineageOS 14.1. I activated all the options, including the android system and everything is running perfectly. No bootloop.
Enviado do meu Mi5 Pro

fridrik said:
I'm using the substratum dark theme stock in LineageOS 14.1. I activated all the options, including the android system and everything is running perfectly. No bootloop.
Enviado do meu Mi5 Pro
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can anyone confirm that it's working on the LG V20?

[MOD][THEME] Pixel Animated Navbars Blue Accent and Round Icons for [AOSP]

Google Pixel Experience Theme MOD for AOSP ROM Santhosh M​
Hi all,
I have seen most of the users are using AOSP Android 7.1.2_r27 of Santhosh M ROM. I have created a MOD for this ROM. If you want to enjoy the Pixel Experience Blue Accent color and Round Icons you can flash this file using the TWRP recovery.
I have just modded Round icons and Blue Accent color. I am working on Pixel Animated Navigation Bar. I will soon complete the work and come up with the new zip files.
How to Install this Mod
Reboot your phone into Recovery
Click on Install button
Search for the Pixel_Experience_MOD_AOSP.zip in your directory
Flash it and then Reboot your Phone
Clear your default launcher data.
What is inside this Mod?
- Pixel Round Icons
- Pixel Blue Accent
- Round Icons for Settings and Downloads
- Pixel Animated Navigation Bar. (Thanks to @Sashko98)
If the mod is not working or any issues comment below for an update
Downloads: Pixel Experience Mod
✓ It would be great if you will share this thread URL instead of my zip file or direct link to download
Press Thanks if you like my work
XDA:DevDB Information
[MOD][THEME] Pixel Animated Navbars Blue Accent and Round Icons for [AOSP], Theme for the Google Nexus 5
Contributors
Xaif
Source Code: https://xtremetricks.net/port-pixel-round-icons-android-nougat/
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 5.1
Stable Release Date: 2017-07-17
Created 2017-04-14
Last Updated 2017-07-17

1:- SystemUI Crash during booting after flash zip file.
Ans: This is mainly cause after new official AOSP upgrade. If its happen then inform to me i will try to update the zip to latest build
2:- After Installing zip screen my phone is stuck on bootloop.
Ans: This is mainly cause after new official AOSP upgrade. If its happen then simply dirty flash your ROM and try to inform me and I Will update your zip files.
3:- Round icon is not working
Ans: Make sure u have set ur DPI to 320 or 480, then only it will get round icon on gapps.
4:- Ok google hotword is not working,
Ans: You must install google assistant installation zip, before installing u must read installation instruction. You must have latest google app beta.
5:- My device is not working properly after installing zip.
Ans: Don't blame to any one. No one will force you any one to install this zip, This is upto you, take the risk by your own,
6:- Will this work other than AOSP 7.1.2_r27
Ans: Answer Is big NO. This is exclusive for AOSP 7.1.2_r27, Dont install on other ROM, if you​ do it then don't post your problem here,

awesomeeeeeee workk..greatt thank youuu.
but only 2 icon change Download and Setting playstore and other icon not changed.

ydv21yash said:
awesomeeeeeee workk..greatt thank youuu.
but only 2 icon change Download and Setting playstore and other icon not changed.
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Try clearing the data of the launcher and check if it is working or not.

Great mod, works like a charm.
Keep up the good work and I'm looking forward to the animated navigation bar!

Teloah said:
Great mod, works like a charm.
Keep up the good work and I'm looking forward to the animated navigation bar!
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I am working on it. I am facing some issues in modding animated nav bars. I will update the mod if I will succeed in modding.

Xaif said:
Try clearing the data of the launcher and check if it is working or not
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it worked Thank You

I am thinking to add Pixel Live Wallpapers application in the zip file. Just because this is Pixel Experience Mod.
What do you think?

Xaif said:
I am thinking to add Pixel Live Wallpapers application in the zip file. Just because this is Pixel Experience Mod.
What do you think?
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Will you add boot animation and sounds also? Would be nice to have a mod including as much as possible so we don't have to flash multiple mods

Teloah said:
Will you add boot animation and sounds also? Would be nice to have a mod including as much as possible so we don't have to flash multiple mods
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The thing is mod size will increase a lot it would be around 150+ MB.

Xaif said:
The thing is mod size will increase a lot it would be around 150+ MB.
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Okay, did not think about that.
I hope you can get the animated navbar working. It's the priority if you ask me

Teloah said:
Okay, did not think about that.
I hope you can get the animated navbar working. It's the priority if you ask me
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I am working on Animated Navbars. I have failed twice and I will start again today. I have asked some Devs to help me out. Let's see

Port for stock marshmallow please

manfredo16 said:
Port for stock marshmallow please
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I can port only blue accent not the round icons. You need to give me framework-res.apk

I installed this but I only got the blue accents not the round icons

khizrkshahr said:
I installed this but I only got the blue accents not the round icons
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I had to reset the icon settings in Nova Launcher to get it working. What launcher are you using?

