A green tint on the display can be alarming, especially when it suddenly appears while watching videos, scrolling, or using your phone at low brightness. On the Galaxy S25 Ultra, this issue is usually related to display settings, software behavior, or panel calibration rather than permanent damage.
The good news is that most green tint issues can be fixed with a few adjustments. Let’s walk through what causes it and how to correct it.
Why Your Galaxy S25 Ultra Has a Green Tint on the Display
- Display color calibration or screen mode is misconfigured.
- Low brightness combined with Eye Comfort Shield or Extra dim is active.
- Software bugs after an update.
- Adaptive display features affecting color balance.
- Rare hardware issues with the OLED panel.
Adjust Screen Mode and Color Balance.
The display mode controls how colors are rendered on your screen. If it shifts incorrectly, green tones can become more visible.
Open Settings, and then tap Display.
Tap Screen mode, and then select Vivid or Natural.
If you are using Vivid, tap Advanced settings and slightly adjust the white balance toward warmer tones. This often reduces green tint immediately.
Disable Eye Comfort Shield and Extra Dim.
Eye Comfort Shield and Extra dim can change color temperature, especially at night or low brightness levels. These features are common causes of greenish hues.
Open Settings, and then tap Display.
Tap Eye comfort shield, and then turn it off.
Go back to Display, tap Extra dim, and then disable it. Check the screen again after both features are off.
Increase Brightness and Turn Off Adaptive Brightness.
Green tint is more noticeable at very low brightness on AMOLED panels. Testing the screen at higher brightness helps identify if it’s a calibration issue.
Open Settings, and then tap Display.
Turn off Adaptive brightness, and then manually increase the brightness slider.
If the tint fades at higher brightness, the issue is software-related rather than hardware-related.
Check for Software Updates.
Samsung often fixes display calibration bugs through system updates. Running outdated software can leave known issues unresolved.
Open Settings, and then tap Software update.
Tap Download and install, and then install any available updates.
Restart your Galaxy S25 Ultra after updating to apply the changes fully.
Reset Display-Related Settings.
If the issue started after changing multiple settings, resetting them can restore proper color behavior without deleting personal data.
Open Settings, and then tap General management.
Tap Reset, and then tap Reset all settings.
This resets display preferences, accessibility options, and system tweaks that may affect color output.
Test in Safe Mode.
Third-party apps, especially screen filters or night mode apps, can cause color distortions. Safe Mode helps rule this out.
Press and hold the Side key, and then tap and hold Power off.
Tap Safe mode, and then allow the phone to restart.
If the green tint disappears in Safe Mode, an installed app is likely causing the issue.
If none of these fixes work and the green tint remains visible across all brightness levels and apps, the display panel itself may be at fault. In that case, contacting Samsung support or visiting an authorized service center is the safest option.
FAQs
Is green tint a common issue on AMOLED displays?
Yes. AMOLED panels can show color shifts at low brightness, especially if calibration settings or software features alter color temperature.
Can screen burn-in cause a green tint?
Burn-in usually appears as uneven patches or shadows, not a uniform green tint across the display. Tint issues are more often software-related.
Should I replace the screen if the green tint persists?
Only if the tint is visible at all brightness levels and in Safe Mode. If so, it may indicate a hardware issue that requires professional repair.
