For those who don't know, Substratum is an awesome application which takes advantage of RRO runtime in Android Nougat to theme your device. This guide will allow to use your favorite Substratum theme on your EMUI device.
Not all themes are supported. Themes that can run in Legacy mode i.e. supports vanilla Lineage OS will work absolutely fine. Also don't try to theme stock EMUI apps since they are not supported and can potentially cause bootloops.
So let's get started!
Prerequisites
You must have Substratum installed. So head to Play Store to download it.
Your device must be rooted using Magisk.
Instructions
We will first install 'Systemless Substratum Legacy ' module for Magisk. Visit this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-systemless-substratum-legacy-t3623607 to download it.
Use Magisk Manager to install the zip and reboot OR reboot your device to TWRP and flash the zip file.
It is now time to download a theme. Now, I haven't tested a majority of themes available on Play Store. However, I am a fan of back lthemes and the Swift Black theme is perfect for my taste and in our case, works perfectly fine in legacy mode. You can visit this Play Store link to install it https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brit.swiftblack.substratum&hl=en (it is a paid theme).
With everything installed, open Substratum, grant it root privileges and accept the legacy mode warning.
Select your theme. In my case it is Swift Dark. At the top is the dropdown selection menu which allows you to chose your running environent. Choose the option which reads like 'Android 7 Legacy', 'Nougat Legacy', 'Android 7 Lineage', 'Others', etc.
You will now be asked to select apps which you want to theme. Choose carefully only non -EMUI apps for example All Google Apps + other third party apps you've installed.
Build the overlays and reboot your device. If you followed the guide carefully, your device will successfully reboot with all the overlays you selected applied and their respective apps themed.
Rootless
Can substratum be used rootless in emui?
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Here I am giving a list of working Xposed Modules in Nokia X2ds stock rom that I use everyday. I cant include all because I haven't tested all of them. So, plz add the Modules you tested in this thread. Also State the working features and workarounds. Hope it will be useful to everyone.
1. AlternateAppPicker: ICS-style default app chooser for JB
this is must have, you wont have to double touch to select an app.
link: http://repo.xposed.info/module/pk.qwerty12.alternateapppicker
2. Boot Manager
link: http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.defim.apk.bootmanager
3. Greenify
Note: Use donation package for xposed features.
link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.greenify
4. Intelli3G (intelligently manages your 3g connection)
Note: you have to go to options and enable Motorola duel sim support to make it working.
link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.voidvapps.intelli3g
5. MinMinguard (Ads remover)
link: http://repo.xposed.info/module/tw.fatminmin.xposed.minminguard
6. Native Clipboard (adds system wide clips manager)
link: http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.dhm47.nativeclipboard
7. Recent App Cleaner
Note: This is may be the only recent app cleaner with working Ram bar and clean all button in Recent apps manu in Nokia x2ds
link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.droidmate.rcleaner
8. Android theme manager
Note: I only use it for changing battery icon, many options available. Wifi icon can be changed. Network icon not proper.
link: http://repo.xposed.info/module/dev.avs.themeengine
9. XBatteryThemer
Note: Battery icons can be downloaded from playstore
link: http://repo.xposed.info/module/mobi.xperiacle.xposed.mod.xbatterythemer
10. OGXposed
Use this module if you want to sign-in to your account using OGYouTube (Xposed version only).
It'll fake the app signature, so GMS will think that you're using the official version.
Download OGYouTube from here: http://ogmods.net/home/OGYouTube
Disable auto-update for YouTube on 'Play Store'.
link: http://repo.xposed.info/module/net.ogmods.xposed
11. 3c toolbox pro
Note: This is a all in one tool for your phone. It can replace several apps.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ccc71.at
link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ccc71.at.free
I am not very much interested with cosmetic changes, sacrificing a bit performance. So my choice are usability and performance oriented. You can add your tested modules and specific features in this thread.
xposed additions
xposed additions not working ?
@andylitias xposed additions didnt work in my stock rom, What about you???
Not working, but working in nokia x
@andylitias Do you know any other way to change button functions.
nothing bro
are u tested those modules
@sonic.exp yes I have tested all those modules.
Here's mine
1. Native Freezer
2. Physical Button Music Control
3. XInternalSD
4. Prevent Running
cm11 loudspeaker music player too small a can edit? :silly::silly:
So i have the layers version of PureNexus installed. Franco Kernel and latest edition of busybox.
