How to Turn on Dark Mode on Your Kindle: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide

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Instantly make your Kindle easier on the eyes with Dark Mode

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Last Updated: December 9, 2024 Fact Checked

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Using the Dark Mode Button

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Using Invert Black and White

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Do you want to enable Dark Mode on your Amazon Kindle? If you have a Kindle device launched in 2017 or later, you'll be able to use Dark Mode. This includes the Kindle Oasis 2 and Kindle Paperwhite 10. Older Kindles do not support Dark Mode. This wikiHow will teach you how to turn on Dark Mode on your Amazon Kindle by using the Dark Mode button and by inverting black and white colors.

Activate Dark Mode on Your Kindle

To turn on dark mode on your Amazon Kindle, swipe down on the screen to access your quick settings. You will see a half-black, half-white circle with a slash through it, titled “Dark Mode.” Click that circle and dark mode will be activated. If you don’t see the icon, your device either needs an update or doesn’t support dark mode capabilities.

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Using the Dark Mode Button

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Power on your Kindle. If you set up a passcode, enter it in.^{[1]
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- You can easily change your Kindle password if you forgot it.
- Make sure to charge your Kindle.
This will open your quick settings.

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Click "Dark Mode". This will have an icon of a half-black and half-white circle. Your Kindle will shift to Dark Mode.^{[2]
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- To turn Dark Mode off, click it again.
- If you don't see the Dark Mode option, your device may not be updated to its latest version.
  - Make sure you're connected to Wi-Fi. The software should download automatically.
  - You can also manually update by downloading the Kindle Software to your computer and transferring it to your Kindle drive.^{[3]
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Using Invert Black and White

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If you set up a passcode, enter it in.
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Tap ⋮ in the top right corner. You should be on your home screen by default.
- If you have a book open, double-tap the top of the page to open your options.
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Click Invert Black and White to toggle it "On". This will invert all text, images, and page colors on all screens.^{[6]
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- To turn Invert off, toggle the switch to Off.
- If it doesn't apply, turn off your Kindle and turn it back on again.