Video call background blur

[kp21]

Video calls in my S23U has blurred background by default. This is across all the video calling apps. I don't have an option to rurn off the video call effects. I have removed video call effects but the blur remains. I have checked the setting in the video call apps too and no effects are applied, still the backgroumd in all my video calls is blurred. How get rid of this?

[Fedron]

It looks like your Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has background blur enabled by default in video calls, and the option to disable it is missing. Since you've already removed video call effects and checked app settings, try these steps to fix it:

1. Check Video Call Effects Again (Alternative Method)

Even if you removed the effects, they might still be active in the background.

Go to Settings > Advanced Features > Video call effects

Turn off the toggle completely (if it's still on).

Restart your phone and check if the issue persists.

2. Change Camera Settings in Video Calls (If Available)

During a video call, tap on your video preview.

Look for a blur icon or background effects option.

If found, set it to None or Turn Off.

3. Check Each App's Permissions

Go to Settings > Apps > Select the video calling app (e.g., WhatsApp, Google Meet, etc.)

Check Camera Permissions: Ensure it has full access.

Clear Cache & Data: Under Storage, tap Clear Cache and Clear Data.

4. Boot into Safe Mode (To check if it's a system-wide issue)

Press and hold the power button until the power menu appears.

Tap and hold Power Off > Select Safe Mode.

Try a video call in safe mode. If the background blur disappears, a third-party app or update is causing the issue.

5. Update Software & Apps

Go to Settings > Software update > Download and install.

Update all video calling apps from Google Play Store & Galaxy Store.

6. Reset App Preferences (Fixes hidden settings conflicts)

Go to Settings > Apps > Tap the three-dot menu > Reset app preferences.

Restart the phone and test video calls again.

7. Factory Reset (Last Resort)

If nothing works, back up your data and do a factory reset:
Go to Settings > General management > Reset > Factory data reset.

Let me know which method worked for you!😊

[kp21]

7. Don't want to factroy resent my phone.
6. Reset app preference didn't work.
5. All apps and softwares up to date.
4. Can't open third party app in Safemode.
3. App permissions are ok. Clear cache didn't work either.
2. Camera setting during the video call is not helping either.
1. I don't get option to toggle off turn the video call effects. The button is missing. Can't see it in the quick settings too.

I think there is some setting which has caused this. Checked in my older Samsung F23 5G phone and found the same issue in that phone too. Can't find the toggle button to turn off the video call effects.

Not sure which setting if affecting this.

[Oneui_new]

Set Video call effects none from settings and then restart your videocall.

[kp21]

Can't find the toggle button to turn the effects off.

[Oneui_new]

In which apps you do video calls?

[kp21]

Facing this issue across all the video calling apps - WA, Zoom, GMeet, 5G Video Call.

[Oneui_new]

Have you tried factory reset your phone once without taking apps backup?

[kp21]

No. Don't want to factory reset my phone.

[Oneui_new]

As you wish thankyou but you can try once to get solution.