Samsung Galaxy Phones come in a variety of colors, but there are some that you may not be able to change the color palette on. Here are a few tips on how to change the color palette on Samsung Galaxy Phones:

  1. Open the Settings app and scroll down to the bottom. There you will find a list of devices under “Device Options.” Scroll down and select “Display.” In this screen, you will see three options: “Custom” which will allow you to set your own color preferences, “Auto” which will use the colors that are set for your device, and “Standard” which will use the colors that are set for your phone. If you want to change the color of your phone’s display, select “Standard.”
  2. To change the color of your phone’s display, open the Settings app and scroll down to the bottom. There you will find a list of devices under “Device Options.” Scroll down and select “Display.” In this screen, you will see three options: “Custom” which will allow you to set your own color preferences, “Auto” which will use the colors that are set for your device, and “Standard” which will use the colors that are set for your phone. If you want to change the color of your phone’s display, select “Standard.”
  3. To make sure that all of your devices have similar colors when using them together in an environment such as work or school, it is recommended that each device has its own specific color profile. To do this on a Samsung Galaxy Phone: Open Settings> Display> Custom then tick off each device in turn until it is unchecked again (or until they all have their own individual profiles).

Google introduced a brand new way to theme your phone with Android 12. It changes the theme based on your wallpaper colors. If you have a Samsung Galaxy device on One UI 4, you can use this feature too.

Samsung’s implementation of “Material You” is very different than Google’s. It’s separate from the themes that can be applied from the Galaxy Store. You’ll need to be on the default device theme to use the wallpaper-based color palettes.

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What is “Color Palette” on a Samsung Galaxy Phone?

Before we dive in any deeper, let’s talk a little more about what this actually is. The “Color Palette” is essentially a pack of colors derived from your wallpaper. Those colors are then used throughout the UI of the phone.

The color palette applies to the Quick Settings buttons, the background color of the notification shade, and the colors in system apps such as the Phone and Settings. It’s a little more subtle of a way to change up the look without a full-blown theme.

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How to Change the Color Palette

First, you’ll want to make sure you’re using a wallpaper that you like. This is where the color palette options will come from. When you’re ready, swipe down once from the top of the screen and tap the gear icon.

Next, go to the “Wallpaper and Style” section in the Settings.

Now select “Color Palette.” You’ll be given the option to apply the default device theme if you’re not already using it.

You’ll see five different color palettes to choose from. Tap them to see how the colors will look in the preview area above.

The second thing you can do here is theme the app icons as well. At the time of writing, this only applies to Samsung’s apps and it only works with the default One UI Home launcher.

When you’re all set, tap “Done” to apply the changes.

That’s it! You’ll notice these subtle color changes in various places around the phone. It’s not a huge facelift, but it’s pretty neat to see the colors of your wallpaper spread to more areas. Samsung phones offer tons of personalization options and this is just another one to choose from.

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