In this article, we will be discussing how to activate the ultra dark mode on an iPhone. The ultra dark mode is a feature in the Accessibility options that allows iOS users to enjoy a more relaxed and comfortable viewing experience in low light situations. This mode reduces the light emitted by the iPhone, thereby reducing damage to the eyes and the battery.
To activate the ultra dark mode, the first step is to ensure that the iPhone is updated to the latest version of iOS. Here are the steps to follow:
- Open the “Settings” application.
- Select “General”.
- Click on “Software Update”.
- If an update is available, click “Download and Install” to download and install the update.
It is worth mentioning that ultra dark mode is not supported by all versions of iOS. This feature was initially introduced in iOS 13. Therefore, if you have an iPhone 6S or a later model, you can take advantage of this dark mode on your iPhone.
Activate dark mode on the iPhone
Before turning on ultra dark mode on iPhone, you need to turn on dark mode. To do this, the user must follow the following steps:
- You open the “Settings” application.
- Select the “Display and brightness” option.
- Click on “Appearance”.
- You select the “Dark” mode.
- Next, you have to go to the True Tone option and disable this option.
Upon activation of the ultra dark mode, the interface of the iPhone will be dimmed. It is important to note that this mode applies to all system apps and most third-party apps as well. Users can also set the dark mode to activate during specific time slots, such as at night or throughout the day.
Activate ultra dark mode on the iPhone
To activate the ultra dark mode we have to go back to the accessibility functions, which include a series of functions that make life easier for all iPhone users. The procedure is the next:
- You open the Settings app.
- Select the accessibility option
- Clicks on Screen and text size
- Brands the option is to “reduce white point”
- In the event that you want to eliminate this ultra dark mode, you have to perform the same steps as in this section and then activate True Tone, which we deactivated previously.
In summary, the Reduce White Point feature is set to 0% by default and can be increased up to 100%. As the percentage increases, the clarity of the text decreases, which helps reduce eye strain in very dark environments.
It is worth noting that Ultra Dark Mode is exclusively available on iPhones with OLED displays, including the iPhone X, XS, XS Max, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max. iPhones with LCD screens, such as older models, do not support Ultra Dark Mode.