Samsung has finally announced a fix for the reddish tint some Galaxy S26 Ultra users have noticed in the center of their screens. In a notice posted to the Samsung Members app in South Korea, first spotted by SamMobile, the company has revealed that the issue stems from a display calibration problem and is not a hardware defect.<\/p>\n
Samsung\u2019s note opens with an apology and offers two paths to a fix. Owners can visit a local service center and get the calibration done immediately, free of charge. That option is available starting now.<\/p>\n
For those who\u2019d rather not make the trip, Samsung says it\u2019s preparing a version of the fix that installs over the air, though the company hasn\u2019t given any indication of when that update will land.<\/p>\n
Reports of the screen tint issue began circulating within weeks of the Galaxy S26 Ultra\u2019s launch in March, but it wasn\u2019t widespread, with only a limited number of devices affected. Samsung ruled out a hardware defect early on, which fueled speculation that the phone\u2019s new Privacy Display panel might be responsible. Samsung itself had pointed to prolonged exposure to strong light at maximum brightness as a possible trigger.<\/p>\n
The notice doesn\u2019t weigh in on either theory and does not explain what led to the red tint. It focuses entirely on the fix, leaving the exact source of the calibration error unconfirmed. Regardless, a software fix is a better outcome than a recall for a phone that\u2019s only been on shelves for a few months. However, the lack of a timeline for the remote update means most owners are still stuck having to make a trip to a store.<\/p>\n