Quickly Turn Off Night Mode on iPhone (iOS 17)

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Night mode on iPhone is a feature that makes low-light photography easier. It allows the camera sensor to capture more light than normal so that a photo with little lighting can still come out crystal clear. However, sometimes, this feature will activate when it isn’t really needed, and its delayed photo capture can be annoying when you're not expecting it. Here’s how to turn off Night mode on iPhone quickly.

Why You’ll Love This Tip:

• Prevent Night mode from turning on when you don’t need it.
• Take photos quicker in low light without having to wait for Night mode to fully capture the photo.

Turn Off Night Mode on iPhone

You can use Night mode to capture crystal-clear photos at night. Night mode activates automatically when it detects low lighting conditions. However, it can sometimes activate when there’s still plenty of lighting and you don’t need it. Keep in mind that in darker conditions, turning off Night mode may result in reduced photo quality. For more fun iPhone photography tips and tricks, check out our free Tip of the Day newsletter. Now, here’s how to turn off Night Mode on iPhone:

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1. Open your Camera app in a low-light setting.
2. Tap the Night mode icon in the upper left to quickly turn it off and on.
   
   
3. Alternatively, swipe up from around the center of the screen.
   
   
4. In the menu that appears, tap the Night mode icon.
   
   
5. Swipe right on the slider to change the speed at which your camera will capture the photo.
   
   
6. When the slider reads Off, Night mode will be turned off.
   
   

If you have not set up Preserve Settings for your iPhone Camera, then the Night mode setting will reset when you close the app.