How to Enable Dark Background in Google Maps on iPhone and

This practical guide walks through how to enable dark background in Google maps on iPhone and, explains the main requirements, and highlights common issues that may appear along the way.

Enable dark mode on Google Maps iPhone and iPad apps

The Google Maps app supports a dark theme for devices running iOS 13 or iPadOS 13 or later. Also, make sure you've updated the Google Maps app to the latest version on your device.

To enable dark mode in Google Maps, you need to do it inside the app the first time. (The dark mode in Google Maps can then be automatically activated when the interface setup on your device switches to dark mode, helping with synchronization.) First, open the Google Maps app and tap the photo your profile in the top right corner.

In the menu that appears, select 'Settings'.

Under 'Using Maps', tap 'Dark Mode'.

In the Dark Mode option, select 'On' to enable the dark theme.

Alternatively, you can also select the 'Same As Device Setting' option to have Google Maps automatically activate the dark background theme whenever you enable it on your iPhone and iPad.

It's all simply that. Remember that to use the Google Maps widgets with a dark theme, you also need to enable dark mode on your iPhone and iPad.