Why is My Phone Screen Green and Ways to Fix it Quickly

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Updated January 27, 2025

Have you ever wondered, “Why is my Phone Screen Green?” Read this tutorial on Phone Green Screen to find the causes behind it along with some useful fixes to try out for it:

I love the bright colors of an OLED panel and its deep blacks. Also, I appreciate the reduced battery usage. However, OLED comes with some major issues like Screen Tinting.

Although, I haven’t yet come across the tinting issue. Some of my readers have asked me about the phone’s green screen. So, here we will talk about green screen tinting.

In this article, we will talk about the phone’s green screen and what causes it. We will go through some solutions together in this article. Although this is a rare phenomenon, it’s not unheard of. So, this article will come in handy if you have this issue or if you face it sometime.

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Do You Have a Phone With a Green Screen

Often we fail to notice the green tint on our screen. This is because the tint is only visible in low light. So, to find out if your phone has a green screen tint, turn off the bright lights in your room and reduce the brightness of your screen to 15-20%.

If you have a phone green screen tint, you should be able to see it now. Sometimes, in rare cases, you might see the green tint even in proper lighting.

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What is a Green Screen

Now that you know how to find out if you have a green-screen phone, it’s time to understand what is green tinting.

AMOLED screens have always been more problematic than liquid-crystal displays. There have been issues of flickering, color inversions, and burn-ins are just a few of them. Green tinting of the screen is one of them.

Sometimes, AMOLED screens develop hues or tints that are visible when the brightness of the screen is reduced considerably. Usually, it is evident in just certain areas, and not on the entire screen. The green tint often reminds me of the Windows blue screen of death. But then, the phone’s green screen isn’t an indicator of something that dramatic, often.

Why is My Phone Screen Green?

Wondering why is my screen green? Well, there could be many reasons.

Here are some of them listed:

#1) Issues with Phone Battery

Rapidly draining batteries often cause a green tint on the phone screen. If you are using a degraded battery or an old phone, the chances of a green tint on your screen are high. Sometimes, too many apps running in the background can also drain your battery fast.

#2) Full Storage Space

In case of low storage on your phone, apps and system apps fail to create temporary files. This can also result in the phone’s green screen. If your storage is full, transfer some of the data to your SD card or hard drive to free up space.

#3) Old Android OS Version

Running your phone on an older OS can cause performance issues. Also, if you don’t update your OS, your phone can’t update its security protocols or fix the latest bugs. This can result in a phone with a green screen.

#4) System Crash

If your phone lags while opening an app, turns off itself, or closes apps without your permission, it means your system is crashing. Constant crashing of your system can also cause a green screen.

#5) Issues with Hardware

A damaged screen or motherboard can also cause the phone green screen. If you notice a green screen after you drop it on the floor or in water, get the hardware checked.

Why is my Phone Screen Green – Fixes

Hope this has answered the question ‘why is my screen green?’ Now, let us see how you can fix it:

#1) Force Shutdown

Force your Android smartphone to shut down. Then, turn it on and see if your green-screen phone is back to normal. To force the shutdown of your phone:

Step #1: Press and hold the power key for a few seconds.

Step #2: Select the power-off option.

Step #3: Wait for a few minutes.

Step #4: Press the power button again for a few seconds until your phone is turned on.

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#2) Hard Reset

Here’s how to hard reset your Android smartphone:

Step #1: Press and hold down your power key for 30 seconds.

Step #2: Wait for your device to restart.

Step #3: Leave the power key when you see the logo of your phone’s manufacturer.

Step #4: Let the phone power up completely.

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#3) Soft Reset

Soft reset comes in handy in cases of unresponsive phones but it can work with the phone’s green screen as well. Here’s how to soft reset your Android phone:

Step #1: Press and hold the power button and volume down button simultaneously.

Step #2: Hold them for 45 seconds.

Step #3: Wait until the device restarts.

