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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Turn on Dark Mode

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

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Follow along on your device

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

STEP 1 OF 3

Open display settings

Open Settings, then tap Display & brightness.

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

Open display settings

Open Settings, then tap Display & brightness.

Example Settings screen with Display & brightness highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Find Dark theme

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

Example Display & brightness screen with Dark theme highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

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 3

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.

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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.

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Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

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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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