{"id":6979,"date":"2022-07-11T16:01:21","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T16:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=6979"},"modified":"2022-07-11T16:01:22","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T16:01:22","slug":"how-to-change-instagram-to-dark-mode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-instagram-to-dark-mode","title":{"rendered":"How to Change 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-69e1e0a343564\" 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-69e1e0a343564\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e1e0a343564\" ><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-change-instagram-to-dark-mode\/#How_to_Change_Instagram_to_Dark_Mode\" title=\"How to Change Instagram to Dark Mode\">How to Change 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-change-instagram-to-dark-mode\/#Less_eye_strain\" title=\"Less eye strain\">Less eye strain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-instagram-to-dark-mode\/#Better_viewing_in_low-light_conditions\" title=\"Better viewing in low-light conditions\">Better viewing in low-light conditions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-instagram-to-dark-mode\/#Better_for_reducing_depression\" title=\"Better for reducing depression\">Better for reducing depression<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_Instagram_to_Dark_Mode\"><\/span>How to Change Instagram to Dark Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/LDNJhXE.jpg\" alt=\"how to change instagram to dark mode\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering how to change Instagram to dark mode, there are a few options available. While the default settings are both dark and light, you can also opt to use system default. This option is particularly handy if you set your operating system&#8217;s themes on a regular schedule. When you choose this option, Instagram will automatically sync with your operating system&#8217;s preferred theme. After all, who doesn&#8217;t want their pictures to look great no matter what time of day it is?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Less_eye_strain\"><\/span>Less eye strain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The dark mode is a good option for viewing Instagram in low light conditions. This is because it doesn&#8217;t use bright colors that strain the eyes. This way, less eye strain is experienced and you can focus on your content more easily. The benefits of dark mode on Instagram are many. Read on to learn more about why it&#8217;s a good choice. Also, the dark theme tends to save battery life.<\/p>\n<p>Changing your screen&#8217;s display to dark mode is not always beneficial. While dark mode reduces glare and flicker, it can make it harder to read. It can also make text appear washed out. This can make reading longer pieces of content difficult. Hence, this mode may be a personal preference. Some users feel more comfortable in dark environments. So, it&#8217;s important to check the effects first.<\/p>\n<p>One thing to remember is that changing the Instagram theme to dark mode is not a quick fix. Users have to set it up manually by following a few simple steps. First of all, make sure you&#8217;re running the latest version of Android. It must be Android 10 or higher to enable the dark mode. Secondly, make sure you&#8217;re using the latest version of the app. If you&#8217;re running an older version of Android, you&#8217;ll have to install the new update from Samsung.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Better_viewing_in_low-light_conditions\"><\/span>Better viewing in low-light conditions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To see clearly in dim light, your eye&#8217;s pupil must be as large as the exit pupil. The maximum diameter of your pupil varies with age. Children&#8217;s pupils may be up to 7 millimeters, while aging people&#8217;s pupils are only four millimeters in diameter. A bigger pupil will make your image brighter and more comfortable to view. However, a larger pupil doesn&#8217;t necessarily mean a better picture.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Better_for_reducing_depression\"><\/span>Better for reducing depression<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are one of the many people who suffer from depression, you&#8217;ve probably wondered whether dark mode on Instagram is better for your health. In fact, dark mode is better for your eyes than bright mode, which can lead to eye fatigue and exacerbate depression. According to scientists, lack of exposure to sunlight has been linked to depression, especially during the cold and dark winter months. Studies also indicate that light is linked to seasonal depression, so it makes sense to choose dark mode when you&#8217;re looking at your phone&#8217;s screen.<\/p>\n<p>However, some studies have shown that dark mode on Instagram actually makes the symptoms of depression worse. In fact, dark mode on social media can worsen the symptoms of Facebook Depression, which is also caused by lack of light. The opposite effect is also true with Instagram, which makes dark mode easier on the eyes and more comfortable to use. However, it&#8217;s important to note that too much social media can be detrimental to your mental health. It&#8217;s important to remember that the best way to treat your depression is to limit your time online and to avoid consuming excessive amounts of media.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Change Instagram to Dark Mode If you&#8217;re wondering how to change Instagram to dark mode, there are a few options available. While the default settings are both dark and light, you can also opt to use system default. 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