Why are my apps dark on iPhone

If you're running iOS 12 or below, go to app Settings. Under preferences you'll see a Dark Appearance toggle.

If you're running iOS 13 or above, by default Outlook for iOS on version 4.5.0 or higher will respond to the iOS system Dark Mode setting. If you want to change this, go to app Settings > Appearance, and then select either the Light or Dark option. 

To respect the iOS system Dark Mode setting, choose System Default. For more information, see the article Use Dark Mode on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.

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Dark theme allows you to tone down your screen’s glare and experience YouTube with a dark background.

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For iOS 13 (or newer) users:

  1. Select your profile picture 
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  2. Tap Settings
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  3. Tap General.
  4. Tap Appearance.
  5. Select Use device theme to use your device's dark theme setting.
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    Turn on Light or Dark theme within the YouTube app.

For other iOS users:

  1. Select your profile picture 
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  2. Tap Settings 
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  3. Tap Appearance.
  4. Turn on Light or Dark theme in the YouTube app.

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Why are my apps dark on iPhone

  • #1

Why are some of my apps on the main AT4 screen displaying darker then others, it seems to have happened to recently updated apps.

  • #2

I have notice that as well. It seems tied to recent updates which start with a BLUE DOT. But after a bit of time they do go back to normal. Maybe 1 or 2 days.

  • #3

The Netflix app icon on one of ATV 4's has become dark(er) since last week. As in darker than the other app "tiles" on the home screen. It works fine when you click on it, I closed the app and reopened it, same issue. Since its working fine, I haven't done the delete and re-install trick.

On a second ATV 4, the Netflix app is still bright and shiny.

Weird.

  • #4

Restart the Apple TV.

Problem solved.

Why are my apps dark on iPhone

  • #5

Restart the Apple TV.

Problem solved.

yup, i noticed that early...must be a bug

  • #6

Restart the Apple TV.

Problem solved.


Yes that worked, thanks!

Why are my apps dark on iPhone

  • #7

Awesome, seems to happen every time an app updates.

  • #8

Awesome, seems to happen every time an app updates.

More than likely this is one of the bugs in the latest tvOS

  • #9

Awesome, seems to happen every time an app updates.

Thanks for clarifying, thought it was just me having this type of bug.

Seems like the tvOS isn't getting too much love from the Apple devs lately.

  • #10

Restart the Apple TV.

Problem solved.

I you can also put the app in a folder or another folder (icon's normal color returns) and then put it back where you want. Saves you a restart till they fix the bug.

Why are my apps dark on iPhone

  • #11

I you can also put the app in a folder or another folder (icon's normal color returns) and then put it back where you want. Saves you a restart till they fix the bug.

haha, seems like more work then a restart which will fix all the icons

Why do some of my apps look dark?

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.

Why are my apps shaded on iPhone?

Solution 1: Check Your Network A bad network environment could lead to apps greyed out, it you are using Mobile data, you then should connect Wi-Fi and retry to use the apps on your iPhone. In a high speed network connection, apps can work more effiective.

Why are my apps turning GREY?

Are the app icons grayed out on your Android device? The reason for this could be that your administrator has deployed a passcode policy to your device through Miradore, but your device is not meeting the passcode requirements.

How do I turn off dark mode on apps?

On Android, tap the hamburger menu in the top-left corner and select Settings > General > Theme. Choose between a light or dark theme, or have it change to the system's default theme.