WhatsApp Dark Mode: How To Download & Activate

WhatsApp-focused blog, WABetaInfo, informed that the Dark Mode feature has appeared in the beta version of the application on Android smartphones. WhatsApp beta is a version of the messaging app that users can download if they want to try out the latest WhatsApp features that the company is testing before deciding whether to put it on the normal version or not.

Dark Mode feature was released in beta version 2.19.82 but it is not activated yet so not all users will see in WhatsApp app. This highly anticipated feature is expected to improve the user experience and reduce battery consumption.

How to Download WhatsApp Dark Mode

In this Dark Mode feature, WhatsApp has a black background with white text on it. The normal viewing version is the opposite of this with a white background and creating a lot of light. WhatsApp is said to be still testing this update to ensure this feature is bug-free, while the feature has previously been seen in the beta version of the iOS app. Here’s how to download it:

• Go to Google Play Store on Android and search for WhatsApp app
• After logging into the app, scroll down the page until you see “Become a Beta Tester“.
• Tap the button “I’m in” and then click “Join” to confirm.
• Now all you have to do is wait for the update to the beta version of the app.

Downloading WhatsApp beta on iOS is a much more complicated and risky process so it is not recommended. However, WhatsApp beta can be downloaded on PC via the Google Play Store site.

How to Activate WhatsApp Dark Mode

If you want to enable the WhatsApp Dark Mode feature on your Android or iOS device, you can quickly follow the steps below. One thing to note here is that for Android users who have the latest Android Q beta version can only activate this feature as of now, and for iPhone users it is necessary to remember only those who use devices at the level of iOS 11 or above.

Activating WA Dark Mode on Android

• Go to Settings > Display > Select theme > Dark
• After Dark Mode is turned on, go to Settings > About phone
• Scroll down to ‘Build number‘ and press 7 times
• You will see a pop up message that says ‘Developers options is turned on‘.
• Press ‘Override force-dark‘ to activate the Dark Mode feature on all devices
• Dark Mode has been activated on WhatsApp, but the Wallpaper must be changed according to the dark theme
• Go to WhatsApp Settings > Wallpaper > None

Activating WA Dark Mode on iOS

• Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Display Accommodations > Invert Colors > Smart Invert
• You have enabled WhatsApp dark mode on all devices
• Just like Android, you can choose a dark color or not in the wallpaper for WhatsApp chat.
• Go to WhatsApp Settings > Wallpaper > None

So that’s how to download and activate WhatsApp Dark Mode. Whether you are using an Android or iOS device, you can enable dark mode on WhatsApp by following the steps mentioned above. Don’t forget to also read information about WhatsApp Web, keep up with the Game News so you can get the latest news about your favorite gadgets and games!

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