How To Get Dark Mode On Snapchat?

After the release of the dark mode feature on most of our favorite apps, including WhatsApp and Facebook, users were anticipating the same for Snapchat. To everyone’s relief, earlier this year dark mode for Snapchat was also launched. Snapchatters can now view stories and interact with each other using the subtle dark theme, which is not only soothing to the eyes but has made the app more user-friendly. 

While enabling the dark mode on iPhone is quite a straightforward process, it is a bit tricky for Android users. In this article, we will take you through the steps required to get dark mode on iPhone as well as Android.

Steps on How to Get Dark Mode on Snapchat for iPhone

If you’re an iPhone user, enabling the dark mode requires just 3 simple steps:

Step 1

Launch Snapchat on your iPhone and click on your avatar at the top-left corner of the screen.

Step 2

Now tap on the “Settings” icon at the top-right corner of the screen.

Step 3

In the settings menu, scroll down to “App Appearance > Always Dark”.

And that’s how you get the dark mode on your iPhone.

Now let’s see how to do the same for Android devices.

Steps on How to Get Dark Mode on Snapchat for Android

If you have an Android device, enabling the dark mode for Snapchat might leave you in a fix as it is currently not compatible with it. However, if you still want to experience this feature while being an Android user, the following steps will help you out:

Step 1

First, you will have to enable the dark mode on your phone. 

For this, go to “Settings > Display” and turn the toggle on for Dark mode.

Step 2

Now go back to “Settings > About Phone”

Step 3

In the “About Phone” menu, you will see “Build Number”. Click on it 6 times.

Step 4

You will be asked to enter the passcode, after which you will enter the developer’s mode on your phone. 

Step 5

Now again go to “Settings > System & Updates > Developer Options”

Step 6

In the Developer Options, turn the toggle on for “Force Dark Mode”

Now, when you launch Snapchat on your Android phone, it will be in dark mode.

Final Words

Everyone wants to check out new features in the apps they use frequently, but sometimes the developers only release it for a certain OS. However, there are always ways to get the unreleased feature on your device. In the same way, the dark mode on iPhone is out and can be enabled easily. As for Android users, although the dark mode for Snapchat will be launched shortly, you can still enjoy it by following the steps in this guide. 

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