The ability to make the iPhone black and white first appeared with the release of iOS 8. The monochrome mode has several shades of gray, making it easier for people with vision problems to use the smartphone.
At the same time, many deliberately remove colors in order to reduce dependence on the iPhone, social networks and spend more time away from the device. Try it for yourself.
Adjusting color filters helps those who have difficulty distinguishing certain colors on their phone. But sometimes it happens that suddenly the display itself becomes non-colored.
All of the solutions I describe in this article work equally well on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod because it's the software that makes the display colorless, not the device's hardware. If your iPad or iPod display has gone black and white, this article will help.
Random activation
Before declaring the issue completely resolved, it's important to point out one more setting that could be turning grayscale on or off without your knowledge.
Go back to Settings, open Accessibility, scroll to Shortcuts at the very bottom.
Shortcuts is a handy feature that lets you turn accessibility features on and off by triple-clicking your iPhone's side button (or the Home button on earlier models).
Additional display adaptations
In addition to color inversion and filter overlays, the following display adaptations can be found in the Display and Text Color screen.
- Bold: Sets display UI text to bold.
- Larger Text: Click this option, then turn on the Larger Sizes feature. You can then use the slider to adjust your preferred text size.
- Button Shapes: Adds shapes to buttons, such as emphasizing the back buttons.
- On/Off Labels: Adds On/Off labels. to the settings screens.
- Lower Transparency: Improves contrast by reducing transparency and blurring some backgrounds.
- Increase Contrast: Increases the contrast between the app's foreground and background colors.
- Differentiation Without Color: Replaces UI objects that rely solely on color to convey information.
- White Point Lower: Reduces the intensity of bright colors.
Turning on filters
If you are colorblind or have other vision problems, use the Light Filters feature to correct color reproduction. Note that the Color Filters feature changes the colors of images and videos, so you can turn it off if necessary.
Open the Settings app and tap Accessibility > Display & Text Size > Color Filters. Three example color spaces will be displayed on screen to help you choose the one you want. Swipe left or right to find the filter that best suits you.
This example shows pencils from left to right in a color palette ranging from red and yellow to purple and brown.
If something doesn't work
As a rule, problems with the operation of this function almost never arise. If color inversion does not turn on in certain applications, then the device owner can try to turn it on themselves by pressing the Home button three times.
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How do colors appear in a screenshot taken on a color inverted screen?
If the user takes a screenshot of the screen on which this function is installed, then all colors will be displayed in normal colors, as in normal mode.
What is the difference between classic color inversion and smart inversion?
The first option can completely change absolutely all the colors on the screen of a mobile device, while smart inversion changes everything except the shades in images, certain programs and media files.
What other functions are there to adapt the screen on the iPhone?
The iPhone also has an option that makes the text on the screen bolder, an option that makes the text larger. Also, the user can change the shape of the buttons, reduce transparency, increase contrast, and so on.
| Question | Answer |
| How do colors appear in a screenshot taken on a color inverted screen? | If the user takes a screenshot of the screen on which this function is installed, then all colors will be displayed in normal colors, as in normal mode. |
| What is the difference between classic color inversion and smart inversion? | The first option can completely change absolutely all the colors on the screen of a mobile device, while smart inversion changes everything except the shades in images, certain programs and media files. |
| What other functions are there to adapt the screen on the iPhone? | The iPhone also has an option that makes the text on the screen bolder, an option that makes the text larger. Also, the user can change the shape of the buttons, reduce transparency, increase contrast, and so on. |
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How to enable color inversion on iPhone
To enable this option, the owner of the mobile device must take the following steps:
- To begin with, as in the case of disabling this function, the owner of the gadget must go to the settings menu;
- After this, you will also need to open the section called “Basic”, and after that you need to open the “Universal Access” tab;
- In the menu that opens, the user must find a tab called “Vision” and go to it. In this section there should be an item “Display adaptation”;
- A menu will open in which you need to click on the “Color Inversion” item;
- After this, the user will be able to enable the function by selecting “Smart Inversion” in the window that opens.
It should be noted that if the “Night mode” option was previously activated on the mobile device, then after turning on color inversion, it will no longer function.
Smart Invert can completely change the colors on your device's display, but it does not change the colors in images that use a dark style, in media files, or in certain programs. The “Classic Inversion” option can change absolutely all colors on the screen of a mobile device, including all media files.
How to activate inversion in applications and browser
To activate color inversion in various applications, as well as in the browser, you will first need to activate this function on the mobile device itself. How to do this was described in the article above.
After the function is enabled, the user must open the settings menu on his phone and go to the “General” section, and then to the tab called “Universal Access”. Next, you will need to open a section called “Short Commands”, in which the user must check the box next to “Smart Color Inversion”.
To activate the smart color inversion function, you will need to launch the application or open the browser, and then press either the “Home” button or the “Power” button three times. After this, the entire page design should change to black. You can also turn off the function by pressing the same buttons three times.
Fast switching
If a person regularly needs a black and white screen on their iPhone, accelerated activation and shutdown are available for them.
- Open the Settings menu.
- Next, select “Accessibility,” but instead of “Display Adaptation,” go to the “Zoom” menu.
The function scales only the selected area, that is, the magnifying glass is turned on. If desired, the magnification is displayed with a Grayscale filter.
If zoom is active, you can quickly turn it on by double-tapping the work area with three fingers. It turns off the same way. Colors are not inverted over the entire area. This only happens on the magnified part, so it will be inconvenient to constantly use the magnifying glass.
