Try this VK background: what does it mean and how to disable it

Get Styles extension

The most popular and proven browser extension. It has earned a good reputation among users.

Main advantages:

a large selection of themes for the new VKontakte design,
updating and adding new pictures,
free use,
Availability of a designer for independent page design.

To install and use the extension, follow the step-by-step instructions. I will show the process in the Firefox browser, but this add-on is also available for Chrome, Yandex and Opera.

Step-by-step action plan for installing the add-on:

Step 1. Go to the developers’ website or use the browser menu on your computer. The second way is closer to me. I click on the icon in the upper right corner of the screen and select add-ons from the drop-down list.

Step 2. In the search bar, enter the name of the extension: Get Styles. I select the first one from the list that appears.

Step 3. On the program page you can read its description, reviews, and find out the number of users.

Step 4. To install, click on the “Add to Firefox” button.

Step 5. A pop-up window will appear in which you need to confirm the application’s access to data on the sites vk.com and get-styles.ru, as well as browser tabs.

After installation is complete, you can start using it.

When the browser add-on is installed, an icon with an image of such an animal will appear in the upper right corner.

Left-click on it and select “Theme Gallery”.

The developer's website will automatically open. There are many different design solutions for VK here. On the right is a list of topics divided by category. Choose any option that suits your occasion and mood and click “Apply”. After this, you just need to refresh the VKontakte page. I like images of nature and since winter is coming, I chose a winter landscape. And this is what happened.

It happens that the theme is installed poorly, the text is not visible, or the eyes get tired of looking at a bright, contrasting picture. You can always change the design to something else.

If you want to return the normal look, then there are 2 ways: disable the extension by right-clicking on it and selecting the appropriate item, or install a standard theme through the Get Styles website. Each image category at the bottom of the page has this option.

If you like the service and want to actively participate in its life - comment on topics and create your own, you need to register. If you are not satisfied with the operation of this product, you can disable and remove it by going to the “Add-ons” section in the Internet browser menu.

Phone instructions

The easiest option to change the appearance of the interface is to make VK black on the phone. Moreover, this option is finally available in the official social network application.

But if you want more variety, then use the following options:

As we wrote above, to change the theme in VK on Android, you need to install the Orbitum mobile downloader and access the social network only through it;

Another option is to download a separate application, for example, “Night VK”. Just download the utility from the Google Play Market and click “Open”, then log in through it on your page. You will find that you managed to change the theme in VK from light to dark, and also slightly change the interface and layout of the keys.

Another popular app is Kate Mobile. This is an alternative unofficial version of this social network, which has become popular due to its rich functionality. How to change the theme in VK using it? Download the program, log in to the social network, go to Menu - Settings - Appearance. Here you can change the design, color scheme, set a background image and many other parameters that allow you to change the interface in VK.

Our article has come to an end, we looked at how to change the account design in all possible ways on a computer and smartphone. We hope that now you can easily change the design of VK in accordance with your wishes. In conclusion, we would like to once again warn you against installing additional plugins from third-party sites that have nothing to do with the official browser developer stores. Use proven programs - and you will not be in trouble!

Orbitum Browser

I don't use this method, but if you like experiments, you can try a new program for accessing the network. Go to the developer's website and download the product.

It can be installed on a computer or phone running Android OS. The program itself is reminiscent of Chrome, since they are based on the same engine.

After installation, you will immediately find yourself on the welcome page. After scrolling down, click on the “VKontakte” button. Log in to the social network and confirm your consent for Orbitum to access your VK account.

An icon in the form of a paint palette will appear in the upper left corner of the page. By clicking on it, you can select a new topic from a fairly large list. If you are satisfied with the Orbitum browser, you can use it for any tasks on the Internet or access only VKontakte through it.

When using this product, I recommend installing a reliable licensed antivirus. In principle, I recommend using good protection for your computer and not relying on chance.

How to remove a poster with a background from the feed

Unfortunately, at the moment, the developers have not included the ability to remove the “Try this background” notification from the news feed. This functionality is systemic, but let’s hope that the developers will not miss this point and will give users more opportunities to edit this functionality.

Things are a little different with your own posters - you can remove the background at any time, to do this, just go to the post editing section and click on the “Close Poster” cross.

How to remove VK background

Mobile application Kate Mobile

To change the design of VKontakte, find an alternative to the official application on Google Play. The program is called Kate Mobile, I already talked about it in an article about how to be invisible on VK. Install the application and log in to the social network.

This method is not suitable for iPhones, but only for Android phones.

Now go to the main menu by clicking on the three dots on the right. Open “Settings” – “Appearance” – “Theme”.

The default is “Indigo”.

You can change it to dark or brighter. Experiment and find a suitable background. I changed it to “Indigo dark”. After this, you need to close the program and open it again for the settings to take effect.

This is how easy it is to add a little variety to the design of your favorite social network on your phone.

What does “Try this background” mean?

The pop-up notification “Try this background” is one of the new products of the VKontakte social network, which is the ability to set a background or poster for publication. The main goal of the new product is to increase the attractiveness of entries and posts on a personal page or group. Thanks to this, you can improve and diversify the appearance of the posted information.

Trying a new VKontakte background

Currently the following 3 poster categories are available:

Pictures – 16 colorful and bright blank illustrations. When you select each picture, the font color automatically changes - this is done so that it “doesn’t hurt your eyes.” In general, complete harmony;
Emotions – 12 emoji expressing different emotions – ? , ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ☺️, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?
Gradients – 10 beautiful gradients. When you select a gradient, the text color changes automatically.

