Google is adding a dark mode for its Chrome browser on Android, and just like the version for Windows 10, the feature is rolling out slowly, which means that depending when you try to enable the new color scheme, you may need to use some extra steps.
In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to enable the dark mode color scheme for Chrome version 74 on Android devices.
How to enable dark mode on Chrome using settings
Use these steps to enable dark mode on Chrome for Android:
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Open Chrome.
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Tap the main settings (three-dotted) button in the top-right and select the Settings option. (If you don’t see the option, try restarting the browser again.)
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Tap the Dark mode option.
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Turn on the toggle switch.
Enable dark mode on Chrome for Android
Once you complete the steps, the browser should start using its new dark color scheme.
If the option isn’t available, you may need to use the flags settings page to enable the theme.
How to enable dark mode on Chrome using flags
Use these steps to enable Chrome’s dark mode with advanced settings on Android:
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Open Chrome.
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Type the following path on the address bar and tap Enter:
chrome://flags/#enable-android-night-mode
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Use the drop-down menu and select the Enabled option.
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Tap the Relaunch Now button.
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Tap the main settings (three-dotted) button in the top-right and select the Settings option. (If you don’t see the option, try restarting the browser again.)
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Tap the Dark mode option.
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Turn on the toggle switch.
Force dark mode on Chrome for Android
After you complete the steps, you should now be able to use the browser in dark mode.