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Read in bed without the glare
Extra dim, step by step on Samsung and Pixel phones.
Why it helps
Even the lowest brightness can feel harsh in a dark room. Extra dim takes the screen below the normal minimum.
What you'll notice
The screen goes noticeably darker than your usual lowest setting, which is much easier on your eyes in the dark.
When to use it
When you pick up your phone in a dark room, then turn on Extra dim from Quick Settings.
How to set it up
Pick your phone.
Samsung Galaxy
- Settings
- Display
- Extra dim
- Turn on "Extra dim" and set how strong it is.
- Add the "Extra dim" tile to your Quick panel for one-tap use.
Based on reports from owners and the tech press. We have not yet checked it on a phone ourselves.
Google Pixel
- Settings
- Accessibility
- Extra dim
- Tap "Extra dim" (on some versions it is under "Color and motion").
- Turn it on, and turn on its shortcut to get a Quick Settings tile.
Based on reports from owners and the tech press. We have not yet checked it on a phone ourselves.
Other Android phones
- Settings
- Accessibility
- Extra dim
- Tap "Extra dim" (on some versions it is under "Color and motion").
- Turn it on, and turn on its shortcut to get a Quick Settings tile.
Based on reports from owners and the tech press. We have not yet checked it on a phone ourselves.
How to undo it
Tap the Extra dim tile again, or switch it off in the same screen.
Labels can differ. Menu names and their order vary between models and can change with a system update. If a step doesn't match your phone, search Settings for the feature name or one of its other names: Reduce bright colours, Dim screen, Darker screen.