Safari Website Tinting colors the system status bar at the top of your device to match the header color of the website you're currently viewing. Some really appreciate this feature as it creates a less distracting view, however, others feel the gray system status bar makes it easier to see the iPhone status bar icons. If you fall in this camp, we'll show you how to disable Website Tinting.
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What Is the Status Bar on iPhone?
The system status bar on your iPhone or iPad is the line of icons across the top of your screen displaying the time, signal strength, and your device's battery life.
How to Change Status Bar in Safari on iPhone
Follow the steps below to learn how to customize the status bar on iPhone.
- Open the Settings app.
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- Tap Safari.
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- Tap the toggle next to Allow Website Tinting to disable the feature.
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That's all there is to it! Now your system status bar will always have the gray background while browsing in Safari.
