611c10176a27.Quick answer
Restore the theme session first and launch Codex with its default appearance. If stock Codex works, update the original Dream Skin source, rerun the platform installer, then verify Home, Task, Diff, navigation, and Restore before keeping the theme active.
First isolate the update from the theme
Restore the theme and open Codex normally. If the official appearance also fails, the issue is outside the theme layer. If stock Codex works, record the exact Codex version, platform, architecture, upstream commit, and the first route where the themed UI differs.
Why updates can break a theme
External themes depend on renderer structure and DOM markers. Codex can rename or move those elements during an update, leaving a background visible while cards, composer, or sidebar styling disappears. A stale injector can also target a renderer that no longer matches the expected identity.
Repair with a fresh, reviewable state
Pull or download the current original repository, read its changelog and platform guide, then rerun the documented install and verification flow. Do not edit the signed application package as a shortcut. Verify Home, Task, Diff, menus, composer, and restore before keeping the theme active.
Completion checklist
- Stock Codex works after restore
- Exact version is recorded
- Upstream main was reviewed
- Home/Task/Diff all pass
Frequently asked questions
Why did my Codex skin break after an update?
External themes depend on renderer structure and process identity. An app update can change selectors, routes, executable paths, or a Store package identity even when the wallpaper and recipe are unchanged.
Should I reinstall Codex Dream Skin immediately?
Restore and test stock Codex first. Reinstall only after you know the official app is healthy and you have reviewed the current original upstream instructions.
Does a visible wallpaper mean the repair worked?
No. Native navigation, project selection, composer, menus, scrolling, Home, Task, and Diff must remain interactive, and Restore must still work.