Samsung Smart TVs have long been among the markets most popular and best-selling TVs.

This is mainly because Samsung produces some of the highest-quality devices with suitable software and quality screens.

Also, a big plus is that many of its TVs, Samsung produces its screens.

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However, some users still encounter problems such as global Dimming.

More often than not, this problem is either due to the game mode enabled or to auto-dimming.

I will list below you’ve got the option to quickly fix this problem with simple steps.

However, you should be careful because some require you to enter the Service Menu.

This is a manufacturers menu where you could configure every aspect of your TV.

If you tap on everything in it, you risk substantially breaking your Samsung TV or damaging it.

Lets take a closer look at how it works and what it’s crucial that you do.

What is global Dimming, and why may it be enabled?

Lets start by understanding what global Dimming is and why you might have a problem with it.

Its advantages are that it is very energy efficient and well suited for scenes with a limited dynamic range.

It is most often seen in laptops.

You may have problems with color reproduction.

For example, the picture may change colors abruptly or be too dark.

This is usually due to auto-dimming issues where the light sensors in your Samsung TV are not working correctly.

Also, some users have noted that these problems appear when you turn on the game mode.

However, you’ve got the option to fix these problems quite quickly.

The thing is that in Samsung TVs released before 2017, the way to disable auto-dimming is different.

you might also try both methods and see which will work for your Samsung TV.

If your Samsung TV was released in 2017, the guide will also not work.

As I mentioned above, you’re free to also attempt to turn off the game mode.

you’re free to do this in the options under the General tab.

For some users, this also helps to cope with problems.