How to Turn On Dark Mode on Windows, Android, and iPhone

Dark mode reduces glare at night and looks cleaner for many apps. Here’s how to enable it across devices.

Windows 11 / 10

1. Settings → Personalisation → Colours
2. Choose Dark under Mode (Windows 11: “Choose your mode”)
3. Optional: set accent colours separately

Some apps ignore system theme until you set dark inside the app (Chrome, Office).

Android

1. Settings → Display → Dark theme / Dark mode
2. Schedule sunset-to-sunrise if available

Quick Settings often has a Dark theme tile.

iPhone

1. Settings → Display & Brightness → Dark
2. Or Control Center → brightness long-press → appearance toggle
3. Optional Automatic schedule

Dark Mode — FAQ

Does it save battery?

On OLED phones, yes a bit (black pixels off). On most laptops LCDs, negligible.

Why is one app still white?

App has its own theme setting, or doesn’t support dark UI.

Eye comfort vs dark mode

Night Light / Eye Comfort filters are separate — they reduce blue light even in light theme.

Sources / Verify With

• Microsoft personalisation docs
• Apple / Google display settings help

Original Sen Gideons News Studio editorial.