Synchronize night mode to phone system settings (Android + Android Auto)

rtsisyk commented

2021-06-26 15:31:42 +00:00

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Our current day/night mode settings are misleading:

Auto <!-- Automatic for navigation mode only
On <!-- Always on
Off <!-- Always off

Users expect, that "Auto" will change the map theme also. The dark theme for maps is opinionated. Some people, including me, just doesn't like maps in the dark mode. However, the dark mode is really required during navigation in order not to dazzle the driver.

~~I propose to add more options:~~

Automatic for navigation only <!-- DEFAULT

Automatic for map & navigation

Use system theme <!-- must handle theme changing events

Always on

~~Always off~~

2023-12-29 updated after discussions.

Implement 3 options for Android, iOS, CarPlay and Android Auto:

Light
Dark
System <!-- follows system theme changing event in the phone/car.

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PetbkA commented

2021-06-26 16:18:40 +00:00

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Automatic for map & navigation

Me personally don't see a point in this option. It adds flexibility, of course, but I don't know the navigation app that has such logic - usually the "dark" theme means dark theme in all modes.

Besides, as I already mentioned in #366 , changing theme to light when returning to map mode is very strange - dark theme is for navigating at night, and switching to light theme will just blind you.

Use system theme <!-- must handle theme changing events

Strange option for navigation app IMHO, but some other apps (e.g. Yandex Maps) are using it, so may be it's worth to be added

> Automatic for map & navigation Me personally don't see a point in this option. It adds flexibility, of course, but I don't know the navigation app that has such logic - usually the "dark" theme means dark theme in all modes. Besides, as I already mentioned in #366 , changing theme to light when returning to map mode is very strange - dark theme is for navigating at night, and switching to light theme will just blind you. > Use system theme <!-- must handle theme changing events Strange option for navigation app IMHO, but some other apps (e.g. [Yandex Maps](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.yandex.yandexmaps)) are using it, so may be it's worth to be added

biodranik commented

2021-06-26 20:20:08 +00:00

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Let's not create another OSMand and make it simpler. For now, just change the behavior for auto and make it taking the system theme, as all users expect.

And move this setting out of the Navigation block.

Let's not create another OSMand and make it simpler. For now, just change the behavior for auto and make it taking the system theme, as all users expect. And move this setting out of the Navigation block.

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PetbkA commented

2021-06-27 07:31:49 +00:00

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just change the behavior for auto and make it taking the system theme, as all users expect.

I doubt that users expect that Auto will inherit system theme - there's usually a separate setting for it

> just change the behavior for auto and make it taking the system theme, as all users expect. I doubt that users expect that `Auto` will inherit system theme - there's usually a separate setting for it

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jk commented

2021-06-27 09:45:35 +00:00

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I doubt that users expect that Auto will inherit system theme - there's usually a separate setting for it

Personally, I would expect it, but make it clear, rename it to »Use system theme« and use it for maps and navigation.

> I doubt that users expect that `Auto` will inherit system theme - there's usually a separate setting for it Personally, I would expect it, but make it clear, rename it to »Use system theme« and use it for maps and navigation.

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PetbkA commented

2021-06-27 10:09:56 +00:00

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I'll explain my point more thoroughly:

Navigation apps enable night mode automatically mostly to save your eyes at night;
Conversely, OS theme can be set 'cause you just like dark menus and so on;
In some OSes (e.g. LineageOS) there's no automatic OS theme changes.

Considering terms 2 and 3, it's not very nice to change Auto mode to inherit OS settings 'cause in some cases it'll still always be dark or light theme - separate setting like Inherit OS theme would be better

I'll explain my point more thoroughly: 1. Navigation apps enable night mode automatically mostly to save your eyes at night; 2. Conversely, OS theme can be set 'cause you just like dark menus and so on; 3. In some OSes (e.g. LineageOS) there's no automatic OS theme changes. Considering terms 2 and 3, it's not very nice to change `Auto` mode to inherit OS settings 'cause in some cases it'll still always be dark or light theme - separate setting like `Inherit OS theme` would be better

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rtsisyk commented

2021-06-28 05:42:55 +00:00

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Let's not create another OSMand and make it simpler. For now, just change the behavior for auto and make it taking the system theme, as all users expect.

No, It doesn't work and we receive negative feedback regarding broken night mode.

