Symptoms
- Whole image has an obvious green or purple/magenta tint
- Tint appears consistently across lighting conditions
- May have started after a drop or a screen/camera repair
- Other colors look otherwise normal aside from the cast
Likely causes
- CommonCamera sensor processing glitchA software bug in image processing can occasionally introduce a color cast.
- PossibleNon-original or incompatible replacement camera module from a repairAftermarket parts can sometimes have different color calibration than the original sensor.
- PossiblePhysical sensor damage from impactA hard drop can damage the sensor's internal color filtering, producing a persistent tint.
What to do
- Restart the phone to rule out a temporary processing glitch.
- Update the operating system and camera app.
- Test both front and rear cameras to see if the tint is isolated to one.
- If this started right after a repair, contact that repair shop about the part used.
- Take photos in very different lighting to confirm the tint is consistent and not scene-specific.
- If the tint persists after software steps and wasn't from a recent repair, treat it as a likely sensor hardware issue.
Tools and parts
Camera moduleSearch: “camera module replacement for [your phone model]”
When to call a pro
See a repair shop if the tint persists after a restart and update, especially if it appeared suddenly or after a drop or previous repair.
Safety
Generally low risk
Generally low risk for a careful person. Stop if anything looks different from what this guide describes.