How to Get Snapchat Dark Mode on iOS & Android
Have you ever picked up your phone in the middle of the night and it felt as you looked at the sun?
The bright light in a dark environment is very uncomfortable for the eyes, not to mention staring at the blue light for the majority of the day, which can cause insomnia and chronic headaches.
This is why dark mode enabled on your device can help you maintain health and your eyes will thank you for taking care of them.
Just like with YouTube dark mode, both Android and iOS users can enjoy it on their Snapchat app.
In today’s article you will learn:
- What is the Snapchat Dark Mode,
- How to enable Dark Mode on Snapchat.
What is the Dark Mode feature?
The dark mode feature in the software is an option to darken the user interface, with high saturation and low contrast.
The most popular colors are black and navy blue.
Dark mode prevents eye strain when looking at the screen in low-light conditions.
Most of the popular websites and social media apps include dark mode and often apply it automatically to match system user settings.
How to Enable Dark Mode on Snapchat on iOS (iPhone)
Step 1: Click the Bitmoji icon in the top left corner to access your User profile.
Step 2: Open up the system settings menu by clicking the gear icon in the top right corner.
Step 3: You should see a list of settings. Find “App Appearance”.
Step 4: You have three options here. Choose the one that you like, although for a permanent dark mode we do recommend “Always Dark”.
How to Turn On Dark Mode on Snapchat for Android
Android users take a note: Snapchat remains one of the few social media apps that does not natively support Android so you may have a hard time activating the dark mode option.
Some of you may need to get used to a Light Theme until Snapchat rolls out official Dark Mode support on the Android app.
Step 1: Hit the “Settings” icon.
Step 2:: Go to “Display”.
Step 3: Turn ON “Dark theme” (in some Android phones this setting might be called simply “dark mode”. This action will make your Android phone have a dark background.
At this point, Snapchat should change into a night theme.
If it did not, you might need to take an extra step and activate developer mode.
How to Enable dark mode feature in Android’s Developer mode
Step 1: Go back to the phone’s settings menu and tap “About Phone” - it should be located somewhere at the bottom.
Step 2: Locate the “Build number” section. It might be in the “About phone” settings. On some phones, you might need to first go to “Software information”.
Step 3: Tap the “Build number” 6 times to enable developer mode.
Step 4: By now you should have “Developer Options” enabled. Go back to the main “Settings” list and click “System” and then tap newly uncovered “Developer options”.
Step 5: Locate and turn on the “Force dark mode” panel.
Why should I use Dark Theme on Snapchat?
It’s healthier for your eyes
If you often open your Snapchat in low-light conditions, your eyes will thank you for it.
Starting at a bright screen for an extended period of time will likely cause an eye strain and might make it harder to fall asleep.
It is also advised for people with sight disorders and eyes diseases to have a dark background on any device.
It saves your battery
Night mode drains the battery slower than a light mode, as a darker theme requires less light to display.
It’s less disturbing for others
The dark mode is useful if it happens to you to use the Snapchat application where your surroundings require you to keep the light to a minimum - be it a cinema or your own bed with your loved ones falling asleep next to you.
Snapchat Night Mode: Final Word
Nowadays, most social media apps adapted night mode, and what has been once a popular trend and a “new feature”, comes as standard in most of the apps.
To get Snapchat dark mode, follow the steps above!
Snapchat Dark Mode FAQ
Is there official Dark Mode support for the Snapchat app on Android?
As of today, there is no support for Dark Mode in Snapchat on Android devices.
There are few workarounds that might require downloading 3rd party apps.
I can’t find App Appearance on my Snapchat account. Why?
The Snapchat Dark Mode feature was released as a test of how many users will decide to use it.
So far it has been available only to iPhone users and people residing in the USA and Australia.
It means that if you leave elsewhere, you may have no access to App Appearance.
However, Snapchat Dark Mode will probably be added for all users in the future.
Why did Dark Mode on my Snapchat disappear?
Snapchat rolled the dark mode for users who’ve bought iPhones.
It’s in a testing phase, as Snapchat confirmed they will be releasing an official Dark Mode.
How to get Dark Mode on Snapchat without App Appearance setting?
You can try to grab the latest version of the Preferences Manager app from the Google Play Store.
You can also try using software like Substratum, DarQ, Juno, One Shade, Before Launcher, and many more.
There are almost 150 different third-party apps that will allow you to modify how your phone screen looks like.
Karen is a senior technical writer and copywriter here at GrowFollowing. Her area of expertize are social media apps and new media.