I tried messing with layers a few weeks ago but somehow crashed the entire system and it was a huge pain to restore back to where i was. So i want to make sure i know what im doing before i hit the apply button again.
I have layers manager installed.And i have layers showcase installed.
As i was browsing through the layers showcase all of the layers say that they do not support the version of Android i have installed and may cause bootloops. (I have 6.0.1) installed (I also have Xposed installed)
Basically i dont want to modify any apps. I just want to change the look of the Android system itself. (Notification pull down, settings, settings icons, colors, etc)
And i want to stay in the "material design" land.
Any help would be very appreciated.
krolla03 said:
So i have the layers version of PureNexus installed. Franco Kernel and latest edition of busybox.
I tried messing with layers a few weeks ago but somehow crashed the entire system and it was a huge pain to restore back to where i was. So i want to make sure i know what im doing before i hit the apply button again.
I have layers manager installed.And i have layers showcase installed.
As i was browsing through the layers showcase all of the layers say that they do not support the version of Android i have installed and may cause bootloops. (I have 6.0.1) installed (I also have Xposed installed)
Basically i dont want to modify any apps. I just want to change the look of the Android system itself. (Notification pull down, settings, settings icons, colors, etc)
And i want to stay in the "material design" land.
Any help would be very appreciated.
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Which layer theme or apps are you trying to install? If you run into errors and you get system errors after a reboot the easiest way to fix the issue is to delete the overlay folder in your file manager via TWRP, then reboot. I have found that if I do a hard reboot after installing my layers I get the system UI failures upon reboot. If I do the soft reboot in layers after I install it works fine, then I can do a full reboot and all is good.
I got bored, so I decided to learn how to make Magisk modules. As it turns out, it's pretty easy. These all work on the latest marshmallow stock rom and should also work on Computerfreek's modified stock rom. Install via Magisk Manager or flash via TWRP. Here's what I've done so far if they would be helpful to anyone:
Enable Multiwindow MM
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298955568
Enables native experimental multiwindow app support in marshmallow.
NOTE: For reasons that I don't completely understand, uninstalling this module does not result in multiwindow being disabled. If you would like to disable multiwindow, uninstall this module, install the disabler module below and reboot the phone. If desired, uninstall the disabler module after you confirm that multiwindow has been disabled.
Disable Multiwindow MM
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195900028
Disables native experimental multiwindow app support in marshmallow.
Pixel Launcher O
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634770197
Installs the Pixel Launcher from Android O preview 1 as a system app without actually touching /system (leaving your safetynet status intact).
NOTE: Pixel Launcher will force close on first use. Wait about 10 seconds and try it again, and it should work after that. For best results, uninstall any existing Pixel Launcher installations before using this.
That's it so far. Requests are welcome.
Original ROM: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...loat-7-0-920-5-w8-f-i-november-patch.3649798/
I removed several apps in the ROM including a very annoying DiagMonAgent app that caused it to continuously show popup notifications.
Here is a complete list of apps I removed from this ROM: http://dr.mywebcommunity.org/g920w8/debloat/20210831-samstock-debloat-results.html
My phone works super well with this setup.
Download information:
Location: androidfilehost.com
File name: 20210831-1914-sst05-safe.zip
File size: 1.4 Gb
Information
I did not include the AROMA options for different phone vendors so if you really need those files, please use original rom. I uploaded this rom for my peronal use and because I am trying to make a debloated rom and bring the size of the zip file back down to under 1 Gb but I have several issues with required apks causing bootloops. So for now, this is a fully functional re-packed rom. I do plan to re-pack the phone vendors in a futur aroma setup but for now, I am still struggling to debloat this rom entirely. I just needed a base stock rom with as little modification as possible and this is the only ROM I found to fit this category. I am fully opened to receive any kind of help or assistance. The goal is to change the ZIP file only through my Windows computer, change any files through Notepad++ if necessary.
If you want details of what has been done in the ROM, please refer to the original author's thread.
GOAL OF THIS RE-PACK
My goal is to keep the original system but remove every other useless things. I want to drop the ROM size to under 1 Gb. I want to remove all Samsung and Google apps that are not necessary for the system to work. If people want Google Play, I want to simply download it on Open GApps. Of course, for now, I have been unsuccessfully removing other apps and had several boot loops, this is the only package I managed to re-pack that has a successfull boot and work well with my needs.
