SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.
Turn on Dark Mode
Switch to a darker colour scheme that is gentler in low light.
Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.
STEP 1 OF 6
Open Quick Settings
Swipe down from the top edge of your screen with two fingers.
Start at the top edge of the Home Screen.
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STEP 1
Open Quick Settings
Swipe down from the top edge of your screen with two fingers.
Start at the top edge of the Home Screen.
STEP 2
Open Settings
Tap the small cog near the bottom right.
The Settings cog is beside the power button, near the bottom.
STEP 3
Open Display and touch
Tap Display and touch. Scroll down a little if needed.
Display and touch appears below Modes in this example.
STEP 4
Open Dark theme
Tap the words Dark theme under Appearance.
Open the Dark theme row, above Display size and text. The example switch on this page is already on.
STEP 5
Turn Dark theme on
If Use Dark theme is off, tap its switch. If it is already on, leave it on.
This light-background picture shows the switch off, with its circle on the left. Schedule is optional and can stay set to None.
STEP 6
Check the darker screen
Look for a dark background and the switch circle on the right.
This picture shows Use Dark theme switched on.
IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT
A little help along the way.
Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.
I cannot find that option+
Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.
I need to go back a step+
Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.
Are these pictures of my device?+
They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.