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Dark Mode in Snapchat
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How Do You Turn On Dark Mode in Snapchat?

How do to turn on dark mode in Snapchat? is among the common questions users face, especially because of how Snapchat has been with the whole dark mode feature.
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Published: Jun 14, 2022 05:35 am

How do to turn on dark mode in Snapchat? is one of the most common questions users face, especially because of how Snapchat has been with the whole dark mode feature. Having the option to switch between Light and Dark Mode in mobile applications is quite normal in 2022, and Snapchat, one of the well-known photo and short video sharing apps, also introduced the option of a dark mode in May 2021, but it was only available on iOS platforms. 

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Android users were literally left in the dark and while Snapchat has promised to bring the feature to Android, nothing has come to fruition. So, in this guide, we will explain how to turn on dark mode in Snapchat for both Android and iOS.

How Do You Turn On Dark Mode in Snapchat on iOS?

Let’s start with the simple one first since Dark Mode in Snapchat is already available for iOS. The feature was released in May last year and to enable dark mode in Snapchat on iOS all you need to do is:

How to enable Dark Mode in Snapchat on iOS?

  1. Head over to your profile on Snapchat by clicking your “Bitmoji” in the top left corner.

    Snapchat Dark mode

  2. Select the “Gear (Settings) Icon” in the top right.

    Snapchat

  3. Scroll Down and choose “App Appearance.”

  4. Then, choose the “Always Dark” option.

And voila! You have successfully enabled Dark Mode in Snapchat on your iOS device.

How Do You Turn On Dark Mode in Snapchat on Android?

Unlike iOS, currently, there is no in-app option for Android to turn on the dark mode in Snapchat. However, there is a workaround for this, meaning Android users will still be able to use the feature. To enable dark mode in Snapchat on Android, simply:

How to enable Dark Mode in Snapchat on Android?

  1. Go to Settings.

  2. In Settings, head over to “About phone.”

  3. Scroll down until you find “Build number.”

  4. Tap on the Build number seven times continuously. 

  5. You will then see a message which will read “You are now a developer.”

  6. Go back to Settings.

  7. Go to System and tap on Developer options.

  8. Scroll down until you find the “override force-dark” option.

  9. Enable the option.

  10. Once this is enabled, your Snapchat application will work in dark mode.

That’s all about how to turn on dark mode in Snapchat. For more tips and guides, be sure to search for Twinfinite.

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Shubhendu Vatsa
A Comic book nerd whose favorite superheroes are Batman, Wolverine, and Spider-Man. He also plays an unhealthy amount of video games.
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