Themes not applying to contacts or message screens

[userTDiIJ5nrhO]

In my experience, It all depends on each theme. 

Go to:  Settings>Display  and choose dark mode or light mode... depending on the theme, it should work on one of those settings If not, maybe try clearinf cache and data from whichever app you're using to download themes. 

[userNUeVW1aCPp]

Removing dark mode from my settings allowed the theme to change keyboard and messages.

[userErXW9BVklb]

this absolutely works for me. it seems as though choosing dark mode overrides all other settings. the dark mode setting will take priority over all other settings thank you so very much.

[userSvtiPHN4Xh]

I had this same problem on my a51, it worked fine after I turned dark mode off now the themes work great 

[userUqMK9id66S]

I'm glad I found this thread with the same issues because I was getting so frustrated! I didn't even noticed it stopped working after I turned my phone to Dark Mode. I assumed it was from one of the many updates I had, but I cam confirm going from Dark Mode to Light Mode made the themes apply to the Contacts, Messages, and Keypad.

[WeedZilla]

I was having the same issues and took my phone off of dark mode, suggested earlier in this thread, and it solved my issues completely!  I have a Samsung Galaxy A11 for clarification.  Everyone should try this first before attempting more complicated solutions.  Thanks whom ever suggested the dark mode off idea it was the solution for me! 

[userz0iuqH3Leq]

Guys, try leaving Dark Mode. Earlier this year I noticed that switching on dark mode cancels the themes' effect on the messaging app (the stock one, obviously) and the call/contacts screen.

It just fixed the problem for me after I went as far as performing a factory reset today. Then I remembered what happened earlier this year and simply went back to light mode and voila!! Problem fixed!! I must've switched dark mode on, forgetting it cancels the themes' effect.

Hope this helps.

[Members_bIDZJAu]

Themes will not work on dark mode. If phone is on regular mode it will show theme everywhere.... Thanks

[Ebailey]

just read your comment. will try dark mode off. what a glitch!

[Ebailey]

This is the same issue I am having with my note 10 +.

Is there a resolution to fix as I have quite a bit of money ties up with my personalization.