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This tutorial explains installing a dark theme on Android Oreo 8.0 without root. There are several options to set wallpaper on Oreo, but you can’t see a dark theme option. You can set the Android 8.0 dark mode/theme using Substratum and Andromeda. With this help, you can easily customize the theme on Android Oreo without rooting your device. Google Pixel and Nexus users are getting official OTA updates of Android Ore 8.0. Android Oreo has added tremendous features, including PIP mode, Notification dots, Android instant apps, background process limit, Auto-fill, etc.

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How To Install A Android 8.0 Dark Theme with the Help of Substratum and Andromeda

First, download and install the substratum theme and Andromeda add-on on your Oreo device. Let’s see how to set up Andromeda and install the substratum theme on the Android Oreo device.

Download Andromeda add-ons for the substratum theme from the Google Play Store.

Download the Substratum theme engine on your Android Oreo device.

Step 1: Go to Settings > Developer options > Debugging > Enable USB debugging

If there is a hidden developer option in your Oreo, enable developer mode in Oreo using the below.

Settings > System > About phone > Tap build number 7 times.

Now enable developer mode on your device.

Step 2: Launch Andromeda apps on your device. By default, you are disconnected from the connection status.

Step 3: Connect your Oreo device to your PC via USB cable

After connecting your device to the PC, check the settings below.

Windows PC:

First of all, open the start_andromeda.bat file. It will ask for grant administrator rights and see the command prompt. After pressing enter, you will see many ADB commands are running.  These commands are set up in the Andromeda add-on, so use your desktop PC independently.

Mac:

Double-click on “AndromedaClient.app”. It will ask you to select the disk image of the mounted Andromeda client. Tap continues and selects Andromeda from the list of options. Now click on Done.

Step 4: After completing the process with the Andromeda client on your desktop PC, see the substratum application open up on your device

To verify it, open the Andromeda app, and the connection status shows connected.

Step 5: Now install Andromeda on your Oreo and desktop PC.

Now download the below-given theme on your Oreo device:

Download [Substratum] Sai’s Android Oreo Black theme and install it to set the dark theme on our device.

Download [Substratum] Sai’s Fresh theme and install it on your Oreo device to set a dark theme in settings and the System UI tuner.

How to Install a Dark Theme on Android Oreo 8.0

Step 1: Open the Substratum app and tap Sai’s Android O Black theme.

Step 2: Tap Select to toggle all overlays.

Here, you will customize the colour by expanding the drop-down menu under the Android system and selecting the colour you set.

Step 3: Tap the paint roller icon and select Build & Enable.

Now, complete the installation process and restart your Android Oreo 8.0 device. Now, enjoy dark theme mode in Android Oreo without rooting your device. Also, install the black themes on messages, Twitter, and other apps.

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Enable Dark Mode on Android 9 Pie Using the Phone Settings

Step 1: Go to Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Display.

Step 3: Tap Advanced.

Step 4: Tap the Device theme.

Step 5: Choose Dark.

Automatically Turn on Dark Mode on Android Phones

Settings > Display > Dark theme > Schedule > Choose “Turns on from sunset to sunrise or Turns on at custom time”.

And that’s all. I hope the above-given article helps install a dark theme on Android Oreo 8.1 without rooting the device. If you have any trouble, let us know in the comment section below.

Samsung galaxy Note 8 launched with best features such as Live messages, S Pen, Water & dust resistant, 6.3 inch infinity display, Biometric authentication and more. This galaxy Note 8 security features including Fingerprint scanner, Iris scanner and Facial recognition. In this tutorial, I will show you step by step guide to set up Iris scanning on Galaxy Note 8 devices.

This is one of the more secure features to protect and unlock your Note 8. In Samsung galaxy Note 8 Iris scanning feature, scan of your eye to unlock your android phone. Iris scanning is quickly unlocking your galaxy Note 8 compares to facial recognition or fingerprint sensor security.

Also use this Iris scanning to online purchase transaction using Samsung Pay. You can’t use both biometric security same time in your galaxy Note 8 device. Apply below given step by step process to set up Iris scanning on Galaxy Note 8 / Galaxy Note 7 devices.

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How to set up Iris scanning on Galaxy Note 8 / Galaxy Note 7

This Iris recognition is one of the safest ways to keep your Galaxy Note 8 device locked. Let see how to set up and use Iris scanning on Galaxy Note 8 device.

Step 1: Go to settings in your galaxy Note 8

Step 2: Tap lock screen & security

Step 3: Tap Iris scanner under phone security section

Step 4: Create PIN number/Password/ Pattern lock

Now read onscreen instruction and follow it.