>Let's not create another OSMand and make it simpler. For now, just change the behavior for auto and make it taking the system theme, as all users expect. No, It doesn't work and we receive negative feedback regarding broken night mode.

jk commented

2021-06-28 06:58:25 +00:00

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we receive negative feedback regarding broken night mode.

Really? Where? I see people, like me, wondering why »Auto« does not work for the whole UI, not just while navigating. I just searched the issues and App store comments and can't find anyone complaining that there are too few customizations of the night mode or complain about it covers the whole UI.

> we receive negative feedback regarding broken night mode. Really? Where? I see people, like me, wondering why »Auto« does not work for the *whole* UI, not just while navigating. I just searched the issues and App store comments and can't find anyone complaining that there are too few customizations of the night mode or complain about it covers the *whole* UI.

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biodranik commented

2021-06-28 14:23:11 +00:00

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@rtsisyk I like the idea with renaming it to "Use system theme".

So let's:

Rename auto and support system theme changes notifications.
Move this setting out of Navigation block.

@rtsisyk I like the idea with renaming it to "Use system theme". So let's: 1. Rename auto and support system theme changes notifications. 2. Move this setting out of Navigation block.

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TimMagee commented

2021-06-29 15:38:12 +00:00

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The current behavior (where navigation switches to night mode) is how G Maps works.
It is how OsmAnd works by default.
It is how the Uber Driver app works.
I'm sure other map apps work the same way.

We need to not violate the principle of least astonishment while also providing a minimal set of options that will work well for most people.

The settings we need (IMO):

App Theme
- Dark
- Light (Default on OS's that don't have a system theme)
- System (Default if available)
Navigation
- Same as app
- Auto Day/Night

The auto day/night mode is a navigation only option that turns navigation into day/night mode based on sunrise and sunset. In this mode, the system drops back to the app theme after navigation is over.

While I understand that we did receive a complaint about this behavior, most other navigation apps have this behavior, so I think we should provide it in order to provide what most users expect.

The current behavior (where navigation switches to night mode) is how G Maps works. It is how OsmAnd works by default. It is how the Uber Driver app works. I'm sure other map apps work the same way. We need to not violate the principle of least astonishment while also providing a minimal set of options that will work well for most people. The settings we need (IMO): - App Theme - Dark - Light (Default on OS's that don't have a system theme) - System (Default if available) - Navigation - Same as app - Auto Day/Night The auto day/night mode is a navigation only option that turns navigation into day/night mode based on sunrise and sunset. In this mode, the system drops back to the app theme after navigation is over. While I understand that we did receive a complaint about this behavior, most other navigation apps have this behavior, so I think we should provide it in order to provide what most users expect.

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rtsisyk commented

2021-06-29 16:35:32 +00:00

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@TimMagee does "App Theme" affects the map theme too? I thought about two options, but wanted to keep it simple.

PetbkA commented

2021-06-29 19:45:29 +00:00

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The current behavior (where navigation switches to night mode) is how G Maps works.
It is how OsmAnd works by default.
It is how the Uber Driver app works.
I'm sure other map apps work the same way.

Just tried the following apps:

Google Maps (latest version available in Google Play, 5 000 000 000+ downloads): separate settings for navigation and app/map modes:
1. App/map: Light / Dark / As system options. No Auto at all;
2. Navigation: Auto / Day / Night.
  So you can't set G Maps to constantly work with the same theme in Auto mode;
Waze (latest version available in Google Play, 100 000 000+ downloads): one setting for color scheme with Day / Night / Auto options. In Auto mode, theme stays constant, i.e. doesn't change to light when cancelling the route;
Yandex Maps 10.0 (I'm using "ad-free" version which isn't updated, 50 000 000+ downloads): one setting for the app/map and navigation with On / Off / Auto / System theme. In Auto mode, theme stays constant, i.e. doesn't change to light when cancelling the route;
Sygic Maps (latest version available in Google Play, 50 000 000+ downloads): one setting for the app/map and navigation with On / Off / Auto / System theme. In Auto mode, theme stays constant, i.e. doesn't change to light when cancelling the route;
HERE WeGo (latest version available in Google Play, 10 000 000+ downloads): one setting for navigation only. Map browsing is always using the light theme;
OsmAnd (latest version available in Google Play, 5 000 000+ downloads): separate settings for app theme and day/night mode (i.e. for the map) which can even be applied to different profiles, including Browse map and Driving. For day/night mode there's a Sunrise / Sunset / Day/Night / Light sensor. The least is very strange option, and settings scheme is pretty clumsy, but you can set Day/Night for browsing map and navigation.

