We decided to do this article because many users are complaining about a color change on their smartphone following an update. In particular, after updating to Android 12,the device interface is changed di colore. Many users have posted feedback on different groups (Tech Today e Xiaomitoday) and we decided to clarify. To start: it is not a problem of our smartphone but it is a prerogative, a function, called Material you. Let's see the details.
Many complain about a color change of the interface after updating to Android 12. Why does this happen and can this be changed?
The function Material you before it was exclusive to some Google smartphones, such as the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. According to what was announced some time ago, this function became mandatory with the arrival of Android 12. This means that it is a prerogative to which no one can do less: everyone has to update (if they decide to do it clearly) and those who do will see the color of the apps and the home page of their smartphone change.
Many is the algorithm developed by Google that underlies this dynamic theme. Thanks to this feature, Google app colors (phone, messages, play store, calendar ...) take on a tone taken from the background image of the smartphone. As the background changes, therefore, the colors of the various parts of the app interface such as background, buttons, accents, menus, pop-ups vary.
Can I change the color of my smartphone after updating to Android 12?
No, for the moment this color as the background of the interface it cannot be changed. We do not know if the future, perhaps following the numerous feebdacks, Google will decide to change its policy. It may decide to remove the requirement of Material You e make it optional. However, for the moment we have to accept it. We remind you that based on the apps we use, each device will take a different color. Most users however notice one background reddish, purplish.
It is noteworthy that some OEMs have already implemented their solutions. Samsung's One UI 4 already includes a dynamic theme engine as well MIUI 13 from Xiaomi brings this innovation. Google is known to have given manufacturers a month to implement the Material You dynamic themes - until March 14. All devices released after this date with Android 12 out-of-the-box should offer dynamic themes functionality.