Step 5: Hold you galaxy Note 8 in front of your eyes and align your eyes in circles on-screen to scan your eyes

Step 6: After completed Iris scan, turn on Iris scanner

Now quickly unlock your galaxy Note 8 device using this Iris scanner security feature.

In Samsung galaxy Note 8 device, you can unlock your device with three Biometric authentication security types including face recognition, eyes recognition or fingerprint sensor.

And that’s all. Did you find above steps helpful to set up Iris scanning on Galaxy Note 8 device. If you have any kind of trouble, don’t hesitate to let me know in below comment section, would be pleasure to help you. Don’t miss this best Samsung galaxy Note 8 tips and tricks. If you found it helpful, don’t forget to share with others. stay and connect with us for latest Samsung Note 8 update.

Here’s how to add a new user on Android 8.1 Oreo devices. In the Android Oreo devices, you will use guest mode and add a new user account using a quick settings menu. You will add multiple user profiles on Android devices. This is useful to share your device with your friends or family members who regularly use your device. Each user personally manages profiles and customizes home screens, apps, accounts, etc.

You can update your user account and switch or delete users from your devices anytime. But remember one thing: The device owner will remove accounts or uninstall apps from your created user account. Follow the below-given instructions to create a new user account on Android 8.1 devices.

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How To Add A New User Account on Android 8.1

Let’s see two ways to add, change, or remove user accounts in Android 8.1 devices. The other device has a slightly different change, adding multiple users on an Android phone.

Add User to Android 8.1 Oreo Using the Quick Settings Menu

Step 1: Scroll down the notification bar from the top of the screen.

Step 2: Tap the User icon in the quick settings menu.

You can see the admin, add guest, and add user options.

Step 3: Tap Add user.

You can see this message on your device screen: Add new user?

When you add a new user on your Oreo device, that user needs to set up their space. Also, the user can update apps for all other users.

Step 4: Tap OK.

Now, your Android device is switching to the new users.

Step 5: Tap Continues to set up a new user on Android 8.1 Oreo.

You will also change vision settings in created user mode on Oreo, such as font size, display size, magnification, select to speak, and talkback settings.

Now, sign in or create a new Google account on your device. Without a Google account, you can’t download apps, games, and other content from the Play Store and not sync Google services such as contact, calendar, and more. Also, back up your apps to Google if you sign in to your Google account.

Step 6: Enter the name you want to create a new user account & tap Next.

You will see Google services provided to your user account, such as free up space, find a location, device maintenance, install updates & apps, and more.

Step 7: Tap Agree.

You can also set up another email account, review additional apps, and use on-body detection to unlock your Oreo while nearby.

Step 8: Tap All Set.

Now, create a user account on the Android 8.1 device.

To check it, Scroll down the notification panel > Tap the user icon in the quick settings menu > Create a user name.

Android 8.1 Multiple Users Add Using a Phone Setting 

Settings app > Users and Accounts > Users > Add user > OK.

How to Update or Change User Name in Android 8.1 Oreo

Settings > Users & accounts > Users > Tap user name want to change > Enter name > OK

Change User Account Profile Picture in Android 8.1

Settings > Users & accounts > Users > Tap user name want to change picture > Tap profile icon > Take photo/Choose a photo from gallery > OK.

Delete User Account on Android 8.1

Settings > Users & accounts > Users > Tap user name want to remove > Three vertical dots > Delete Android from this device.

To switch users on Android 8.1 devices, tap on other users want to use. It’s pretty easy to create a user account on Android smartphones.

If you’re a device owner, you will delete the user account using the below settings in your Android 8.0 Oreo devices.

Settings > Users & accounts > Users > Tap the settings icon of the user account you want to delete > Remove user > Delete.

By default, you can turn off phone calls and SMS options. Enable phone calls and SMS in user account Android Oreo device to use contacts and messages in a user account.

And that’s it. Did you find the above article helpful in creating a user account on an Android 8.1 device? Tell us in the comment box below if you have any trouble. We will respond as soon as possible.

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Do you have a guest account on your Android device? In this tutorial, I’ll explain how to enable Guest mode on Android phones and tablets. When you add or set up guest mode on Android 14, Android 13, Android 12, and other Android devices. Guest users access only system default apps. To install third-party apps, sign in with a Google or Samsung account. You can allow call history to guest mode to access your contact list. You can quickly switch between Guest and user modes on your Android Samsung devices.

When enabling guest mode on Android, all your phone data is hidden, including contact numbers, messages, downloaded apps, and more. When you exit guest mode on Android, it will delete apps and data from the current guest session. Let’s see the step-by-step guide to enable and use guest mode on Android devices.

