Symptoms
- Screen looks noticeably yellow or orange-tinted
- Tint doesn't go away when you expect it to
- Toggling the setting off doesn't seem to work
- Colors look washed out in photos or videos too
Likely causes
- CommonNight Shift, Night Light, or blue light filter scheduled incorrectlyA schedule set to 'sunset to sunrise' can stay on longer than expected depending on your location settings.
- CommonSetting toggled on manually and forgottenIt's easy to turn this on from a quick-settings shortcut without realizing.
- PossibleThird-party app applying its own color filterSome apps or accessibility tools can add a persistent color overlay.
- Less commonDisplay calibration glitch after an updateOccasionally an update leaves color settings in an odd state.
What to do
- Open display settings and check for Night Shift, Night Light, or a blue light filter, and turn it off directly rather than relying on the schedule.
- Check the schedule settings and location/time zone accuracy, since a wrong time zone can throw off 'sunset to sunrise' schedules.
- Check accessibility settings for color filters or grayscale mode.
- Restart the phone after changing settings.
- Check if any installed app has its own display filter feature enabled.
When to call a pro
This is a software setting; a repair shop isn't needed unless the tint remains after all filters are confirmed off, which would suggest a display hardware issue.
Safety
Generally low risk
Generally low risk for a careful person. Stop if anything looks different from what this guide describes.