How to Unlock Hidden Display Modes on Your Samsung Galaxy
Samsung phones are known for their vibrant AMOLED displays. By default, you have two screen modes to select: Vivid and Natural. However, not everyone may like Vivid’s oversaturation and color inaccuracy. While Natural offers more accurate colors, it can appear washed out and less visually appealing. Fortunately, there is a trick to unlock 3 additional hidden display color modes I found for my Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.
What Are Hidden Screen Modes in Samsung’s One UI
While theGalaxy S24 seriesallows adjusting saturation in Vivid mode, this option isn’t available on other models. This is where hidden screen modes likeAMOLED Cinema,AMOLED Photo, andBasiccome into play. I’ll show you how to enable these using ADB. But first, here’s a brief overview of each mode, including the default ones. This will help you choose the right one.
Natural Mode
Vivid Mode (Default)
AMOLED Cinema
AMOLED Photo
Basic Mode
How to Enable These Hidden Screen Modes
As mentioned, the AMOLED Cinema, Photo, and Basic modes are hidden from the Settings menu. Previously, you could change them using the SetEdit app, but that doesn’t work anymore.
Here’s how to enable them using ADB (you can also watch thisYouTube video). It’s completely safe, and you can always revert.
1.Go toSettings>Display>Screen modeand set it toNatural. Our tweaks won’t work if it’s set to Vivid.
2.Turn onDeveloper Options, then enableUSB debuggingon your phone.
3.Connect your phone to your PC. Ensure your computer has ADB installed—you can checkXDA’s guideon how to set it up for commands on both operating systems.
4.Open Terminal on your PC. Verify your phone is connected by typingadb devices(or./adb deviceson Mac). If your phone isn’t recognized, double-check your ADB setup.
5.Enter the following command:
Replace <a number from 0 to 4> with the corresponding number for the mode you want to switch to:
For example, to switch to AMOLED Cinema, type and enter:
6.Once done, disconnect your phone. You should now see AMOLED Cinema (or the selected mode) underScreen modeinSettings>Display.
If the changes don’t appear immediately, lock your phone and unlock it again. The new display mode should persist even after restarting your phone.
Here’s how the different screen modes lookon the base Galaxy S24. I’ve done my best to capture the variations on camera, but this should only give you a general idea of how each mode works. I highly recommend trying them yourself, as each panel can vary slightly.
Make Your Samsung Display Your Own
AMOLED Cinema offers balanced and visually pleasing colors, while AMOLED Photo delivers a more vibrant and saturated experience for viewing photos. I’ve personally set my Galaxy S23 Ultra to AMOLED Cinema, and it’s been a delightful experience. I no longer have to constantly switch between Vivid and Natural – the colors are just right.
So, go ahead and experiment with both AMOLED Cinema and AMOLED Photo to discover which setting best suits your preferences and makes your Samsung display truly your own. Let us know in the comments which mode you prefer!
Ritik Singh
With over 7 years of experience in tech, Ritik currently heads content at Techwiser.com. His journey started by sharing knowledge and helping others in online communities. That passion soon turned into a career in tech journalism, backed by a formal education in Electronic Media. He’s held editorial roles at GadgetsToUse and PC-Tablet, and has contributed to popular publications like HowToGeek and TheWindowsClub. With over 2,000 how-tos, reviews, and in-depth guides under his belt, Ritik has helped millions of readers get more out of their tech—from smartphones to smart homes.