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How to Set Up Guest Mode on Your Android 14 and Android 13

If your device is running the latest Android version, follow the below steps to create a guest account on Android phones.

Enable Guest Mode on Android 14 and Android 13

Step 1: Open the Settings app.

Step 2: Scroll down to the System and tap it.

Step 3: Tap the Multiple users.

Step 4: Toggle on Allow multiple users.

Here, you can add a new user or add guest you want. Also, turn guests on or off to use your phone call history and delete guest activity.

Step 5: Tap Add guest.

Step 6: Tap Switch to Guest.

You are switching to guest on your Android phone. You can see only system apps installed on guest accounts. Sign in with a Google account to download the third-party app to your guest account. Also, reset the guest session on your Android devices.

How to Add a New User or Guest from the Lock Screen on Android 14 and Android 13

To quickly switch between user, guest, or your main account, you need to enable add users from the lock screen on your Android 14 devices.

Settings > System > Multiple Users > Toggle on Allow multiple users > Toggle on Add users from the lock screen.

You can see the User (Admin) icon at the top right corner of your Android device.

Lock your phone, swipe down the notification panel from the top, tap the User icon, and select the user you want to add from Admin, Guest, or Add user (+ icon).

Close or Exit Guest Mode on Android 14 and Android 13

To switch to the admin account, you need to close the guest mode. 2 ways to exit the guest mode on your Android phone. It will remove all apps and data from your Guest account.

• Swipe down the Notification panel from the top, tap the User account icon, and tap Exit Guest or your main account. Tap Exit to remove a guest account.
• Open the Settings app > System > Mulitple Users > Exit Guest mode > Exit.

Activate Guest Mode on Android 11 and Android 10

Swipe down the notification panel twice and tap a Profile icon > Add Guest or Add User.

Remove Guest Mode Android 11 and Android 10

Swipe down the notification panel twice and tap a Profile icon > Remove Guest > Remove.

Add A New User on Android 11 and Android 10 

Settings > System > Advanced > Multiple users > Add user > OK > Set up now. 

Set Up Android 9 Guest Mode

Swipe down the notification panel twice and tap the Guest icon > Add Guest. 

Add A New User On Android 9 Pie

Settings > System > Advanced > Multiple users > Add user or profile > OK.

Can I Use the Guest Mode Samsung Phone?

Samsung removed the Guest mode from all devices.

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How To Enable And Use Guest Mode On Android 8.1 and 8.0

Check out the below-given methods to set up user accounts on Android 8.1 Oreo devices.

1^st Method: Switch to Guest Mode On Android 8.0 using the Notification bar

Step 1: Scroll down the notification bar on your Oreo device.

Step 2: Tap the user icon at the top of the screen.

Step 3: Tap Add Guest.

Now you can see your Android Oreo device switching to guest mode. All third-party downloaded apps, phone contacts, messages, photos, and other information are hidden. To access all your phone data, switch again to user mode.

Remove Guest Mode On Android 8.0

You can see guest user notifications on the home screen.

Tap on the notification to remove guest mode in your Oreo device directly. Also, delete it using the below settings.

Step 1: Scroll down the notification bar from any screen.

Step 2: Tap the Guest icon.

Step 3: Tap the Remove guest icon or Admin user icon.

Now, your Android device is switching to your main user account.

2^nd Method: Set Up a Guest Account on Android 8.1 Oreo

You will turn on phone calls in Android Oreo while using guest mode.

Step 1: Scroll down the notification bar from the home screen on Oreo.

Step 2: Tap the User icon at the top of the screen.

Step 3: Tap More settings.

Step 4: Tap the Settings gear icon.

By default, turn off the phone calls button.

Step 5: Turn on the phone calls toggle button.

You can see this message: Turn on phone calls?

Step 6: Tap OK.

Call history will be shared with this user on your Android device. You can call and text others using Guest mode on your Android devices.

And that’s all. I hope the above-given article is helpful to set up and use guest mode on the Android device. If you have any trouble, let us know in the comment box.

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Are you ready to set up Samsung Pass on your galaxy Note 8? In this tutorial, I will show you step by step guide to set up and use Samsung Pass on Galaxy Note 8 device. Samsung Pass feature is useful to access all website and apps you most use without enter password. Only need any biometric security you use such as Fingerprint sensor or Iris scanner or Face recognition.

To set up and use Samsung pass on Galaxy Note 8, you must sign in with your Samsung account. Samsung Pass feature only works with Samsung Interent browser. It will secure access data through biometric authentication you have used in your Samsung galaxy Note 8 device. Follow below given step by step guide to set up and use Samsung pass on Galaxy Note 8 device.

