Samsung announces fix for the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s red tint issue, but it requires a store visit for now
Samsung announced a fix for the red tint issue affecting some Galaxy S26 Ultra screens, attributing it to a display calibration problem rather than a hardware defect. The current solution requires users to visit a local service center for a free calibration, while an over‑the‑air update is being prepared. The issue was reported shortly after the phone’s launch but appears to affect only a limited number of devices.
- ▪The red tint problem was identified as a calibration error, not a hardware flaw.
- ▪Samsung offers an immediate, free fix at service centers for affected users.
- ▪An OTA update is planned but no release date has been provided.
- ▪The issue was first reported within weeks of the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s March launch and remains relatively rare.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 9 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Samsung starts notifying Galaxy S26 Ultra owners about red screen fix — Android Authority
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Samsung has finally announced a fix for the reddish tint some Galaxy S26 Ultra users have noticed in the center of their screens. In a notice posted to the Samsung Members app in South Korea, first spotted by SamMobile, the company has revealed that the issue stems from a display calibration problem and is not a hardware defect. Two ways to get it fixed Samsung’s note opens with an apology and offers two paths to a fix. Owners can visit a local service center and get the calibration done immediately, free of charge. That option is available starting now.
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