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How to Change the Keyboard Color on Your Phone

Change the color of your keys on Android and iPhone

By Jennifer Allen Jennifer Allen Writer Swansea University, Staffordshire University Jennifer Allen has been writing about technology since 2010. Her work has appeared in Mashable, TechRadar, and many more publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 18, 2021 Reviewed by Michael Barton Heine Jr Reviewed by Michael Barton Heine Jr Michael Heine is a CompTIA-certified writer, editor, and Network Engineer with 25+ years' experience working in the television, defense, ISP, telecommunications, and education industries. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Android Switching from iOS

What to Know

Android: Tap Settings > Additional Settings > Keyboard & Input Method > Gboard and pick a color.iPhone: Change from white to black by tapping Settings > Display & Brightness > Dark.iPhone users need a third-party app such as Gboard to change the keyboard color entirely. This article teaches you what you need to know about changing your keyboard color on an Android phone and an iPhone.

Can I Change My Keyboard Color on iPhone

Unless you want to install a third-party app such as Gboard, the only way to change the keyboard color on an iPhone is to turn on Dark Mode, so you change the keyboard from white to black. Here's how to do so. Tap Settings. Tap Display & Brightness. Tap Dark. Your keyboard is now dark, along with many other apps and services on your iPhone.

Can I Change My Keyboard Color on Android

On an Android phone, you can change your keyboard color quite easily. Here's how to do it on a standard Android phone. Some Android phones have slightly different layouts, so the options may be slightly different. Tap Settings. Tap Additional Settings. Tap Keyboard & Input Method. Tap Gboard. This may be called something slightly different. Tap on the name of the keyboard you're currently using if this is the case. Tap Theme. Tap a color or background image. Tap Apply.

How Do I Change My Keyboard From Black to White

If you're using an iPhone, your only option is to change the keyboard from white to black or black to white, as explained above. For Android users, though, the process is slightly more varied. Here's how it works. Tap Settings. Tap Additional Settings. Tap Keyboard & Input Method. Tap Gboard. As before, this may be named something slightly different depending on your Android setup. Tap Theme. Tap Default or a white color to change your keyboard background to white.

Can I Use a Third-Party App on iPhone to Change Keyboard Color

Android phones don't require third-party apps, as they already allow you to change keyboard color. However, iPhone users can use third-party apps to create a similar effect. Here's how to do so using Gboard, Google's keyboard app. Install the Gboard app from the App Store. Open the app and tap Get Started. Tap Keyboards > Allow Full Access. Tap Allow. Reopen the Gboard app. Tap Themes. Tap your choice of color. Open the keyboard in any app to see the keyboard in your new choice of color.

Why Would I Want to Change Keyboard Colors

Curious about why changing keyboard colors is so appealing? Here's a quick overview of the reasons why it's useful. Accessibility. If you have any kind of issue with your vision, such as trouble seeing things in dim light or color-blindness, a change of keyboard color can help you see things more clearly.Being able to customize. Your phone is your phone, and it's likely you want to make it feel more personal to you, whether through a fun background, a neat phone case, or by changing the keyboard color to something that looks good to you. FAQ How do I change the keyboard backlight color on my laptop? Whether or not you can change your keyboard backlight color depends on your device manufacturer and model. For example, on a Dell Latitude, you'd press Fn + C to cycle through available colors. Gaming laptops often have color options. Check your device documentation to see what options you have. If I can't change the backlight color, can I adjust the brightness? Yes. Most laptops have backlight adjustment settings. If you have a Windows 10 laptop, first enable the backlight by going to the Windows Mobility Center > Hardware and Sound. Toggle on Keyboard Backlight and then adjust its brightness. I have a Corsair gaming keyboard. Can I change the color of the background light? Yes. You can set a specific background color for one key or groups of keys, and you can also add special foreground lighting effects. To change background colors, go to your profile and select the Lighting tab. Use the color palette to assign colors to keys. To choose foreground colors, go to the Lighting tab and click the Effects drop-down menu. How do I change the color on my Razer gaming laptop's keyboard? To change a Razer keyboard's lighting effects and colors, open the Razer Synapse software tool, navigate to the Lighting tab, and customize your lighting. How do I change the color on my MSI gaming laptop's keyboard? Open your Start menu and access the SteelSeries software. Select MSI Per-Key RGB Keyboard > Config and then explore preset configurations or create custom lighting effects. How to Make a Keyboard Bigger on Android Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Change Brightness in Windows 11 How to Make a Divide Sign on a Keyboard How to Fix It When a Keyboard Won't Type How to Change the Keyboard on a Fire Tablet How to Change the Color of Your Apps on Android How to Make Your iPhone Keyboard Vibrate How to Change the Color of Text Bubbles on Android How to Get iPhone Emojis for Your Android How to Change the Desktop Background in Windows 11 How to Hide Your Number With *67 How to Change the Color of Apps on iOS 14 How to Use the Emoji Keyboard for Galaxy Phones How to Change the Instagram Icon in iOS and Android How to Change the Default Ringtone on Your iPhone How to Free Up Space on Your Phone Fast How to Change the Taskbar Color in Windows 10 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies