Can You Change the iPhone Messages App Theme or Background?

Learn if you can change the iPhone Messages app theme and how to use Dark Mode or third-party apps for customized messaging backgrounds.

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Unfortunately, you cannot directly change the message theme or background for the default Messages app on iPhone. However, you can switch to Dark Mode to change the appearance of Messages along with other system apps. To do this, go to Settings > Display & Brightness and select Dark. For more customization, third-party messaging apps offer a variety of themes and backgrounds.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I change the message background in the iPhone Messages app? No, the default iPhone Messages app does not allow changing the theme or background directly.
  2. How do I enable Dark Mode on iPhone to change message appearance? Go to Settings > Display & Brightness, then select Dark to activate Dark Mode, which affects the Messages app's appearance.
  3. Are there third-party apps that let me customize my iPhone messages theme? Yes, many third-party messaging apps available on the App Store offer a range of themes and backgrounds for more customization.

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