How to Enable Samsung's New Dark Theme on Your Galaxy in Android Pie

By Amboy Manalo

Oct 26, 2018 10:28 PM

Jan 24, 2019 11:10 PM

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Thanks to Samsung's One UI, we can now experience firsthand what Android 9.0 Pie has to offer flagship Galaxy devices like the Note 9, S9, and S8. Perhaps one of the best features is something we've all been clamoring for: a system-wide dark theme that gives numerous apps and UI elements a custom look without having to resort to using a third-party theme.

Unlike the dark theme option found on the Pixel in Android 9.0, applying the Night Theme that's found within Samsung's new One UI (previously known as Samsung Experience) is really simple. Just head to the "Display" page in the Settings app, then tap on the toggle next to "Night Theme" to enable or disable the feature.

Settings menu displaying options on a mobile device.

Display settings menu with options for brightness, auto brightness, night theme, and screen resolution.

There's even a toggle for Night Theme right on the Quick Setting page for instant access. To try that out, swipe down twice to reveal the Quick Setting page in full, then tap on the three-dot menu button and choose "Button Order." From there, drag the "Night Theme" tile to your desired location, then hit "Done" on the lower right corner.

How to Enable Samsung's New Dark Theme on Your Galaxy in Android Pie

App interface displaying various customization buttons for a user-friendly experience.

If you don't have Pie on your Galaxy yet, you can check out how the dark theme looks in various apps and menus with the screenshot galleries below.

Quick Settings

Settings App

Mobile device settings menu with options for connections, sounds, notifications, and advanced features.

Settings menu with options for connections, sounds and vibration, display, notifications, and advanced features.

Phone App

Dialer interface with numeric keypad on a smartphone.

Messaging App

Mail App

Email interface showing folders and options

Keyboard

SMS communication interface with a verification code message.

Volume Menu

Share Menu

Screenshot of a mobile device sharing menu displaying various app icons and sharing options.

Screenshot of a smartphone sharing menu with app icons.

Other Apps

It's worth noting that some apps like the Clock and Gallery are permanently set to Night Mode, while others such as the Calculator app are set on the standard light theme. Of course, these settings aren't set in stone, as Samsung may very well make their themes customizable when the final version of Pie touches down.

Local time display for New York at 5:30 PM.

Digital calculator interface with numeric keypad.

Have you found any other menus that are affected by the new dark theme setting in Android 9.0-based Samsung One UI? If so, let us know in the comment section below.

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