Is turning the dark mode on or off on Instagram bothering you too? Here’s how you can change the setting on iPhone and Android.

The photo-sharing app’s users aren’t happy about plenty of changes that they’ve witnessed on the app recently. From the camera not working to blurry pictures, many people have had enough.

And now, users are frustrated about the background on the app turning dark. While Instagram hasn’t addressed the apparent changes, users don’t want the ‘dark mode’.

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Instagram background is black

Several Instagram users in the past week have noted that their background has changed to black automatically.

The app is constantly updated, which results in changes in its features. But, the exact reason for the sudden appearance of the ‘dark mode’ is yet to be revealed.

Unfortunately, iPhone users cannot change the theme from dark to light or vice-a-versa on the Instagram app, but they can do it by altering their phone settings.

Android users are lucky, however, as Instagram offers them the option within the app to make the changes.

How to change dark mode on/off on iPhone and Android

How to change it on iPhone

  • Open Settings and click on Display and Brightness
  • Under Appearance, you’ll get an option to select either Light or Dark mode
  • Select the one you prefer.

How to change it on Android

  • Click on your profile picture on Instagram
  • Select the hamburger icon
  • Tap on Settings and theme under that
  • Select dark or light mode

Users aren’t too impressed with the feature

Instagram users clearly aren’t liking the new update as Twitter is flooded with complaints.

One tweeted: “@instagram Well, the new update keeping my display in dark mode means Twitter will be getting more of my time now.”

“Really would prefer if you would allow me the option to get my main feed back to white. One account is, the other isn’t. And I have no control or ability to change. The new dark mode setting is not enjoyable,” added another.

Another annoyed user said, “Hey @instagram why is my background in dark mode? I absolutely HATE the new update!! Ugh!”