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How to set up and use Samsung Pass on Galaxy Note 8 Phone

First of all see how to set up Samsung Pass on Samsung galaxy Note 8 device.

Step 1: Go to settings in your Galaxy Note 8 device

Step 2: Tap search, and then search Samsung pass and select Samsung pass

Step 3: Tap next

Enter your Samsung account log in information and tap Confirm.

Step 4: Choose Biometric authentication from Fingerprint sensor / Iris scanner / Face recognition

Now follow on screen instruction to set up Biometric security on your galaxy Note 8 device.

Step 5: Now log in Samsung Pass using Biometric security

Step 6: Tap Next

Now finished process to set up Samsung pass on your galaxy Note 8 device.

How to use Samsung Pass on Galaxy Note 8

This Galaxy Note 8 Samsung Pass feature is useful to navigate your daily use apps or website where you need without enter sign in details. Just log in using fingerprint or Iris scanner or other biometric security you can use in your galaxy Note 8 device.

Step 1: Open your favorite website to use Samsung pass

Step 2: Log in with your Samsung account

Samsung Pass will ask to save account data if you want in your device.

Step 3: Tap Sign in using biometric via Samsung Pass

Step 4: Tap Remember

Now next time whenever you open that website, it will verify you’re biometric security instead of sign in details. You don’t have to remember your ID and Password of several websites and apps you daily use.

I hope you will enjoy viewing this article to set up and use Samsung Pass on Galaxy Note 8 Phone. Do let us know whether you liked or not. We are waiting for your feedback. Tell us in below comment box, if you have any kind of trouble.

Bixby is a one type of voice assistant which works like Microsoft’s Cortana, Apple’s Siri and Google’s Google Assistant. In Samsung galaxy Note 8 device, you will enable Bixby to press left side of extra key on your Note 8. It’s quiet easy to set up Bixby on Galaxy Note 8.

After completed Bixby setup, it will automatic adjust to your daily routine works such as set reminder, ask questions, set alarm, weather, news, step count, find nearby place or restaurant and more.

Have you use Bixby on your Galaxy Note 8? You can use Bixby features on your Galaxy Note 8 including Bixby home, Bixby vision, Bixby Reminder and Bixby voice. To use Bixby on Galaxy Note 8, firs of all set up each feature individually in your device. Check out below given step by step guide to set up Bixby on Galaxy Note 8 device.

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How to set up Bixby on Galaxy Note 8

First time set up and use Bixby on galaxy Note 8 device. Follow below given instruction.

Step 1: Swipe right from the home screen to access Bixby home

Step 2: Tap Next

Step 3: Choose a Bixby voice language and tap confirm

Now log in with your Samsung account to use Bixby. If not created, enter details and sign in. After complete process, tap Done.

Step 4: Accept all terms and condition, tap Next button

Follow on screen instruction to use Bixby feature and tap Next, OR tap Skip to set up Bixby later on your Samsung galaxy Note 8 device. Now finished process to set up Bixby home and use in your device. You can easily set up Bixby on Galaxy Note 8 and other Samsung devices.

Let see how to enable and use Bixby features in your galaxy Note 8 device.

Bixby Vision

This feature is by default added into your Galaxy Note 8 camera, Gallery and Samsung internet. It will helpful to shop online product, establish landmarks and translate foreign language on Galaxy Note 8.

Step 1: Follow above given four steps to set up Bixby home

Step 2: Open Bixby home, tap vision

Step 3: Tap start

Tick mark I agree to all of the above and then tap OK

Step 4: Tap allow

Now set up Bixby vision on your Galaxy Note 8 device.

Bixby Reminder

Bixby reminder is useful to set reminder of event, appointment, Birth day and other reminder task. Also track the content or article you like.

Step 1: Open Bixby home and tap Reminder

Here you can view tutorial to add reminder in your galaxy Note 8 device. Tap Skip to skip tutorial.

Step 2: Set up Bixby reminder

Step 3: Tap + write reminder to add reminders on your device

Bixby Voice

By default disable Bixby voice on your Galaxy Note 8 and other Samsung devices. It will totally change the way you communicate with your android device.

Step 1: Open Bixby home, tap three vertical dots

Step 2: Tap settings

Step 3: Tap slider to enable Bixby voice on galaxy Note 8

If you want to use Bixby without pressing a button, set up voice Wake-up in your Galaxy Note 8 using below settings.

Bixby home > Three vertical dots > settings > Voice Wake-up > Turn on voice wake-up slider

And that’s it. I hope above steps helpful to set up Bixby on galaxy Note 8. Are you facing issue to set up Bixby on galaxy Note 8? Tell us in below comment box. We will respond as soon as possible.