Android Users Can Finally Try WhatsApp in Dark Mode

By
Shawn Ambrose
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Yes, the day you’ve been waiting for has finally come.

Dark Mode.

Image: LatestLY

Now, when I first heard about dark mode and how everyone was complaining that WhatsApp didn’t have it, I was like What’s so great about dark mode?

Well, not only does it look cool, but dark mode has quite a few benefits for users too.

Most importantly, some users find dark backgrounds easier to look at for long periods of time, as there’s less glare than a light colored interface.

Darker screens also use less power, especially if your device has an AMOLED display.

So how do you activate dark mode for Android?

According to Tech Radar, WhatsApp dark mode is now available for beta testing, so while you can use it now, some features and colours might change before the final release, based on the results of the testing.

Here’s how to get dark mode on your phone:

  1. Sign up for the beta program through the Google Play Store
  2. Wait for your account to be processed (this may take a few hours)
  3. Update your app (the latest beta release is 2.20.53 at the time of writing)
  4. If you can’t see an update option, download and install the APK
  5. Restart the app
  6. Tap ‘Settings followed by ‘Chats’ and toggle dark mode on

And that’s it! The light gray and green palette you’re used to will switch to cool shades of black, teal, and midnight blue.

Image: Giphy

Alright then. Have fun with the dark mode and I’ll see you next ti-

iPhone user: Uh, so… what about iPhones?

*sighs* What about them?

iPhone user: Is there a dark mode for iOS as well?

Typical iPhone users. Everything has to be about you, doesn’t it?

iPhone user: I just want to know how-

How to annoy someone? You’re doing a good job of it.

iPhone user: You’re being incredibly mean. 

Ok, ok I’ll stop, here’s what you have to do to get dark mode on iOS.

How to get WhatsApp Dark Mode on iOS

  1. Throw away your iPhone
  2. Get an Android phone
  3. Follow the above steps on how to get dark mode on Android

iPhone user: Ok, this is too much. I do not deserve such contempt for simply spending thousands on a phone.

Ok, I do apologise. Here’s how you actually get dark mode on your iPhone.

How to Get WhatsApp Dark Mode for iOS (really)

  1. Check to see if the beta is open and join if possible
  2. Install TestFlight on your device
  3. Click the link in the invitation email from WhatsApp
  4. Update and launch WhatsApp
  5. Tap ‘Settings followed by ‘Chats’ and toggle dark mode on

Now, the iOS beta is full at the time of writing, but it’s worth checking back frequently to see if new places have opened up. Also, it looks like WhatsApp dark mode will only be available for iOS 13 and above.

The New Look

According to Tech Radar, WhatsApp’s dark mode will be mostly dark gray, with green accents and status messages in yellow.

It’ll look like this:

Image: Facebook

Pretty cool, right?

Initially, it seemed that there would be up to three variants of WhatsApp dark mode, including one with a solid black background.

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However, this option doesn’t seem to be available in the beta release. So, while they might release it in a future update, it doesn’t look likely.

At any rate, let’s celebrate the fact that we can finally use WhatsApp at night without searing our eyeballs and depleting our phone’s battery.

Image: Giphy

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Shawn Ambrose
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