Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is the last souvenir of the Note series, which remained the most used phone for me in the past four years, but now, a major technical issue struck this device, which you may also know as the green line.

The green line could appear on any smartphone, but Samsung has made it notorious via its flagship phones. The Galaxy S20, S21, S22, S23, and S24 are part of the green line saga along with the Note 20 series.

To identify, you will see a green vertical line appearing on the display, expanding from top to bottom. Sometimes, the green line has been observed with a pink line, which could be one or multiple. The ambiguity and the reason behind this display error are unknown, but it is a hardware fault and commonly found in AMOLED screens.

The most recent cases in the green line issue appeared after the One UI 7 installation. So far, the company has published no statement on the root cause.

How did this appear on my phone?

Usually, any hardware defect in a device is caused by physical damage, such as falling. On the other hand, the case of the green line is the strangest. For example, you put your phone away in the night after using it for about an hour and in the morning, a green line greets you along with the lock screen. That’s what happened with my Galaxy Note 20 Ultra.

The phone had no physical damage, no fall, no overheating issue or influenced by any external scenario that could be held responsible for this technical glitch.

I was one of the customers who grabbed a Galaxy Note 20 Ultra unit during its first sale in 2020. It remained my primary phone for two years and then turned secondary when I switched to the S22 Ultra and the following models. I used it for gaming, YouTube, calling, and messaging, and the phone never disappointed. In fact, it still works the way it used to two years ago, despite signs of battery degradation.

You can zoom in to see the line (left side of the selfie camera) after opening it in a new tab or downloading it to your device.

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra green line

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra green line issue (between red guidelines)

Customers support

Since this issue is widespread and connected with Samsung’s customer care. However, everything went as I expected; the service representative treated this issue as if it is a software issue and suggested suggested some tips including freeing the phone’s memory, restarting the device, and full formatting.

The representative even suggested that I download the latest software update, which was released in May.
I tried these suggestions and guess what? They didn’t work. The majority of people who reported the green line on Samsung and any other forum received these same tips. Unfortunately, all of these tips are no help at all.

I asked the person on the other side to share some details on this hardware problem and why it appeared on my phone. And, there was no answer; instead, the guy suggested getting the device inspected at an authorized service center.

Official response

We know that Samsung is aware of the display problem but has not shared any official acknowledgment. It appears that the phone maker is running from the accountability of the larger picture.

Instead, it’s offering a one-time remedy that will allow affected users to get a screen replacement, which is likely to exclude the Note 20 series. Furthermore, the company has some terms that need to be fulfilled in order to get the screen replacement, no matter the cause.

The issue appeared automatically, and the user’s end accounts for no fault. So, who’s to blame? It’s the phone maker and its degrading hardware installation.

Next Step

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is working fine, but the display now has a visible green line. The line is not as thick as compared to other devices, but it’s highly visible in the hands-on experience. The part of visiting the service center is still pending, and I will bring a second version of this article to let you know about my experience and their response to this matter.

Samsung’s latest innovation brings slow-motion magic to your videos. The new Galaxy Enhance-X now includes an AI Slow Mo feature for the latest Samsung mid-range phones. It matches the Instant Slow Mo on flagship models.

The Galaxy Enhance-X app from Samsung introduces an AI-powered Slow Mo feature for the Galaxy A36 and A56. Using this feature, you can add slow-motion effects to any existing video, even if it wasn’t recorded in slow motion.

It’s practically a great addition, enhancing emotional moments, action shots, or adding flair to your social media content. While Galaxy A56 supports it via the Gallery app, Galaxy Enhance-X brings an AI-powered version, which is more precise.

“We’re excited to announce that Enhance-X, your favorite app for one-click AI photo and video enhancements, is now available on the Samsung Galaxy A56 & A36 devices.” – Samsung.

Using the Galaxy Enhance-X feature is easy with its single-touch interface. While your video plays, tap the screen to slow down a moment. And release when you are done. You can create up to three slow-motion clips per video.

Source – Samsung

The Galaxy Enhance-X app makes video editing accessible. This upgrade carries flagship-grade Instant Slow Mo to mid-range devices. Now, Galaxy fans can create professional-looking videos without needing advanced skills or equipment.

Samsung’s community post highlights how this feature transforms video editing. It’s perfect for capturing memories in a fresh way. Whether it’s a family event or a fun clip, Slow Mo adds a creative touch effortlessly.

Try the AI Slow Mo feature on your Galaxy A56 or A36 on the latest Galaxy Enhance-X app. It’s a game-changer for video enthusiasts. With Galaxy Enhance-X, Samsung continues to make advanced technology available to more users.

Samsung One UI 7 has revisited some of the most important features, including battery protection, and added useful upgrades but One UI 8 has another important overhaul that aims to make this feature efficient.

Samsung phones come with a power-saving feature that helps you to preserve battery life when it declines below 15%. On the other hand, the battery protection serves a unique purpose of saving the battery from degrading faster via the charging process.

