Samsung’s Galaxy S25 has smart features to better your phone use, including Sleep Mode. It quiets things down and makes the screen grayscale to get you ready for bed. But if you don’t want the grayscale look every night, here’s how to stop it.
I’ve worked on Samsung phones for years, and sometimes their settings aren’t clear. Turning off grayscale in Sleep Mode isn’t easy.
Sleep Mode is linked to Modes & Routines, Digital Wellbeing, and Bixby. If grayscale keeps turning on after you disable it, you’re not the only one annoyed.
I’ll show you how to really turn off grayscale in Sleep Mode. You’ll end up with a Sleep Mode that works how you want it to. Let’s get started.
Disable Greyscale in Sleep Mode on Samsung Galaxy S25
Is your Samsung Galaxy S25 stuck in black and white every night? Even after you turned off Greyscale? It’s likely Samsung’s settings messing with you. Greyscale in Sleep Mode is in a few spots, not just one.
As a Samsung tech, I’ll show you how to switch off Greyscale in Sleep Mode for good.
Step 1: Turn Off Greyscale in Sleep Mode
First, check Modes & Routines, where Sleep Mode’s defaults are.
1. Open Settings.
2. Go to Modes & Routines.
3. Pick Sleep Mode.
4. Find Greyscale under Other actions.
5. Turn it OFF.
But there’s more.
Step 2: Check Digital Wellbeing
Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls might be turning Greyscale back on.
1. Settings > Digital Wellbeing > Parental Controls.
2. Tap Bedtime Mode (or Sleep Mode).
3. Turn Greyscale OFF if it’s on.
Also, see if Wind Down or Focus Mode is doing it.
Still on? Keep going.
Step 3: Turn Off Bixby Routines
Bixby Routines can mess with your settings.
1. Open Settings, then Modes & Routines.
2. Tap Routines. Look for anything about Greyscale, Sleep Mode, or Display.
3. Turn off or change any that turn on Greyscale.
Step 4: Restart Your Phone
Samsung’s software can be picky. Restart your phone so the changes stick.
Last Check:
Make sure Greyscale is gone.
1. Turn Sleep Mode on and off to see if the screen stays colorful.
2. If still grayscale, check Digital Wellbeing and Bixby Routines again.
3. If it’s still happening, update your software. Samsung sometimes fixes display bugs.
You’ve successfully adjusted your Galaxy S25’s display settings! No more unwanted Greyscale or frustration. Now you can enjoy Sleep Mode your way.
If you want to adjust night-time settings even more, try Eye Comfort Shield. It filters blue light without forcing Greyscale.
That’s it, you’ve bypassed Samsung’s automation. Welcome back to full color. You can also make your lock screen pattern invisible on your Galaxy S25
