RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2
May 13, 2025 – 3 minutes read time
Overview
The iPhone Dark Mode feature reverses the color scheme on your iPhone, darkening the background and lightening text to provide higher contrast. This change will affect the theme for built-in apps, including Files, Messages, Music, Notes, Safari, and Settings.
Additionally, it can help reduce eye strain caused by looking at bright screens, or just look better to some users. To enable Dark Mode on iPhones of most models, simply make a quick change in the Settings app.
Enabling Dark Mode on your iPhone is easy, as it can be turned on and off as needed, or you can set it to activate automatically in the evenings. Let’s explore this feature.
Why You will Like This Tip
- Dark Mode on iPhone is a neat setting that can help reduce eye strain while you use your iPhone.
- You can also enjoy longer battery life and improved focus while using Dark Mode for iPhone.
- Your phone can automatically toggle between Light and Dark Mode, depending on the time of day!
System Requirements
This tip was performed on an iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 18.4.1 but will work on most models and older software versions.
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Enable Dark Mode
First, open Settings. Refer to the image below:
Next, tap Disply & Brightness. See the image below:
Now, tap the circle under Dark. See the following image:
Next, to make Dark Mode turn on automatically when the sun sets and off again when the sun rises, make sure that Automatic is toggled on. Refer to the image below:
Now, Dark Mode is turned on for your iPhone, and you can enjoy some battery saving, improved focus, and reduced eye strain!
Use Control Center to Access Dark Mode
You can also access Dark Mode from your Control Center. Simply open your Control Center by swiping down from the upper right corner. Then, touch and hold the Brightness bar and select Dark Mode. See the image below:
The fastest way to turn Dark Mode on or off is to just ask Siri. “Hey Siri, turn on Dark Mode. See the following image:
Disclaimer
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