{
  "id": 4623716,
  "title": "Some Galaxy S26 Ultra owners are still facing the red tint issue after installing the recent fix",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/some-galaxy-s26-ultra-owners-are-still-facing-the-red-tint-issue",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-31T09:52:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Trends",
    "slug": "digital-trends",
    "url": "https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/some-galaxy-s26-ultra-owners-are-still-facing-the-red-tint-issue-after-installing-the-recent-fix/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Some Galaxy S26 Ultra users continue to experience the red tint issue even after installing the latest software fix. The problem persists for certain owners, who also report additional display quirks. Samsung originally stated the red tint was due to a calibration issue, not a hardware defect, and advised users to visit a service center or wait for the over-the-air update. However, the update did not resolve the issue for all affected devices. Some users have reported a tint along the edges, colored spots near the edges, and reddening at the top and bottom. Samsung suggests turning off various display features to see if that clears the tint. If it persists, the company recommends visiting a service center for further evaluation. Many early adopters are now in a difficult position, as Samsung has not officially responded to the new complaints. Owners still experiencing the red tint have limited options beyond visiting an authorized service center or waiting for a potential follow-up patch.",
  "summary": "Samsung recently rolled out a fix for the red tint issue affecting some Galaxy S26 Ultra units, but a new report suggests it fails to resolve the problem for some owners.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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        "published": "2026-08-31T05:00:00.000Z"
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        "published": "2026-08-31T07:39:16.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}