Solved: How to Fix Samsung TV Green Screen of Death

Everyone knows about blue screen of death but what is this Samsung TV Green Screen of Death now?

Let me tell you, if you have not faced a situation where your TV goes all green as if it was a nature lover, then you don’t need to read this article. But the fact that you are here means that you know about the infamous Green screen of death.

Generally this green screen while streaming problems can occur on any TV but since I have a Samsung TV at home, I am going to cover reasons and fixes for Samsung TV green screen problems. So let’s get started without further ado.

Reasons Behind the Green Screen on Samsung TV

Before learning about how to fix green screen problem, let us first understand the various reasons that might cause the problem in the first place. 

The most common reason behind your screen going green is HDMI handshake issue, i.e. the HDMI input is not properly transmitting data to TV and green screen is sort of an error message.

However there are other reasons as well and we are going to cover all those in the section below.

Problem with Cables

This reason is an extension of the main cause (HDMI handshake issue) of the problem. With time the cables get wear down leading to forming a short. And this results in other colours (red and blue) not being transmitted to TV leading to only green screen.

Wrong Picture Settings

Incorrect picture setting can also lead your Samsung TV screen turn green. If you haven’t adjusted your picture in the right way this issue can take place, which can be resolved by turning off the HDR+ Mode, adjusting the brightness settings, or turning off the RGB Only Mode. All of these are available in the Picture Settings of your TV.

Temporary Glitch

It is a known fact that all electronic devices have a mind of their own. They might not work in the desired manner due to some minor technical glitch. And if you see a green tint on your Samsung TV, then it could also be due to a technical glitch.

Luckily you could just reset your TV and resolve this problem if it was the cause.

Problems in Hardware

If the other issues mentioned above including settings and connection problems haven’t taken place, then your TV might have some problems in hardware. This is the worst scenario when your are dealing with the Samsung TV green screen of death problem.

If the problem is with hardware, then your Samsung TV might go green permanently and you have to replace it. This is the only reason related to green screen that you can’t solve on your own, and will have to buy a new one.You can also see the green screen while streaming content from Netflix or YouTube. I have discussed the solutions for it in the how to green screen on videos section.

5 Fixes for The Samsung TV Green Screen Problem

The Samsung TV green screen of death can be resolved in a number of ways. The green color can appear in several ways, giving a plain solid green color, a mess of pixelated green lines, swapped black for green, flashing multiple colors or other visual issues.

Various times, users have also experienced the Samsung TV green tint issue, when the display of their device turns in a green tint color.

Fortunately all those problems can be fixed. Check out the section below to see 5 fixes for the green screen issue.

Power Cycle your TV

Power cycle or resetting your Samsung TV is one of the best fixes you can apply to sort out the green screen problem. In most of the cases it has turned out to be effective, and multiple TV issues can be solved just by power cycling or resetting your TV.

Here’s How to do it:

Step I: First, turn off Samsung TV, whether with your remote or the power button on your device.

Step II: Next, unplug your TV from the power socket and and wait for a minimum of 60 seconds.

Step III: With the TV unplugged from the outlet, press and hold down the power button located at the side of your TV and wait for atleast 10 seconds.

This will drain all the residual power in your Samsung TV, and your device will be reset.

Step IV: Plug your TV back to the power socket and power it on.

Power cycling forces your TV to reset, solving the green screen problem, but if it comes back after a few days, then repeat the same process again. In case you want an even more in-depth know-how about how to reset a Samsung TV, then I did an article on that one too.

Check for Damaged Wires and Loose Connections

Loose connection and damaged wires are also among the common reasons why your Samsung TV might turn green. 

Inspect that the cables that are inserted to your TV aren’t loose. You can also unplug and plug your cables back to check if they are properly working or not.

On the other hand, damaged wires can cause green screen too. If you see that your wires have strange bends, or any fraying, that are unable to stay in the outlets, you need to replace it with a new one.

Stick to Latest Version of your TV

Your Samsung smart TV needs to be updated regularly, if you want to run it smoothly. If your TV doesn’t have the latest software upgrades, you TV will have certain problems including, displaying a green screen. Stick to the latest software version to avoid getting disturbed.

Here’s how to do it:

Step I: First, go to your Samsung TV settings, using your TV remote.

Step II: Scroll down using your TV remote and click on the Support option.

Step III: Click on the Software Update section, and check for updates available.

Step IV: Click on install, and wait for sometime for the process to get complete.

Disable HDR+ Mode

As I discussed earlier, disabling the HDR+ mode will help in sorting out the green screen problem. If you picture settings is not adjusted properly, and green screen is being displayed, try disabling the HDR (High Dynamic Range) mode.

Here’s how:

Step I: Navigate to Menu using your remote, and click on Settings.

Step II: Select Picture Settings, by scrolling down, using your remote’s arrow keys.

Step III: Go to Expert Settings where you will find Disable HDR+ Mode, and see if your TV screen goes normal.

Also, if disabling HDR+ mode doesn’t help, then you can also try setting to RGB Mode Only, which you’ll find in the Expert Settings section.

Factory Reset your TV

Factory reset is one of the effective ways to deal with the green screen problem. Enabling the factory reset mode, will reset your TV, and switch to restore defaults. It will surely sort you out of the green screen problem, if any other major factors are not there.

Here’s how to do it:

Step I: First, power on your TV and press the Menu button on your remote.

Step II: Scroll down with your remote, and click on the Support section.

Step III: Click on Self-Diagnosis, select Reset.

Step IV: Enter the security PIN you have, and the process will be executed automatically within a few minutes.A warning message might pop-up, you need to select OK to complete the reset.

How to Fix Green Screen on Videos

Well, the above mentioned techniques are the common ones when a user faces while turning on the TV. There are many instances when users see the green screen while streaming content from Netflix or YouTube, as I mentioned earlier.

On answering how to fix green screen on videos, there are some fixes you can try out to get rid of the problem. Check out the sections below.

How to Fix Green Screen on YouTube

Generally YouTube videos don’t fall prey to the green screen issue, but it can happen while streaming content from there. To answer how to fix green screen on YouTube, you can try signing out of your YouTube and Google account and see if it is fixed or not.

If you are using an Android TV, it will be easier for you to force YouTube to shut and open again. Apart from signing out and in again, you can also try clearing cache of your YouTube app, to avoid the green screen issue.

Here’s how:

Step I: First, click on the Home Button of your remote, and navigate to Settings.

Step II: Next, go to Select Apps, and select YouTube from the list, that appears.

Step III: Click on it, and select Clear Cache.

Also, you can uninstall and re-install the app back again to fix the green screen on YouTube issue.

Note: Green screen can also appear while you cast YouTube videos to your TV. If your laptop is connected to your TV, and you’re casting YouTube content from there, this problem can take place too. To fix green screen on your computer, apply the following steps:

Step I: Open Google Chrome in your laptop and go to the options bar with three dots, situated at the top right corner.

Step II: Select Settings from the options bar and expand the Advanced tab.

Step III: Choose System, and then Disable “Use hardware acceleration when available”.

After the process is complete, restart your Google Chrome and go to YouTube to see if the videos are working properly or not.

Bottom Line

So that is all for today guys. Hope you’ve liked the way I’ve discussed the ways to fix green screen. Always remember that doing a power-cycle and performing a factory reset are the biggest solutions to the Samsung TV green screen of death problem. 

However, if the above-mentioned fixes don’t work for you, I recommend you to contact a technician. Let me know if you are aware of any other fixes to this problem.