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What is Instagram Dark Mode and How to Get it on Android and iOS

Last Updated April 14, 2020 By Subhash D Leave a Comment

Instagram is a social media platform wherein one can upload pictures and get likes and comments. It also has an option for sharing messages. Many businesses are also promoted through this medium.

The latest technology has enabled us to use Instagram in a dark mode that enables a person to view their screens in the dark theme. This is applicable for those who enable this feature, it is especially better for the sight in the night time. Many of us like the aesthetic of the feature and want it for ourselves for our personal use. Here’s a step by step guide to get an Instagram dark mode for both Android and IOS device.

How to Install Instagram Dark Mode on Android

  1. Go to the settings option of your device.
  2. Update your device’s software to Android 10.
  3. Go to the play store.
  4. Update the Instagram application on your phone.
  5. Activate the dark mode in your phone’s settings.
  6. For activating the dark mode, go to the display option of your settings. 
  7. Then select brightness and press on the dark mode.
  8. Once the dark mode is on, you can enjoy the theme for many other applications, not just Instagram.

How to Install Instagram Dark Mode on iOS device

  1. Open the settings of the phone.
  2. Update the software of your iPhone to iOS 13.
  3. Go to the Apple store.
  4. Update the Application of Instagram.
  5. In the settings option, turn on the dark mode.
  6. For this, you need to go to the display option in the settings.
  7. Then tap on the brightness option.
  8. There will be a switch to select and switch on the dark mode.
  9. Click on it and the dark mode will be activated.
  10. Once the dark mode is switched on, it is enjoyed by other applications as well as Instagram.

Benefits of a Dark Mode of Instagram

  1. Contrast. The theme of the dark mode creates the feed and other options as a contrast. This makes navigation easier. It also makes it possible to check your feed without any strain.
  2. Aesthetic. The dark mode adds to the beauty of Instagram. It looks a little more pleasant. It has a central theme than just the application just plain and bland. It adds to the fun of using the application.
  3. Fatigue and strain. The biggest advantage of the dark mode is that it creates less fatigue and strain on the eyes. The dark mode, especially in the night, helps one to see better and it causes less strain to the eyes. It’s an added eye care for your application. The eyes are protected from further problems. You can also use it in the night without it causing any extra glaring light in the surrounding.

You can easily enjoy the aesthetics as well as eye protection initiated by Apple and Google for you. Now enjoy it in quick and easy steps. The guide has listed down step by step procedure to activate the Instagram dark mode.

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About Subhash D

A tech-enthusiast, Subhash is a Graduate Engineer and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. Founder of it4nextgen, he has spent more than 20 years in the IT industry.

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