This wikiHow teaches you how to brighten or dim your Android’s screen. You can adjust the brightness manually in the Settings app, or set your Android to regulate brightness based on the light around you.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Changing the Brightness Level

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    Tap Display. It’s usually under the “Personal” or “Device” header.
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    Tap Brightness level. A slider will appear near the top of the screen.
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    Drag the slider right to increase the brightness.
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    Drag the slider left to dim the screen.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Using Adaptive Brightness

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    Tap Display. It’s under the “Personal” header.
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1. Open your Settings.
2. Tap Display.
3. Tap Brightness level.
4. Slide right to increase brightness.
5. Slide left to dim the screen.

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