How To Test OLED Burn In On Samsung TV

Set the TV to a neutral picture mode, turn off screen savers, and clean the panel so dust is not mistaken for damage. If the room is bright, dim the lights because subtle retention is easier to spot in a darker environment.

Use the Samsung browser or connect a laptop to the TV so you can load the homepage in full screen. Start with white, gray, red, green, and blue patterns because these colors expose different kinds of panel wear.

The homepage gives you a quick sequence of full-screen color tests without installing anything. That makes it useful when you want a repeatable monitor test or OLED burn-in check before calling support or starting a warranty claim.

Move through the solid colors slowly. Permanent burn-in usually remains visible in the same location across several screens, while temporary retention tends to fade after a few minutes of mixed content.

If the same shapes stay visible on gray, red, and white patterns, document the issue with photos and run the test again after a break. Repeated visibility in the same area is a stronger signal than a one-time glance.

If you are buying a used Samsung OLED, repeat the homepage test before payment. A clean result on multiple colors gives you more confidence than checking only a video or a TV menu.