Are you tired of straining your eyes when using WhatsApp at night? Good news! WhatsApp has released a new feature known as dark mode, making it easier to use the app in low-light environments. In this guide, we will show you how to activate the WhatsApp dark mode on both Android and iOS devices to help you avoid eye strain and extend your device’s battery life.
How to Use WhatsApp Dark Mode on Android
Follow the following simple steps to activate the dark mode on your Android device:
- Open WhatsApp and click on the three dots at the top right corner of your screen
- Tap on Settings from the drop-down menu that appears
- Tap on Chats
- Then click on Themes located at the top of the menu
- Change the theme to ‘Dark’
- Voila! You’ve successfully activated the dark mode on WhatsApp
How to Use WhatsApp Dark Mode on iOS
Though there is no direct toggle to activate the WhatsApp dark mode on iOS as there is on Android, you can still activate it by following these simple steps:
- Launch the Settings app on your iPhone
- Scroll down and select the “Display and brightness” option
- Toggle the dark appearance setting
- That’s it! Your iPhone is now on dark mode, and so is your WhatsApp interface
Final Thoughts
Using the WhatsApp dark mode on all platforms has numerous benefits ranging from reducing eye strain to saving your device’s battery life. We hope this guide has been helpful in showing you how to activate the feature on both Android and iOS devices. If you still have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us via the contact forum section. Don’t forget to share this article with your family and friends.
FAQs
1. Can dark mode reduce battery consumption on my device?
Yes. Dark mode reduces the amount of light emitted from your screen, reducing the amount of energy your device consumes, thereby lowering battery consumption.
2. Can I activate dark mode on WhatsApp Web?
Yes. You can activate dark mode on WhatsApp Web by using a browser plugin or extension that enables it or by changing the default settings of your browser.