Thus, we get 38 beautiful pictures and screensavers to improve the attractiveness of your posts and entries.

Currently, this functionality is fully supported both in the desktop version and in mobile applications for Android and iOS

In practice, “Try this background” has proven itself very well, making it much easier for many administrators to maintain their groups. Now designing posts has become much easier with the help of these creatives.

Tips from the experts

There are times when there are no special “magic” liquids in the house, and the materials are already ready for removal. Interesting methods will help here:

Previously glued canvases with PVA glue can be easily removed with a solution prepared from water and dishwashing detergent. There should be a lot of the last ingredient: for example, in 1 liter of water it is enough to stir 3 tbsp. spoons of washing liquid.
Clean plasterboard walls carefully. This building material, as practice shows, is easily deformed under the influence of water and spatulas. Wallpaper must be wetted and removed gradually: first one canvas, then another.
The grinder can be replaced with an interesting device - an electric drill with a stiff wire brush attached to it.
Old glue will soften under the influence of a regular steam iron. But perform manipulations through foil or a damp cloth.
After treating the surface with hard or abrasive tools, check it for chips and scratches. If damage is noticed, level it with primer or cement mortar.
To avoid the appearance of yellow spots on freshly glued strips, it is recommended to check the acid-base balance of the surface layer of the wall before applying again. Litmus paper will help you complete the process: if it changes color, then the wall needs to be treated. The deep-penetrating primer Glutogrund LF has proven itself well.
Vinyls are separated into solid sheets under the influence of a steam generator. The material can be reused for decoration or decoration.

Usually people use 4 methods of removing coatings in practice, without involving craftsmen. Each method has features and disadvantages:

Removal with bare hands.

Pros - safety for health.

Disadvantages - waste of a huge amount of time with an unfavorable outcome. You can spend a whole day removing decorative coating from one wall.

Water procedures. Use only hot water, applied with a spray bottle or dish sponge.

Pros: savings, safety for humans.

Disadvantages - unnecessary waste of time. You need to wait about 20-30 minutes for the glue to completely soften.

Steam method. This method has some disadvantages if you don’t have a steam generator at hand. To imagine that you have to stand for 20 minutes with an iron in your hands to steam each strip will only spoil your mood.
Liquids. The most effective method of all existing ones. A person gets rid of old coating in minutes. But chemistry can be hazardous to health. Therefore, personal protective equipment is needed.

Before removing washable wallpaper, you need to prepare, protect your eyes and respiratory tract. Remove all interior items and protect the flooring. Remove decorative material carefully, especially from drywall. Take care to remove surface damage and use only proven products.

In Google Chrome

Before continuing our conversation today, it is worth noting that the previous method is suitable for any browser - not only Chrome is cleaned by deleting the “root” file (code). This option is suitable for any computer and application that accesses the World Wide Web.

Nevertheless, we will still try to figure out how to remove the topic in “Contact” from “Google Chrome” using a more correct method. The settings will help us in this difficult task. In older versions of the program, you might see a wrench in the upper right corner of the browser; in newer versions, it’s something vaguely reminiscent of a list. Did you see?

Great, click on the button and see a huge drop-down list. We run our eyes along the lines and find the inscription “additional tools”. Now you should find the “extensions” parameter. In the window that appears, find the line VKstyles. If you decide to get rid of the original design once and for all (more precisely, before you again want to see something especially beautiful instead of the usual page), then you should click on the “delete” button. Now everything will fall into place. Nothing special or requiring special knowledge.

How to add discussions to a group in contact

We also note that before deleting topics (aka discussions), you must first clearly understand for yourself how to add discussions to a group in contact . First of all, you need to create your own interest group. Next, you need to go into the management of this community. Fill in the required fields - title, page address, description, etc., etc., as shown in the bottom figure.

Further down the page you will see various items, among which just below is the “Discussions” item. By default they are disabled. There you need to select “Enabled” to be able to conduct conversations, discussions and create topics. Then we go to the main page of the group and see the “Discussions” section. We can edit the page by clicking on the “Edit” link on the right.

"Mozilla"

Now we will think about how to delete a topic in “Contact” from “Mozilla”. This will be much more difficult to do, because you had to use a special add-on to install the design.

Well, let's get rid of originality and return to the “standard”. Go to the Stylish program, and then delete the code or uncheck the box next to the theme you used. True, you must be on the Contact page itself.

Save your changes and close the program. Refresh the page and look at the result. Everything should work out. As a last resort, you can always remove the installed theme from the list - it will be removed automatically. Now you know how designs for a social network are installed and removed.

"Explorer"

So, we continue to put things in order in our first “exit to the World Wide Web.” We will talk about Internet Explorer. We already know how you can add a topic to your page, but nothing is known about deleting it yet.

In fact, putting up decoration is much more difficult than removing it. In order to return the profile to its original appearance, you will have to visit the “settings” again. In particular, the Appearance menu. Simply uncheck the “use custom design” box and save the settings. Restart the VKontakte page or update it - you will see how everything falls into place. Nothing complicated. Even the created design does not need to be erased. When they wanted it, they returned the “originality,” but when they got tired, they turned to the “standard.”

But don’t forget that we also have several other browsers reviewed. Now we will think about how to remove the topic in “Contact” in these applications. There will be nothing special or overly complicated here either.