The Galaxy S25 Ultra is intended to deliver an exceptional camera experience. However, some users have reported an issue with the camera’s post-processing, resulting in banding in images.
This is not the experience expected from a premium device, but Samsung has acknowledged the issue and confirmed a software update will address it.
Galaxy S25 Series Receives First Update
Reports of the problem have surfaced on platforms like Reddit and Samsung’s official forums. The issue appears to be limited, suggesting it may be a glitch easily resolved with an update.
The banding primarily occurs in photos taken in Night Mode, where noticeable horizontal or vertical bands appear. Some users have reported the same issue on photos taken with the Galaxy S25+. These bands tend to be more visible near the edges of the photos. Since other modes don’t exhibit the problem, it suggests a software issue in post-processing, not a hardware defect.
Samsung has confirmed awareness of a “limited number of cases” and has deployed a fix in the latest software update.
Resolving Camera Banding Issue on Galaxy S25 Ultra
Update your device
The most effective solution is to update your Galaxy S25 series phone to the latest software version. The update specifically includes a fix for the camera banding issue, ensuring optimal image processing.
Step 1: Open the Settings app on your Galaxy S25 device.
Step 2: Scroll down and tap on Software update.
Step 3: Tap Download and install.
Step 4: If an update is available, follow the on-screen prompts to download and install it.
Once the update is installed, restart your device.
Alternative Shooting Modes
If updating your device doesn’t immediately resolve the issue or while waiting for the update, consider using alternative shooting modes for nighttime photography to avoid triggering the problematic post-processing.
Step 1: Open the Camera app.
Step 2: Instead of Night Mode, experiment with the Photo mode or Pro mode.
Step 3: In Pro mode, manually adjust settings like ISO and shutter speed to optimize low-light performance.
Be sure to test images taken with each mode to identify the one that mitigates the banding issue until the software update is applied.
The software update should resolve the camera banding issue, so make sure to keep your device updated. If problems persist, contact Samsung support for further assistance.