Last Updated on March 31, 2023 by Bestusefultips
Do you want to make Google maps dark mode on your Android? Here’s how to turn on Google maps dark mode on Android phone. Using dark mode, you can easily view the screen even in dim light, reduce eye strain, and improve the battery life of your Android device.
Google Maps is a free online service to easily and quickly view the maps for places you search. You can search for nearby hotels, real-time GPS navigation to get traffic updates, step-by-step directions when traveling, 360-degree panoramic views, etc.
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How to Turn On Google Maps Dark Mode on Android
Let’s see the steps to enable Google Maps dark mode on Android Smartphones.
Step 1: Open the Google Maps app on your phone.
Step 2: Tap the Profile icon at the top right corner.
Step 3: Select Settings.
Step 4: Tap Theme.
You can see three options here.
Always in light theme: Enable Google map light mode.
Always in dark theme: Enable Google map dark mode always.
Same as device theme: Automatically set light or dark mode Google maps depending on the system-wide theme.
Step 5: Choose the Always in dark theme and tap Save.
How To Turn Dark Mode Off Google Maps Android
Open the Google Maps > Profile icon at the upper right corner > Settings > Theme > Choose Always in light theme.
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How to Turn On Google Maps Night Mode using Color Scheme (Older Google Maps Version) on Android
Step 1: Open the Google Maps app on your Android devices.
Step 2: Tap the Profile icon at the top right corner.
Step 3: Select Settings.
Step 4: Scroll down to Navigation settings and tap on it.
You can see sound & voice, Route options, Map display, and driving options section here. By default, set Automatic. Manually activate night mode Google Maps on Android phone or tablet devices.
Step 5: Tap Night under the Map display.
Step 6: If you want to turn it off, choose Automatic or Day.
There are several useful Google Maps settings available on our devices. Still, offline map settings are also necessary when your device faces Internet problems or poor network signal issues.
How to Automatically Download Offline Maps on Android Devices
In offline map settings, you can automatically update offline maps, download offline maps, and download preferences (Over Wi-Fi only / Over Wi-Fi or mobile network).
Open Google Maps app > Three horizontal lines from right side corner > Settings > Offline maps settings > Toggle Auto-update offline maps
And that’s it. I hope this little tip is helpful to enable night mode on Google Map Android devices. Stay and connect with us for the latest updates. If you have any questions, let us know in below comment box.
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FAQs:
Can I enable Google Maps Dark Mode Desktop?
Yes, you can enable Google maps dark mode desktop browser on Windows 11/10 PC using the third-party Chrome extension. Download the turn off the lights extension on your PC and add it to your browser.
Why Can’t I See the Dark Theme Option on my Phone?
Check for Google maps app updates. Ensure the latest Google Map app update is installed on your phone. Clear the cache for the Google Maps app and restart your phone. Now, check the theme option available on your Google Maps app. If you can’t view the dark theme option, sign out of the Google Maps app and sign in again.