Dark Mode was introduced as a native feature in Android 10, and Google allows users to easily turn the feature on and off in their device settings. However, some phone models have taken this feature to the next level.

Pixels, as well as some Android 11 smartphones and Samsung devices, now allow users to schedule their entry into dark mode. This means you can set the mode to automatically turn on at dusk and then turn off at the first sign of sunrise in the morning.

Alternatively, owners of Android 10 devices can take advantage of this functionality as well, although enabling programming mode is a bit more complicated in this case. This article will show you how to use this useful option if you have a smartphone with Android 10 or above.

How to set dark mode on a Pixel phone

The option to set dark mode exists on Pixel from Android 10. To activate it, you need to access Settings on your phone.

1. Tap on Display.

2. Select a Dark Theme.

3. Click Schedule.

4. There are two options. The first, “Turns on at custom time”, allows you to select a start and end time for your dark theme. The second option is “Turns On From Dusk Till Dawn”. It works without having to select the exact times.

If you feel that you want to activate dark mode earlier than scheduled, there is a simple way to do so. Add a dark theme to the Quick Action tiles on your phone.

1. Lower the notification ringtone and tap the pencil icon in the left corner.

2. The action will reveal an expanded list of Quick Action tiles.

3. Scroll down until you find the “Hold and drag to add tiles” section. You should see a “Dark Theme” tile.

4. Drag and drop to the top of the screen.

5. Then touch the back arrow in the upper left corner. You should see the “Dark Theme” switch in Quick Action.

If you need dark mode before sunset, turn it on (then turn it off again) to turn it on or off.

How to configure dark mode settings on a Samsung device

For Samsung phones, you must have a device with One UI 2 or higher to be able to program dark mode.

1. Open Settings on your Samsung device.

2. Go to “Display -> Dark Mode” settings.

3. Activate the “Activate according to schedule” option.

4. Select one of the two options available. The former tells the device to switch to dark mode from dusk to dawn, while the latter allows you to set a custom schedule. This is similar to what Pixels offers.

How to set dark mode on any Android 10 device

What if you don’t have a Pixel, Samsung, or Android 11 device? You can still set up a dark mode schedule, although you’ll need a few things for this:

• The most important requirement is to have an Android 10 device.
• GetAutomatic Dark Theme For Android 10Google Play Store App.
• Configure ADB (Android Debug Bridge) on your computer.

Before starting this tutorial, you need to install ADB on your computer. For instructions on how to install ADB, check out our previous article which explains the process in detail.

Now that you’ve set up ADB, it’s time to connect your smartphone to your computer with a USB cable. You should have USB debugging enabled on your Android; change the USB mode to “File Transfer”. (Note that not all OMEs require it.) You are now ready to proceed.

1. Open the Auto Dark Theme app for Android 10 on your phone.

2. On your computer, open a command prompt window. To do this, go to the “platform-tools” directory on your computer. Then saveZmianaby right-clicking inside the folder. Select “Open a Command Window Here” or “Open a PowerShell Window Here”.

3. Run the following commands (depending on the option displayed):

Windows 10 Command Prompt:

adb shell pm grant com.cannic.apps.automaticdarktheme android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

Windows 10 PowerShell:

.adb shell pm grant com.cannic.apps.automaticdarktheme android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

4. Go back to the application and activate it by activating the option at the top. Then set the time for which you want the dark theme to apply. You can select the “Sunrise & Sunset” option.

Dark Mode is a handy tool when it comes to saving precious battery life on your device. If you’re looking for more tips to save juice on your phone, you might want to learn how to stop Android apps from running in the background. Or you can check out our list of the best apps to notify you when your Android’s battery is full.