Does SendbirdUIKit v3.23.2 now support dynamic theme updates at runtime?

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Hi team,

Back in January 2022, I asked this question regarding dynamic theme support in SendBirdUIKit.ThemeMode.

At that time, I was told:

“Unfortunately, our UIKit follows Android themes. So, it is impossible to change the theme mode dynamically.”

:backhand_index_pointing_right: Current Context:

  • I have now upgraded to com.sendbird.sdk:uikit:3.23.2
  • My app uses dynamic theming (color codes are fetched from the server at runtime).
  • I’m not relying on system-level dark / light mode, but rather applying custom hex color codes programmatically based on user or event data.
  • I already manage my own theming via Theme.getInstance(context, eventKey) which provides custom color palettes.

:red_question_mark: My Question:

With UIKit v3.23.2, is it now possible to dynamically set or update SendbirdUIKit.ThemeMode at runtime?

  • Can we programmatically apply or override style sets or ThemeMode after initialization?
  • Is there a way to reinitialize or refresh UIKit with a new theme without restarting the whole app or activity?
  • Or do we still need to predefine light and dark themes statically in styles.xml and use only ThemeMode.Light / ThemeMode.Dark / ThemeMode.System?

:light_bulb: What I’m trying to achieve:

  • Apply custom toolbar background, header icons, input bar, send button colors dynamically for different events/users without restarting the activity or app.

Would appreciate clarification on what’s now supported in UIKit 3.23.2 and whether dynamic runtime styling is now feasible or if it’s still a limitation.