How To Change Black And White Screen On Iphone

You can make your iPhone black and white by turning on Grayscale in the device's Accessibility settings.
When you make your iPhone black and white, it can save some battery and be easier on your eyes — and it could make your phone less addicting.
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The colorful screen on your iPhone is one of its distinguishing features. But there are many ways to change the colors on your iPhone, and you can even turn it black and white.

You may be wondering why you'd want to replace an iPhone's bright, vivid display with a drab, gray screen.

Well, there may be health benefits to both you and your iPhone: Grayscale screens are easier on your battery life (though minimal), and your eyes — and some have suggested that it can even make your phone less addicting by eliminating its colorful and engaging interface.

Here's how to access the Grayscale feature through the iPhone's Accessibility features:

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How to make your iPhone black and white using Grayscale

1. Go into your iPhone and open the Settings app.

2. Search or scroll for the "Accessibility" page.

3. Select " Zoom " under the "Vision" category.

4. Enable "Zoom." The button is at the top of the page, above bulleted instructions on how to use the Zoom function.

You can't use any of the available filters until you enable "Zoom," which also gives you the ability to magnify your screen.

5. After you have enabled Zoom, on the same page near the bottom tap "Zoom Filter."

6. Select "Grayscale."

Tap on Grayscale, and your phone will turn black and white.

Once you select Grayscale, your screen will immediately switch over.

With Grayscale, you may find yourself less tempted to open the apps you normally would when they've lost their emotional tug of color.

You can toggle Grayscale on and off by tapping three fingers on the screen at the same time, three times in a row. A control panel will appear with the Zoom filters.

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