When I updated my iPhone 15 and iPad 13 inch/M2 recently, most (not all) apps reloaded as darkened, while some normalized (I.e., colorized). I’m curious if others encountered this and if so, does anyone know how to force the apps to display normally? The colors don’t seem to affect the functionality, but does it signify that the apps still need to synch up with the OS?
iPad Air, iPadOS 17
They may be in Dark Mode (which not all apps support for their icons). Try this:
Hope this helps
They may be in Dark Mode (which not all apps support for their icons). Try this:
Hope this helps
Got it. I was looking at it from the opposite perspective. Thought the dark/subdued app icons were inappropriately presented while many others were light. You’re right. The “dark”screen under “display & brightness” in settings was selected and “auto” was not. Sorry for the trubs.
Dark icons were not a feature until iOS 18. As I said, not all apps yet support dark icons.
Regards.
Thanks. Tried your suggestion and yes, light mode does change all app icons to light, but auto or dark reverts most (but not all) back to dark. I’m skeptical about the reasoning (I.e., that the apps don’t support dark mode) since this phenomenon did not manifest itself until iOS/ipadOS 18 was downloaded. All apps had no problem with dark mode before. Also, even Apple’s apps/icons are affected. Anyway, appreciate the suggestion and input. I’m going to experiment a bit further and will report back here with any success.
No problem. Glad you were able to get it figured out.
Regards.
iPadOS 18 update reloaded most apps as darkened, why? And will they normalize eventually?
