How To Enable Dark Mode In Snapchat

When people use their phones late at night, their eyes typically become weary, but the strong blue light from displays can also make it difficult to sleep, cause headaches, and more. Numerous websites, applications, and smart devices provide an alternative dark mode that can be utilized. If you like to rest your eyes while using Snapchat, you can activate the Dark mode. Here's how Android and iOS Snapchat users may activate Dark Mode.

What is Dark Mode?

Dark Mode, sometimes known as "night mode," is an app setting that makes the colors darker. The dark mode may alternatively be referred to as "bedtime mode." If you want to remain up late but don't want the lights on, utilize this screen option. Facebook, Snapchat, and more applications support the Dark Mode setting. 

How to Turn on Dark Mode on Snapchat

Make Snapchat Dark Mode on an iPhone

Snapchat released a dark mode option for iOS/iPhone in October 2019, just a few weeks after Apple added a dark mode option to iOS. Here is how to utilize it.

1. Click on your "Bitmoji" in the top left corner of Snapchat to go to your profile.

2. Choose the "Settings" icon (the gear) in the top right corner.

3. Scroll down and click on "App Appearance."

4. Tap on "Always Dark."

Make Snapchat Dark Mode on Android

Snapchat has not yet made Dark Mode accessible on Android, although they appear to have updated all other features. As of October 2019, "Dark Mode" has been available on iOS/iPhone for roughly three years, thus it's fairly reasonable to assume that it won't be coming to Android.

However, depending on their location, certain users may be able to use Dark Mode (in beta mode). Perhaps Snapchat discovered a problem that they cannot remedy. We cannot determine.

You may not be able to use Dark Mode on Snapchat for Android, but you can attempt an alternative option.

To accomplish this, you must enable "Android developer mode" and utilize "Settings" to compel Snapchat and all other applications to use Dark Mode. Some portions of any program, such as Snapchat, may appear differently when Dark Mode is enforced by the operating system.

For Android 10 and later, forcing the operating system to utilize Dark Mode does not appear to function with Snapchat. Possibly, the Dark Mode upgrade for Snapchat on Android worked on Android versions prior to Android 9 No one knows the solution to the question.

Here's how to give it a try and see if it works for you.

1. Swipe your screen down and tap the "gear icon" (Settings) in the top right corner.

2. Click on "Display."

3. "Dark theme" should be on. It might say "Dark mode" on some phones.

4. Go back to "Settings" and tap on "System."

5. Tap the drop-down menu next to "Advanced," and then tap "Developer options."

6. Scroll down to the "HARDWARE ACCELERATED RENDING" section, then tap "Override force-dark" to turn on the option.

The "Override force-dark" setting in "Developer options" has replaced "Force Dark Mode" in the "Display" menu of choices, however the two settings are nearly identical. The "forcing" portion of "Override force-dark" always activates dark mode, causing apps to use the system's dark mode setting instead of the app's. This occurs because the old "Force Dark Mode" choice in the "display" settings has been renamed "Dark theme," which is incompatible with some apps and does not turn off automatically. However, for unknown reasons, Snapchat does not go dark.

There are a few additional, slightly out-of-date, but still functional methods for enabling Snapchat's night mode on Android. The "Substratum" application is simple to download and utilize. However, in order for Substratum to function, your Android device must be rooted.

Blue Light Filter is another app accessible in the Play Store. It does not bring Dark Mode to Snapchat, but it allows you to adjust the brightness of your phone's screen. Blue Light Filter does not require root access on Android devices. Rather, it covers the display like a film. The Blue Light Filter is an unobtrusive method for dimming Snapchat's lighting.

Snapchat Dark Mode and FAQs

Does Dark Mode save battery?

The majority of users who switch to a darker theme will notice that their device's battery lasts longer. Using a lighter one requires more battery to power the brilliant colors, thus it is not the most efficient method for conserving battery life.

Will Android users ever get Dark Mode for Snapchat?

Currently, the answer to this question is that it is conceivable. Even though it is early 2022, Snapchat has not yet made an official announcement on the darker theme for Android users.

If you use Android, you may surely request Dark Mode by providing developers with feedback. Simply navigate to Snapchat's Settings and tap "I Have a Suggestion." Complete the form, and then hit "Submit." The greater the demand for a feature, the greater the likelihood that Snapchat will implement it first.