Why use an old 7.0 version?
Honestly? Because everything! Bluetooth connection, camera, stability. Everything works. The only VERY annoying things I hate about v7.0 are:
PROBELM: Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode does NOT work. Apps compatible with PiP will not display any PiP content such as floating video call windows.
SOLUTION: The only similar effect you can have is by enabling in the dev options the "Force activities to be resizable" at the very bottom. Then, in an app you want to have displayed in a floating window, tap on your "All apps" button and drag your app's window on the little square that says "Open in pop-up view".
PROBLEM: Dark modes for apps like GMail and the user interface is not supported unless you seriously start to tinker arround with very creative workarrounds I have not tested.
SOLUTION: I did not test any.
Kernel Source
The kernel supplied in this re-pack is the original kernel from SamStock's original package (G920W8) with no changes. Based off SamStock's thread which states:
Untouched. Completely stock out of the latest zip from sammobile.
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So source is based off original Samsung Kernel Source.
ROOT Magisk
This rom is NOT ROOTED. I removed the outdated supplied Magisk from the original ROM since I prefer to use the latest available version that works without any issues. Just remember to rename the Magisk APK file's extension to ".zip" and flash after flashing this rom. I also use the original APK file to install after first boot because the zip only enables root access but the APK installs the Magisk manager app and enables the popup message to grant root permissions to apps. It is not a requirement since Magisk will download the app automatically when you try to open it the first time, but it just makes you spend less time waiting for the automatic download and installs the app immediately. Installing the APK manually will require a reboot.
AdAway
This is the goto app to remove annoying ads in almost all apps. ROOT is required. To install, head to ApkMirror and download version 4.3.6. That's the latest version that still works very well on Android v7.0. You will be required to do 2 reboots, one after installing the app and enabling adblock and one for updating the hosts file.
Google
You will have a long update list to go through your initial boot to update all apps from Google App Store INCLUDING the app store itself. Please pay attention to Google Services notification because you may need to manually update Google Services if it does not do it on it's own for apps to work such as GMail and other Google apps.
I suggest you disable the "upday" app which Google Update installs. I hate this app so much that I disable the notification, force stop AND disable the app. I have not found any solution yet to prevent this app from being installed.
XPosed Framework
You need the sdk24 version. It works and boots without any problems BUT, it's old and I found it to be pretty much useless. Some stuff such as the Dark mode for GMail module does not work anymore. So I do not recommend you to install XPosed unless you already are familiar with modules you want to use and already know that is working.
What I wil NOT do (unsupported models)
I own only the W8 version of the phone so any other models I cannot support. BUT, I can say this, you can refer to the debloated list above to remove the apps from the ZIP file and repackage the file yourself for your model by downloading the right version on the original author's mod page. As I mentioned, this is a safe debloat list where the phone successfully boots and setups.
I cannot test phone calls and SMS because I do not use this function on my phone. I use a SIP phone service through GrandStream Wave and VoIP.ms. So if you have any issues concerning phone calls or SMS, please comment or check the list of removed apps above and mention to me what is needed and I will post a new upload with the included package. While you may be waiting for my fix, I suggest you use the original author's files.
KNOWN ISSUES
You will need to install another launcher to be able to change wallpaper since I removed some of Samsung's core apps which were linked to the Samsung store including the wallpaper switcher. I recommend the Microsoft Launcher which is entirely free and has all the basic functions including notification dots and icon pack themes.
INSTALLATION
• Backup your system and files
• Boot in TWRP (Hold Volume Up+Home Button+Power Button)
• Format and advance wipe everything
• Install zip file
• Optional: Install Magisk (rename apk extension to zip)
• Reboot System
Stuck in a bootloop or unresponssive phone?
Hard reboot your phone by holding Volume Down+Home Button+Power Button. Once the screen goes black, immediately Hold Volume Up+Home Button+Power Button and you will be back in TWRP. If it fails, simply repeat the Volume Down hard reboot until you get the timing right with Volume Up afterwards. That's what I do and it works but hopefully, this should NOT happen because it does not on my end.
Permission: I requested month's ago permission from the author and never got an answer so I presume that the project is abandonned or not followed anymore. So if ever the author somehow has specific requests or want's me to remove this, I will do so without hesitating after contacting me through PM.
