Why does the screen change/turn a vivid colour when watching a video in landscape?

[SteveHulkUK]

Hi - I have a Huawei Mate 20 X, which I love... except I've noticed whenever I watch a fullscreen video in landscape, the screen ALWAYS adds or turns to a more vivid-like colour. Is this a common thing with android (or Huawei) phones - and can I stop it from happening? Thanks

 

[mustang7757]

Watching a video from gallery or YouTube?

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[SteveHulkUK]

^ Thanks for the reply/info.

It just happens whenever I watch a fullscreen video in landscape - either YouTube or a streaming video, or a downloaded video/from my gallery...

 

[SteveHulkUK]

I don't think posting a screenshot would really help - it's only a minor difference... it's just one of those things that bugs you once you've noticed it(!)

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

I don't have a Huawei phone to test, but I know Samsung phones have a video enhancer.

There's probably something similar on a Huawei phone that you can turn off in settings... Can't tell you exactly where that setting would be but it's probably under display. Or additional advanced features...

 

[SteveHulkUK]

I've discovered it seems to be an issue with the VLC player - anything I play with it (portrait or landscape) goes a slightly vivid colour, as soon as the User Interface has gone (...it's fine while the UI is on!?). Anyway, I've deleted VLC and am using the player that came with the Gallery app and everything's fine.

I still get the "vivid" thing happening with YouTube videos on landscape ...I guess I can live with that though(!).

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! I made you the owner of the original guest post to make it easier for you to find.

I'm glad you found the culprit -- this may be helpful for other users facing the same issue!