Dark mode · Settings guide
How to turn dark mode on or off on Android
Sources checked · how we check
Android calls it dark theme; Samsung calls it Dark mode. Both switch the phone's menus and supported apps to dark colours.
01 · Before you start
Check these first
- Google notes dark theme isn't available for all apps, so some apps may stay light.
02 · Change the setting
Step by step, by device
Android
Settings → Display → Dark theme
- Open the Settings app and tap Display.
- Turn Dark theme on or off. You can also tap the dark theme tile in Quick Settings.
Samsung Galaxy
Settings → Display → Dark (or Light)
- Open Settings and tap Display.
- Tap Dark to turn on dark mode, or Light to turn it off.
Or swipe down with two fingers and tap Dark mode in Quick settings. In Dark mode settings you can schedule it from sunset to sunrise or set custom times.
If the setting doesn't change
If an app stays light with dark theme on, Google says the app may not offer dark theme, or may have opted out. Check the app's own settings for a theme option.
Frequently asked questions
Why isn't dark mode working in some apps?
Google says dark theme isn't available for all apps; some don't support it.
Can dark mode turn on automatically at night on a Samsung?
Yes. In Dark mode settings, choose sunset to sunrise or set your own times.