Dynamic wallpaper reverts to default on Galaxy phone or tablet

Are you experiencing issues with your dynamic wallpaper (Colors) not functioning properly during certain daytime hours? To resolve this, ensure your Samsung Wallpaper app is updated to the latest version (2.5.80.0) via the Galaxy Store.

Dynamic wallpaper reverts to default on Galaxy phone or tablet

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Restart your phone or tablet

Open the Power menu.

First, open the Power menu:

Power off icon highighted in the Quick panel on a Galaxy phone

On devices with a regular Power button, press and hold the Power button until the Power menu is displayed.
On devices without a dedicated Power button, swipe down with two fingers from the top of the screen to open the Quick settings panel. Tap the Power icon at the top of the screen.

Restart your device.

Next, tap Restart, and then tap Restart again. Your device will shut down and automatically reboot.

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Check for software and app updates on your phone or tablet

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Available screens and settings may vary by wireless service provider, software version, and model.

Check for software updates.

Software update menu highlighted in the Settings on a Galaxy phone.

Navigate to and open the device's Settings, and then swipe to and tap Software update or System updates. Next, tap Download and install, Check for system updates, or Check for software updates, depending on your carrier. If an update is available it should begin downloading automatically although you may need to tap Download now on some devices.

Check for app updates.

Updates icon selected in the Galaxy Store on a Galaxy phone.

Galaxy Store: Open the Galaxy Store, and then tap Menu (the three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner. Tap Updates, and then tap Update app to install all available updates.
Play Store: Open the Play Store, tap your profile picture, and then tap Manage apps & device. Tap Updates available, and then tap Update all to install all available updates.

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