Teloah said:
I had to reset the icon settings in Nova Launcher to get it working. What launcher are you using?
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I'm using the normal pixel launcher but I got it working I cleared the data again ND it started working but only a few apps are round the rest are basic

khizrkshahr said:
I'm using the normal pixel launcher but I got it working I cleared the data again ND it started working but only a few apps are round the rest are basic
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Yeah, I don't have all round icons either, but I guess that is because the app itself don't have a round icon.

Teloah said:
Yeah, I don't have all round icons either, but I guess that is because the app itself don't have a round icon.
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I suppose but still a well done job !

I was using LineageOS and tried porting Pixel Nav bars. I have successfully ported. I will start porting again for AOSP ROM.

I'm new to OP. Any guidance on Substratum?

I've just come from Dirty Unicorns and Pure Nexus on a 6P, and I've loved substratum for theming my phone. But... OOS would be legacy, I understand. Has anyone tried Subs on OP5, any recommendations? I've also seen a Magisk module for making legacy systemless. Anyone tried it? I don't feel like boot looping my new phone!

Also if I'm just rooted, can I install themes like swift black?

Don't use Substratum on OOS, rooted or not, I tried it and ended up having to restore the backup I'd made after it caused all sorts of complications, my advice? Wait for the custom roms to start appearing.

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Don't use Substratum on OOS, rooted or not, I tried it and ended up having to restore the backup I'd made after it caused all sorts of complications, my advice? Wait for the custom roms to start appearing.
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Thank you for saving me all sorts of trouble.

I tried "Navigate" to configure the navbar. Works without issues. But i wouldn't apply system wide themes. Like @djsubterrain said.

With root you can apply themes system wide that support OOS (I think only swift dark and black right now)
I did and it's working fine, full black apps and system.
If you're paranoid then you can just theme apps and use built in themer to make system black or white.

Does anyone tried ozone substratum?

im rooted and with sustratum working fine, im using swift black and inversion themes.

Interceptor777 said:
With root you can apply themes system wide that support OOS (I think only swift dark and black right now)
I did and it's working fine, full black apps and system.
If you're paranoid then you can just theme apps and use built in themer to make system black or white.
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hounter17 said:
im rooted and with sustratum working fine, im using swift black and inversion themes.
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Thanks guys!

hounter17 said:
im rooted and with sustratum working fine, im using swift black and inversion themes.
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Yeah... I was always able to theme via substratum on all of my rooted devices, including oneplus 3 on stock.
The thing is, you generally, (lie 99% of the time) should not theme system ui or android system as that almost always results in a bootloop.
This is with the exclusion of themes specifically designed for oxygen os like k clock and swift dark
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So I just need to be on stock rooted OP 5 with Subtranium installed to use Swift Dark on system ui?

pharpe said:
So I just need to be on stock rooted OP 5 with Subtranium installed to use Swift Dark on system ui?
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Yes, that will do, I'm running that too. There is an option to enable OxygenOS 4 compatibility right under the logo. That will make sure that you have a compatible (a.k.a. none) SystemUI overlay

caki25 said:
Yes, that will do, I'm running that too. There is an option to enable OxygenOS 4 compatibility right under the logo. That will make sure that you have a compatible (a.k.a. none) SystemUI overlay
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Great thanks. My OP 5 is being delivered today so I'm doing some research on I'm going to load on it. I saw that FreedomOS has Substratum Legacy support but I'd like to try the stock rom first.

HatRiGt said:
Does anyone tried ozone substratum?
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I'm running it right now, but i'm using it just for centered clock and to change the "4G" to "LTE" in the status bar.
No issues on my side so far.
Currently running OOS 4.5.1 with magisk v13 beta (96f8efc)

HatRiGt said:
Does anyone tried ozone substratum?
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I use it for centered clock, QS Tiles 4 icons and Clear All (tasks) button on the left.
No problem so far.

