Themes on S8 without root? - Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers

I want to install a "dark" theme for my S8 Snapdragon that's in the S7 forum. Can I do this on S8 without root (using Package Disabler method)?
If this is possible, will there be any glitches I should be aware of ahead of time? If I can do this, I may never root... well, probably will just to get rid of Samsung-ware.

BlindDroid said:
I want to install a "dark" theme for my S8 Snapdragon that's in the S7 forum. Can I do this on S8 without root (using Package Disabler method)?
If this is possible, will there be any glitches I should be aware of ahead of time? If I can do this, I may never root... well, probably will just to get rid of Samsung-ware.
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Use the themes in the theme store under settings. There are dark free ones.

The Root said:
Use the themes in the theme store under settings. There are dark free ones.
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Themes in the "Theme Store" can't change the Messaging app color / text box color, can it? I'm looking for something to give me as much white text on black background as possible in apps / System UI / dialer.
I don't mind paying for a theme in the Theme Store if this can be accomplished.

BlindDroid said:
Themes in the "Theme Store" can't change the Messaging app color / text box color, can it? I'm looking for something to give me as much white text on black background as possible in apps / System UI / dialer.
I don't mind paying for a theme in the Theme Store if this can be accomplished.
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The "High Contrast Theme" from Samsung has a pure black background with white text in the stock messaging app (for free).

BlindDroid said:
Themes in the "Theme Store" can't change the Messaging app color / text box color, can it? I'm looking for something to give me as much white text on black background as possible in apps / System UI / dialer.
I don't mind paying for a theme in the Theme Store if this can be accomplished.
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Sure they can, just check the preview pictures.

Xealot42 said:
The "High Contrast Theme" from Samsung has a pure black background with white text in the stock messaging app (for free).
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I won't have my S8 until tomorrow - any chance you could point me to screenshots of the Messaging and Settings apps? Or perhaps post them for me if it's not too much trouble
Really appreciate it.

BlindDroid said:
I won't have my S8 until tomorrow - any chance you could point me to screenshots of the Messaging and Settings apps? Or perhaps post them for me if it's not too much trouble
Really appreciate it.
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Here is a quick screenshot of my stock messaging app with the high contrast theme.

Xealot42 said:
Here is a quick screenshot of my stock messaging app with the high contrast theme.
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Thanks for that. The white text input box at the bottom is what I was hoping I could make white on black. I've used a few themes around XDA that could do this - like this one I'm currently using on my S6:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/themes/theme-samsung-galaxy-s8-t3582967

I bet there is a user made theme that blacks that out as well but I've only tried a few. I'll let you know if I come across one.
EDIT - Hmm it seems like all of the black themes on the Samsung app have the white text box, maybe they don't allow that to be changed on the stock app?
I have been playing around with Textra for messaging and it allows you to customize the look, see attached image. I think you could make those blue accents black as well.

Xealot42 said:
I bet there is a user made theme that blacks that out as well but I've only tried a few. I'll let you know if I come across one.
EDIT - Hmm it seems like all of the black themes on the Samsung app have the white text box, maybe they don't allow that to be changed on the stock app?
I have been playing around with Textra for messaging and it allows you to customize the look, see attached image. I think you could make those blue accents black as well.
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I like that - I think I'll give that a try.
Yeah there are some elements the Samsung Theme Engine won't allow user created themes to change, at least from my understanding. The High Contrast theme and the use of Textra look like good options until we have root.
Thanks again!

Speaking of themes...Does anyone know if it is possible to get a plain black status bar (not transparent) with white text at the top of the screen all the time (without root)?

Xealot42 said:
Speaking of themes...Does anyone know if it is possible to get a plain black status bar (not transparent) with white text at the top of the screen all the time (without root)?
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Definitely with Nova Launcher.

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Why is everything so gray in Android?