Haven't tried the Uber Drive (50 000 000+) 'cause it requires an account, but in their guide we can see that there's a Night mode setting with Auto \ On \ Off options. May be theme is constant for map and navigation too.

So I wouldn't say that the majority of the apps doesn't allow to at least set them to use constant theme in Auto mode. IMHO Yandex Maps scheme is the best.

My initial error when creating FR was that I didn't realize that Night Mode setting was in the Navigation section, although I still can't understand why it's good when your eyes are blinded with light theme at night.

Considering previous comments, I would vote for leaving the setting as it is now 'cause in the other case it'll be clumsy schemes like Google or even OsmAnd with tons of options made just to satisfy everyone

> The current behavior (where navigation switches to night mode) is how G Maps works. > It is how OsmAnd works by default. > It is how the Uber Driver app works. > I'm sure other map apps work the same way. Just tried the following apps: 1. Google Maps (latest version available in Google Play, 5 000 000 000+ downloads): separate settings for navigation and app/map modes: 1. App/map: ``Light`` / ``Dark`` / ``As system`` options. No ``Auto`` at all; 2. Navigation: ``Auto`` / ``Day`` / ``Night``. So you can't set G Maps to constantly work with the same theme in ``Auto`` mode; 2. Waze (latest version available in Google Play, 100 000 000+ downloads): one setting for color scheme with ``Day`` / ``Night`` / ``Auto`` options. In ``Auto`` mode, theme stays constant, i.e. doesn't change to light when cancelling the route; 3. Yandex Maps 10.0 (I'm using "ad-free" version which isn't updated, 50 000 000+ downloads): one setting for the app/map and navigation with ``On`` / ``Off`` / ``Auto`` / ``System theme``. In ``Auto`` mode, theme stays constant, i.e. doesn't change to light when cancelling the route; 4. Sygic Maps (latest version available in Google Play, 50 000 000+ downloads): one setting for the app/map and navigation with ``On`` / ``Off`` / ``Auto`` / ``System theme``. In ``Auto`` mode, theme stays constant, i.e. doesn't change to light when cancelling the route; 5. HERE WeGo (latest version available in Google Play, 10 000 000+ downloads): one setting for navigation only. Map browsing is always using the light theme; 6. OsmAnd (latest version available in Google Play, 5 000 000+ downloads): separate settings for app theme and day/night mode (i.e. for the map) which can even be applied to different profiles, including ``Browse map`` and ``Driving``. For day/night mode there's a ``Sunrise`` / ``Sunset`` / ``Day/Night`` / ``Light sensor``. The least is very strange option, and settings scheme is pretty clumsy, but you _can_ set ``Day/Night`` for browsing map and navigation. Haven't tried the Uber Drive (50 000 000+) 'cause it requires an account, but in their [guide](https://help.uber.com/driving-and-delivering/article/turning-navigation-features-on-and-off?nodeId=357c291a-9b6e-45e9-9614-aea820f089ce) we can see that there's a ``Night mode`` setting with ``Auto`` \ ``On`` \ ``Off`` options. May be theme is constant for map and navigation too. So I wouldn't say that the majority of the apps doesn't allow to at least set them to use constant theme in ``Auto`` mode. IMHO Yandex Maps scheme is the best. My initial error when creating FR was that I didn't realize that Night Mode setting was in the Navigation section, although I still can't understand why it's good when your eyes are blinded with light theme at night. Considering previous comments, I would vote for leaving the setting as it is now 'cause in the other case it'll be clumsy schemes like Google or even OsmAnd with tons of options made just to satisfy everyone

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TimMagee commented

2021-06-30 01:27:16 +00:00

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@rtsisyk In my plan, app theme definitely affects the map theme as well. It changes the menus and the maps to dark or light mode.

In the navigation settings, there is a setting that allows the user to make the app go dark during navigation at night because I think many users find that to be a good default (it is similar to how Osmand, and Google do it).

