How to change app theme in Android

In some apps, you can change the color scheme. Dark theme can be easier to see, and it can save battery on some screens.

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Turn on Dark theme for an app
Fix issues with apps that show in Dark theme
Turn Dark theme on or off in your phone’s settings
Turn battery saver on or off
Get more help
How do you change the color of your apps on Android?
How do you change your app style?
How do you style an Android app?
How do I change my app theme to dark?

Not all apps offer multiple color schemes.

Turn on Dark theme for an app

Important: Settings will vary by app. For more information, contact the app developer.

Open the app and find Settings.
In the Settings, find “Display” or “Theme” settings.

Tip: If you can’t find them, you might not be able to change the app’s theme.

Fix issues with apps that show in Dark theme

If your app shows a different color scheme than you expect, it could be because:

You changed the theme settings for your phone.
You have battery saver turned on for your phone.
The app doesn’t offer multiple color schemes.

Turn Dark theme on or off in your phone’s settings

Settings vary by Android device and version. Learn how to check and update your Android version.

Important: When you turn on Dark theme for your phone, many apps also use Dark theme.

On your phone, open the Settings app.
Tap Display.
Turn Dark theme on or off.

Turn battery saver on or off

Settings vary by Android device and version. Learn how to check and update your Android version.

Tip: You can't use battery saver in light theme. If you want to use light theme, you need to turn off battery saver.

Get more help

If these solutions don’t fix the issue, it could be because the app has different settings. Learn how to contact the app’s developer.

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How do you change the color of your apps on Android?

How Do You Change the Color of Your Apps on Android?.

Tap and hold on an empty area of the homescreen and then tap Wallpaper and style..

Tap Color palette..

Choose a color scheme you like. You'll see a preview at the top of the screen before applying. Tap Set as Color Palette..

How do you change your app style?

How to change app icons in Nova launcher.

Long-press on an empty area of your Nova launcher homescreen..

Tap Settings..

Select Look & feel..

Tap Icon style. ... .

Tap Icon theme..

Select the icon pack that you'd like to apply. ... .

In the Icon style menu, you will find additional options to tweak the app icons' style and shape..

How do you style an Android app?

Create and apply a style Add a <style> element with a name that uniquely identifies the style. Add an <item> element for each style attribute you want to define. The name in each item specifies an attribute you would otherwise use as an XML attribute in your layout.

How do I change my app theme to dark?

Important: When you turn on Dark theme for your phone, many apps also use Dark theme. On your phone, open the Settings app. Tap Display. Turn Dark theme on or off.