I took a look at the new Android Market and realized that it had a white background instead of a gray one. And thinking about it, I also think that most other applications would look a whole lot better if they had a white background instead of the standard gray one.
Is there any way to change the theme, change the gray background to white?
http://startupmeme.com/the-android-...essive-hope-it-improves-sales-for-developers/
Because google is bland
gridlock32404 said:
Because google is bland
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Haha, could be it. But is there any theme or such which changes the gray to white? And the colour of the text to black?
Yup, go over to the theme forum and you will have plenty of options. But you have to be rooted to apply them otherwise use a home replacement like ahome or dxtop
gridlock32404 said:
Yup, go over to the theme forum and you will have plenty of options. But you have to be rooted to apply them otherwise use a home replacement like ahome or dxtop
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I took a look in there, but I haven't found any which makes it white yet. All of the themes seem to use the standard gray. Any ideas?
Two options, learn to make your own or ask a theme maker if he could make a white one
Afaik, no one has figured out how to this yet. I've tried quite a bit, and its something many themers and I would like to do. So far, no luck except on Mms.apk.
Recoda said:
I took a look at the new Android Market and realized that it had a white background instead of a gray one. And thinking about it, I also think that most other applications would look a whole lot better if they had a white background instead of the standard gray one.
Is there any way to change the theme, change the gray background to white?
http://startupmeme.com/the-android-...essive-hope-it-improves-sales-for-developers/
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The new Market I believe has a white background. Expect it soon!
Background colors are chosen by the developer of the particular app.

Change stock icons?

How do you change the stock icons? Can you get them from m the play store or do they have to be from the LG theme app?
jrock79 said:
How do you change the stock icons? Can you get them from m the play store or do they have to be from the LG theme app?
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Just use a launcher like Nova or Apex. Then apply whatever icons you want.
Actually came in here to answer my own question just in case someone was wondering. You can't change them unless you use the Home/app drawer option. Long press the icon will give you the little purple paint brush.
Well, after trying that, it seems no matter what I do, I can't rid of the black background the system places on the icons.
Also, try the themes in the smart world. A lot of themes have different icons
jrock79 said:
Actually came in here to answer my own question just in case someone was wondering. You can't change them unless you use the Home/app drawer option. Long press the icon will give you the little purple paint brush.
Well, after trying that, it seems no matter what I do, I can't rid of the black background the system places on the icons.
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You can get rid of the black backgrounds. From a cnet article (​Four settings to change on the LG G6): To switch back to normal icons, head to Settings and open the Display tab. Then select Home Screen, followed by Icon Shape and then tap Original.

Ugly Green Call Screen

Forgive me if this has already been asked.
Is there a way to change the green in-call background color to another color?
The stock green isn't appealing. All I really want is black.
I ended up using Google dialler. The green is horrible
How to disable stock green dialer and use Google instead?
I have tried everything in the user interface. Does not seem to work. I choose different themes - the platinum and the black one, but then these have wrapped icons which are horrible as well. Any solution welcome.
Windforce0511 said:
How to disable stock green dialer and use Google instead?
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Settings-Pograms-setup-dafaults-set google dialer as default
you can find a good amount of themes on the Play Store by searching LG G6 theme, many of them have different dialer colors.
Famousfive8 said:
I have tried everything in the user interface. Does not seem to work. I choose different themes - the platinum and the black one, but then these have wrapped icons which are horrible as well. Any solution welcome.
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I use the black theme. I didn't like the borders around the icons either. I read that is an option in the display settings but I don't have it on mine -- maybe it is dependent on the theme. At any rate I installed Nova so I can be rid of those icon borders.
So if your main objection to the other themes is the icon borders, try an alternative launcher.

