{"id":436028,"date":"2022-04-22T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-enable-dark-mode-by-tapping-the-back-of-your-iphone\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T21:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T18:00:00","slug":"how-to-enable-dark-mode-by-tapping-the-back-of-your-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-enable-dark-mode-by-tapping-the-back-of-your-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Enable Dark Mode by Tapping the Back of Your iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a36891c29656\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a36891c29656\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-enable-dark-mode-by-tapping-the-back-of-your-iphone\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Enable_Dark_Mode_by_Tapping_the_Back_of_Your_iPhone%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Enable Dark Mode by Tapping the Back of Your iPhone&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-enable-dark-mode-by-tapping-the-back-of-your-iphone\/#First_Create_the_DarkLight_Toggle_Shortcut\" >First, Create the Dark\/Light Toggle Shortcut<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-enable-dark-mode-by-tapping-the-back-of-your-iphone\/#Next_Configure_Back_Tap_in_Settings\" >Next, Configure Back Tap in Settings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Enable_Dark_Mode_by_Tapping_the_Back_of_Your_iPhone%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Enable Dark Mode by Tapping the Back of Your iPhone&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-793354\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/iphone_dark_mode_icon_hero_2.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/iphone_dark_mode_icon_hero_2.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/iphone_dark_mode_icon_hero_2.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you have an iPhone 8 or later and the latest release of iOS, you can use a feature called Back Tap to switch between dark mode and light mode on your device with just two or three taps. Here\u2019s how to set it up using Shortcuts.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Create_the_DarkLight_Toggle_Shortcut\"><\/span>First, Create the Dark\/Light Toggle Shortcut<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To toggle between dark and light mode, we\u2019ll need to use an <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>le Shortcut, which is an automated way to perform a task on your iPhone. When activated, the shortcut will automatically switch between \u201clight appearance\u201d or \u201cdark appearance,\u201d depending on which mode is currently set. This is equivalent to tapping the \u201cDark Mode\u201d button in Control Center or changing your phone\u2019s appearance in the Settings app.<\/p>\n<p>To get started, launch the Shortcuts app. If you have trouble finding it, swipe downward from the center of the screen and type \u201cShortcuts,\u201d then tap the Shortcuts app icon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-691375\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iphone_spotlight_shortcuts_2.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"296\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When Shortcuts opens, tap the \u201cMy Shortcuts\u201d tab at the bottom of the screen, then choose \u201cAll Shortcuts\u201d in the list above.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-691374\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iphone_tap_my_shortcuts.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;My Shorcuts&quot; and &quot;All Shortcuts&quot; on iPhone.\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cAll Shortcuts\u201d page, tap plus (\u201c+\u201d) in the upper-right corner. This will add a new shortcut.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-691370\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iphone_tap_plus.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap the plus (+) button.\" width=\"650\" height=\"334\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the New Shortcut page, tap the shortcut\u2019s name at the top of the screen and type \u201cToggle Appearance.\u201d If you want, you can also tap the icon beside it and customize the color and glyph.<\/p>\n<p>Next, tap the \u201cAdd Action\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-707362\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/iphone_shortcuts_add_action.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In iPhone Shortcuts, tap &quot;Add Action.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"244\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cActions\u201d panel that appears, type \u201cAppearance\u201d in the search bar, then select \u201cSet Appearance\u201d in the list of actions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793422\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/select_appearance.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Type &quot;Appearance,&quot; then select &quot;Set Appearance&quot; in the list of actions.\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, tap \u201cTurn\u201d in the \u201cTurn Appearance\u201d action and select \u201cToggle\u201d in the pop-up menu. This will make dark and light mode alternate each time you trigger the shortcut.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793421\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/change_turn_to_toggle.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Turn,&quot; then select &quot;Toggle&quot; in the list.\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s all you have to do! Press \u201cX\u201d in the upper-right corner, and your shortcut will be saved. You can test it out in Shortcuts by tapping the \u201cToggle Appearance\u201d shortcut button as many times as you like. If you set it up properly, your iPhone\u2019s appearance will change from light to dark or dark to light.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Are iPhone Shortcuts and How Do I Use Them?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Next_Configure_Back_Tap_in_Settings\"><\/span>Next, Configure Back Tap in Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve made the \u201cToggle Appearance\u201d shortcut, you can set up Back Tap to trigger with a few taps. To do so, first open the Settings app.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-685403\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/iphone_tap_settings.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"274\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In Settings, select Accessibility &gt; Touch.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-680153\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/iphone_tap_touch.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap Touch in Settings on iPhone or iPad\" width=\"650\" height=\"370\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In \u201cTouch Settings,\u201d choose \u201cBack Tap.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-690844\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/iphone_tap_back_tap.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In Accessibility Touch settings on iPhone, select &quot;Back Tap.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"397\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In \u201cBack Tap,\u201d you have the option of launching the \u201cToggle Appearance\u201d shortcut with either two or three taps on the back of your iPhone. Select the option you\u2019d like.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-690845\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tap_double_Tap.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In Back Tap settings, select &quot;Double Tap&quot; or &quot;Triple Tap.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"331\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the menu of options that appears, swipe down to the \u201cShortcuts\u201d section. Select \u201cToggle Appearance.\u201d When selected, it will have a checkmark beside it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-793384\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/select_toggle_appearance.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In the list of shortcuts, select &quot;Toggle Appearance.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"303\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After that, exit Settings. Whenever you\u2019d like, tap on the back of your iPhone two or three times (depending on how to set it up). If you\u2019re in light mode, dark mode will activate\u2014and vice versa. 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