Some of these steps work only on Android 11.0 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.
You can change your display to a dark background using a dark theme or color inversion.
- Dark theme applies to the Android system UI and supported apps. Colors don't change in media, such as videos.
- Color inversion applies to everything on your device, including media. For example, black text on a white screen becomes white text on a black screen. There can be issues with color quality or legibility.
Turn on dark theme
- Open your device's Settings app .
- Select Accessibility.
- Under "Color and motion," turn on Dark theme.
Turn on color inversion
- Open your device's Settings app .
- Select Accessibility.
- Under "Color and motion," select Color inversion.
- Turn on Use color inversion.
Tip: You can create a Color inversion shortcut. Learn about accessibility shortcuts.
Using dark theme & color inversion together
- Android 10 or later: If you open an app that doesn't support a dark theme, turn on color inversion in addition to dark theme.
Get more help
For more help with display settings, contact the Google Disability Support team.