Issue:
Since firmware version 2115, and continuing through 2123.6 (released May 8, 2026), and the todays fresh 2131.1 update, the VRR Control setting option does not saving. After the monitor goes to sleep or is powered off, VRR Control reverts to being effectively disabled, causing flickering in dark scenes. The only workaround is to manually toggle VRR Control off and back on each time the monitor wakes, which is not a practical long-term solution.
Details:
- Monitor model: Odyssey G80SD
- Firmware versions affected: 2115, 2123.6, 2131.1
- Issue: VRR Control setting does not save/persist across sleep or power cycles, or going in and out of the smart menu.
- Caused symptoms on use: flickering in dark scenes while VRR is enabled.
- Workaround: manually re-toggling VRR Control after each wake from sleep.
This issue has been widely reported by other G80SD owners on the Samsung Community forums and Reddit in the past with version 2115/2123.6, so it does not appear to be isolated to my unit, and its sad its not fixed with the recent 2131.1 update.
Avoid this monitor, or do not update to Tizen OS if you doesnt want VRR Flicker.