Samsung has announced a solution for the red tint problem on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, but for the time being, it necessitates a visit to a store.

      The in-person calibration is complimentary and can be done on the same day, but Samsung has yet to announce when the over-the-air version will be available.

      Samsung has finally provided a solution for the reddish tint observed by some Galaxy S26 Ultra users in the center of their displays. In a message shared on the Samsung Members app in South Korea, which was first highlighted by SamMobile, the company revealed that the issue is due to a display calibration error and is not a hardware problem.

      Two options for resolution

      Samsung begins its announcement with an apology and presents two solutions for the issue. Users can go to a local service center for an immediate calibration at no cost, with this option available from now on.

      For those who prefer not to visit a service center, Samsung mentioned that it is working on an over-the-air fix, although the company has not provided any timeline for when that update will be released.

      Samsung has not discussed the exact cause

      Reports about the screen tint issue emerged shortly after the Galaxy S26 Ultra was launched in March, but it wasn’t widespread and only affected a limited number of devices. Samsung initially dismissed the idea of a hardware defect, leading to speculation that the new Privacy Display panel might be the cause. Samsung itself suggested that prolonged exposure to bright light at maximum brightness could be a potential triggering factor.

      The notice does not delve into either theory and does not clarify what caused the red tint. It focuses entirely on providing a solution, leaving the actual source of the calibration error unresolved. Nevertheless, a software solution is preferable to a recall for a phone that has been on the market for just a few months. However, the absence of a timeline for the remote update means that most users will still need to visit a store.

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