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Changing text colour on iPhone display?

I remember some time ago iPhones used to automatically adjust the colour of the date/time text on the lock and home screens based on the colours of the wallpaper image, i.e. an image that was too light for white text to show up would change to black text, and a darker one would have white text. Now it just stays white no matter the colour of the image. I found this to be a really useful intuitive feature, especially since I change my wallpaper a lot. Is this something that's been completely phased out or is there a way to turn it on somewhere? I miss it!

iPhone 6s, iOS 12

Posted on Mar 10, 2019 8:05 PM

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Hi.


I tried this with my own device, and it still seems to work for me. However, I'd still like to help you find a solution.


Here's what you should try first:

  1. Update your software to the latest version of iOS
  2. Restart your iPhone


Then, if it still doesn't work, I'd like you to test something. Find a plain white and plain black image and see if it works with those solid colors-- no extra details in the design.


If it works that way, it may just be a glitch with whatever wallpaper you're using. If it still doesn't work, go here and submit feedback: https://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html. Under the feedback type, select Bug Report.


Best wishes.

Posted on Mar 10, 2019 10:34 PM

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Mar 10, 2019 10:34 PM in response to gadget-arms

Hi.


I tried this with my own device, and it still seems to work for me. However, I'd still like to help you find a solution.


Here's what you should try first:

  1. Update your software to the latest version of iOS
  2. Restart your iPhone


Then, if it still doesn't work, I'd like you to test something. Find a plain white and plain black image and see if it works with those solid colors-- no extra details in the design.


If it works that way, it may just be a glitch with whatever wallpaper you're using. If it still doesn't work, go here and submit feedback: https://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html. Under the feedback type, select Bug Report.


Best wishes.

Changing text colour on iPhone display?

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