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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Turn on Dark Mode

Switch to a darker colour scheme that is gentler in low light.

HMD · AndroidAbout 1 minutes4 steps · 4 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 4

Open Settings

Tap the Settings app (the grey cog).

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example screen with open settings highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Open Settings

Tap the Settings app (the grey cog).

Example screen with open settings highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Tap Display

Example Settings screen with Display highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Find Dark theme

Look for Dark theme, Dark mode or Wallpaper & style within this menu.

Example Display screen with Dark theme highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Turn it on

Switch Dark theme on, or choose to have it turn on automatically from sunset to sunrise.

Example Dark theme screen with On highlighted.
Step 4

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.

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