Changed background for text messages

iPhone 13 Pro Max IOS 16.5.1

All of a sudden, the background for text messages has changed to black, and it's very difficult for me to read print that is white.

I've gone to settings - accessibility - display and text and have tried multiple things, but I have not been able to turn it back like it was. I have no idea how this changed,

Thanks for any help you can provide.

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 15

Posted on Jul 20, 2023 10:37 AM

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Posted on Jul 22, 2023 11:06 AM

Thanks. When I went into Ft. Worth (TX) yesterday, where there is an Apple store, I stopped in there. It was the "Smart Invert" that was on. Not sure how that got turned on, when I hadn't even opened the settings in over a week, and this just showed up day before yesterday.

But thank you for your suggestions.

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Jul 22, 2023 11:06 AM in response to ASTRO24

Thanks. When I went into Ft. Worth (TX) yesterday, where there is an Apple store, I stopped in there. It was the "Smart Invert" that was on. Not sure how that got turned on, when I hadn't even opened the settings in over a week, and this just showed up day before yesterday.

But thank you for your suggestions.

Jul 21, 2023 11:35 AM in response to maggielou

Hi maggielou,


Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities.


We understand that your text background has changed in Messages. Check that you do not have Dark Mode enabled in Settings > Display & Brightness.


Use Dark Mode on your iPhone and iPad - Apple Support


You mentioned checking Accessibility settings. Be sure that you do not have Smart Invert enabled or Color Filters.


Use display and text size preferences on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Regards.


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