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Show your true colors in the Bitwarden Android app

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Bring your personality to the Android app with the new option for Dynamic colors, built on the Google Material You design. When turned on, the app UI will change colors to match the background image of your device. Use your own background or download the Bitwarden-designed wallpapers that emulate classic themes like Pure Black and Nord.

Tip: Be sure you’ve enabled dynamic colors in your phone settings as well as the Bitwarden app. This setting varies by manufacturer (e.g. Google phones - Material You / Dynamic color; Samsung - Color palette).

May not be fully compatible with older devices.

Bitwarden matches your style

On Android, when you select a new wallpaper, you will have an option to turn on Dynamic colors (naming varies by device manufacturer) for your mobile device. Choose from a set of dynamically generated color palettes extracted from your background to be used for your device and compatible apps. In the Bitwarden app, go to Settings > Appearance > Dynamic colors, and toggle it on.

The background chosen (left), the palettes generated (center), and the vault appearance based on the selected palette (right).
The background chosen (left), the palettes generated (center), and the vault appearance based on the selected palette (right).

Toggle between dark or light modes!

Dynamic Colors - Vibrant red

Match app icons!

Android will allow you to apply the color to app icons, and the Bitwarden app icon will adjust accordingly, providing a uniform, appealing visual experience on your device.

Dynamic Colors - Icons

Backgrounds for classic themes

The addition of Dynamic colors brings vibrancy to your vault and also opens up an avenue of creative customization. For example, emulating some classic vault themes familiar to long-time Bitwarden users. Check out these Bitwarden-created backgrounds that recreate the colors for Nord, Solarized Dark, and True Black. Download the classic theme backgrounds.

Dynamic Colors, Classic Themes

For some more colorful backgrounds inspired by the Bitwarden Magic Background tool, try these vibrant options. Download the color backgrounds.

Dynamic Colors - Vibrant

Experiment and find your vibe!

Dynamic colors is available today on the Android Bitwarden app. If you’re interested in improving your personal security while expressing your personality, create a free Bitwarden account or start a business trial today!

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