Dark Mode on Snapchat helps reduce eye strain and drains battery life faster on devices with OLED displays.

The workaround is to enable the “Disable Dark Mode” option in the Android settings.

How to Enable Snapchat Dark Mode on iOS

Apple’s iOS app comes with built-in support for Dark Mode, which you can use whenever you want. You can also set the app’s appearance to match the system color scheme on your iPhone. ..

Activate Dark Mode in Snapchat for iPhone

To turn on Dark Mode on Snapchat for iOS, open the settings pane and select “Dark Mode.”

  1. Scroll down to the bottom and tap the Security tab.

  2. Scroll down to the bottom and tap the Unknown Sources tab.

  3. Tap on the three lines in the top right corner of the Security screen and enter your Snapchat username and password.

  4. Tap on OK to save your changes.

  5. Tap the Settings menu.

  6. Tap App Appearance.

  7. Under “App Icon,” tap the icon you want to change.

  8. Under “App Background,” tap the color you want to use. ..

This option always turns on the light in the room, regardless of whether or not someone is currently using it.

Snapchat will automatically switch to the default theme if you’re in Light Mode. If you want to revert to the default theme later, revisit the screen above and tap Always Dark.

Snapchat is a messaging app with a user base of over 150 million people. It allows users to send photos and videos that disappear after a set amount of time. ..

Match Snapchat with iPhone’s System Theme

To configure Snapchat to match its theme with the system theme in iOS, select the Match System option within the App Appearance screen.

To quickly activate the iPhone’s system-wide dark color scheme, swipe down from the top right of the screen, long-press the Brightness slider, and tap the Dark Mode icon. Repeat to switch back to default light theme. ..

Dark Mode on the iPhone can be set up on a schedule, so that it is activated automatically at nighttime and deactivated during daytime. This can help to improve the overall quality of your iPhone’s screen during the day, as well as at night.

How to Enable Dark Mode in Snapchat for Android

To use the Snapchat app in Dark Mode on an Android phone, you must force the system’s darker color scheme on apps that are not supported by Snapchat.

The Snapchat app has a bug that will prevent you from using features in the app until you downgrade to an older app version. However, this will cause you to lose out on new features in the app, such as Maps.

Android users with Oppo, Realme, and OnePlus phones can force dark mode in Snapchat without going through the workaround below. To do that, open the Settings and go to Display & Brightness > Dark Mode settings. Then, toggle Dark Mode for third-party apps (beta).

Activate Force-Dark Feature on Android

If you don’t have Developer Options enabled on your Android phone, you can’t use Dark Mode. To enable Developer Options, go to Settings > About Phone > Build Number and tap on the Build Number seven times. Once Developer Options are enabled, return to this article and follow the instructions to enable Dark Mode. ..

  1. Enter Developer Mode and press the back button.
  2. Once in Developer Mode, scroll down and tap on the Build number of your Android device (5-10 times).
  3. Now, enter the following code into the Build number field: 8254827.
  4. Your Android device will now be in Developer Mode and you can start building!

Developer options on the iPhone are a great place to get more control over how your device behaves. By default, they are hidden, but you can access them by tapping System > Developer options and selecting “Show developer options.” There you will find a variety of settings that can be changed, including how your device responds when you touch it, how apps work with each other, and more.

  1. Turn on the switch next to Override force-dark and let it take effect.

Download Older Version of Snapchat

Since it is impossible to downgrade an app on Android via the Play Store, you must delete the current installation and sideload an older version of the app. ..

  1. To uninstall Snapchat, hold down the Snapchat icon and drag it to the Uninstall icon or the top of the screen.

Snapchat v.10.72.0.0 is a new update for the app that has been released today. The update includes bug fixes and improvements.

If you’re sideloading an app for the first time, tap Settings and activate the Allow from this source option.

  1. Open the Install screen.

Snapchat is set to debut a new Dark Mode in the coming weeks, which will make the app more comfortable to use in low-light environments. To enable the mode, login with your credentials and provide Snapchat permission to run on your phone. ..

If you want to disable automatic Snapchat updates on your Android device, you can do so by searching for the app on the Google Play Store and clearing the Enable auto update box from the top right of the screen. ..

Snapchat is currently in beta development for a new feature called Dark Mode. This mode will make the app darker and more difficult to see in bright light. Regularly check Snapchat’s changelog in the Google Play Store to know when the feature makes it out of beta. When that happens, delete the sideloaded copy of Snapchat and install the latest version of the app via the Play Store. ..

Start Using Snapchat in Dark Mode

Dark Mode on Snapchat is the easiest way to keep your privacy. If you’re an iPhone user, you can apply the workaround below—it’s not perfect, but it’s better than nothing. If you’re using Android, try the workaround above—it may work better for you. Finally, learn how to use Ghost Mode on Snapchat so that your data remains private.