By JR Raphael
Publication Date: 2026-10-12 09:45:00
That way, you can always remember that texts with your significant other are in, say, purple, whereas messages with your most important client are in red. (Best not to get those two threads confused.)
Just open up any thread you like within Messages — then:
- Tap the three-dot menu icon in the screen’s upper-right corner.
- Select “Chat theme” from the menu that appears.
- Pick the color scheme and/or custom background image you prefer, then tap the Confirm button at the bottom.
Every Android Messages conversation can have its own distinctive theme, if you take the time to set it up.
JR Raphael, Foundry
Repeat for any other compatible conversations, and you’ll always know exactly what you’re looking at even with a fast glance — and without having to give it an ounce of active thought.
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