Samsung Targets Post-Aug. 20 Fix for Galaxy S26 Ultra Red Tint
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Updated · Sammy Fans · Aug 20
Samsung Targets Post-Aug. 20 Fix for Galaxy S26 Ultra Red Tint
3 articles · Updated · Sammy Fans · Aug 20
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Samsung said the Galaxy S26 Ultra reddish-tint patch is now with its verification team, with a FOTA rollout planned in August after an internal Aug. 20 build.
A moderator said the issue comes from slightly misaligned OLED software calibration values, reinforcing Samsung’s earlier claim that Privacy Display optimization—not hardware failure—is to blame.
Owners had reported a reddish rectangular patch in the center of the screen for months, raising fears of early burn-in on newly purchased phones.
Service centers are still the only guaranteed fix for now, though Samsung has been offering free recalibration regardless of warranty status while users wait for the over-the-air update.