Samsung announces fix for the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s red tint issue, but it requires a store visit for now

Samsung has introduced a solution for the reddish tint issue some Galaxy S26 Ultra users have observed in the center of their screens. The company clarified in a post to the Samsung Members app in South Korea, as reported by SamMobile, that the problem is caused by a display calibration issue rather than a hardware defect. Samsung expressed regret and provided two options to resolve the issue.

Customers can bring their devices to a local service center for immediate calibration assistance, free of charge, starting immediately. Alternatively, Samsung is developing an over-the-air fix, although the company has not specified when this update might be available. The screen tint issue surfaced shortly after the Galaxy S26 Ultra's launch in March, but it was not widespread, affecting only a limited number of devices.

Samsung dismissed a hardware defect explanation early on, leading to theories about the new Privacy Display panel or prolonged exposure to strong light at maximum brightness potentially causing the problem. The notice does not delve into the exact cause of the red tint, focusing solely on the remedy. The company's software fix is a preferable resolution compared to a recall for a phone that has only recently been sold.

However, the absence of a schedule for the remote update means many users still have to visit a store for the fix.