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Are you looking to personalize your iMessage chats in iOS 17/18? While Apple doesn’t provide a direct feature to change iMessage backgrounds, you can still adjust its appearance using creative methods like Dark Mode or third-party apps. This guide will walk you through the available options and highlight the exciting new features in iOS 18.
iMessage is an instant messaging service developed by Apple. It enables users to communicate with other Apple device users for free using either a phone number or Apple ID via text messages, photos, audio, video, other media information, and so on.
At present, Apple does not offer an official method to modify the background of iMessage. This feature has not been added even in the latest iOS 17/18. Additionally, the appearance of iMessage is controlled by the operating system, making it impossible to directly change the background.
Although it is not possible to directly change the background of an iMessage, you can change its appearance by switching the color mode on your iOS device or using third-party software. Below are some ways to achieve this:
1. Open Settings, scroll down and tap on Display & Brightness.
2. In the Display & Brightness settings, you will see two options under the Appearance: Light and Dark.
3. The system default is the Light mode. If you select Dark mode, the iMessage will automatically switch to dark.
It's important to note that this will change the appearance of the entire device, not just iMessage, other apps will also switch to the dark mode depending on your choice.
1. Search for "iMessage background" in the App Store and download the relevant third-party app.
2. Once installed, grant the app access to iMessage.
3. Follow the instructions to select and apply a background image, color, or effect of your choice.
Before using a third-party app, ensure its safety and legitimacy by checking its ratings and reviews.
Apple’s iOS 18 introduces several exciting new features to enhance the iMessage experience:
1. How to change the background on text messages for iPhone 15?
The iPhone 15, like other iPhone models, does not have a built-in feature to change the background of text message conversations in the native iMessage app. But you can personalize your messaging experience.
2. Can I use wallpapers for iMessage chats?
Not natively. But you can use wallpapers for lock and home screens.
3. How do you change iMessage background in iOS 18?
Currently, you cannot change the iMessage background on iOS 18. But you can customize the iMessage in other aspects. You can check iOS 18 iMessage features above for details
While iMessage background customization isn't yet natively supported in iOS 17 or iOS 18, options like Dark Mode and third-party apps can help you personalize your chats. ith the new features in iOS 18, messaging becomes more interactive and user-friendly, giving you even more ways to express yourself.
