Are you tired of the glaring screen at night? Want to spare your eyes and save battery life? Consider turning on Dark Mode on your iPhone. This feature inverses the colors, making the background dark and text light, and it’s not just easier on the eyes; it can also boost your phone’s battery life. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you activate Dark Mode on your iPhone.
Before we dive in, remember that Dark Mode is available on iPhones running iOS 13 or later. If you’re not sure about your iPhone’s OS version, you can check it in the Settings app. Now, let’s get started!
How to Turn On Dark Mode From Control Center
If you want a quick way to turn Dark Mode on or off, you can do this directly from the Control Center, your iPhone’s collection of frequently used controls.
The process can vary slightly depending on whether you have an iPhone with Face ID or Touch ID/ Home button. But don’t worry; we’ll guide you through both.
On iPhones with Face ID (iPhone X and later)
1. Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen to open Control Center.
2. Tap and hold on the ‘Brightness’ slider at the bottom of the screen.
3. In the pop-up, tap on the ‘Dark Mode’ icon to turn it on or off.
On iPhones with Touch ID/ Home button (iPhone 8 and earlier)
1. Swipe up from the bottom of your screen to open Control Center.
2. Tap on the ‘Brightness’ slider at the bottom of the screen.
3. In the pop-up, tap on the ‘Dark Mode’ icon to toggle it.
How to Turn On Dark Mode From Settings
If you prefer to adjust Dark Mode from the Settings app, you can do so in the following manner. This method also lets you schedule Dark Mode to turn on and off automatically.
Remember that you must first turn on the toggle for ‘Dark Mode’ in the main settings screen before you can access the scheduling feature.
Turning On Dark Mode Manually
1. Open the ‘Settings’ app on your iPhone.
2. Tap ‘Display & Brightness’ and then toggle the ‘Dark Mode’ switch to the right.
Scheduling Dark Mode
1. After turning on the ‘Dark Mode’ toggle, scroll down and tap ‘Options…’
2. Under ‘Automatic’, you can choose to have Dark Mode turn on at sunset or/custom yourself. You can also tap the ‘Sunrise’ and ‘Sunset’ sliders to adjust the specific times.
Remember, there’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to screen settings. It’s all about personal preference and what works best for you. So, don’t be afraid to experiment with Dark Mode and find your perfect balance.
