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How to Fix It When Facebook Dark Mode Is Gone

You might need to restart or update the app

By Sandra Stafford Sandra Stafford Writer Fayetteville State University Sandra Stafford is a writer who specializes in tech and writes about all sorts of gadgets—tactical flashlights, blue light-blocking glasses, therapy lamps and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on August 13, 2022 Reviewed by Jon Fisher Reviewed by Jon Fisher Wichita Technical Institute Jonathan Fisher is a CompTIA certified technologist with more than 6 years' experience writing for publications like TechNorms and Help Desk Geek. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email

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What to Know

First, close Facebook app, then check for Facebook updates in App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).Next, on iOS: Open Facebook app > Menu > Settings & privacy > Dark Mode > tap On or System.On Android: Open Facebook app > Menu > Settings & privacy > Dark Mode > On or Use system settings. This article explains how to get Dark Mode back in the Facebook app. Instructions apply to iOS and Android.

How to Get Facebook Dark Mode Back on Your iOS Device

App updates can sometimes cause problems with existing features such as Dark Mode. Here's how to fix Dark Mode on iOS.
If your iPhone or iPad has a home button, double-tap the Home button, then close the Facebook app. If your iPhone does not have a Home button, swipe up from the bottom to close the Facebook app. Go to the App Store. Tap your profile image. If you need to update Facebook, tap Update next to Facebook. Restart your phone. Open the Facebook app tap the Menu icon (three lines). Go to Settings (gear). Under Preferences, select Dark Mode. Turn Dark Mode On.

How to Get Facebook Dark Mode Back on Your Android Device

The process for fixing this issue on Android is similar. Force quit the app. Swipe the Facebook app off of the screen, or go to Settings > Apps > Facebook > Force Quit. Open the Google Play Store app. Tap your profile icon. Choose Manage apps & device. Under Updates Available, select See Details if it appears. Tap Update beside Facebook if you need to update the app. Open the Facebook app and tap the Menu icon (three lines) . Go to Settings (gear). Under Preferences, tap Dark Mode. Tap On (or Use system settings if you've turned on Android Dark Mode).

Why Is Facebook Dark Mode Not Working

The Facebook app has its own version of Dark Mode in addition to an option to respect the current system settings. If it isn't working, there are a few possible causes: You're using an old version of the app.The app has glitched.Dark Mode is turned off.Dark Mode matches your system settings. FAQ Why did Facebook remove dark mode? Facebook has not removed support for dark mode. Some users have reported the feature missing, but it has always been a glitch that Facebook fixed with an update either on the server side or to the app itself. How do I turn on dark mode on the Facebook website? First, click your profile picture in the upper-right corner. Then, go to Display & Accessibility. Dark mode is the first option; you can turn it on all the time or set it to match your system settings. 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 Fix It When Facebook Videos Aren't Playing How to Fix It When WhatsApp Isn't Working How to Change Facebook to Dark Mode How to Fix It When Facebook Keeps Crashing How to Use Google Docs Dark Mode How to Add Groups to Your Shortcut Bar on Facebook How to Add or Remove Shortcuts on Facebook How to Fix It When Facebook Messenger Isn’t Sending Messages How to Hide Posts on Facebook How to Log Out of Facebook Messenger How to Unlink Facebook From Instagram How to Fix It When Facebook Messenger Won’t Load Messages How to Log Out of Facebook How to Remove Facebook Birthdays From Your Calendar How to Fix It When Facebook Dating Is Not Working How to Fix It When Your iPhone Microphone Isn't Working 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