How to fix a Samsung Galaxy A60 with screen flickering issue

Samsung Galaxy A60 screen flickering is almost always caused by a software glitch, a rogue third-party app, or a display setting conflict — not a broken screen. As of 2026, the fixes below have resolved the problem for the vast majority of A60 owners, even years after Samsung stopped providing security updates for this 2019 device. Work through the solutions in order before assuming the LCD panel itself has failed.

What Causes Screen Flickering on the Galaxy A60?

The Galaxy A60 (SM-A606F / SM-A6060) runs a 6.3-inch LCD display. Unlike AMOLED panels, LCD screens don’t normally flicker at low brightness — so if yours is, there’s a real underlying cause. The most common triggers are:

Cause	How Common	Quick Sign
Firmware glitch or memory overflow	Very common	Flickering started randomly, no app changes
Third-party app conflict	Common	Started after installing or updating an app
Adaptive Brightness bug	Common	Flickers mainly when transitioning lighting conditions
Dark Mode + certain app combinations	Moderate	Flickering only in dark mode
Eye Comfort Shield (blue light filter) conflict	Moderate	Flickers in the evening or after enabling warm display
Physical damage (dropped, moisture)	Less common	Visible cracks, or flickering started immediately after impact
LCD hardware failure	Least common	Nothing software-based resolves it

Fix 1: Force Restart the Galaxy A60

A forced restart clears the RAM and reloads all system processes without touching your data. It resolves transient firmware glitches — and for many owners, this alone stops the flickering.

Press and hold the Volume Down button.
While holding it, press and hold the Power button.
Keep both held until the Samsung Galaxy A60 logo appears (about 7–10 seconds).
Release both buttons and let the phone reboot.

Test the display for several minutes after restarting. If flickering returns, move to Fix 2.

Fix 2: Disable Adaptive Brightness

Adaptive Brightness adjusts screen brightness automatically based on ambient light sensors. A bug in the A60’s One UI implementation can cause the display to flicker rapidly when the sensor misreads light levels.

Open Settings.
Tap Display.
Toggle off Adaptive Brightness.
Manually set brightness to a fixed level using the slider.

If flickering stops or reduces significantly after disabling this, that confirms the sensor or the software driving it was the culprit.

Fix 3: Turn Off Dark Mode and Eye Comfort Shield

The Galaxy A60 shipped with Android 9 Pie and received an Android 10 update (One UI 2.1), which introduced system-wide Dark Mode. Samsung has acknowledged that Dark Mode combined with certain apps — especially social media and browser apps — can cause screen flickering on LCD-based devices.

To disable Dark Mode:

Go to Settings → Display.
Tap Dark Mode and toggle it off.
Alternatively, toggle it from the Quick Settings panel (swipe down from the top).

To disable Eye Comfort Shield (Blue Light Filter):

Go to Settings → Display.
Tap Eye Comfort Shield (may appear as Blue Light Filter on Android 9).
Toggle it off or set it to manual-only with no schedule.

Test after each change. If the flickering stops with Dark Mode off, the issue is a known software conflict and not hardware. You can still use dark themes within individual apps without triggering system-level flickering.

Fix 4: Boot into Safe Mode to Isolate App Conflicts

Safe Mode temporarily disables all third-party apps. If the flickering disappears in Safe Mode, one of your installed apps is causing it. This is the fastest way to confirm whether the issue is software-only.

To enter Safe Mode on Galaxy A60:

Press and hold the Power button until the power menu appears.
Tap and hold Power Off until you see the Safe Mode prompt.
Tap Safe Mode to confirm and restart.
Wait for the phone to boot — you’ll see “Safe mode” displayed in the bottom-left corner.

If flickering stops in Safe Mode, do this:

Restart normally to exit Safe Mode.
Think about apps installed or updated around the time the flickering started.
Go to Settings → Apps.
Tap the suspected app → Storage → Clear Cache.
If clearing cache doesn’t help, tap Uninstall.
Repeat until the flickering stops.

Common app types that cause screen flickering: screen recorders, accessibility services, screen filters, blue light overlay apps, and social media apps with video autoplay.

