Title really, it’s the first thing everybody looks for when they download something.

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Disagree. All apps should start by following the system mode. That way you get the app the way you like it and don’t have to change it.

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Yup. The latest app I’ve built has 3 modes.

  • System (default)
  • Light
  • Dark

It gives that setting right on start-up and saves the users selection as the new default straight after. It’s not too hard to implement. At least not in Angular. Native Android on the other hand is a pain in the neck. I found react native to also bee rather painful.

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App i’m working on with a friend has this too, way more user friendly and not at all hard to implement.

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React native has been a pain in my butt and I regret picking it for my final year project

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Yep. Did this with Buttercup Password Manager. Default should be the most intuitive, ie supporting the most users without needing to change any settings.

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Yes to this. It bugs me so much that they have the “follow system” option and it’s practically never the default.

It would be such a simple way of giving users a slightly customised experience out of the box.

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You have a very good point.

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