How to activate dark mode on Instagram for iPhones
The Dark Mode is one of the prominent features of iOS 13 and Android 10. And while the feature has already made it to some apps like Twitter, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, among others. WhatsApp, Chrome, Facebook are yet to receive the update. And why the dark mode is on popular demand at the moment is because of the efficiency in battery performance.
Enabling dark mode on your device changes the white background of most apps to black. Some apps like Twitter allows you to further darken the color with their latest release, to enhance visualization of content.
Meanwhile, the Dark mode for iPhone was among the most anticipated feature of the iOS13. It did arrive with the update, and users are already given reviews of how their battery life has improved.
To enjoy the dark mode on Instagram on your iPhone, you need to update to iOS 13. For Android users, you need to upgrade to Android 10 to enable the dark mode. When activated on Instagram, the background behind images automatically turns black, and all the text white.
Again, you should make sure the Instagram app on your iPhone is the latest release. But unfortunately, you can’t enable the dark mode only on Instagram, rather you activate this feature for the entire phone. And even if you don’t find it useful, the dark mode feature, you should consider the positive effect on your battery life, and the ease in visualization of details
Steps in activating dark mode on Instagram for iPhones
- Make sure you’re running iOS 13
- Update your Instagram app to the latest version
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone
- Go to display and brightness
- Under appearance, there are two options. Light and Dark. Tap on Dark
- Open your Instagram app after the last step and enjoy it.
