How to change Status Bar text color in iOS

How to Change Status Bar Text Color in iOS 💬📱

📝 Hey there, iOS developers! 👋 If you've been struggling with the visibility of your status bar text in your app, you've come to the right place. In this blog post, we'll address the common issue of changing the status bar text color in iOS and provide you with easy solutions to make your app look sleek and professional. Let's dive in! 💪

The Problem: Transparent Status Bar Text 😰

👉 The introduction of iOS 7 brought a transparent status bar, which can cause visibility issues if your app has a dark background. As a result, you might notice that the status bar text becomes practically invisible, except for the small battery indicator. While the default status bar text color is black, you may need it to be white to match your app's design or enhance readability.

Solution 1: Changing the View Controller-Based Status Bar Appearance in Info.plist 🖌✍️

The first solution to change the status bar text color is by modifying your app's Info.plist. Follow these steps to activate the white status bar text color:

1. Open your project in Xcode.

2. Locate the Info.plist file in the Project Navigator (usually named after your app).

3. Right-click on the file and select "Open As" ➡️ "Source Code."

4. Add the following lines inside the <dict> tags:

   <key>UIStatusBarStyle</key> <string>UIStatusBarStyleLightContent</string>

5. Save the changes and rebuild your project.

By implementing this solution, your app will consistently display the white status bar text throughout its screens. However, keep in mind that this approach applies the white text color globally, and you won't be able to change it dynamically for different view controllers.

Solution 2: Customized Status Bar Appearance in UIViewController 😎🎨

If you need more flexibility in managing the status bar text color per view controller, you can use a different approach. Here's what you need to do:

1. Open the desired view controller's Swift file.

2. Implement the preferredStatusBarStyle property inside the view controller class:

   override var preferredStatusBarStyle: UIStatusBarStyle { return .lightContent }

3. Customize the UIStatusBarStyle enum to .lightContent for white status bar text, or .default for black status bar text.

By using this solution, you can tailor the status bar text color to match the desired aesthetic for each specific view controller. 🎉

Time to Polish Your App! 🎉✨

🎉 Congratulations! You've learned how to change the status bar text color in your iOS app. Now you can make your app look even more amazing by ensuring that the status bar text is clear and easily readable.

Feel free to experiment with both solutions presented here and choose the one that best suits your app's needs. Remember, the first solution offers a global approach, while the second provides more granular control on a per view controller basis.

Remember to always test your app thoroughly after making these changes to ensure that the text color is consistent and enhances the user experience. ✅

Have any questions or other iOS development topics you'd like us to cover? Let us know in the comments below! 👇 We'd love to hear from you and continue this conversation.

Happy coding! 💻🚀