A Spotify user just found a way to make it look like Apple Music but there's something about it that doesn't sit right with me

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Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:27:38 +0000

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There's a hidden smartphone setting that lets you view Spotify in light mode, but it's a real eyesore.

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Im not the first power user to call out the platform for its stuffy and, at times, unorganized layout. The Your Library section, for example, is a
cluster of your recent activity, which you can only rearrange using the filters at the top of the screen full customization is out of the question. After using Spotify alongside Apple Music , theres no comparison the latter packs a simple and concise interface, with a bright and sleek finish, and theres Spotify could certainly take a page out of Apple Musics book on the organization front. However, one user has, at least, found a hidden setting that allows you to switch from Spotifys dark color scheme to a brighter one similar to Apple Music's. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

A Reddit post shared by u/Hot_Perspective (see below) shows two images of the Spotify mobile app with inverted colors enabled, which essentially replaces Spotifys dark appearance with a light mode one consisting of an all-white background reminiscent of Apple Musics interface. Do you know u can use Spotify in light mode in iOS it looks pretty from r/truespotify The thing to note here is that its not actually controlled via the Spotify app; its all done through iOS or Android settings and its simple to enable. You may like Spotify lyrics zoom feature is currently exclusive to Android SongDNA is my new favorite Spotify feature, and I haven't stopped using it Apple Music's Discovery Station helps users find new artists based on listening habits

If youre using an iPhone, open Settings and head to Accessibility, then tap Per-App Settings. From there, youll need to tap Add App and search for Spotify. Once youve added Spotify select Smart Invert and enable the toggle. Android users can enable this feature also by heading to Settings and tapping Accessibility, then Text and Display. Find Color Inversion and toggle it on. What an eyesore If you havent yet come across this tool, its a stark difference from Spotifys traditional dark-theme interface to say the least. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our
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While it flips the dark in-app color scheme on its head, its smart enough to know not to invert album and playlist covers, so not every part of the
Spotify app is inverted which I think is quite clever. But despite its accessibility benefits, it hasnt been a huge hit with music fans, myself included.

For one, it doesnt solve the issue of the cluttered and unorganized
interface, it just adds funky colors to the app. That aside, its
frighteningly bright, Id say even brighter than the average smartphone
display setting the meme replies in the Reddit thread have cracked me up
(see the countless reaction images). Comment from r/truespotify I cant
exactly explain it, but theres something very 'uncanny valley' about Spotify with inverted colors. It sort of looks like Apple Music, but I know its not.
I even lost my muscle memory while trying to navigate it it threw me off
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As we all know, Spotify loves a good visual, and most songs on the platform display a short looping video in the playback section of the app, but
inverted colors interfere with this, making visuals look like X-rays. But
even if you like how it looks, it has a knock-on effect for both iOS and Android smartphones. (Image credit: Future) Because Android doesnt allow this tool to be enabled for individual apps, youll have to put up with inverted colors across your entire system, which is quite a strain on the eyes. While iOS allows you to enable inverted colors for separate apps, you need to have the system-wide Light Mode setting turned on for it to work. This means that if youre like me and prefer to use Dark Mode in apps like Instagram and iMessages, youll have to sacrifice this its an all-or-nothing situation.

I think its appropriate to say that, overall, it doesnt sit well with a lot
of subscribers. It does, however, remind us that while Spotify has yet to fix a few layout issues, at least the platform has a solid brand identity. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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