Google Pay update brings dark mode to Android users
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Google continues to push dark themes to its apps and service, a more than welcome feature that Android users have been requested for a long time. Pay is the next Google app that is getting the long-awaited dark theme, although we’re not yet sure if the update that brings the new feature is rolling out to everyone.
A certain version of Google Pay (2.96.264233179) has the new dark theme, but it’s only showing up for some users on the Google Play Store. You can download the APK file from the source if you don’t want to wait for Google to release it in your country.
If you’re lucky to get the updated version of Google Pay, the app will automatically switch to dark mode if the battery saver is enabled, but you can also manually set the app to use dark theme whenever you want.
Once Android 10 gets released, the system-wide dark mode will take over, so it makes sense for Google to want to add this feature to as many of its app as possible until the new OS update hits compatible devices.
Questions & Answers
Q.Is the new dark theme for Google Pay available to all Android users right now?
Is the new dark theme for Google Pay available to all Android users right now?
No, the update bringing the new dark theme is not yet rolling out to everyone. While a specific version of Google Pay has the feature, it is currently only appearing for some users on the Google Play Store.
Q.How can users access the dark theme if they don't want to wait for the official release?
How can users access the dark theme if they don't want to wait for the official release?
If users do not wish to wait for Google's official release in their country, they can download the APK file from the source. This allows them to manually install the specific version with the dark theme.
Q.What triggers the Google Pay dark mode automatically when the updated version is installed?
What triggers the Google Pay dark mode automatically when the updated version is installed?
For those lucky enough to get the updated version, the Google Pay app will automatically switch to dark mode if the battery saver feature is enabled on their device. Users can also set it manually.
Q.How will the dark mode functionality change once Android 10 is released?
How will the dark mode functionality change once Android 10 is released?
Once Android 10 is released, its system-wide dark mode will take over. Google is adding the feature to its apps in anticipation of this new operating system update hitting compatible devices.
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