The fix for the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s red tint bug is rolling out
The August 2026 security update could likely include a fix for this annoying display glitch.
Samsung has announced that a software fix for the red tint issue affecting the Galaxy S26 Ultra will be available today, indicating that the August 2026 security update may include this patch. Initially, users were directed to service centers for manual installation, but now the same fix can be received via an OTA update. This issue has been reported by several Galaxy S26 Ultra owners since July, causing annoyance with a prominent red hue on their displays.
Samsung's update notice was posted in the Samsung Members app and shared by a user on the company's community page, confirming the rollout of the update.
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