How to Turn Off Dark Mode on Instagram

Instagram is a social media platform, where you can share photos and videos you take with other people. You can also share reels, and stories, and send a direct message to other users. Many people are using the app every day from different locations in the world. There are always online people around, doing live streams or other things online.

Did you know Instagram allows you to do joint posts? You can post with someone you want together. To find out more about this feature, take a look here: How to Post with Someone on Instagram. If you are facing any problems, take a look here: Why Can’t I Do a Joint Post on Instagram.

One of the many features Instagram offers is called dark mode. Dark mode changes the default color of your screen to black. This will reduce the amount of light your screen produces. It is meant to be used at night or in dark places. This way, you will not harm your eyes nor tire them too much while staring at your screen. This is especially useful if you are going to use the app for a long period. However, with dark mode on during the day, it can be hard to see anything on the screen. So, you might need to turn it off during the day.

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How to Turn on Dark Mode off Instagram – Android

Update Instagram to the latest version, download from Play Store – Open Instagram – Open your profile – Tap on the three lines – Open settings – Tap on the theme – Choose the light mode

How to Turn on Dark Mode off Instagram – iOS

Update Instagram to the latest version, download from App Store, you must also have iOS 13 or above – Open settings on your phone – Open Display and Brightness – Choose the light mode

How to Change Chat Theme on Instagram

Update Instagram to the latest version, download from Play Store on Android devices and App Store on iOS devices – Open Instagram – Open chats – Select chat and open it – Tap on the “i” if you are using an iOS device or tap on the name of the person you are chatting with if you are using an Android device – Tap on themes – Select the theme you want

Solving the Theme Option not Appearing

Return to your feed and tap the profile icon at the bottom right – Tap the three horizontal lines at the top-right and tap Settings – Tap Update messaging and then Update – Return to the chat settings you want to customize – You’ll now see the Themes option

How to Turn on Dark Mode off Instagram – Android

If you are an Android user, follow these simple steps to find out how you can turn on dark mode off Instagram.

Step 1:

Open Instagram on your device.

Make sure you have the latest version of Instagram installed on your device. Older versions might not have this option yet. You can download the latest version from Play Store.

Step 2:

Tap on your profile icon located in the lower right corner of your screen. If you have selected a profile picture before, it has the same picture shown as an icon. Otherwise, it uses a silhouette of a person.

Step 3:

Tap on the three horizontal lines in the upper right corner of your screen.

Step 4:

Open settings.

Step 5:

Tap on the theme option. It is located under “About”.

Step 6:

Now select Light. As you can see, the background and the text have already changed colors when we activated dark mode. You can follow the same steps to change your setting back to dark mode. Additionally, you can set Instagram’s settings to be the same as your device. This way, it will change along with your phone whenever you make any changes on your phone.

Did you know Instagram allows you to hide your likes? Take a look at this guide to find out more: How to Hide Likes on Instagram.

How to Turn on Dark Mode off Instagram – iOS

Now, let’s see what should we do on iOS devices. Please note that you need to have the latest version of Instagram installed. You can update your Instagram on App Store. Also, dark mode is available in iOS 13 and above.

Step 1:

Open your phone’s settings.

Step 2:

Proceed to display and brightness. The icon next to it looks like a “AA”.

Step 3:

Tap to choose the light mode or the dark mode based on your need. Also, you can set it on automatic. Your iPhone will measure the amount of light around you and turns this setting on or off automatically.

How to Change Chat Theme on Instagram

How about changing the theme of a conversation? Follow these steps.

Step 1:

Open your Instagram.

Before you do however, please make sure you have the latest version installed. You can check for the latest version on Play Store if you are using an Android device, or you can check for the latest version on App Store if you are using an iOS device.

Step 2:

Tap on the chat icon. You can find it in the upper right corner of your screen. It might look like a paper airplane on some devices, but it should be in the same place.

Step 3:

Open a chat. You can also create a new chat by tapping on the + icon located in the upper right corner of your screen and then selecting your desired contact.

Step 4:

Once in the chat screen:

• Tap on the “i” icon in the upper right corner of your screen if you are using an iOS device.
• Tap on the name of the person you are chatting with in the upper left corner.

Step 5:

Tap on the theme option.

If you don’t see the Themes option, you’ll need to enable Messenger features on Instagram. Here’s how:

• Return to your feed and tap the profile icon at the bottom right.
• Tap the three horizontal lines at the top-right and tap Settings.
• Tap Update messaging and then Update.
• Return to the chat settings you want to customize. You’ll now see the Themes option.

Step 6:

Tap on a theme to select it.

• Currently, Instagram has 20 themes and 21 colors you can choose from.
• These themes may look different when you activate the dark mode. You can test to see if it is preferable for you.

Did you know you can see who has viewed your highlights on Instagram? To find out more about the feature itself and how you can find out who has viewed your highlights, take a look at this guide: How to See Who Viewed Your Instagram Highlights After 48 Hours.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: I activated dark mode, but it did not take effect. What should I do?

            A: First, please check Play Store or App Store and upgrade your Instagram to the latest version. Then, restart your phone once.

Q: Will the dark mode settings revert when I turn off or restart my phone?

            A: No. The setting the applied to your account. It means that even when you turn off your device or restart it, it will not change. It is also consistent, meaning it will not change if you delete the Instagram app from your phone or even get a new phone. It is also applied to all of your devices. So, if you are using Instagram on a PC and a mobile device, it will affect both of them.

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Conclusion

Instagram is one of the most popular social platforms out there. Instagram offers many features. You can post photos and videos, you can make reels, or share your moments in the form of stories, you can chat with other users, comment and tag people, etc. There are currently over 2.35 billion monthly active users which means that you can see people online 24/7. You might need to turn on dark mode during night time and turn it off during day time. Today, I explained how you can turn off dark mode on Android and iPhone, and how you can change your chat theme. Hope you found this guide useful. Good luck!