{"id":119642,"date":"2020-11-24T14:23:22","date_gmt":"2020-11-24T11:23:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-turn-on-dark-mode-on-android\/"},"modified":"2020-11-24T14:23:22","modified_gmt":"2020-11-24T11:23:22","slug":"how-to-turn-on-dark-mode-on-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-on-dark-mode-on-android\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Turn on Dark Mode on Android"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Turn on Dark Mode on Android&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xandroid-dark-mode-hero.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic._P5cWXVimP.png\" alt=\"android logo dark mode\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dark Mode is a feature on mobile and\u00a0desktop operating systems that changes the UI to a dark background. Many people love Dark Mode for being easier on the eyes, especially at night. Android devices also have Dark Mode\u2014here\u2019s how to use it.<\/p>\n<p>Android has officially supported a system-wide Dark Mode since Android 10. \u201cSystem-wide\u201d means it affects many parts of the operating system, including some third-party <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>s. Turning on Dark Mode is easy, and you can usually choose to have it automatically enabled at night, too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Use a Dark Theme in Windows 10<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First, swipe down from the top of the screen (once or twice, depending on your device\u2019s manufacturer) and tap the gear icon to open the \u201cSettings\u201d menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/x2020-11-12_16-18-01.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.NpWk1nxGWZ.png\" alt=\"tap the gear icon\" width=\"448\" height=\"209\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, go to the \u201cDisplay\u201d settings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xandroid-dark-mode-7.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.M7lvMOJstA.png\" alt=\"open the display settings\" width=\"448\" height=\"239\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s where things will look different, depending on the phone or tablet\u2019s manufacturer. Most call it \u201cDark Mode\u201d or \u201cDark Theme,\u201d but some call it \u201cNight Mode.\u201d There may be an option right on this page to turn it on.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700564\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xandroid-dark-mode-8.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.H6uPl1AxGF.png\" alt=\"turn on dark theme\" width=\"447\" height=\"256\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>For more options, you can tap \u201cDark Theme\u201d on phones like the Google Pixel.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_700565\" style=\"width: 447px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-700565\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xandroid-dark-mode-9.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.1Bc9jwn1zU.png\" alt=\"tap dark theme\" width=\"447\" height=\"256\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Google Pixel phone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Samsung Galaxy devices will offer \u201cDark Mode Settings.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_700561\" style=\"width: 449px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-700561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xandroid-dark-mode-5.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.fWdkVixrqI.png\" alt=\"dark mode settings\" width=\"449\" height=\"284\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Samsung Galaxy phone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Dark Mode options will be different, depending on the device manufacturer. Many enable you to have Dark Mode automatically turn on at sunset and turn off at sunrise. You can also choose a custom schedule.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700566\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xandroid-dark-mode-10.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.nICX47s8M2.png\" alt=\"choose a schedule\" width=\"448\" height=\"221\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select your preferred Dark Mode automation schedule, as seen here on a Google Pixel.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_700567\" style=\"width: 448px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-700567\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xandroid-dark-mode-11.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.zUI_KLiK-7.png\" alt=\"pick one of the schedule options\" width=\"448\" height=\"267\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Google Pixel schedule options<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>And, as seen on Samsung Galaxy smartphones.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_700562\" style=\"width: 449px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-700562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xandroid-dark-mode-6.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.yPS0dQgysC.png\" alt=\"schedule options\" width=\"449\" height=\"346\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Samsung Galaxy schedule options<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>That\u2019s it! If you want apps to follow the Dark Mode setting, you\u2019ll want to look for a \u201cTheme\u201d setting inside the app. If it supports system-wide Dark Mode, you\u2019ll see an option for the Theme to follow the system.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_700569\" style=\"width: 448px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-700569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xandroid-dark-mode-13.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.VtuVjf0Qz5.png\" alt=\"system theme in Gmail\" width=\"448\" height=\"304\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Theme options in the Gmail app<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another thing you can do is put a Dark Mode toggle in the Quick Settings. To do this, swipe down from the top of the screen twice to expand the full Quick Settings menu. Look for and tap the pencil icon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xandroid-dark-mode-1.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.QQwZWXWX62.png\" alt=\"tap the edit icon\" width=\"448\" height=\"206\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A section with unused toggles will appear. Look for the \u201cDark Mode\u201d or \u201cDark Theme\u201d toggle and drag it to the \u201cQuick Settings\u201d area.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700556\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xandroid-dark-mode-2.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.UQrKkKLxyt.png\" alt=\"drap the dark mode tile to the quick settings\" width=\"447\" height=\"480\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the checkmark icon or the back arrow when you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700558\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xandroid-dark-mode-3.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.TDcqNRHWrz.png\" alt=\"tap the back arrow to finish\" width=\"448\" height=\"230\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now you can easily toggle Dark Mode on and off from the Quick Settings panel!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xandroid-dark-mode-4.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.WfY9SGlxhX.png\" alt=\"using the dark theme toggle\" width=\"448\" height=\"284\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dark Mode is a great way to make the display easier on your eyes at night, plus it can even save a little battery life. 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