How to limit burn-in on Samsung phones

What is the burn-in phenomenon?

The phenomenon of burn-in (also known as image retention) on OLED screens is a fairly common problem today. Specifically, when an OLED screen displays a static image for a long period of time, the pixels in that area may "burn out" or lose brightness compared to surrounding pixels, creating a partial or complete brownout phenomenon. The original set of images remains visible even if the content has changed.

To limit burn-in, manufacturers and Samsung have previously implemented features like pixel shifting, especially in areas like the status bar, where icons remain in a fixed position.

While these features were present in One UI 5, they were mysteriously absent from the One UI 6.0 update that rolled out with Android 14, specifically affecting the Galaxy S23 series.

According to 9to5Google , in the recent One UI 6.1 update, Samsung unexpectedly restored the burn-in prevention feature. Users have confirmed that the status bar icons have once again been repositioned to prevent permanent burn-in.

Currently, Samsung has released the One UI 6.1 update for users in Vietnam. In addition to fixing previous outstanding bugs, the update also includes the latest security patches, which resolve 72 vulnerabilities. Through the One UI 6.1 update, users of older Samsung phones can experience AI features from today.

Users can access Settings - Software Update - Download and Install.

Note, burn-in can still occur, especially if users do not comply with preventative measures or use OLED screens in special situations that require displaying fixed content for a long time. long time.

List of phone models supported for One UI 6.1 update

- Galaxy S23 series

- Galaxy S23 FE

- Galaxy Z Fold5

- Galaxy Z Flip5

- Galaxy Tab S9 series (except Tab S9 FE and Tab S9 Plus versions)

This update is designed to bring a more universal AI experience to users across mobile devices. Samsung also announced plans to bring the Galaxy AI experience to more than 100 million users in 2024.