4 Ways to Turn on Grayscale on iPhone and iPad

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Basic Ways:

Method 1: Use Settings to Disable Colors on iPhone

The Settings menu on your iOS or iPadOS device can be used to enable or disable most of the important functions and features. So, it is no surprise that you can use the Settings menu to make your iPhone or iPad’s screen black and white. Follow the below steps to do it.

Step 1:OpenSettingsand tap onAccessibility. Here, tap onDisplay & Text Size.

Step 2:Scroll down and selectColor Filters. Turn on the toggle forColor Filtersand ensureGrayscaleis selected from the options.

Method 2: Using the Accessibility Shortcut

As the name suggests, Accessibility Shortcuts can help make your iOS or iPadOS device more accessible, all at the tap of a button. This can also work if you wish to enable certain color filters, like Grayscale, on your device. Here’s how to do it.

Step 1:OpenSettings→Accessibility. Scroll down and tap onAccessibility Shortcut.

Step 2:Here, tap onColor Filters.

Now, triple-press on the Side button or Home button of your iOS or iPadOS device to instantly enable or disable Grayscale Mode.

Also Read:How to invert screen or picture colors on iPhone

Method 3: Adding Shortcut to Control Center

Besides enabling the Accessibility Shortcut, you can also add it to your device’s Control Center. This way, you can instantly enable Grayscale using the Accessibility icon in the Control Center. Here’s how.

Step 1:OpenSettingsand tap onControl Center. Tap on the+ iconin front of Accessibility Shortcuts.

Step 2:Now, pull down from the top-left corner of the screen to open theControl Center.

Step 3:Here, long-press on theAccessibility icon> tap onColor Filters. This will enable Grayscale.

Method 4: Setting up Automation

Setting up automation to turn on Grayscale will help you save the hassle of constantly turning on and off the Grayscale mode on your iPhone or iPad. You can also add specific triggers to ensure Grayscale turns on once all the set conditions are met. Follow the below steps to do it.

Step 1:Open theShortcuts appand tap onAutomation. Here, tap onCreate Personal Automation.

Step 2:Select thetriggerfor the automation. For demonstration, we will use theTime of Dayoption.

Step 3:Here, select therelevant optionsregarding when you want the automation to be enabled and tap onNext.

Step 4:Now, tap onAdd Action. In the search bar, typeColor Filtersand tap onSet Color Filters.

Step 5:Tap onDone. Setexceptions, if applicable, and tap onNext.

Now, wait for the automation to turn on Black and White mode at the set time and days automatically. You can also check our guide if theShortcut app automations are not workingon your iPhone.

FAQs

Yes, you can always disable Grayscale or Black and White mode on your iPhone and iPad. Open the Settings menu and use the abovementioned steps to turn off Color Filters. You can also use Siri to disable Grayscale on your Apple device using voice commands.

If you have issues reverting your iPhone’s colors to normal, manually turn off Grayscale. If it doesn’t work, restart your device and try again. Additionally, check if your device’s battery is sufficiently charged. If you notice any signs of physical damage, contact Apple Support to fix the issue.

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Last updated on 26 June, 2024

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