I'm using Valerie as the main theme, and Big Blu to fill in things that Valerie doesn't do.
Also, Ozone for center clock and QS 5.
Fontio works with a .ttf file (or choose one of the provided fonts) if you use the flashable zip option - in the settings there's a place to create a restore zip, so do that first in case. Both files will be put on your internal memory in a Fontio folder.
edit: I forgot that the power menu doesn't work with this setup, so I made my own with Tasker/GMD.

caki25 said:
Yes, that will do, I'm running that too. There is an option to enable OxygenOS 4 compatibility right under the logo. That will make sure that you have a compatible (a.k.a. none) SystemUI overlay
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I can't even see any difference when you theme the system lol so I don't even think it's necessary

pharpe said:
Great thanks. My OP 5 is being delivered today so I'm doing some research on I'm going to load on it. I saw that FreedomOS has Substratum Legacy support but I'd like to try the stock rom first.
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Stock has the same substratum support as freedom Os... It's the legacy layers theming, so if you root stock, it will work the same way. Just install the substratum app from the store and try out. ?

fully working here, rooted with magisk and substratum is ok with theming everything, but yeah, like above, power menu doesn't work and if pressed it soft reboot phone... resolved installing material power menu

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Don't use Substratum on OOS, rooted or not, I tried it and ended up having to restore the backup I'd made after it caused all sorts of complications, my advice? Wait for the custom roms to start appearing.
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...Soon™

Substratum on OOS 11

Hey all, currently using rooted OOS 11.0.1.1.IN11AA on OP8P and I've downloaded the Flux substratum theme that I used to use on OOS 10 without any problems. The Dev has mentioned that it is OOS 11 compatible. I have no issues with the system apps, but I get FCs on themed third party apps like Instagram, Youtube, Gmail, etc. Do you guys know of any work-around for this? I just thought it was strange that the system apps worked fine but not the third party ones. I tried applying overlays for those specific apps from another substratum theme that's meant for Android Q but they still FC'ed. This occurred in both light and dark modes.
Any help appreciated thanks!

Can you eliminate those said apps from theming?
I've been looking at substratum theming but was concerned about bootloops or a broken launcher/settings situation.

jleonnn said:
Hey all, currently using rooted OOS 11.0.1.1.IN11AA on OP8P and I've downloaded the Flux substratum theme that I used to use on OOS 10 without any problems. The Dev has mentioned that it is OOS 11 compatible. I have no issues with the system apps, but I get FCs on themed third party apps like Instagram, Youtube, Gmail, etc. Do you guys know of any work-around for this? I just thought it was strange that the system apps worked fine but not the third party ones. I tried applying overlays for those specific apps from another substratum theme that's meant for Android Q but they still FC'ed. This occurred in both light and dark modes.
Any help appreciated thanks!
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My understanding is that he is slowly adding better support for apps under 11. I'm using his Liv Dark theme and had the same issues as you for a while. Slowly but surely it's getting better with the 3rd party apps.
I would just turn it off for the apps that are force closing for now. Make sure you are using subs lite as well.
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As mentioned, it will get there in near future...

rmiles7721 said:
My understanding is that he is slowly adding better support for apps under 11. I'm using his Liv Dark theme and had the same issues as you for a while. Slowly but surely it's getting better with the 3rd party apps.
I would just turn it off for the apps that are force closing for now. Make sure you are using subs lite as well.
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So does this allow theming of system settings? Quick settings etc??
I don't mind apps so long as they can be whitelisted

dladz said:
So does this allow theming of system settings? Quick settings etc??
I don't mind apps so long as they can be whitelisted
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I know for sure that Liv is working on all of the above, haven't tried flux yet.
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rmiles7721 said:
I know for sure that Liv is working on all of the above, haven't tried flux yet.
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Cheers bud.
I've paid for a few of these themes, haven't had the nuts to test it.
How are you recovering if needs to?

dladz said:
Cheers bud.
I've paid for a few of these themes, haven't had the nuts to test it.
How are you recovering if needs to?
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I haven't had to in quite some time but just boot to TWRP and flash substratum rescue.
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I haven't had to in quite some time but just boot to TWRP and flash substratum rescue.
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How can you boot twrp? In Android 11?? There is no twrp for OnePlus 8 Pro on 11.
You would have been forced to MSM or wipe your system

dladz said:
How can you boot twrp? In Android 11?? There is no twrp for OnePlus 8 Pro on 11.
You would have been forced to MSM or wipe your system
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Was just reading about that in the TWRP thread. I've been lucky so far since I updated to a11 then. Going to make sure I make a good backup today.

rmiles7721 said:
Was just reading about that in the TWRP thread. I've been lucky so far since I updated to a11 then. Going to make sure I make a good backup today.
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Yep don't flash twrp on 11 you'll end up in s bootloop.

dladz said:
Yep don't flash twrp on 11 you'll end up in s bootloop.
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Did this a few days ago. Bootloop
Thanks to MSN tool, I went back to OOS10, flashes twrp, flashed magisk and then updated to OOS11

rmiles7721 said:
I know for sure that Liv is working on all of the above, haven't tried flux yet.
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Do you know if themeing the notification shade background is possible? That's the only thing I need to theme since OOS11 has an ugly grey color in dark mode. I want to make it black
This -