How to put wallpaper in messages in VK and change the background of the dialogue (chat)

For the convenience of working with a smartphone and communicating in instant messengers and social networks, experts recommend using a dark theme. This mode allows you to reduce eye strain and improve the visual perception of the font on the screen. Until recently, a black background was present in some applications, but today almost all modern programs have it. The most popular social network, VKontakte, was no exception. On Apple devices, activation of VK night mode has long been available in the application settings. Now a similar opportunity has appeared on Android devices. There are several ways to implement such a task.

How to make a black VK on Android in the official application

The dark theme was relatively recently included in the functionality of the official VK application. You can download and install the latest version on your smartphone from the Play Market store

Those who access the social network through a browser will not be able to change the color scheme, since there is no such option. So, to install the dark theme on VKontakte, you will need:

Launch the application and go to the “My Page” tab. To do this, tap on the icon with the image of three horizontal stripes in the lower right corner of the screen.
Next, open “Settings” by tapping the gear icon located at the top right of the display.
In the list of available options, select the “Dark Theme” line and switch the slider to the active position.
After this, the page design will instantly change: the background will become black, and the font of the inscriptions and text, on the contrary, will be light.

You can set the night mode a little differently. To do this you should:

launch the application and go to your page;
open any post on a wall or in a group;
in the input field write the phrase Dark theme (without quotes!) and send;
immediately after this, a notification will appear on the screen indicating that the dark theme is available in the application;
To activate it you will need to tap on the “Enable” button.

If dark wallpaper begins to irritate your eyes or you want to return to the old design, changing the black background to the usual white one will not be difficult. Through the general menu, this can be done in just a couple of clicks, especially since after installation the application will tell you where this setting is located.

How to put wallpaper in a message on PC

The next question that interests many users is how to change the chat background in VK on a computer / laptop in the full version of the social network. Unfortunately, there is no built-in functionality yet. The developers have provided this option for the mobile application, but in the future they plan to expand the capabilities to standard versions for the browser. For now, set the wallpaper in the message using the built-in settings on your PC.

At this stage, users have to use additional extensions. A popular option is VKontakte Background.

Using this application, you will not be able to put wallpaper on dialogues in VK, but you can measure the design of the site when working with it. The advantage is support for a new design, fine-tuning for personal functions, changing transparency, support for animated pictures, and more.

Before changing the background of the dialog and the entire page in VK, go to the Chrome online store and click on the Install button. Next, confirm the installation and wait for verification. After installation, the following options are available:

Add any number of wallpapers and change them over time.
Changing the color of the site and more.

To customize the background in VK in messages and on the site in general, do the following:

Determine your screen resolution. The link yandex.ru/internet may be useful for this.
Find on the Internet or on your PC a picture of a suitable size that you plan to install.
Right-click on the image and select Set as...
Make sure you managed to set the wallpaper in the message.

As an alternative, you can use other extensions for VK that allow you to set the wallpaper of interest. The downside is that they apply to the entire site as a whole, and not specifically to the messenger.

A similar extension can be installed not only in Google Chrome, but also in Yandex Browser. Here the principle of operation is the same as in the option discussed above. You must first download the application, select the appropriate wallpaper, and then put it on your screensaver.

Many people ask how to change the color of messages in VK, and whether this problem can be solved. An extension for the Google Chrome browser called VK color changer is also available here. After installing it, log into the social network, click on the extension symbol at the top right and change the color as you wish.

Now you know how to set the background of chat messages in VK and thereby add originality to the design. The easiest way to do this is in the mobile application, thanks to the appearance of a special function. As for PCs, you have to make do with other methods.

In the comments, share what methods you use to put wallpaper in a message and what their advantages are.

How to make a dark VK theme on Android using the “Night VK” application

If for some reason you don’t like the official Android client or it’s not suitable, you can install Night VK on your mobile device. A separate application provides two design styles at once - light and dark, and switching between them can be configured in such a way that, depending on the time of day (day or night), the design will change automatically.

To install the program on your mobile device, you need to go to the Play Market and download the application. To do this, it is convenient to use a search by name. When “Night VK” appears on the screen, all you have to do is press the “Install” button

Next you will need to do the following.

Launch the program and log in by clicking on the “VK Login” button. If necessary, grant the application access rights, enter the account identifiers and click the “Login” button again.
Enter the menu by touching the three-bar icon (in the upper left corner) or by swiping to the right.
In the list of available sections, find “Settings”, and then select “Design” in the window that opens.
In this tab, you can change the parameters at your discretion, for example, set the time for changing modes (day and night), select a background image for sent messages, and even make them transparent.

