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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Run OLED Pixel Refresh

Use Samsung's panel-care function when image retention is visible.

Samsung TV · TizenAbout 4 minutes8 steps · 8 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 8

Only continue for an OLED

Confirm the television model is an OLED S-series. Do not look for this option on Neo QLED, QLED or LED models.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example Check the model screen with Samsung OLED S85/S90/S95 highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Only continue for an OLED

Confirm the television model is an OLED S-series. Do not look for this option on Neo QLED, QLED or LED models.

Example Check the model screen with Samsung OLED S85/S90/S95 highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Press Home

Press the Home button on your remote.

An example TV remote with the Home button highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Open Menu

Select Menu on the left of the Home screen.

Example screen with open menu highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Open Settings

Select Settings.

Open Settings.
Step 4

STEP 5

Open All Settings

Select All Settings.

The Samsung TV quick settings with All Settings highlighted.
Step 5

STEP 6

Open General & Privacy

Select General & Privacy.

Example screen with open general & privacy highlighted.
Step 6

STEP 7

Open Panel Care

Select Panel Care.

Example All Settings screen with Panel Care highlighted.
Step 7

STEP 8

Start Pixel Refresh

Choose Pixel Refresh, then Start Now or Start After TV off.

Leave the television connected to power while it completes.

Example Panel Care screen with Pixel Refresh highlighted.
Step 8

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly which option to select with your remote. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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