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Android

Grayscale On Android

2/19/2026

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There are several ways depending on the phone brand and Android version:

Method 1: Accessibility Settings

  1. Open Settings.

  2. Go to Accessibility.

  3. Tap Vision or Color and Display (varies by device).

  4. Select Color Filters or Color Correction.

  5. Turn on Grayscale.

Method 2: Digital Wellbeing / Bedtime Mode

  1. Open Settings.

  2. Go to Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls.

  3. Tap Bedtime Mode.

  4. Enable Grayscale as part of bedtime routine.

  • This automatically turns the screen gray during scheduled hours.

Method 3: Samsung Devices (Sleep Mode)

  1. Open Settings.

  2. Go to Digital Wellbeing → Sleep Mode.

  3. Toggle Grayscale.

Method 4: Developer Options (Advanced)

  1. Enable Developer Options (tap “Build Number” 7 times in About Phone).

  2. Go to Developer Options.

  3. Find Simulate Color Space.

  4. Select Monochromacy (grayscale).