If designing a VKontakte page through the Night VK application is also not satisfactory or seems too simple, it is advisable to turn to the help of third-party applications.

How to make VK black on an Android phone through third-party applications

Some users who spend a lot of time on social networks and, in particular, VKontakte, want not only convenience, but also variety. Taking into account the wishes of customers, application developers for the Android platform have already released and are working on creating new applications. But despite the abundance of programs, third-party services such as “Kate Mobile”, “VK Coffee”, “Dark Side VK” have gained popularity.

"Kate Mobile"

This application is by far the most popular software that plays the role of a full replacement for the official VKontakte mobile client. With its help, users get the opportunity to:

Enable VK dark theme on Android;
Activate the stealth function while online;
Connect several accounts at once;
Search for photos through Yandex and Google;
Receive information about other users, even if they hide their online presence.

To set a black background:

Launch the application and log in.
Click on the three dots icon in the right corner of the screen and open “Settings”.
Scroll down the screen and find the “Appearance” category.
On the page that opens, find the “Theme” section.
Going to the next page, check the box next to the “Black” option.
After this, restart the program to apply the changes.

At this point, setting up the dark theme can be considered complete. However, if you want to use “Kate Mobile” on an ongoing basis, it is advisable to set up automatic style changes during the day and night. You can do this as follows.

Open "Settings" and go to the "Night theme" section.
Activate the mode by checking the box next to the item of the same name.
Going to the “Theme” tab, select the “Black” option.
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Set the time for turning on and off the mode.

In order for the style to change depending on the time of day, during the customization process you should first replace the main theme with a light one. Then the changes will be noticeable.

"VK Coffee"

This application is considered no less interesting and in demand. To change the normal style to black using this program you will need:

and install it on your mobile device.
Launch the application and enter your login information to your personal page.
Open “Settings”, go to the “Interface” section and select the “Dark Theme” category.
Activate it with one click to move the slider from the “OFF” to “ON” position.

From this moment on, the color scheme will change and the VKontakte page will become dark.

"Dark Side VK"

This is another popular application that allows you to change the usual VKontakte design to a stylish black one in just a couple of clicks. At the same time, the new style can be customized for ease of use. The scheme is simple:

to a mobile device.
Launch the utility and log in using your personal identifiers.
Call up the side menu.
Click on the label with the crescent moon and select one of the options (in this case, “Dark Theme”).

From now on, night mode will be activated. To deactivate it and return to the usual design, click on this button again.

Advantages of the VK dark theme

Despite the fact that the ability to enable night mode appeared in the functionality of applications relatively recently, experienced users have managed to appreciate the benefits of this function. But, alas, beginners still have some doubts about the advisability of using it.

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Question to the expert

How to disable the dark theme of VK?

To disable black design, you will need to go to the settings of applications or the mobile device itself. To return to the light theme, just follow the instructions.

What are the benefits of using night mode?

• On a page with a black background, text becomes more readable, especially at night; • Activating night mode allows you to increase (albeit not for long) the battery life of your Android device; • Design in black colors is considered a trend, so many developers include a similar function in their products; • A dark background changes the perception of the application interface and allows you to make VKontakte communication more interesting and original.

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How to put wallpaper in a message on your phone

Today, many users ask how to change the background of messages in VK in order to personalize and make communication more interesting. A recent update allows you to change the theme and thereby optimize the messenger. Users have the opportunity to create a background for a dialogue in VK using personal photographs, for example, a photo of a loved one or a place where you want to go in the future.

Before you put a background on dialogues in VK, log into the mobile application of the social network. Next, do the following:

Go to the Profile tab.
Click on the three horizontal stripes at the top.
Go to Settings.
Go to the Appearance section.
Enter Chat Background.

At this stage, you can change the background of the conversation in VK to one of the available options or put a photo from your phone. The set image will be the same in all chats. At the same time, you can return to the settings at any time and return the usual wallpaper in the message.

An additional option is to open the link vk.com/settings?act=chat_bg in the mobile application to put a picture in VK on the background of messages without a long search for a place to make changes.

An alternative option is to install the Orbitum browser in Google Play. After installation, log into VK through the web explorer, click on the palette shortcut and select the appropriate design. You won't be able to put wallpaper in a message here, but changing the overall design is quite possible. After clicking on a special window, you will be able to select the optimal theme.