How To Fix Samsung S24/S24+/S24 Ultra Screen Flickering Issue

Many Samsung Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, or S24 Ultra users are complaining about the screen flickering issue on their phones. If you are also experiencing the same problem, this guide can help to fix the Samsung S24/S24 Plus/S24 Ultra screen flickering issue.

Here, you will learn different solutions to fix flickering issues on Galaxy S24 series phones and the reasons why your Samsung S24 (Plus) (Ultra) screen suddenly starts flickering.

Reasons Behind Screen Flickering On Samsung S24/S24 Ultra/S24+

Your Samsung Galaxy phone screen flickering problem can be caused due to various reasons. Some of the common causes are listed below:

If you are using an outdated OS version on your Galaxy device.
When there are too many cache files stored on your smartphone.
Third-party apps may conflict with the phone settings.
Hardware problems related to the phone’s screen can also cause screen flickering issues.

How To Fix Screen Flickering Issue On Samsung S24/S24 Plus/S24 Ultra

Screen flickering occurs when the screen brightness seems to pulse or flash inconsistently, making it difficult to view the screen or use the smartphone properly.

However, there are some solutions that you can try to solve the screen flickering on your Galaxy S24.

So, let’s start learning them one by one.

Fix 1: Force Restart Your Phone

The simple way to fix the Samsung S24 screen flickering issue after update is by doing a force restart.

This will refresh the device memory and close all apps running in the background that may be causing the flickering issue.

Unclosed background apps might be causing the problem. In such a case, performing a force restart can resolve the issue.

Now, follow the below steps to force restart your Galaxy S24, S24 Ultra, or S24 Plus:

Press and hold the Volume Down and Power buttons together.
Keep holding it until the Samsung logo appears.
Now, release both buttons and wait until your phone reboots.

Fix 2: Update OS And Apps

If you are using an older version of the operating system (OS) or outdated apps on your Galaxy smartphone then it can also cause screen flickering problems.

So, to fix the issue you need to check the latest update for OS and apps. Below, learn how to check and update it:

Steps To Update OS Version On Samsung

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your phone.

Step 2: Then scroll down and tap on System Updates.

Step 3: If you find the latest update then install it by following the on-screen steps.

Steps To Update Apps On Samsung S24 series phone:

Step 1: Open the Google Play Store app on your smartphone.

Step 2: Then tap on your profile icon at the upper right corner of the screen.

Step 3: Now, go to the Update section.

Step 4: Next, tap on the Update All button or other option to install the latest update for all apps.

Fix 3: Change Display Settings

You can change the display settings on your phone to solve the Samsung S24 Ultra screen flickering issue.

Here are the steps to do the same:

Open the Settings app on your phone.
Then tap on Display.
Now, tweak options such as blue light filter, brightness levels, and screen mode.

Fix 4: Clear Cache And Data Of Apps

If the Samsung S24 Plus phone’s screen still flickers then you can solve it by clearing the cache and data of apps like Gallery, Camera, Launchers, and other display-related apps.

Now, follow the below steps to clear the app cache and data:

Navigate to Settings.
Scroll down and tap on Apps.
Now, choose the app whose cache and data you wish to clear.
Tap on that app to open the app info page.
From there, tap on Clear Cache and Clear Data button.

Repeat the same process with the other apps. After this, restart your device and check whether the flickering issue is solved or not.

Fix 5: Boot Your Galaxy Device Into Safe Mode

Safe mode is the best option to find if any third-party apps the causing the issue. When you boot your Samsung S24 phone into safe mode then it disables all the apps on your phone except the default one.

And if your phone is working fine in safe mode then it is clear that the recently installed apps are causing the problem.

So, to solve it you need to start uninstalling the recently installed apps one by one.

Fix 6: Wipe Cache Partition To Fix Samsung S24 (Ultra) (Plus) Screen Flickering

The system stores temporary cache files and then gets corrupted over time and causes different types of issues including the screen flickering issue. So, wiping it may solve the problem.

Here, follow the steps to wipe the cache partition of the Samsung S24, S24 Ultra, or S24 Plus:

Switch off your phone.
Then press and hold both Volume Up and Bixby buttons together.
When you see the logo then release both keys and press Volume down to select the “Wipe cache partition” option.
Now, with the help of the Power key select it and confirm.
After this, choose the Reboot option to restart your device.

Fix 7: Check Your Device For Damage

If your phone’s screen is cracked or smashed or any other damage to the display then it could cause the screen flickering issue.

In this case, you need to visit Samsung Support Centre and get it checked by professionals. Or you can book a repair to repair the screen.

Fix 8: Factory Reset Your Phone

If you have tried all solutions with no success then the only option left is to factory reset your Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra/S24/S24 Plus.

But before you follow the steps to factory reset your phone, please backup your phone’s data as it will erase everything from your phone.

Once you backed up your device data to a safe place, start following the below steps to factory reset your Galaxy S24 series phone:

Open the Settings app on your phone.
Then tap on Recovery.
Next, hit Reset Phone and tap on Factory data reset.

Wrap Up

We hope that after reading this article you will be able to fix Samsung S24/S24+/S24 Ultra screen flickering issue. So, just go through the steps to each solution until the issue is resolved.

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Max Field

Max Field is a founder of Recover Android Data. He is an Android lover and loves to write tips, tricks, fixes for errors, data recovery solutions and more related to Android.