How do I get Dark Mode on Facebook on Android?

Check here the step-by-step guide to activate Facebook Dark Mode on Android.

By India Today Web Desk: Facebook is one of the most popular social media services. It connects billions of its users on a common platform. By signing up on Facebook, you can communicate and stay connected with people across the globe. You can share your photos, videos, and post status to keep your friends updated about your life. You can follow your favorite celebrities or pages or watch videos you like.

The dark mode is an optional setting that changes the background of an app's interface, like Facebook. Check here the step-by-step guide to activate Facebook Dark Mode on Android.

Here is how to activate Facebook Dark Mode on Android:

Step 1: Open the Facebook app and log into the app.

Step 2: Then tap on the three horizontal lines/"hamburger" icon in the top menu bar.

Step 3: Now scroll down and tap on Settings & Privacy.

Step 4: Tap on the tab Dark Mode.

Step 5: Finally, tap on the button that reads “On”.

How to turn on the dark theme on Android:

Step 1: Open your device's Settings app.

Step 2: Then tap on Accessibility.

Step 3: Now under Display, turn on Dark theme.

Dark Mode is a feature that lets you switch the color theme apps. Dark Mode is also available in several popular apps, including Instagram, Slack, Twitter, and Google Chrome. You can also change the theme on Android.

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Aug 30, 2021

How do I get Dark Mode on Facebook on Android?

  • You can enable Facebook dark mode on your iPhone, Android, or computer. 
  • On the Facebook mobile app, you can turn on dark mode through the Settings & Privacy menu.
  • On Facebook's desktop version, you'll use the Display & Accessibility menu to enable dark mode.

If you're looking to use Facebook in a way that consumes less battery on your device or strains your eyes less at night, you should enable the social media platform's dark mode. 

Here's how to enable dark mode on the Facebook website, or on the Facebook mobile app for iPhone or Android.

How to turn on Facebook dark mode on an iPhone or Android 

1. In the Facebook app, tap the hamburger menu, the three horizontal lines in the bottom-right corner. 

2. Scroll down and tap Settings & Privacy, then tap Settings in the drop-down menu.

3. On the Settings page, scroll down to the Preferences header and find and tap Dark Mode.

Tap Dark Mode under the Preferences header in Settings. Insider

4. On the Dark Mode page, tap the circle next to On. You can also choose System, which matches the app's appearance to your device's dark or light system settings. 

Tap On or System to enable dark mode. Insider

How to turn on Facebook dark mode on a computer

1. Go to Facebook.com and log in. In the top-right corner, select the downward-facing arrow icon

Click the downward-facing arrow to reveal a drop-down menu. Insider

2. In the drop-down menu that appears, click Display & Accessibility.

Select Display & Accessibility. Insider

3. Under the Dark Mode header, click the circle next to On to enable the feature. You can also enable Automatic to have your Facebook interface reflect the dark or light settings of your device.

Select On or Automatic to enable dark mode. Insider

Video: How to enable Facebook dark mode

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Why is no dark mode in Facebook for Android?

Open the Facebook app tap the Menu icon (three lines). Go to Settings (gear). Under Preferences, select Dark Mode. Turn Dark Mode On.

How do you get the Facebook app in dark mode 2022?

Facebook's dark mode was made available on desktops, Android, and iOS in 2020 but can occasionally be difficult to find. To find dark mode on iOS or Android, you need to open the app and click on the settings, where you can scroll down to the preferences section, and find dark mode listed last.

How do I put Facebook in dark mode?

How to turn on Facebook dark mode on a computer.
Go to Facebook.com and log in. In the top-right corner, select the downward-facing arrow icon. ... .
In the drop-down menu that appears, click Display & Accessibility. Select Display & Accessibility..
Under the Dark Mode header, click the circle next to On to enable the feature..

Why can't I find dark mode on Facebook?

How to check if you have dark mode. Dark mode can be difficult to find on iOS or Android, as it's not as visible as other features. On the main screen, go to the 'Menu' icon on the navigation bar, then Settings & Privacy, scroll down to Preferences, and Dark Mode should be there.