iPhone Dark Mode Not Working - Fix Guide

1. Settings → Display & Brightness
2. Enable Automatic
3. Tap Options
4. Choose schedule:
   • Sunset to Sunrise — Uses location
   • Custom Schedule — Set specific times

If Sunset/Sunrise Doesn't Work:

1. Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services
2. Scroll to System Services
3. Enable System Customization

Some apps have their own appearance settings:

• Check app Settings for "Appearance" or "Theme"
• Set to "System" or "Automatic" to follow iPhone
• Some older apps don't support Dark Mode

Common Apps:

• Safari: Follows system automatically
• Gmail: Settings → Theme → System default
• Instagram: Follows system
• WhatsApp: Settings → Chats → Theme

1. Check Smart Invert

Smart Invert is NOT the same as Dark Mode:

1. Settings → Accessibility → Display & Text Size
2. Make sure Smart Invert is OFF
3. Use actual Dark Mode instead

2. Restart iPhone

1. Press Side + Volume buttons
2. Slide to power off
3. Wait 30 seconds, turn back on

3. Check Date & Time

Automatic scheduling needs correct time:

1. Settings → General → Date & Time
2. Enable Set Automatically

4. Update iOS

1. Settings → General → Software Update
2. Install any available updates

Dark Mode can use different wallpapers:

1. Settings → Wallpaper
2. Tap current wallpaper
3. Some wallpapers have Light/Dark variants
4. Choose a wallpaper that supports both modes

1. Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone
2. Tap Reset → Reset All Settings
3. Re-enable Dark Mode after reset

This resets preferences but keeps your data.