Turning Your iPhone Screen Red
Seeing the world through rose-colored glasses might be an idiom, but turning your iPhone screen red is literally possible. Sometimes, you might want to use a red filter to make your phone’s display easier on the eyes, especially in a dark environment or at night. Here’s a step-by-step guide to turn your iPhone screen red using the built-in features for color accommodations.
Step 1: Open Settings
First, locate the “Settings” icon on your iPhone’s home screen. Tap it to open the Settings menu where you can adjust various aspects of your iPhone’s system.
Step 2: Accessibility Options
Within Settings, scroll down and tap on “Accessibility”. This menu contains options to customize your iPhone to your personal needs.
Step 3: Display & Text Size
In the Accessibility menu, look for the section labeled “Vision” and tap on “Display & Text Size”.
Step 4: Color Filters
Within the Display & Text Size settings, you’ll find an option for “Color Filters.” Tap on it to access the color filter options.
Step 5: Enable Color Filters
Toggle the “Color Filters” switch to the on position. Once the feature is enabled, you’ll see several color filter options, including Grayscale, Red/Green Filter (Protanopia), Green/Red Filter (Deuteranopia), Blue/Yellow Filter (Tritanopia), and Color Tint.
Step 6: Select Color Tint
After the Color Filters are enabled, select “Color Tint” at the bottom of the list. This option allows you to add a color overlay to the entire screen.
Step 7: Adjust Intensity and Hue
Beneath “Color Tint,” you’ll notice two sliders: “Intensity” and “Hue.” Drag the “Hue” slider until you reach the shade of red you want for your screen. You can also adjust the “Intensity” slider to make the red filter stronger or more subtle based on your preference.
Conclusion
By following these steps, your iPhone screen will now have a red overlay, which can help minimize blue light exposure and possibly reduce eye strain during night-time usage. Keep in mind that this feature is intended as an accessibility aid and may not be suitable for all visual tasks. If you need to perform color-sensitive work or revert back to the usual screen settings, you simply need to go back and toggle off the “Color Filters” option in the settings.
These accessibility features are part of Apple’s commitment to making their devices usable for everyone, including those with specific visual requirements. Adjusting screen colors can also be beneficial for preserving night vision, using your phone in dark environments, or simply for personal aesthetic preferences.
And don’t forget, technology is always evolving, so keep your device updated to access the latest features and customization options provided by Apple.