How to Enable Dark Mode in All Android Apps
Dark mode is a great way to reduce eye strain and make using your smartphone or tablet more comfortable in low light conditions. In this guide, we will show you how to enable dark mode in all Android apps.
Why Use Dark Mode?
Using dark mode (or night mode) changes the app or website interface to a black background with white or gray text. This is especially useful on devices with OLED displays, as black pixels are turned off individually, reducing eye strain by lowering brightness levels. Additionally, it can extend battery life since less energy is consumed for screen backlighting.
How to Enable and Force Dark Mode in All Apps on Android
While Android devices have a standard system setting to enable dark mode, its support depends on app developers. To force dark mode in apps, you first need to activate developer mode on your device.
Follow the step-by-step guide below to enable developer mode:
- Open Settings on your device.
- Go to About Phone > Software Information (or Device Identifiers).
- Tap on the Build Number line 7 times.
- A confirmation will appear that developer mode has been successfully enabled.
Now you can proceed to force dark mode for all apps.
After activating developer mode, the next step is to enable the Force Dark Mode setting for other apps. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open your device's Settings.
- Go to the Developer Options menu.
- Scroll down to the Hardware-accelerated Rendering section.
- Enable the option Override force-dark or Force Dark Mode.
Important: On some devices, the names may vary slightly. For example, on Xiaomi devices, this feature is called Dark Theme.
