Screen flickering or glitching on your Samsung Galaxy device

• Hardware damage: Cracked or shattered screens, as well as loose or damaged internal cables, can disrupt display functionality.
• Outdated software: Outdated software or interrupted updates can cause display-related problems. 
• Display settings: Incorrect configurations, such as adaptive brightness, display refresh rate, or screen resolution, might contribute to flickering.
• Power supply issues: Inconsistent power delivery or battery-related problems can cause the screen to flicker.
• Software glitches or app conflicts: Issues with software or incompatible apps can disrupt the display, leading to flickering.

Is your phone's screen cracked or broken? That could be why it's flickering. Click here to learn what to do when your Samsung Galaxy screen is cracked or damaged and to find support options to fix it!

Update your device software

1. Open Settings, then tap Software Update.
2. Tap Check for updates.
   
3. Follow the on-screen instructions. A confirmation will appear once the software is up to date.

Update apps from the Google Play Store

1. Open the Google Play Store app, then select your Google account.
   
2. Tap Manage apps & device to check for available updates.
   
3. Tap Update all.
   

Turn off Adaptive Brightness

Adaptive brightness automatically adjusts the screen's brightness based on the surrounding lighting conditions. If the flickering continues, tweak your brightness settings and turn off the Adaptive brightness feature to see if it helps.

1. Open Settings, then tap Display.
   
2. Turn on Adaptive brightness.
   
3. You can also manually adjust the brightness level by swiping down from the top of the screen to open the Quick panel settings and using the Brightness slider.

Change the Motion smoothness

Motion smoothness optimizes the screen's refresh rate for smoother visual experiences.

1. Open Settings, then tap Display.
   
2. Tap Motion smoothness, then select a different option:
   • Adaptive for dynamic refresh rate adjustments.
   • Standard for optimal battery life.
     

Adjust the Screen resolution

If your device supports a high resolution but the app you're using doesn't, it can cause flickering or glitches. Apps need to match the screen resolution to work properly. Try lowering the resolution to see if it helps.

1. Open Settings, then tap Display.
   
2. Tap Screen resolution, and then select a different option.
   

Use Samsung compatible chargers and cables

Even if chargers and cables look similar, charging quality and performance may vary.

• For optimized charging performance and device safety, Samsung recommends using compatible Samsung chargers and charging cables designed for your Galaxy device.

Check the charger connection

Inconsistent power delivery may lead to display issues.

• Disconnect the charger from the Galaxy device and reconnect the charging cable securely to the charging port.

Check for charger or cable damage

A damaged charger or charging cable can cause screen flickering due to unstable power delivery. 

• Try charging the device using another compatible Samsung charger and cable.
• If charging still does not work, visit a Samsung walk-in service center or you can schedule a repair service online for hardware inspection.

Safe mode can be used to diagnose potential issues caused by some third-party applications.

Safe mode runs the device using only the core applications; therefore, it can be used to determine if a third-party application is causing the problem.

Enter Safe mode

1. Press and hold the Volume down button and the Side button until the Power off menu appears.

   

2. Touch and hold the Power off icon until the option for Safe mode appears.
   
   
3. Tap Safe mode.
   
   

Troubleshoot apps in Safe mode

If the flickering stops when your device is in Safe Mode, this could mean that the issue is being caused by a bug with one of the apps you have installed.

To find out which app is causing the problem: 

1. Uninstall the most recent app you downloaded before the problem started.
2. Repeat until the flickering stops. You can always reinstall apps if it wasn't causing the issue.

If the flickering persists even in Safe Mode, it is likely a hardware issue rather than a software issue. If this is the case, please visit a Samsung walk-in service center or you can schedule a repair service online.

Exit Safe mode

1. Press and hold the Volume down button and the Side button until the Power off menu appears.
   
   

   

2. Tap Power off to turn off the device.
   
   
3. Wait until the device completely turns off, and then press the Power button again to turn it on.