SOLVED: Everything You Need To Know about Extra Dim on Android

We recently had a question from a reader named James who had looked at out Complete List of Android Icons and not found an icon on his phones home screen, so we went to work!

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What is Android Extra Dim?

Samsung Extra Dim is a configuration option new to Android 12 that allows you to force your phone to a lower brightness level than the manufacturer of your phones hardware originally intended.

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Why Would I Use Extra Dim?

Extra Dim is particularly useful at night when using your phone in bed or in other very dark rooms.

What Does the Extra Dim Icon Look Like?

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The Extra Dim icon is two down arrows with white dots around it. Depending on what screen you are looking at the Extra Dim icon looks like:

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How Can I Turn Extra Dim On or Off?

To enable or disable EXTRA DIM:

1. Swipe down from the top
2. Click the COG icon (Settings)
3. Click ACCESSIBILITY
4. Click VISIBILITY ENHANCEMENTS
5. CLICK on the words EXTRA DIM or just toggle it on/off
6. CLICK on the words EXTRA DIM SHORTCUT or just toggle it on/off

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