Dark Mode on Your Phone
Are you tired of staring at bright screens and wanting a more comfortable view? Well, dark mode has become so popular in mobile phones because it reduces eye strain and saves battery life. In this guide, we are going to show how to turn on dark mode on either an Android or iOS operating system.
Why Use Dark Mode on Your Phone?
Let's take a look at why you'd want to turn on Dark Mode before learning how it's done:
- Reduces Eye Strain: The glare of bright screens, particularly in the low-light conditions of night, is an irritant. Dark Mode can be a remedy to this problem.
- Extends Battery Life: In OLED displays, Dark Mode consumes less power since dark pixels consume lesser energy.
Improves Sleep: Exposure to bright blue light interferes with your sleep. Dark mode reduces the amount of blue light emitted.
Enhanced Aesthetics: Some users just love the sleek, modern look of dark mode.
Now that you know why dark mode is beneficial, let's take a look at how you can enable it on your phone.
How to Enable Dark Mode on Android Phones
Turning on Dark Mode in Android is quite straightforward. Here's how you do it:
- Open Settings: Go into the Settings app on your Android device.
- Find Display Settings: Scroll down and tap on Display.
- Enable Dark Mode: Find the Dark theme option and toggle it on; this will enable dark mode on the system interface and those apps that support it.
Alternatively, if you're running Android 10 or above, you can enable it much faster with Quick Settings:1
- Just swipe down from the top of your screen.
- Tap the Dark Mode icon to turn it on or off.
How to Enable Dark Mode on an iPhone (iOS 13 and Later)
Enabling dark mode is equally easy for any iPhone user:
- Open Settings: Open the Settings app.
- Display & Brightness: Scroll down and tap on Display & Brightness.
- Dark Mode: Under the Appearance section, tap Dark to turn dark mode on across your device.
You can also set dark mode to turn on automatically at a certain time of the day. To do so,
- Under the Display & Brightness section, tap Automatic.
- You can personalize dark mode to turn on and off at sunset or custom time.
How to Turn On Dark Mode in Select Apps
Many apps include dark mode, and these can often be turned on irrespective of your system settings. Here's how you do this for some popular apps:
- Instagram: Go to the Settings > Theme > Choose Dark.
- YouTube: Tap your profile icon > Settings > General > Appearance > Select Dark.
- WhatsApp: Go to Settings > Chats > Theme > Select Dark.
Troubleshooting Dark Mode Issues
If you are experiencing any problems with dark mode, such as an inability of certain apps to support the feature or other malfunctioning, try the following:
- Make sure your phone is updated to the latest available software.
Check for app-specific settings in-app; some apps handle dark mode settings on their own.
Clear cache or restart your phone if dark mode isn't applying properly.
Conclusion
Turning on dark mode on your phone is an excellent way to make your device look better, save your battery, and reduce eye strain. It's simple to do whether you have an Android or iPhone, and you can even customize it to fit your needs.
If you are still having any doubts regarding the enablement of dark mode or any other related problems, free to comment below. Enjoy today a more comfortable, darker screen experience!