Zenfone 3 Official Android O

Hi every body.today i get official android o
I dont do much test..but first bug or maybe not bug is very very slow charging even with turbo charger when compare to android n
Update: charging problem solved with oem usb cable
Is there treble support?
you can check with this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.appground.treble
Dark theme
Hi guys, just updated my ze552kl to Android O, get rid of annoying dots and background apps notification, so far so good. Anyone has any idea to get dark themes especially on quick tiles section? I don't mind spend some bucks for dark theme as long as it gets things done consistently, not just main setting page. Alternatively, I'd like to try Andromeda addon but most of the themes do not recommend quick tiles theme adjustment (just color, not icons) which is kind of pointless. So, it would be appreciated if someone could recommend a spesific dark zenui theme or share any thoughts and experience with Andromeda on ze552kl. Thanks in advance
sanctitude888 said:
Hi guys, just updated my ze552kl to Android O, get rid of annoying dots and background apps notification, so far so good. Anyone has any idea to get dark themes especially on quick tiles section? I don't mind spend some bucks for dark theme as long as it gets things done consistently, not just main setting page. Alternatively, I'd like to try Andromeda addon but most of the themes do not recommend quick tiles theme adjustment (just color, not icons) which is kind of pointless. So, it would be appreciated if someone could recommend a spesific dark zenui theme or share any thoughts and experience with Andromeda on ze552kl. Thanks in advance
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Currently using howling wolf theme from the asus theme store and i got dark theme. Just change the icons and wallpaper. Works well
mecoromeo said:
Currently using howling wolf theme from the asus theme store and i got dark theme. Just change the icons and wallpaper. Works well
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Btw. The howling theme even darkened my tiles. So you can try it. It's free
mecoromeo said:
Btw. The howling theme even darkened my tiles. So you can try it. It's free
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mecoromeo said:
Currently using howling wolf theme from the asus theme store and i got dark theme. Just change the icons and wallpaper. Works well
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Well I don't what's wrong but the suggested theme partially change phone, contacts, wallpapers, icons, main setting page only. The quick tiles remain white. I guess I'm out of luck, but there is a wayout please be kind enough to inform.
sanctitude888 said:
Well I don't what's wrong but the suggested theme partially change phone, contacts, wallpapers, icons, main setting page only. The quick tiles remain white. I guess I'm out of luck, but there is a wayout please be kind enough to inform.
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Mine is working finr though. Have you updated theme store to 1.7.0.47_171227?
Problem is i want stock icons with dark theme but every dark theme changes to black just when its icon selected
renatofontes said:
Is there treble support?
you can check with this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.appground.treble
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nope, the app says treble is disabled
mecoromeo said:
Mine is working finr though. Have you updated theme store to 1.7.0.47_171227?
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I have, it's exactly installed version. Nevermind, light theme isn't that bad. Thanks anyway.
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Monad.Cell said:
Problem is i want stock icons with dark theme but every dark theme changes to black just when its icon selected
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If you want to change icons only from other theme, it can be achieved via zenui theme and select customize from within the theme you want the icons to be applied (check icons only). Or from installed iconpack from Preference --> Icons/folder. It works fine for me.
Is bootloader re-locked?
[email protected]@ said:
Is bootloader re-locked?
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No, it's not.
Can you successfully restore line app with its chat history bro?
Hello everyone,
Does someone knows how to get root with this official update?
regards.
sanctitude888 said:
Well I don't what's wrong but the suggested theme partially change phone, contacts, wallpapers, icons, main setting page only. The quick tiles remain white. I guess I'm out of luck, but there is a wayout please be kind enough to inform.
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you mean the notification shade?
The themes work for me on the notification shade
Check attached image.
This is the Space and Beyond theme. Don't customize it, choose apply all and then change wallpaper or icons as desired. Make sure you are on the latest version for ZenUi, Themes and all asus apps.
ShakawCon said:
Hello everyone,
Does someone knows how to get root with this official update?
regards.
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Magisk 15.3 works for me.
Is there a way to change the lock screen clock? It's absolutely hideous and very poorly designed
@newcdn
I was looking into the same thing, can't find an option. Maybe xposed module, haven't found anything yet.
Hai Karate said:
Magisk 15.3 works for me.
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Wich twrp did you use?
newcdn said:
you mean the notification shade?
The themes work for me on the notification shade
Check attached image.
This is the Space and Beyond theme. Don't customize it, choose apply all and then change wallpaper or icons as desired. Make sure you are on the latest version for ZenUi, Themes and all asus apps.
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Yeah, I wonder why is it so hard to have simple thing. It's only partially applied with quick tiles / notification remain stock (white background /blue icons). I didn't do factory reset after Oreo update. Backup /restore process is so tiring.

[help] change notifications color

Is there anyway to change the notifications bar on Oreo?
I want black and blue
Something like the attached photos, maybe!
You can use use this app: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/themes/rootless-wide-theming-simple-easy-t3771773
I changed my theme to high contrast and it worked
manahey said:
Is there anyway to change the notifications bar on Oreo?
I want black and blue
Something like the attached photos, maybe!
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If you enter the theme store and install the theme high_contrast_theme_II

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