If flickering continues in Safe Mode, the issue is system-level — move to Fix 5 or Fix 6.

Fix 5: Clear the System Cache Partition

The Galaxy A60’s system cache stores temporary data used to speed up Android. When this cache becomes corrupted — often after a software update — it can cause display glitches including flickering. Wiping it doesn’t delete personal data.

Steps to wipe the cache partition:

Power off your Galaxy A60 completely.
Press and hold Volume Up + Power simultaneously.
When the Samsung logo appears, release both buttons.
The device will boot into Recovery Mode (black screen with blue/yellow text).
Use Volume Down to highlight Wipe cache partition.
Press Power to confirm.
Wait for the process to complete (usually under 60 seconds).
Highlight Reboot system now and press Power.

This is a safe procedure — no data is lost. It’s especially useful if the flickering started right after installing an Android update.

Fix 6: Reset All Settings

If you’ve made display or accessibility changes that you can’t undo individually, resetting all settings returns them to default without deleting apps or personal files.

Go to Settings.
Tap General Management.
Tap Reset.
Select Reset All Settings.
Enter your PIN, password, or pattern when prompted.
Tap Reset Settings to confirm.

Your apps, photos, and contacts remain intact. The phone will reboot with all settings restored to factory defaults.

Fix 7: Factory Reset (Last Software Resort)

If every fix above has failed, a factory reset is your final software option. This erases all data on the phone and reinstalls a clean version of the operating system. Only do this after backing up your photos, contacts, and app data.

Before resetting:

Back up photos to Google Photos or a PC.
Note any app login credentials you’ll need.
Remove your Google account: Settings → Accounts and Backup → Accounts → [Your Google Account] → Remove.
Remove your Samsung account: Settings → Accounts and Backup → Accounts → Samsung Account → Remove.

Steps to factory reset via Recovery Mode:

Power off the device.
Press and hold Volume Up + Power at the same time.
Release when the Samsung logo appears.
In Recovery Mode, use Volume Down to scroll to Wipe data / factory reset.
Press Power to select.
Scroll to Yes and press Power to confirm.
Wait for the reset to complete.
Select Reboot system now.

Set the phone up fresh and test the display before restoring any apps or accounts. If the flickering is gone, the issue was software-based. Restore apps gradually to identify which one was responsible.

When It’s a Hardware Problem

If the flickering persists after a factory reset, the LCD panel itself or the display connector cable is likely damaged. Signs that point to hardware failure include:

Flickering present even during the Samsung boot logo (before Android loads)
Visible horizontal lines or dead zones on the screen
Flickering that started immediately after the phone was dropped or exposed to water
Display goes dark in certain orientations or under pressure

Repair options for the Galaxy A60 as of 2026:

Since Samsung no longer provides official warranty service for the Galaxy A60 (released 2019), your options are:

Third-party repair shops — A screen replacement typically costs $40–$80 USD for labor and parts. Ask specifically for SM-A606F compatible LCD assemblies.
DIY screen replacement — The Galaxy A60 uses a standard LCD assembly. Replacement screens compatible with the SM-A606F and SM-A606Y models are available on Amazon:

Note: Spot-check these Amazon listings before publishing, as availability changes. Verify the replacement screen specifies SM-A606F or SM-A606Y compatibility.

Samsung Support contact: If you’re unsure about repair options, Samsung’s support line is 1-800-726-7864. They can refer you to an authorized service center even for out-of-warranty devices, though the cost will vary.

Summary: Which Fix to Try First

Situation	Start Here
Flickering started randomly with no changes	Fix 1 (Force Restart)
Flickering in certain light conditions	Fix 2 (Adaptive Brightness)
Flickering only in Dark Mode	Fix 3 (Turn Off Dark Mode)
Flickering started after installing an app	Fix 4 (Safe Mode)
Flickering after an Android update	Fix 5 (Clear Cache Partition)
Nothing has worked, still has data to save	Fix 6 (Reset Settings) or Fix 7 (Factory Reset)
Persists after factory reset	Hardware replacement

The Galaxy A60 is no longer receiving software updates from Samsung as of 2026, but all of the settings paths above remain valid on Android 10 (One UI 2.1), which is the final OS version this device received.