How to Enable Android Dark Mode on Android 10
By default, the theming tint is set to the same wallpaper detection-based automatic mode as older versions of Android, but there are now dedicated options for a permanent color theme. To enable the dark theme on Android 10 devices: From there, swipe down from the top of your screen to get to your quick settings. You’ll see the new and dark gray background with white text. Some apps, such as Google Chrome, Google Pay, and YouTube, will also automatically adapt to the dark theme.
How to Enable Android Dark Mode on Android 9.0 Pie
Android 9.0 (Pie) added an option to toggle between dark and light themes, but the process is a little different than Android 10. To enable dark mode on Android 9:
Android 9 Dark Mode Limitations
On Android 9, the settings menu and other interface elements, like the notifications that pop up below the quick settings, remain tinted to a light theme consisting of a white background and black text. However, if you know how to change your Android wallpaper, you can pair dark mode with a lighter wallpaper for a more consistent experience. Users can also supplement the dark interface by configuring individual apps to their respective dark modes. A few Google apps provide options for a dark theme that is fairly consistent with the quick settings dark UI.
How to Enable Dark Mode for Google Messages
The Google Messages app automatically uses whichever theme the Android system uses by default, but you can manually choose a theme as well. Here’s how:
How to Enable Dark Mode for YouTube
YouTube has a corresponding dark look as well. To enable it:
