OneDrive now supports Dark Mode on Android phones
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Almost six months after bringing Dark Mode to OneDrive on iOS, Microsoft is enabling the visual option on the Android version of the app. With OLED displays becoming more common, darker themes and modes started to appear in many mobile apps, including Gmail, WhatsApp, Facebook Lite, Google Translate and more. OLED technology displays black by turning off individual pixels, so the darker the theme, the less energy the device consumes. Besides energy efficiency benefits, Dark Mode is also much easier on the eyes in low-light conditions.
Microsoft is rolling out the new features with version 6.0.1 of the app with another little tweak in the Photos tab. Users will get a trip down memory lane with the option to revisit old photos taken on the same day in previous years.
To activate Dark Mode in OneDrive, go to the Settings menu on the homes screen, and tap on the Theme option. You can then choose Light, Dark or System Default. The last one will use the Global theme settings of the device. This option is useful when you want to schedule different themes for different times of the day – Dark Mode activating at sunset, for example.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which version of the app includes the new Dark Mode feature for Android?
Which version of the app includes the new Dark Mode feature for Android?
Microsoft is rolling out the new features, including Dark Mode, with version 6.0.1 of the OneDrive app for Android. This update also includes a tweak to the Photos tab.
Q.What is the benefit of using Dark Mode on phones with OLED screens?
What is the benefit of using Dark Mode on phones with OLED screens?
On OLED displays, Dark Mode consumes less energy because it displays black by turning off individual pixels. It is also easier on the eyes, especially in low-light conditions.
Q.How can users activate Dark Mode once the update is installed?
How can users activate Dark Mode once the update is installed?
Users can activate Dark Mode by navigating to the Settings menu on the app's home screen. From there, they should tap the Theme option and select Light, Dark, or System Default.
Q.What is the additional tweak included in the Photos tab with this update?
What is the additional tweak included in the Photos tab with this update?
The update for the Photos tab allows users to revisit old photos taken on the same day in previous years. This offers a trip down memory lane for users.
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