@rtsisyk In my plan, app theme definitely affects the map theme as well. It changes the menus and the maps to dark or light mode. In the navigation settings, there is a setting that allows the user to make the app go dark during navigation at night because I think many users find that to be a good default (it is similar to how Osmand, and Google do it).

rtsisyk commented

2021-07-15 08:48:40 +00:00

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@PetbkA good research! Thanks!

it'll be clumsy schemes like Google or even OsmAnd with tons of options made just to satisfy everyone

I agree with you that we should make things simple. However, our current Dark theme is not really convenient for anything else except car navigation. See organicmaps/organicmaps#688

The updated proposal is to have separate settings:

Map Theme:

Automatic
System theme
Light theme <!-- default until dark theme is fixed, there is no way we can enable current Dark theme by default
Dark theme

Navigation Theme:

Automatic <!-- default on Android < 10
System theme <!-- default on Android 10+
Light theme
Dark theme

Map Theme defaults can be synchronized with Navigation Theme defaults as soon as we fix #688.

@biodranik @vng @keksikex @ooprizrakoo any thoughts?

@PetbkA good research! Thanks! > it'll be clumsy schemes like Google or even OsmAnd with tons of options made just to satisfy everyone I agree with you that we should make things simple. However, our current Dark theme is not really convenient for anything else except car navigation. See https://git.omaps.dev/organicmaps/organicmaps/issues/688 The updated proposal is to have separate settings: Map Theme: 1. Automatic 2. System theme 3. Light theme <!-- default until dark theme is fixed, there is no way we can enable current Dark theme by default 4. Dark theme Navigation Theme: 1. Automatic <!-- default on Android < 10 2. System theme <!-- default on Android 10+ 3. Light theme 4. Dark theme Map Theme defaults can be synchronized with Navigation Theme defaults as soon as we fix #688. @biodranik @vng @keksikex @ooprizrakoo any thoughts?

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biodranik commented

2021-08-08 09:49:19 +00:00

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There is also a popular feature request to have a dark mode UI with light mode map colors (maybe a bit less bright than normal).

So I think it can make sense to split dark app theme vs dark map style.

There is also a popular feature request to have a dark mode UI with light mode map colors (maybe a bit less bright than normal). So I think it can make sense to split dark app theme vs dark map style.

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PetbkA commented

2021-08-09 05:14:32 +00:00

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So I think it can make sense to split dark app theme vs dark map style.

👍 , we need a separate setting for app and map with Dark, Light, System and Auto options. Thus there won't be separate setting for map view and navigation, although I can't imagine who needs such strange splitting

> So I think it can make sense to split dark app theme vs dark map style. 👍 , we need a separate setting for app and map with _Dark_, _Light_, _System_ and _Auto_ options. Thus there won't be separate setting for map _view_ and _navigation_, although I can't imagine who needs such strange splitting

TimMagee commented

2021-08-09 14:54:04 +00:00

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@PetbkA While I won't go to my grave on this (I may switch back to OsmAnd but who cares, settings are built for the majority not for me), I only want the map in dark mode while I am navigating. I find the map dark mode annoying to look at and I never use it, unless I am navigating. When I am in navigation mode, I am not trying to browse the map. Instead I am looking at the road and my next turn and I don't want to be blinded by the normal mode.

In short, I need just "such a strange splitting".

What I don't understand is why someone would want dark menus but a light map. I mean, if the menus are bright, you don't get the battery or eye savings of night mode unless the map is also dark.

I feel that dark mode should cover the entire app (menus and map) but we should allow users to selectively enable it only during navigation because some users really hate darkmode unless they are driving at night and want the car to be as dark as possible.

@PetbkA While I won't go to my grave on this (I may switch back to OsmAnd but who cares, settings are built for the majority not for me), I only want the map in dark mode while I am navigating. I find the map dark mode annoying to look at and I never use it, unless I am navigating. When I am in navigation mode, I am not trying to browse the map. Instead I am looking at the road and my next turn and I don't want to be blinded by the normal mode. In short, I need just "such a strange splitting". What I don't understand is why someone would want dark menus but a light map. I mean, if the menus are bright, you don't get the battery or eye savings of night mode unless the map is also dark. I feel that dark mode should cover the entire app (menus and map) but we should allow users to selectively enable it only during navigation because some users really hate darkmode unless they are driving at night and want the car to be as dark as possible.

biodranik commented

2021-08-09 15:45:55 +00:00

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I assume that some users want to have a "light" map because it's simply easier to read than the current implementation of a dark map. E.g. if we seriously improve the map readability, then users won't need to have a dark interface + the "light" map.