According to Samsung, keeping your phone’s battery at a full 100% charge for a long time can reduce its lifespan. In One UI 7, battery protection offers three options:

• Basic – When your phone completes 100% charging, it will stop the process until the battery reduces to 95%.
• Adaptive – This will stop charging the phone at 80% during nighttime and return to basic mode before your wake-up time. This feature is based on the phone’s usage pattern.
• Maximum – This mode gives you control for setting max charging limit – 80%, 85%, 90%, and 95%. You can change the value via the on-screen slider.

One UI 8

Samsung has revamped these options in the next-gen One UI, and you will only find Basic and Maximum options. Hence, the Adaptive is now part of the Basic protection.

Putting adaptive inside basic makes sense due to its implications. This feature relies on users’ in-device activities and sleep patterns. When it fails to predict your wake-up time, it will apply Basic protection by default.

Therefore, users have a choice to enable or keep it disabled, which perfectly aligns with Samsung’s fail-safe warning regarding adaptive protection.

One UI 7 vs One UI 8 battery protection settings comparison

Meanwhile, One UI 7 users can continue to use the three options separately, but there’s no guarantee that the adaptive mode will work on your device all the time.

What’s your take on Samsung changing the parts of the battery protection feature? Let us know via our social media channels.

Samsung reportedly plans a massive shakeup in the Galaxy S26 series, which will upset fans. This year, the company launched the Galaxy S25 Edge, as the fourth installment to the Galaxy S25 series, which brought three models.

The Galaxy S25 Edge is a nice product, yet experiment before full deployment in the future. Samsung is reportedly gauging the sales scope of this slim flagship phone to make a final decision for the Galaxy S26 series.

Here’s why Samsung’s Galaxy S26 plans might upset fans:

Plus out, Edge in?

In the past few years, Samsung has seriously upgraded the Galaxy S Plus specs. The company has brought in a larger battery, a flagship display, faster charging speed, and modern technologies that bring it closer to the Ultra variant.

Despite these upgrades, the S Plus sells less than the base and Ultra models. Reports emerged in the past that the S25 Plus would be dropped from the lineup, but it didn’t happen; instead, Samsung retained the Plus model.

Meanwhile, we were hearing about the S25 “Slim” ever since the end of 2024. Samsung teased the Galaxy S25 Edge at the S25 series launch event and made it official in May this year, which went on sale globally in late May.

Galaxy S25 Edge is not selling well, with Samsung flagging sluggish sales. The model reportedly missed the target set by Samsung itself. It raises clouds of uncertainty over the just-joined Edge segment in the Galaxy S line.

Due to low sales, Samsung has reduced the production target of the S25 Edge and shifted its focus to foldables. This way, the Korean tech giant may not be able to drop the Plus model in favor of Edge in next year’s lineup.

Meanwhile, a recent report reiterated that Samsung plans to launch the S26 Edge along with the Galaxy S26 series. The launch models may remain three as the S26 Plus might be dropped from the line in favor of the S26 Edge.

With Edge sales being sluggish and S26 Plus might be dead, this move might upset fans. Plus model gives users a decent choice who want Ultra specs without bulky size at a comparatively lower price, but it might just be shaken up.

Samsung is planning to launch the Galaxy S25 FE, and its CAD renders have revealed four optimizations that aim to improve the user experience. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the details.

Bezels

The first thing on the phone is the front design, which locks the view on the screen bezels. The CAD design shows that the Galaxy S25 FE is likely to maximize the display view compared to the Galaxy S24 FE. This will enhance the phone’s appearance and give it an elegant look.

Display size

The upcoming FE device will be getting a 6.7-inch Dynamic OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate with FHD+ resolution. The screen will be protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. The center hole-punch is also rendered slightly smaller on the outline compared to the S24 FE.

Source – Onleaks x SammyGuru

Thickness

The sides are the same as the predecessor, but the aluminum frame looks better in the renders, and the structure looks slimmer. However, we can’t just jump to a conclusion, since the actual thickness remains unknown at this point of time.

Galaxy S24 FE

Camera Design

The camera is aligned in a linear layout like the predecessor, but the camera crown has been trimmed, creating a larger and sharper appearance.

A previous report suggests that the phone will equip a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultra wide angle, and an 8MP telephoto camera with a 3 times zoom range. The front side will have a 12MP selfie camera.

Specifications

The Galaxy S25 FE reportedly packs a 4,700mAh battery, which we were expecting to increase to at least 5,000mAh. Also, it will feature the Exynos 2400e chipset, another specification that the company wants to reiterate from the previous model.

This upcoming phone will run One UI 8 out of the box, which could be a major advantage over the main S25 series lineup with one extra generation of OS upgrade.

Samsung usually launches an FE smartphone in the third or fourth quarter of the year. However, an official statement about this phone is yet to come.