Samsung will soon let you disable Super HDR for all apps

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Viewing photos in HDR can offer better visuals than normal mode, especially its brightness and color range.

However, at night or in low-light conditions, the sudden brightness of HDR content can be disruptive, as Android phones don’t have the option to turn off HDR playback.

Samsung is tackling this issue in the upcoming One UI 7 update for Galaxy devices by expanding the functionality of its Super HDR toggle. 

This toggle suggests a shift in scope: what once controlled brightness adjustments for HDR photos exclusively within the Gallery app now operates system-wide across all the apps.

Say goodbye to annoying bright HDR content 

The updated Super HDR toggle in One UI 7 prevents HDR brightness adjustments across all apps, including third-party platforms like Instagram and Threads.

It provides a consistent display experience, particularly useful for night browsing.

Previously located in the Samsung Gallery app settings, this toggle is now accessible under Settings > Advanced features. 

Samsung’s Super HDR relies on Google’s Ultra HDR format. This format allows HDR content to be backward-compatible with devices that lack HDR support, displaying a standard dynamic range (SDR) version instead.

Apps like Instagram and Threads, which support Ultra HDR, adapt to the Super HDR setting. Turning it off effectively prevents these apps from displaying HDR content, avoiding unexpected screen brightness increases.

Folks over at Android Authority first reported it, explaining this expanded functionality in One UI 7.

A shared video demonstrated how toggling off Super HDR disabled HDR rendering across the system, showcasing its practical benefits.

For Galaxy device users looking to minimize brightness disruptions, toggling off Super HDR under Settings > Advanced features is a simple and effective solution once One UI 7 becomes available.

By enabling or disabling HDR system-wide, users gain greater control over their display experience, which can be adjusted to accommodate varied lighting conditions and personal preferences.

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