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Hello,

When I keep the appearance automatic "on", the dark mode starts not to turn on anymore

is it possible to keep automatic with dark mode?

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Mar 12, 2023 12:29 AM

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Posted on Mar 14, 2023 8:19 AM

Hi Rub_Batman,


Thanks for contacting Apple Support Communities!


We understand that Dark Mode doesn't enable automatically according to the schedule you've set, correct?


Do you experience the same behavior if you change the schedule or restart your iPhone? This article will show you how to restart your iPhone if you need it: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support


Are you able to enable Dark Mode if you go to Settings > Display & Brightness and enable Dark under Appearance? This resource shows you how to enable Dark Mode: Use Dark Mode on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support

" Turn on Dark Mode in Settings or Control Center

  1. Go to Settings, then tap Display & Brightness.
  2. Select Dark to turn on Dark Mode.

To turn Dark Mode on and off in Control Center:

  1. Go to Settings, then tap Control Center.
  2. Tap the Add button next to Dark Mode to add it to Control Center.

Learn how to use Control Center on your iPhone or iPad.

Set Dark Mode to turn on automatically

  1. Go to Settings, then tap Display & Brightness.
  2. Select Automatic.
  3. Tap Options to set a schedule for Dark Mode."


If you haven't already, you may also consider updating the iOS after you back up your iPhone. The iOS updates include important security updates as well as software fixes: Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


We look forward to your reply.


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Mar 14, 2023 8:19 AM in response to Rub_Batman

Hi Rub_Batman,


Thanks for contacting Apple Support Communities!


We understand that Dark Mode doesn't enable automatically according to the schedule you've set, correct?


Do you experience the same behavior if you change the schedule or restart your iPhone? This article will show you how to restart your iPhone if you need it: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support


Are you able to enable Dark Mode if you go to Settings > Display & Brightness and enable Dark under Appearance? This resource shows you how to enable Dark Mode: Use Dark Mode on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support

" Turn on Dark Mode in Settings or Control Center

  1. Go to Settings, then tap Display & Brightness.
  2. Select Dark to turn on Dark Mode.

To turn Dark Mode on and off in Control Center:

  1. Go to Settings, then tap Control Center.
  2. Tap the Add button next to Dark Mode to add it to Control Center.

Learn how to use Control Center on your iPhone or iPad.

Set Dark Mode to turn on automatically

  1. Go to Settings, then tap Display & Brightness.
  2. Select Automatic.
  3. Tap Options to set a schedule for Dark Mode."


If you haven't already, you may also consider updating the iOS after you back up your iPhone. The iOS updates include important security updates as well as software fixes: Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


We look forward to your reply.


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