Samsung’s latest One UI 8 Beta 4, currently in testing on Galaxy devices running Android 16, has introduced a peculiar and funny camera bug that is amusing beta testers worldwide. When taking moon photos at 30x zoom or higher, users report that the moon appears distinctly purple in the final images instead of its natural color.
What’s Happening?
- The bug occurs when the camera crosses the 30x zoom threshold with Intelligent Optimization set to Maximum.
- The moon appears purple and the photos taken are noticeably blurrier compared to shots from devices running One UI 7.
- Interestingly, the moon looks normal on the live camera screen and in previews, but appears purple later when viewed in the Gallery app.
Who Is Affected?
- Users across regions including the United States, the United Kingdom, and India have reported this issue.
- The problem is not consistent for all devices on the beta but affects a growing number of testers, especially on Galaxy S25 Ultra series phones.
What Has Samsung Said?
Samsung’s One UI beta team has apologized for the inconvenience caused by this bug. However, it remains unclear when a fix will be released. The developers have acknowledged the issue and have asked affected users to report the bug using the Samsung Members app, including logs and screenshots for diagnostics.
Possible Workaround
Until Samsung issues a fix, a temporary workaround is to set Intelligent Optimization to a level other than Maximum. Some users have also tried disabling Scene Optimization, but reports suggest it does not consistently resolve the issue.
Why Did This Happen?
The bug seems tied to recent attempts to improve camera performance at high digital zoom levels in the beta software. While these attempts aimed to enhance clarity, they inadvertently caused this color distortion issue with moon shots.
Beta bugs sometimes bring unexpected quirks, and this purple moon glitch is a prime example that while not critical, is amusing to affected users. Samsung users on the One UI 8 beta should look forward to a patch in future updates to restore moon photography to its natural charm.
This issue remains under close watch as the stable One UI 8 promises a polished experience ahead of its wider rollout.