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Camera Issues Reported by Samsung Galaxy S25 Users

Users of the Samsung Galaxy S25 are expressing frustration over a recurring camera issue, with complaints surfacing about a noticeable glitch when taking photographs. Fortunately, a solution is reportedly on its way.

According to discussions on Reddit and the Samsung Community, many users have reported the phenomenon of banding in their images. This glitch manifests as lines or stripes—horizontal or vertical, and in various shades—primarily during low-light photography.

A user shared their experience on Reddit, stating, “I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy S25 base model and I’ve noticed that in some pictures with strong lighting or high contrast, a prominent line shows up, appearing frequently. I’m unsure if it’s a hardware or software issue since it doesn’t appear in expert raw or GCam.” This sentiment has been echoed by numerous other Galaxy S25 owners.

The issue appears to impact all models within the Galaxy S25 series, particularly evident in night mode settings where shooting conditions can amplify the problem.

Samsung is reportedly aware of the camera banding issue affecting the Galaxy S25 series. In a related report, Tom’s Guide noted that their testing of the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s 200MP camera resulted in similar banding during astrophotography attempts. Often, over-processing is cited as the primary reason behind this type of camera glitch. Adjusting the shutter speed to 30 seconds in pro mode managed to eliminate the white bands in their test images. Another user suggested setting the post-processing of images to a medium level, although results may vary for others.

In response to the complaints, Samsung has committed to releasing a software update. The initial update is currently distributing today, intending to implement “stabilization code related to calls and camera movements.” However, it remains uncertain whether this update will address the banding issue specifically.

A Samsung spokesperson acknowledged, “We are aware of a limited number of cases where images appear blurred when taking photos in Night Mode on Galaxy S25 Ultra and have issued a fix to resolve this in the next software update rolling out starting this week.”

While it’s not uncommon for new smartphone releases to encounter bugs, most of these issues are typically addressed through subsequent software updates. The prevalence of the camera banding problem seems limited, and it is encouraging to note Samsung’s proactive approach in resolving it. Additionally, some users have reported overheating problems with their Galaxy S25 units, though it remains unclear if the latest update will rectify this issue.

Less than a week has passed since the Galaxy S25’s launch, and already two prominent issues have emerged. However, for Samsung users, it is reassuring that one of the reported problems does not appear to stem from a hardware defect.

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