[caption id="attachment_239757" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image from Ice Universe[/caption] As to the actual reason as to why this photo causes soft bricks, people have pointed to the photo's color profile. Android Authority has also noted that devices from Google, Samsung, OnePlus, Nokia, and Xiaomi have models soft-bricked by using the photo as a wallpaper; however, not all models are affected. Microsoft also made a separate website (Photosynth.net) with a more comprehensive collection covering the greater DC area. Read more in our articles including "Using this photo as your wallpaper will cause some smartphones to soft brick" and "Microsoft Windows 7 support to end in 2020".
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May 25, 2026[caption id="attachment_239757" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image from Ice Universe[/caption] As to the actual reason as to why this photo causes soft bricks, people have pointed to the photo's color profile. Android Authority has also noted that devices from Google, Samsung, OnePlus, Nokia, and Xiaomi have models soft-bricked by using the photo as a wallpaper; however, not all models are affected.
Microsoft also made a separate website (Photosynth.net) with a more comprehensive collection covering the greater DC area.
Our coverage of photo causing soft bricking includes: "Using this photo as your wallpaper will cause some smartphones to soft brick"; "Microsoft Windows 7 support to end in 2020"; "Obama Inauguration in 3D by PhotoSynth". Each article provides unique insights and information.