It's been a long time, but WhatsApp's dark mode is finally available for beta testing on Android. The new option, discovered by WABetaInfo, is available to all users (not just those running Android 10, as we originally feared) and replaces the app's usual white and turquoise layout with shadows. dark gray Despite early signs that there could be two WhatsApp dark modes, the beta version contains only one setting. The new gray design may help improve battery life (since darker pixels typically use less power than white ones), but not as much as a truly black background for phones with AMOLED displays, where black pixels use no power . There's no way of knowing when dark mode will come out of testing, but we know WhatsApp developers have spent a lot of time experimenting and tweaking the details, so I hope it won't. not much. The recent announcement that WhatsApp has dropped plans to insert ads into your group chats is also good news and means you'll be able to enjoy the new look without interruption for the foreseeable future.
How to get WhatsApp dark mode
To get WhatsApp dark mode, you'll need to sign up for the beta program through the Google Play Store (the beta program for iOS is currently full). There is no need to reinstall the app on your phone; the next time you update, you will receive the current beta version. To check the version you currently have and update if necessary, touch and hold the app icon and select "App Info", then select "Advanced" and scroll down to the version number. This should be at least 2.20.13.