Hello all, (This one is a long one)

Please could I have some insight/advice or what you would do with my phone situation:

I currently have the Z Flip 7 since November 2025. This year In mid September I was taking a picture of something at work, put my phone in my pocket and then 5 minutes later, I pulled out my phone again to take a picture of another thing and my phone screens were just completely messed up and broken.

I didn't fold it very much and or drop it at all. I took it to a Samsung store to get it fixed. The staff said my third party screen protector was the reason why my inner screens were broken. Something along the lines of my screen protector creating extra pressure when folded.

The staff did guarantee that the phone could be fixed for free and the fact that the phone was in good physical condition (i.e not been dropped/bashed in etc) since the phone was under the 2 year warranty.

Now I have my fixed phone, it's basically brand new- the screens are all replaced and the phone has had a factory reset.

Before this incident- I loved my Galaxy Z Flip 7, I was parading it around, I was amazed by it. However, now, after this incident and the fact I didn't fold the phone or damage it at the time it happened I feel... disappointed in the flips and I've lost trust in the foldables. Even though I know I was technically at fault for using a screen protector (but who wouldn't want to to protect their phone screen, foldable or not), I still feel a bit scammed by these foldable phones.

Seeing all these reddit posts about other people's issues with their flips and folds also haven't given me much confidence with these phones.

I have decided that my next phone will be regular smart phone.

My question is- should I just sell my phone since it is esentially new (factory resetted) and offset the cost of a new phone.

(I was thinking of apple/google pixel)

Or should I just suck it up and continue using my repaired phone.

- Other information;

I'm based in the UK.

I am flying to Hong Kong in May 2027, so I could potentially buy a new phone out there.

I bought my phone outright from the Samsung store and I have all my original boxes etc.

I'm not using it right now, just using my old phone (Samsung Galaxy S10+) due to just being too busy to set up my phone again right now.

Thank you in advance

Actualicé mi zflip 6 y pues se quedó en la pantalla de desbloqueo... Ya no puedo acceder ya que la pantalla interna está rota y pues creo tocará comprar aunque sea una pantalla lcd china

Got this Samsung galaxy Z Flip 5 for 65bux where seller claimed main display was dead but the cover screen was working.

I connected the phone via cable (Samsung dex one) type C to HDMI. After some time I think due to the heat or warmth the main display came on flickering and then going stable. The touch was working anyway while it was blank as I was using it to navigate on my LED TV to install Good lock.

I was then able to use the main screen suddenly though there some flickering from one side of the screen. And a dead pixel spread on the upper left corner

Would this be a simple flex cable issue?? I'm okay if I can get the flex cable changed for cheap and fine with the screen the way it is with that dead pixel.

Just curious if this would be a flex cable issue ???

• You were never able to switch apps before as shown in screenshot on the cover screen of Flip 6 unless you used an external app/launcher
• You can access your full Samsung Calendar app & Phone Contacts app now which was never possible until now
• You can go directly to all your apps by flicking up from bottom of the screen instead of needing to scroll to multistar
• It appears like you can open any app now on the cover screen which I'm positive you couldn't fully do before
• You can disable the Now brief home screen in settings if you hate it
• I don't know why people said they can't see their time or cover animations now? I see all of that just fine and my cover lockscreen is the same as always

So yeah... I'm not seeing what's so terrible about this update. To be fair, I already hated and was barely using the cover screen ever since One UI 7, but for me the latest changes will probably make me use it more than I used to

I have no idea what this app even is, really, but it's apparently DESTROYING my battery. Is anyone else having the same issue?

The outside of the phone is in fantastic condition. But the inside has some issues and I wouldn’t say this is “Grade A quality”. The screen protector is gone, the sides of the screen are filled with buildup dust and gunk, the cracking in the crease, and the missing stoppers from the bottom. Battery life is great for a 6 year old phone though

I paid for “Grade A” (from CEX) and am considering returning. I asked their support to just be refunded the difference for it to be priced accordingly to condition- and they ignored the question. They’ve offered me a straight refund & return but I can’t tell if it’s worth the $430 AUD or not as is

Anyone know how to change this to 12 hr format? I never used 24hr so idk why it's assuming this.

UPDATE: it's sourcing this from 'now brief'. However, 'now brief' has no option to change time format. Lovely.

Hi, I was wondering if anybody could share some photos of their z flip 8 in mint. Since it is a samsung exclusive color, I cannot see it in person anywhere. And YT is not helping as all videos are about the pink.
Many thanks in advance

Buongiorno, come detto nel titolo, il mio flip 5 si spenge se lo chiudo. Ha ormai 3 anni, penso che lo porterò in un centro assistenza ma non so se possono ripararlo. Per il resto è perfetto ma auando viene inclinato di una certa angolazione si spegne e devo attendere quei 20-30 secondi dell accensione. Per il resto funziona benissimo, adesso evito di chiuderlo per tenerlo acceso e per non peggiorare il problema. Qualcuno ha già avuto questo problema? Se n9n fosse riparabile o fosse troppo costoso, esistono cover "rigide"?

My battery usage doesn't give me accurate screen on time data. As you can see in the image, it looks like it counts the cover screen as screen on time (I suspect), since I have it always on. I'm not totally sure if this was the case since always, I've only had the phone for a year and a half and wasn't using it for most of the time.

I recently purchased a Samsung galaxy z flip 5 from someone which had a dead main display. Only reason I bought it was to use the cover screen mostly.

Paid 65usd including shipping. Hooked up the phone to my LED TV (wired connection) and it mirrored up instantly. I was able to use the main screen of the flip 5 for navigation on the TV. The main display is basically blank. But the touch seems to work for navigation.

I do not intend on even trying to get the main screen repaired. Even if it's a gamble on just replacing the flex cable, because after that I don't know whats in for me.. that is, lines on the display which were probably present before the display went blank, or dots maybe, or even green tinted flickering display like in some cases.

I've done research on some cover screen apps made by some folks (chargeable) and goodlock (which is free).. I was looking at the z flip power launcher app too. I think it's 3.99usd to use it without limitations..

Any recommendations? Should I gamble on the main screen ?