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How to Turn on Lights Out Mode on Twitter

X, formerly known as Twitter, offers a true black dark mode called “Lights Out ”. This true dark mode will ease the strain on your eyes, and it also helps to save battery on OLED displays. This wikiHow will help you to enable the “Lights Out” mode on X.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using the X/Twitter App for Android

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    Launch the X platform app. It’s the black icon with a white X. Update your app, if you haven't already done so.
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    It's located at the top-left corner of the app.
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    Tap on Settings and privacy . It will be the second last option.
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    Open the Display and sound settings. You will find this option under the “General” title.
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    Turn on the “Dark mode” . Tap on the Dark mode option, then select On from the menu.
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    Tap on Dark mode appearance . It's located right below the “Dark mode” option.
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    Select the Lights out option from the menu. X's background will switch to black once you do so.
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    Enjoy X with the true-dark theme. If you want to get back to the dim dark theme, choose “Dim” from the Dark mode appearance settings. That's it!
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Using the X/Twitter Website

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    Log on to your X account. Go to www.twitter.com on your desktop browser and log in with your account, if you haven't already done so.
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    Click on the More option. You can see it in the left menu panel. When you click on it, a drop-down menu will appear on your screen.
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    Click on the Display settings. It will be the second-last option in the drop-down menu. The customization panel will show up.
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    Select Lights out . Navigate to the “Background” title, then click on the Lights out button and hit “Done” to enable the true black theme on X.
    • You can also change X's default colour code from the customization menu.
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    Finished. If you want to restore X's default theme, just navigate to the “Display” settings and select “Default” as the Background option. That's it!
    • Tap ≡ menu button, then select the blue bulb icon to quickly access the dark mode settings.
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      • Dark mode helps you to reduce eye strain at night. It also helps to save battery on OLED displays.
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