XDA DevDB Information
SamStock ROM Debloated, ROM for the Samsung Galaxy S6 G920W8
Contributors
Moiz Ahmed
Supported Model: SM-G920W8 ONLY
ROM OS Version: 7.0 Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.10.x
ROM Firmware Required: Latest Modem and Bootloader
Based On: Samsung Stock / SamStock Rom (G920W8)
Version Information
Status: Stable
Stable Release Date: 2017-07-31
Created 2017-08-01
Last Updated 2017-12-25
Re-Pack Date: 2021-08-31
The instructions below reflect the process I followed to install the Google Play Store on my Fire TV Stick 3 (sheldonp) which I have been using for a month now. To be clear, I am not responsible for anything that happens to your device as a result of following this guide.
If you already have knowledge of the process, then it is simply setting up microG Istaller Revived with the Android TV Google Play Store.
If you are new to this, then the entire process is explained below. It is assumed that the Fire TV is already rooted and has Magisk installed.
Download the following and transfer the files to the Fire TV using adb, file transfer apps or a file manager with LAN/Cloud access.
LSPosed
FakeGApps
Google Play Store (Android TV)
microG Installer Revived
LSPosed is available in two variants as of now, but the Zygisk one is considered to be the way forward. So, in case you are using the Zygisk release, then you need to enable Zygisk from Magisk settings as well.
Go to the Modules section of Magisk and select ‘Install from storage’, following which, choose the LSPosed zip. This step was tricky for me because it opens the DocumentsUI for selection, which doesn’t quite work with the remote. I used a wired mouse with OTG, but that too was quite wonky. Eventually, I managed to enable ‘Show internal storage’ from the right-hand menu and then internal storage from the left-hand menu. The good news is that once you select a folder and module, then the same folder always remains open in DocumentsUI, making future module installations easier. Reboot as required.
It is most likely that you will not see the LSPosed app on your homescreen, so navigate to /data/adb/lspd using a root file manager or adb and install the manager.apk file present in that folder to get the LSPosed app on the homescreen.
Install the FakeGapps apk and enable the module from within the LSPosed app.
Rename the Android TV Play Store downloaded earlier to Phonesky.apk and copy it to /data/adb using a root file manager or adb.
Install the microg Installer Revived module from within Magisk and reboot when prompted.
After reboot, you should see the Google Play Store icon in your app drawer. Open it, choose sign-in, after which it will redirect you to the Google web login process through microG.
That’s it! You should now have a fully functional Play Store on the Fire TV.
Bonus: Some specific apps from the Play Store fail to invoke the Amazon keyboard for input fields. In that case, you can download a keyboard from the Play Store and make it the default one. I did so for Gboard installed from the Play Store and the command to do so was as follows:
Code:
ime list
ime enable com.google.android.inputmethod.latin/com.android.inputmethod.latin.LatinIME
ime set com.google.android.inputmethod.latin/com.android.inputmethod.latin.LatinIME
Hello!
I don't see the Play Store app in the drawer even after placing the Phonesky.apk at /data/adb. I only see the Microg Revived app that I installed via Magisk
supermutant2299 said:
Hello!
I don't see the Play Store app in the drawer even after placing the Phonesky.apk at /data/adb. I only see the Microg Revived app that I installed via Magisk
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If during the microG Installer Revived installation you see "Installing real Play Store", then it means the store was installed properly.
I have been using the FireTV Leanback Launcher since day 1 since I absolutely hate the KFTV launcher interface which also happens to not display all sideloaded apps. Not sure if you are using the default launcher then.
Thank you for the procedure, I can now use application which needs google services.
But I can't use google play store because I can't log in. Every time I enter my login, I become back to begening of login procedure. Is there is something I should do ? Thanks
xtof05 said:
Thank you for the procedure, I can now use application which needs google services.
But I can't use google play store because I can't log in. Every time I enter my login, I become back to begening of login procedure. Is there is something I should do ? Thanks
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I ran into the same problem. Every time I entered my email address microG's Login Activity would crash. What fixed this for me was downgrading to an older version of microG. Now I'm using the version packaged with microG Installer Revived v2.4.0, and have had no issues logging in. If you're using v20.4 Magisk Manager then this the version available to download straight from the app.