Add a background theme to your inbox

You can pick a theme to change your Gmail background. On a computer, you can make your background: The default theme Dark mode theme Other available themes Your own uploaded photo

Add a background theme

Change background

Important: Dark mode is only available on Android devices version Q or later.

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Gmail app .
2. At the top left, tap Menu .
3. Tap Settings  General settings.
4. Tap Theme.
5. Choose Light, Dark, or System default.