But I also see that we should take into account all possible use-cases:

Light/Dark map in the hand when not driving
Light/Dark map in the car without CarPlay, in normal or Navigation mode
Light/Dark map in the CarPlay in normal or Navigation mode

By properly implementing all these 6 scenarios we'll get the most comfortable to use product.

I assume that some users want to have a "light" map because it's simply easier to read than the current implementation of a dark map. E.g. if we seriously improve the map readability, then users won't need to have a dark interface + the "light" map. But I also see that we should take into account all possible use-cases: 1. Light/Dark map in the hand when not driving 2. Light/Dark map in the car without CarPlay, in normal or Navigation mode 3. Light/Dark map in the CarPlay in normal or Navigation mode By properly implementing all these 6 scenarios we'll get the most comfortable to use product.

PetbkA commented

2021-08-09 20:50:33 +00:00

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@TimMagee , I guess I finally understood your point.

Will my proposition be fine with settings not for map+navigation and app, but for map+app and navigation:

App+Map Themе:
1. Day;
2. Night;
3. Auto;
4. As system;
Navigation Theme:
1. Day;
2. Night;
3. Auto;
4. As system.

Theoretically this will be fine at least for both of us.

The scheme you offered in your first post would definitely be NOK for me 'cause it excludes Auto mode for the app, and I don't want to switch it manually 'cause System option will be equal to Dark in my case

@TimMagee , I guess I finally understood your point. Will my proposition be fine with settings not for _map+navigation_ and _app_, but for _map+app_ and _navigation_: 1. App+Map Themе: 1. Day; 2. Night; 3. Auto; 4. As system; 2. Navigation Theme: 1. Day; 2. Night; 3. Auto; 4. As system. Theoretically this will be fine at least for both of us. The scheme you offered in your first post would definitely be NOK for me 'cause it excludes ``Auto`` mode for the app, and I don't want to switch it manually 'cause ``System`` option will be equal to ``Dark`` in my case

n-peugnet commented

2021-08-17 07:20:11 +00:00

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I have another proposition based on @TimMagee's first one. While I think the last one from @PetbkA is good and more flexible, the simplest settings IMO would be something like this:

General settings

Theme (App + Map + Navigation)
- Dark
- Light (Default on OS's that don't have a system theme)
- System (Default if available)
- Auto Day/Night

Force Dark theme at night (Default checked)

I have another proposition based on @TimMagee's first one. While I think the last one from @PetbkA is good and more flexible, the simplest settings IMO would be something like this: #### General settings - Theme (App + Map + Navigation) - `Dark` - `Light` (Default on OS's that don't have a system theme) - `System` (Default if available) - `Auto Day/Night` #### Navigation - [x] Force Dark theme at night (Default checked)

PetbkA commented

2021-08-17 12:16:19 +00:00

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@n-peugnet , initially my vision of the best implementation was as one setting for map+app+navigation.

It turned out that there's different views that are opposite to it. The implementation to satisfy maximum of users is with two settings.

So when we're coming to two settings, I would prefer to give maximum flexibility. In your implementation I can't enable Auto mode for the app+map+navigation, so I'm standing for my last proposition where I can set app+map+nav to switch automatically while somebody can leave nav with dark theme but set app+map to some other option

@n-peugnet , initially my vision of the best implementation was as _one_ setting for map+app+navigation. It turned out that there's different views that are opposite to it. The implementation to satisfy maximum of users is with two settings. So when we're coming to two settings, I would prefer to give maximum flexibility. In your implementation I can't enable _Auto_ mode for the app+map+navigation, so I'm standing for my last proposition where I can set app+map+nav to switch automatically while somebody can leave nav with dark theme but set app+map to some other option

n-peugnet commented

2021-08-17 12:50:38 +00:00

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In your implementation I can't enable Auto mode for the app+map+navigation

@PetbkA , ah sorry, the theme setting was meant for (App + Map + Navigation), I just edited. So I agree that there are less possible combination with my solution than with yours but this one was meant to be possible.

The whole point of my idea is to limit the numbers of possibilities, it is opinionated but also simpler IMO. Indeed, it seems that the only reason why somebody would want a different theme throughout the app would be when using the navigation at night, where a dark theme is more appropriate. In every other situation, why would the navigation theme differ from the rest of the app's one?

