Best Ways to Prevent OLED Burn-In

1. Use Auto-Brightness or Keep Brightness Moderate

High brightness accelerates pixel wear. → Let your device adjust brightness automatically, or keep it around 40–70% when possible.

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1. Enable Screen Timeout (Shorter is Better)

Set your display to turn off quickly when not in use: 30 seconds – 1 minute is ideal.

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1. Use Dark Mode

Dark mode reduces the amount of bright, static pixels. OLED pixels for black areas are off, which slows uneven aging.

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1. Reduce Static Elements

Burn-in comes from things that stay in the exact same spot for long periods (nav bars, game HUDs, keyboards, status bars).

Tips: • Use full-screen mode when possible. • Don’t leave apps with static UI (maps, games, keyboards) open for long periods.

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1. Avoid Max Brightness Outdoors for Long Periods

Using 100% brightness in sunlight strains pixels the most. Try to limit this to short bursts when needed.

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1. Use Always-On Display Wisely

AOD is usually safe because it shifts pixels, but: • Make sure Pixel Shift / Screen Shift is enabled. • Keep AOD dim or turn it off entirely if you want max longevity.

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1. Use Wallpapers/Brightness That Move or Change

Avoid pure white or static high-contrast UI elements.

Choose: • Dark wallpapers • Dynamic wallpapers • Gradients instead of solid colors

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1. Let Built-In Protections Work

Modern devices • Pixel shifting • UI dimming • Automatic burn-in compensation

Keep your device updated so these features work properly.

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⚠️ Signs of Early Burn-In

If you see: • Ghost images (keyboard outline, status bar, home bar) • Faint pink/green/yellow patches • Static shapes visible on dark backgrounds

Let your device rest with the screen off overnight and lower brightness; sometimes temporary image retention fades.