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Galaxy S24 owners are not happy about dull and muted screen

By Anam Hamid

Published: Jan 30, 2024, 2:57 AM

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Galaxy S24 owners are not happy about dull and muted screen

Samsung allows you to customize the color settings on its phones but early adopters have noticed that that one screen mode is not working the way it should on the Galaxy S24.

For those who want their display to look vibrant, Samsung advises switching the screen mode from Natural -- which displays accurate colors -- to Vivid. On earlier Samsung phones, the difference was visible when Vivid was chosen, but on the Galaxy S24, there's hardly any change, per complaints on Reddit and X.

On the Galaxy S24, switching to Vivid doesn't make the screen look more saturated or rich, which is a turn-off for users who find Natural dull and washed out.

It's not that Natural, which is the standard display mode, makes everything look muted. It aims to show accurate, true-to-life colors, to make everything look natural. It's also easier on the eyes, especially when you are staring at the screen for long periods.

The vivid mode improves the brightness, contrast, and sharpness and also makes the screen more visible outdoors.

If you think that your Galaxy S24 Series display is too dull & muted, @NasiLemakTech might have revealed why.

It appears that the dull-looking display on the Galaxy S24 Series is all because of a software bug.

You can see in the images below, switching between Vivid and Natural… pic.twitter.com/wJikG2xYVg
— Alvin (@sondesix) January 27, 2024

Samsung notes on its website that software versions could affect the settings and that seems to be the case here. The issue seems related to One UI 6.1 and one Reddit user says that Samsung is aware of the problem and will fix it with a software update.

The Galaxy S24 series will officially go on sale tomorrow, though some units have shipped early. Regardless, it's a relief for potential buyers that the vivid mode glitch is not tied to the hardware and Samsung is already working on a fix. Previously, some rumors had said that the Galaxy S24 Ultra's anti-glare coating, which happens to be one of the best features of the phone, was causing the issue.

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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.

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