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#4) Boot in Safe Mode

Sometimes third-party apps can cause the phone green screen. To see if any third-party app is causing the issue, boot your device into safe mode. It will disable those apps. If the green screen disappears while in safe mode, it will mean that your third-party apps are causing the issue.

Here’s how to boot your Android phone into safe mode:

Step #1: Press and hold the power button until you see the power options.

Step #2: Tap and hold the power off.

Step #3: Keep holding until you see the option of rebooting in Safe Mode.

Step #4: Tap on Safe Mode to start your phone in safe mode.

Step #5: Wait for your phone to restart.

Step #6: You will only see the pre-installed apps, all other apps will be greyed out.

You can also use only keys to enter into safe mode.

Step #1: Press and hold the power button until you see the power options.

Step #2: Tap power off.

Step #3: Press the power button and keep holding it until the manufacturer’s logo appears.

Step #4: Once you see the logo, hold the volume down button.

Step #5: Keep holding the volume down button until your Android device boots.

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#5) Wipe Cache Partition

Cache data helps you access the apps quickly. However, if the cache data gets corrupted, it can result in a green screen phone. To fix this issue, you will need to wipe the cache partition in recovery mode.

Here’s how you can wipe the cache partition:

Step #1: Turn off your phone.

Step #2: Press and hold the volume down and power buttons simultaneously to boot your phone into recovery mode. Options might vary for different Android devices, so use whichever one works for you.

Step #3: Use the power button to navigate the menu in Recovery Mode.

Step #4: Select the Wipe Cache Partition option.

Step #5: Press the power key to confirm.

Step #6: Use the volume down button to select Yes.

Step #7: Press the power key to confirm.

Step #8: Wait for the partition to clear.

Step #9: Select reboot by pressing the power button to restart your device normally.

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#6) Factory Reset Your Phone

If you still have the phone with a green screen, it’s because none of the above fixes worked. In that case, try factory resetting your device. Before you factory reset take a backup of your data.

Using the Settings

Step #1: Make sure your phone is sufficiently charged.

Step #2: Go to Settings.

Step #3: Tap on About Phone.

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Step #4: Select Factory Reset.

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Step #5: Enter your PIN.

Step #6: Confirm Factory Reset.

Using Recovery Mode

Step #1: Turn off your phone.

Step #2: Press and hold the power and volume down buttons together.

Step #3: Wait for your phone to start.

Step #4: Use the volume down button to highlight Recovery Mode.

Step #5: Press the power button to select it.

Step #6: Let your phone reboot.

Step #7: Press and hold the power button and volume up button simultaneously.

Step #8: Highlight the wipe data/factory reset option with the volume key.

Step #9: Select it with the power button.

Step #10: Confirm by pressing the power button again.

Step #11: Select System Reboot.

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FAQs on Phone Green Screen

Q #1) How do I get rid of green on my phone?

Answer: Restart your phone, check for pending updates, or remove recent apps from your phone. If none of it works, factory reset it. However, if none of this works, get your phone ready for repair.

Q #2) Why is my Samsung phone screen turning green?

Answer: Green screen could mean a pending update, storage or battery issue, or a hardware problem. Check your Samsung phone for these issues and get them fixed.

Q #3) What does the green screen of Death look like?

Answer: If your phone has a green screen, you will see a green tint on your screen with low light. Reduce the brightness of your screen to 15% and see if you see a green tint on your screen.

Q #4) Is the green screen of Death fixable?

Answer: In some cases, it is, however, if it is a hardware issue, you might have to replace your smartphone.

Q #5) Why is there a green glitch on my screen?

Answer: It could be a hardware issue or a pending update. Check for them both to fix it.

Conclusion

If nothing works, take your phone to the repair shop. It could be a hardware problem. If it is a hardware issue, you will need to either get it repaired or replaced. If it’s an old phone, repair might not be a cost-effective situation. In that case, you should consider buying a new phone.

If one of those solutions fixes your phone’s green screen problem, make sure you update your phone immediately and clear the trash. Also, remove unnecessary apps and run an antivirus check.

Further Reading => Best Green Screen Software Chroma Key Apps

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