The absence of colors does not always indicate a breakdown of the smartphone, because Apple mobile devices have a “Shades of Gray” mode. It is useful for users with visual impairments, and also reduces dependence on the gadget. You can enable and disable the mode in the settings menu. But what to do if the iPhone does not turn on and the screen is black? In this case, the problem will need to be corrected by professional technicians.
Reduce white point
Among the iPhone options is the ability to reduce the white point by a percentage. It is responsible for adjusting the intensity of bright colors, which can be very bright. This setting can be very interesting, especially at night when bright colors can be distracting to the eyes. This is an option in the Accessibility section that you can activate by following these steps:
- On your iPhone, go to Settings.
- Scroll to the Accessibility section.
- Open Screen & Text Size.
- Activates the "Reduce Brightness Point" function.
- Make adjustments using the slider that appears.
You will see in real time how bright colors begin to decrease in their brightness, so that the equipment becomes much more convenient to use, this setting can be changed at any time.
Black keyboard
On older versions of Apple's OS, the factory does not provide for changing the colors of the standard keyboard. It is recommended to perform a similar procedure using third-party applications downloaded from the App Store.
After installing the program, switching and controlling keyboard modes is carried out by holding down the language change key. Next, the iPhone user opens a menu where the owner of the gadget can independently calibrate the colors or appearance of the keyboard.
Important! Support for extensions in message windows, contacts or other programs is installed by the extension itself.
Activation
To reduce color, you need to figure out how to make a black and white screen on an iPhone. This can be done using the Settings menu, but an inexperienced iPhone user will face difficulties since the option is hidden in the system sections. Step by step on the iPhone the black and white screen turns on like this:
- on the main page you should select “Settings”;
- then go to “Basic”;
- Click on “Universal access”, the item contains additional options;
- In the “Vision” block, you need to go to “Display Adaptation”.
- The last step is to select the “Filters” section.
- All that remains is to activate the only slider that includes additional options for displaying content.
In the window that appears, not only a colorless filter is available, but also some other formats intended for people with visual impairments.
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The brightness will disappear, and the device will visually turn gray. The phone continues to display color schemes, but an overlay filter changes the result. This explains why photos and screenshots remain in color while the user sees a truncated image.
Deactivate grayscale
If color reduction is no longer needed, or was activated incorrectly, it is important to find out what to do if the iPhone screen has turned black and white. You can disable it using the same instructions that are used to enable it. That is, you need to go to the “Universal Access” section, select display adaptation and, through the light filter window, deactivate the corresponding switch.
Official Apple support will also tell you how to disable the gray screen on iPhone if the owner of the smartphone contacts it.
Often, upon discovering that the iPhone screen has turned black and white, the user panics and turns to technicians who deceive clients by asking for the cost of a full repair for a minute deactivation procedure. If your iPhone shows a black and white screen, first learn how to remove it yourself. Only in extreme cases should you contact special service centers.
How to make a color screen
The most obvious way to remove a black and white screen on an iPhone is to turn off the color filters and return the color to the display.
To do this, go to “Settings”, open → → and deactivate the slider.
After turning off the filters, the smartphone will again sparkle with colors and colors.
If your iPhone is still in black and white, open Settings, go to → → and select No Filter.
It may happen that when you go around the filters and magnification menu, you will see them disabled, but the problem with color still remains. Don't despair - there is a solution!
Which devices received iOS 13
The updated version of the iOS 13 operating system has been introduced to iPhone users relatively recently. The issue of smartphone support remained open until the premiere, and the company, to please consumers, expanded support for all devices relevant for 2019:
- 6s;
- 6s Plus;
- SE;
- 7;
- 7 Plus;
- 8;
- 8 Plus;
- X;
- XR;
- Xs;
- Xs Max.
Thanks to compatibility, all iPhones presented can be updated to the latest firmware. The operating system, according to the manufacturer, increases the efficiency of memory crystals and the processor and has a modified interface. The increased speed of applications due to the reduction in their volume also stands out.
What is it for?
Back in the eighth version of iOS, the iPhone introduced the “Shades of Gray” mode. Psychologists consider its presence important because it helps fight smartphone addiction. In 2016, Americans spent between 2.5 and 4 hours on their phone every day.
With the help of bright colors, nature attracts attention to certain objects. Likewise, a bright screen with many shades invariably attracts you. Ancient stimuli that are unclear to us are activated in us, which force us to stare at the display of smart devices for hours. The color pictures there promise a lot of interesting things. But turning on black and white mode immediately destroys all the magic. The iPhone no longer looks like a time-wasting gimmick... and we're more likely to use it only for its intended purpose.
Journalist Megan Holstein dedicated an entire article to her experience turning off color on an iPhone. She described the whole range of her emotions. At first the woman felt relief, but also anxiety. Looking at the iPhone screen, it began to seem to her as if there was a catastrophic lack of light in the house. But gradually Megan began to pay attention to the colors around her, they seemed to become brighter. The journalist wanted to go out more often and enjoy the world. It turns out that there are bright colors all around us.
After some time, Megan Holstein even decided to reconsider her entire life. It's so ridiculous to waste hours of time on Instagram and other apps. The journalist finished the experiment and returned the full color gamut to the iPhone. However, now it began to seem overly bright. Then Megan decided to return to black and white screens forever.
