How to Fix Netflix App Overriding Brightness on Android

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1. Adjust Brightness in The Netflix App

Many Netflix users don’t know that the Netflix app comes with a native setting to change the brightness. You might have changed it, and that’s why your Netflix colors are either dark or light.

You will not find the brightness control inside the settings in the Netflix app. Instead, it is present on the now-playing screen itself. To use that,play a videoon Netflix. Then,tap the screenonce to show the controls such as play, pause, subtitles, etc. You will see a slider on the left side.Slide it up or downto increase or decrease the brightness.

Fix 2. Enable or Disable Night Light

You should check the display settings of your phone. Most devices now come with settings like blue light protection (eye comfort shield), screen modes, etc., to make things easy on your eyes.

However, they give your device an orange-yellowish tint which will affect your Netflix experience. To disable it, go toSettings→Display→ tapNightorBluelight. Disable the setting and cancel the schedule. Open Netflix and see if the video plays with accurate colors.

Pro Tip:You can enable/disable Night Light or Blue light fromquick settingstoo in Android.

Fix 3. Disable Video Enhancer

On some phones such as Samsung, you will find a video enhancer setting. You should disable it to see if the issue with Netflix’s brightness is fixed or not.

To do so, go toSettings→Advanced settings→ disableVideo enhancer. You can also use the search in settings to find and disable it.

Fix 4. Install Netflix Using APK

If neither updating nor uninstalling the app fixed the brightness problem on Netflix, then you should install a different version using APK. You can eitherupgrade or downgrade the appto see what version works for you.

Fix 5. Disable HDR in the Netflix App

Since the issue mostly happens with HDR content (movies and TV Shows),turning off the HDR. Remember the steps are only applicable on HDR-capable devices and if you have a Netflix plan that supports HDR.

To do so, go to theNetflix appandchoose a profile. From the home screen, go left toopen the menu. Scroll down and selectGet Help→Video. Here, toggle off HDR and resume watching Netflix.

Fix 6. Disable Hardware overlays

While a little technical and it might affect your device’s overall performance, the setting hasworked for many usersin resolving Netflix’s overriding brightness issue.

The setting basically helps apps that display content on screen to use less processing power. Without it, your apps may eat too much cache memory and battery. So proceed with caution and ensure you disable the setting temporarily.

Step 1: Go toSettings→System→About phone.

Step 2: SelectSoftware information. Next, tap theBuild numbermultiple times until thedeveloper mode is enabled.

Step 3:Now, go back toSettingspage →Developer options.

Step 4:Find theHW overlayssetting anddisableit.

Notably, if the issue is still not resolved, there’s only one way left.Contact Netflix customer supportand enlist their help.

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Last updated on 31 July, 2024

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