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Samsung Internet: Switch Dark Mode On or Off

If Samsung Internet still opens in a bright white layout even though your phone runs a dark theme, the browser has its own separate dark mode toggle. Some users only find a system-wide switch and assume the browser has no dark option at all, while others get a dark browser frame but pages still render bright. The setting sits inside the browser app itself, not in the general display settings.

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Samsung Internet has its own dark mode switch that works independently from the system-wide dark theme on your phone. Turning on dark mode for the whole device changes app icons, menus, and the Settings app, but it does not automatically force every website inside the browser to render dark.

To change the setting directly in the app, go to Tap on InternetOpen the MenuTap on Dark/Light mode. This toggle controls both the browser interface itself, such as the address bar and menu, and how compatible web pages display their colors.

Once enabled, Samsung Internet asks supported websites to switch to a dark color scheme. Sites built with a prefers-color-scheme style will follow along, showing dark backgrounds and light text. Pages that do not support this will keep their original bright design regardless of the toggle, since Samsung Internet cannot force dark colors onto every layout.

If you want dark mode everywhere, including apps outside the browser, use the system-wide dark theme in your device settings instead. Switching that on usually pulls Samsung Internet into dark mode as well, though the in-app toggle still lets you turn the browser back to light mode independently if you prefer a bright browser while keeping the rest of the phone dark.

Frequently asked questions

Dark mode only works on websites that support a dark color scheme. Pages without that support keep their original bright design no matter what you set under Tap on InternetOpen the MenuTap on Dark/Light mode.

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Android 11 · One UI 3

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