Why did my dark mode on Facebook go away?
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Facebook users were left confused and outraged after the social media giant temporarily removed the ‘dark mode’ feature for some users after an update. After a security update, the feature disappeared without warning, leaving users to grapple with the ‘blinding’ whiteness of Facebook’s normal mode. The change seems to have come after an update, 320.0.0.36.122, as well as for the 319 version, on both iPhones and Android phones. It’s not the first time this bug has cropped up – at the start of May, Android users found a similar problem, before it was fixed without comment from Facebook. And for some users, the issue seems to be self-correcting, suggesting that Facebook are working behind the scenes to fix the problem – it’s reportedly fixed the issue on Android phones. How to fix dark mode on iPhonesIf you’re using an Apple phone, then a quick fix appears available by uninstalling and reinstalling the app. If that doesn’t work, some users have found success by going into Facebook app settings, and turning on ‘Upload HD video’ and ‘Upload HD photos’. It appears that, by toggling the settings in iOS, the app is forced to reset its cache and dark mode is then reenabled, but it’s not clear why this works. How to enable Facebook dark modeIf you weren’t using dark mode in the first place, but wanted to – it’s simple to turn on. To turn on dark mode on the mobile app, you just need to tap the menu icon at the top right hand corner of the app, on Android, or the lines at the bottom right hand corner, for iPhones, and press ‘Settings and Privacy’. You’ll then be given the option to switch to ‘Dark Mode’, with three settings – on, off and system settings. The latter option will stick to whatever theme you’ve chosen for your phone operating system. MORE : Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – May 2021 round-up MORE : Mark Zuckerberg named his goat Bitcoin, amid speculation Facebook CEO owns cryptocurrency Get your need-to-know latest news, feel-good stories, analysis and moreFacebook is among the most popular social media platforms on the planet. While millions of users around the world access the Facebook application on a daily basis, a lot of them like to scroll through the application in its dark mode. Facebook's dark mode, which has been around for a couple of years, allows people to use the application in environments with poor lighting conditions. Additionally, it is easy on the eyes and on the device's battery. However, several reports suggest that the Facebook dark mode has been missing for a couple of days. Dark mode goes missing on Facebook app for iOSAccording to a report by 9To5Mac published on May 28, 2022, Facebook's iOS app is missing its dark mode. Several users have spotted that the dark mode option in the application has disappeared. While the publication speculates that this is a bug, it also mentions that Facebook has not acknowledged it yet. As per user reports on Twitter, Facebook app does not seem to have the dark mode and it seems to have lost the support for system-wide dark mode as well. Essentially, those who have enabled dark mode for all their apps and system on iPhone and iPad reportedly experience inconsistency while using Facebook. Some users report that they have not been able to use the Facebook dark mode since a new update rolled out on May 26, 2022. Even 9To5Mac mentions that Facebook for iOS gets an update every five to seven days and hence, there is a good chance that one of those updates has a bug that has disabled Facebook's dark mode entirely. Here is what users have to say about the missing dark mode on Facebook for iOS
In related news, Instagram confirmed that it is introducing a brighter icon along with its own typography. The Meta-owned photo-sharing application has stated that its new design system puts the content at the centre, with a focus on simplicity and self-expression. In a statement, Instagram said, "We are bringing new energy and purpose to our colours, typeface, logo, and other brand elements with a refreshed visual identity. Our new system is designed to embrace continued evolution to help us create more immersive and inclusive experiences for our community." Why did my Facebook Dark Mode disappeared?Why did Facebook remove dark mode? Facebook has not removed support for dark mode. Some users have reported the feature missing, but it has always been a glitch that Facebook fixed with an update either on the server side or to the app itself.
What happened to Dark Mode on Facebook 2022?Fortunately that's all in the past! Almost every major app today has a dark mode, including all the social media sites. Facebook has now released the Dark Mode setting for iOS and Android devices. As mentioned, the global dark mode setting in Android 10+ (or iOS 13+) doesn't change Facebook at all, at least not now.
Why can't i enable Dark Mode on Facebook?Here's how to fix dark mode not showing on Facebook: Go to your settings. Tap on “Dark mode” under “Preferences” Select “On” to enable dark mode.
How do I make my Facebook dark again?Enable Facebook Dark Mode in the Android App
On Facebook Home, tap the “hamburger” menu icon with three horizontal lines. Click on “Settings & Privacy” in the main menu. Select “Dark Mode” to open the custom options. Select “On” to activate Dark mode.
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