> In your implementation I can't enable _Auto_ mode for the app+map+navigation @PetbkA , ah sorry, the theme setting was meant for (App + Map + Navigation), I just edited. So I agree that there are less possible combination with my solution than with yours but this one was meant to be possible. The whole point of my idea is to limit the numbers of possibilities, it is opinionated but also simpler IMO. Indeed, it seems that the only reason why somebody would want a different theme throughout the app would be when using the navigation at night, where a dark theme is more appropriate. In every other situation, why would the navigation theme differ from the rest of the app's one?

TimMagee commented

2021-08-17 13:40:21 +00:00

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The only options that @n-peugnet is leaving out are the options for 'dark', 'light', and 'system' themes in navigation being set separately from the app/map theme.

If somebody wants navigation to always be dark and never light, I would be surprised if they want the app to auto switch between day/night mode when not in navigation.

In essence, I don't see a reason to have a separate setting for navigation theme (except to force day/night mode even when app theme is something else).

If a user wants navigation to always be dark (even during the day) then I think it's reasonable to assume that almost all such users will also want the rest of the app dark.

The only options that @n-peugnet is leaving out are the options for 'dark', 'light', and 'system' themes in navigation being set separately from the app/map theme. If somebody wants navigation to always be dark and never light, I would be surprised if they want the app to auto switch between day/night mode when not in navigation. In essence, I don't see a reason to have a separate setting for navigation theme (except to force day/night mode even when app theme is something else). If a user wants navigation to always be dark (even during the day) then I think it's reasonable to assume that almost all such users will also want the rest of the app dark.

PetbkA commented

2021-08-17 14:05:32 +00:00

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@TimMagee

If a user wants navigation to always be dark (even during the day) then I think it's reasonable to assume that almost all such users will also want the rest of the app dark

But you don't want it, do you? You wrote:

I find the map dark mode annoying to look at and I never use it, unless I am navigating

Meanwhile I want the whole app (or app+map+nav) to switch from Dark to Light theme automatically (and this is not what System option will give, as I already wrote). And considering your comments, we just can't stay with one setting and will have to split it to app+map and nav

@TimMagee > If a user wants navigation to always be dark (even during the day) then I think it's reasonable to assume that almost all such users will also want the rest of the app dark But you don't want it, do you? You [wrote](https://git.omaps.dev/organicmaps/organicmaps/issues/749#issuecomment-895292130): > I find the map **dark mode annoying** to look at and I never use it, **unless I am navigating** Meanwhile I want the _whole_ app (or _app+map+nav_) to switch from Dark to Light theme _automatically_ (and this is not what ``System`` option will give, as I already [wrote](https://git.omaps.dev/organicmaps/organicmaps/issues/749#issuecomment-869136824)). And considering your comments, we just can't stay with one setting and will have to split it to _app+map_ and _nav_

n-peugnet commented

2021-08-17 14:32:07 +00:00

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I am sorry to be pushy but my solution would accommodate both of these configurations:

@TimMagee by setting the theme to Light and keeping the checkbox checked
@PetbkA by setting the theme to Auto Day/Night and the checkbox will not have any effect

I am sorry to be pushy but my solution would accommodate both of these configurations: - @TimMagee by setting the theme to `Light` and keeping the checkbox checked - @PetbkA by setting the theme to `Auto Day/Night` and the checkbox will not have any effect

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TimMagee commented

2021-08-17 16:47:22 +00:00

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Sorry, @PetbkA, I should have clarified, I only use Dark Mode when both of the following conditions are true:

It is at night
I am currently navigating

So @n-peugent's suggestion works perfectly for me.

And, if I understand correctly, you always want auto day/night mode (even when not navigating). Once again, this suggestion allows for this.

Sorry, @PetbkA, I should have clarified, I only use Dark Mode when both of the following conditions are true: 1. It is at night 2. I am currently navigating So @n-peugent's suggestion works perfectly for me. And, if I understand correctly, you always want auto day/night mode (even when not navigating). Once again, this suggestion allows for this.

4tegs commented

2021-09-13 07:28:07 +00:00

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Using with Apple Carplay the map does display only in dark / night-mode. Regardless my settings.
The settings work well in native mode only - but no influence on the carplay behaviour.
Dark theme is not usable during daylight in carplay mode. No chance to recognize any roads.

Using with Apple Carplay the map does display only in dark / night-mode. Regardless my settings. The settings work well in native mode only - but no influence on the carplay behaviour. Dark theme is not usable during daylight in carplay mode. No chance to recognize any roads.

