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Samsung Leak Reveals Metadata Watermarks Tied to Vivid Mode in One UI 8.5

Hands-on samples from tipster Ice Universe indicate Samsung is testing two Chinese-inspired stamps in One UI 8.5 that remain unconfirmed by the company.

Samsung could make your Galaxy photos brighter soon… but the hidden catch could annoy you

Overview

  • Two new watermark designs will overlay extensive camera metadata, including ISO, focal length, aperture, shutter speed and timestamp, in a white-framed layout inspired by Chinese OEMs.
  • Samsung has reportedly tied a new “Vivid” image tuning exclusively to these watermarks, preventing users from accessing the brighter profile without enabling the stamp.
  • Ice Universe’s Galaxy S25 Ultra samples demonstrate the visual impact of the Vivid filter and show separate placement options for portrait and landscape shots.
  • The feature is expected to debut first on the Galaxy S25 series and Galaxy Z Fold 7, with a possible wider rollout in a One UI 8.5 update next year.
  • All details stem from leaks and on-device testing and have not been officially confirmed by Samsung, leaving the final implementation subject to change.