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How to Turn On Dark Mode on Android

Dark theme is available under Display and can usually follow a schedule. Individual apps may keep their own theme setting.
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Dark theme is available under Display and can usually follow a schedule. Individual apps may keep their own theme setting.

Quick answer: Open Settings and tap Display

Steps

  1. Open Settings and tap Display
  2. Turn on Dark theme
  3. Open its schedule and choose sunset or custom hours
  4. Check frequently used apps for separate theme controls

Check the result

Test the change before moving on. Android menu names vary across Google
Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, Motorola, OnePlus and other phones, and a carrier or
work profile can also restrict a setting. Use Settings search when a label is
different and check the support page for the exact model before erasing data,
resetting connections or changing an account.

Privacy and safety

Read every confirmation screen, keep a current backup and grant only the
permissions the task requires. Stop if the phone becomes unusually hot, shows
physical battery damage or asks for a password or payment on an unexpected
site.

Official reference

Google Android Help is the
baseline reference; the phone maker and carrier may document additional steps.

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