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lonelymyp commented

2021-10-11 15:56:54 +00:00

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Using with Apple Carplay the map does display only in dark / night-mode. Regardless my settings.

Night mode is set by the car, depending on the light sensor or the headlights on or something else. Settings in the app are ignored.
So I would like the "auto" mode in the application to not be overwritten by the mode from the car.

> Using with Apple Carplay the map does display only in dark / night-mode. Regardless my settings. Night mode is set by the car, depending on the light sensor or the headlights on or something else. Settings in the app are ignored. So I would like the "auto" mode in the application to not be overwritten by the mode from the car.

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suhridkhan commented

2021-12-14 05:09:43 +00:00

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Glad to see this being worked on. I use OM in my cars android head unit. At night beings set in auto mode, the screen totally blinds me.

biodranik commented

2022-04-29 21:40:11 +00:00

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This issue is more complex because CarPlay users also expect that these modes should work.

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pastk commented

2022-06-25 13:31:18 +00:00

Owner

BTW its possible to have a dark UI with a light map style now via a following "hack":

enable the night mode is OM settings
go back to the map screen and to the search
enter "?light" in the search field
go back to the map, enjoy! :)

BTW its possible to have a dark UI with a light map style now via a following "hack": - enable the night mode is OM settings - go back to the map screen and to the search - enter "?light" in the search field - go back to the map, enjoy! :)

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csidirop commented

2022-07-07 12:41:47 +00:00

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BTW its possible to have a dark UI with a light map style now via a following "hack":

enable the night mode is OM settings

go back to the map screen and to the search

enter "?light" in the search field

go back to the map, enjoy! :)

Thats funny and nice, thanks. But it do not work great. It resets sometimes when reopening the app an the overlays (all POIs) are semi transparent:

Btw. I would love to have this combination.

> BTW its possible to have a dark UI with a light map style now via a following "hack": > - enable the night mode is OM settings > - go back to the map screen and to the search > - enter "?light" in the search field > - go back to the map, enjoy! :) Thats funny and nice, thanks. But it do not work great. It resets sometimes when reopening the app an the overlays (all POIs) are semi transparent: ![Screenshot_20220707-143737_Organic_Maps.png](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/43964592/177775670-a021f7c8-d5ef-47ad-a4ca-525b026b2b0f.png) Btw. I would love to have this combination.

Akczht commented

2022-08-25 06:04:07 +00:00

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text in current night mode is not readable
idk how this went under the radar

text in current night mode is not readable ![6D62B932-059F-43C2-9F68-A7C3CAAA197C](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/79302042/186587225-0ea54d63-5129-4529-add9-3923f4d0685c.png) idk how this went under the radar

Esmolante commented

2022-11-27 00:24:16 +00:00

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I don't know if it has already been reported, but the automatic mode does not work when we are in the middle of a journey. For example, if it gets dark, OM does not switch to night mode, we have to exit the application and, when we enter it again, then it will have chosen it.

BTW, I also prefer to see the maps in the light theme even if we are in night mode.

I don't know if it has already been reported, but the automatic mode does not work when we are in the middle of a journey. For example, if it gets dark, OM does not switch to night mode, we have to exit the application and, when we enter it again, then it will have chosen it. BTW, I also prefer to see the maps in the light theme even if we are in night mode.

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xmha97 commented

2022-11-27 21:56:33 +00:00

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When will the system default theme be added to the app? @biodranik @rtsisyk

Akczht commented

2022-12-21 17:34:17 +00:00

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text in current night mode is not readable
idk how this went under the radar

In the latest release of Organic Maps on iOS Version: ⁦2022.12.18-9⁩ , the issue that I had earlier was fixed , but just on the main page , actually it’s everywhere .

> text in current night mode is not readable > ![6D62B932-059F-43C2-9F68-A7C3CAAA197C](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/79302042/186587225-0ea54d63-5129-4529-add9-3923f4d0685c.png) idk how this went under the radar In the latest release of Organic Maps on iOS Version: ⁦2022.12.18-9⁩ , the issue that I had earlier was fixed , but just on the main page , actually it’s everywhere . ![64E82F14-65BC-4C92-9B63-92A49C477D74](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/79302042/208968245-53b6663c-be0c-4adf-8a1d-19925f097315.png)

biodranik commented

2022-12-21 22:14:23 +00:00

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@Akczht thanks for checking it, it's actually about #4009 and #4035, please let's continue there.