{"id":47674,"date":"2022-07-30T21:48:41","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T21:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=47674"},"modified":"2022-07-30T21:48:41","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T21:48:41","slug":"how-to-turn-instagram-to-dark-mode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-instagram-to-dark-mode","title":{"rendered":"How to Turn Instagram to Dark Mode"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a14cd4961be8\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a14cd4961be8\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a14cd4961be8\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-instagram-to-dark-mode\/#How_to_Turn_Instagram_to_Dark_Mode\" title=\"How to Turn Instagram to Dark Mode\">How to Turn Instagram to Dark Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-instagram-to-dark-mode\/#Changes_to_Instagrams_theme\" title=\"Changes to Instagram&#8217;s theme\">Changes to Instagram&#8217;s theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-instagram-to-dark-mode\/#Changes_to_the_Insta_Home_feed\" title=\"Changes to the Insta Home feed\">Changes to the Insta Home feed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-instagram-to-dark-mode\/#Changes_to_Instagrams_dark_mode\" title=\"Changes to Instagram&#8217;s dark mode\">Changes to Instagram&#8217;s dark mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-instagram-to-dark-mode\/#Changing_Instagrams_theme_to_dark_mode\" title=\"Changing Instagram&#8217;s theme to dark mode\">Changing Instagram&#8217;s theme to dark mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-turn-instagram-to-dark-mode\/#Changing_Instagrams_dark_mode_on_Android\" title=\"Changing Instagram&#8217;s dark mode on Android\">Changing Instagram&#8217;s dark mode on Android<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Turn_Instagram_to_Dark_Mode\"><\/span>How to Turn Instagram to Dark Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/zgfgFlg.jpg\" style=\"height:auto; max-width:28% max-height:342px; margin:0px 10px; width:auto;\" alt=\"how to turn instagram to dark mode\" align=\"right\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you are wondering how to turn Instagram into dark mode, you have come to the right place. The app now has a dark mode theme available on Android devices, but not iOS. However, there is a way to manually put your iOS device into dark mode. Once you&#8217;ve enabled this option in Settings, display &amp; brightness, or your phone&#8217;s preferences, your device will stay in dark mode. You can also schedule the app to change appearance automatically at sunrise or sunset based on your location.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changes_to_Instagrams_theme\"><\/span>Changes to Instagram&#8217;s theme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you make a change to your Instagram theme, it&#8217;s a great idea to pick a color palette for the new look. This will help you decide how to transition to the new look. In the case of @alilabelle, she switched from a film-inspired theme to a pink color palette and slowly incorporated pink into her film photos. The next step is to determine a transition pattern. A transition pattern will signal to your followers that your theme is changing, while remaining subtle and unobtrusive to them.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, you could customize the background of your Instagram page with a light or dark color. But this will only work if you have the vintage theme. You can still use the system default if you don&#8217;t want to change the design. You may also notice that posts on Instagram now appear in full screen mode. Moreover, you may have noticed a new Instagram icon. The changes to your Instagram theme might also affect your store&#8217;s overall look.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changes_to_the_Insta_Home_feed\"><\/span>Changes to the Insta Home feed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instagram has rolled out changes to its mobile app and has asked its users to give feedback on the new experience. You can now see videos in a 9:16 ratio and the video player will take up the majority of the screen. The changes are being tested in the main Home feed and will be available to everyone soon. As a result, the Instagram CEO has asked for feedback on the new feature. If you like the new experience, you can return to the Lite mode. To do this, go to your phone&#8217;s settings and select Display and Brightness. Once you&#8217;ve made the changes, you&#8217;ll see them in the Instagram feed.<\/p>\n<p>Instagram has gradually introduced the new feature since its launch in May this year. The new dark mode will have a brighter icon, a gradient of colour and a signature UI. Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri announced the new features in June. The changes reflect the company&#8217;s efforts to make videos and immersive content a bigger part of the home experience. But, users need to be sure that this change won&#8217;t affect them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changes_to_Instagrams_dark_mode\"><\/span>Changes to Instagram&#8217;s dark mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to switch back to the original setting of Instagram&#8217;s dark mode, it&#8217;s easy. All you have to do is open your profile, tap the three lines in the upper right-hand corner, and select &#8220;settings.&#8221; Then, choose &#8220;theme.&#8221; You&#8217;ll find three options &#8211; light, dark, and system default. Once you&#8217;ve selected your favorite setting, click &#8220;Done.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve made the switch, you&#8217;ll find a dark mode setting for Instagram in your phone&#8217;s settings. Although it&#8217;s not an app setting, dark mode affects all apps on your phone, not just Instagram. And because it&#8217;s only available on iOS 13 and later, it&#8217;s important to note that turning on dark mode for the app will also affect other apps on your phone. You can find this option under display and brightness.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_Instagrams_theme_to_dark_mode\"><\/span>Changing Instagram&#8217;s theme to dark mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To change the look and feel of Instagram, open the Settings or Display app and choose &#8216;Dark mode&#8217;. By default, the app will automatically respond to your device&#8217;s system settings, but you can set it to your preferences to make it appear as dark as you like. To switch the Instagram theme to dark, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<p>To switch to dark mode, open the Instagram app and tap&#8217;settings&#8217;. Then, choose &#8216;theme&#8217; from the menu. This option will apply to your entire app. You can also choose to only use dark mode for Instagram. This way, your other apps won&#8217;t be affected. Once you&#8217;ve chosen a theme, you can easily switch back to the previous one. While changing the Instagram theme is a simple process, keep in mind that it&#8217;s important to follow the instructions carefully to avoid damaging your phone.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_Instagrams_dark_mode_on_Android\"><\/span>Changing Instagram&#8217;s dark mode on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many Android users have already switched to dark mode, but others have been confused by the changes. While dark mode looks good, it will also use less power. If your phone has an AMOLED screen, it will consume less power when in dark mode. Here are a few tips to turn on and off Instagram&#8217;s dark mode. You&#8217;ll love the improved experience! 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