Why are some apps on my new iPhone 16 in dark mode and how do I lighten them?

Why are some apps on my new iPhone 16 in dark mode? How do I lighten them?

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iPhone 16, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 21, 2025 8:44 AM

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Apr 12, 2025 9:14 AM in response to Helpfornewphone

Go to Settings/Display & Brightness and make sure either Light is checked or Automatic is enabled. Some apps follow this setting.

Zachyy

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Apr 12, 2025 9:47 AM in response to Helpfornewphone

You have your apps appearance set to Dark. You can follow Lawrence’s advice to turn it to Light mode. Note that whether an app has a light and dark icon is determined and submitted by the app developers themselves. Not Apple.

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