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In this guide, we tell you all about the dark mode on Instagram, ranging from the steps to follow to activate it to thevantages of the approachLet's go!

Illustration of how to turn Instagram black ©Mia for Alucare.fr

1. How to turn Instagram black on Android?

Two methods are to be taken into account when changing Insta to black. Find out what you need to know in the following sections.

Please note that it is also possible to change the font on Instagram with a few tricks that we'll be revealing to you in a another article on our website.

Via smartphone settings

Android phone users can enable dark mode on the Instagram app. without accessing the app, as it responds to the device's theme. Here's how to do it:

Access your phone's settings menu, then go to “Display and brightness”.
Adjust the display on Android. ©Mia for Alucare.fr
Enable the option “Dark theme”.
Activate the dark theme on Android. ©Mia for Alucare.fr
Access the Instagram app on your device in order to view modifications.

Via the Instagram app

If you want activate dark mode To disable notifications for the Instagram app without disabling them for the entire system, here's how to do it:

Go to your profile and select the icon for menu at top right.
Access settings on Insta. ©Mia for Alucare.fr
Scroll down and find the setting “Accessibility and translations ".
Accessibility option and translations. Mia for Alucare.fr
From here, you can choose between activating or deactivating dark mode.
Turn on dark mode on the Insta app. ©Mia for Alucare.fr

2. How do I activate dark mode on Instagram for iPhone?

Your iPhone must be equipped withiOS 13 or later to enable dark mode at the system level and apply it automatically on Instagram. Here are the steps to ensure that dark mode is enabled:

Switch to “Settings” on your device.
iPhone settings. Mia for Alucare.fr
Select “Display and brightness” and activate dark mode.
Set the iPhone display to black. ©Mia for Alucare.fr
Check out the Insta app on your device to see the changes.

3. How do I turn Instagram black on my computer?

You can change the Instagram settings on the site to activate dark mode. Here's how to do it:

On the home page, click on thethree-bar menu icon bottom left.
Access settings on Instagram web version. ©Mia for Alucare.fr

FAQs

Why turn Instagram black?

Enabling Instagram's dark mode is worthwhile and offers three important interests which are :

🧐 Interest	📑 Details
A aesthetic improvement	Dark mode creates a exceptional display for images and videos. This can be beneficial for viewing specific content.
A energy saving for your device	The benefits of dark mode go beyond aesthetics. On smartphones equipped with an AMOLED screen, such as the Google Pixel 6 or Apple's iPhone 13, this mode much lower battery consumption. This battery saving is particularly valuable for users who spend a lot of time on Insta.
A eye protection	The dark mode reduces the brightness to which we are constantly exposed throughout the day, which in turn reduces the brightness to which we are constantly exposed throughout the day, which in turn reduces the brightness to which we are constantly exposed throughout the day. relieves eye strainespecially at night.

Why is dark mode no longer available on Instagram?

The problem may come from updates on the app or on your phone. Remember to check them and apply the settings mentioned above afterwards.

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