Hi, to those who's already using Z Flip, I have a question.
I preordered mine, but for Hong Kong, won't get the phone till 6th March.
I was wondering, does Z Flip have a Always On Display when folded out? (as in a regular lock screen)
I plan to keep it unfold if I'm working by the desk, and only when I'm on the move, I fold it to small.
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Yes it has AoD- pretty cool when the phone is folded to 90 degrees and sitting on the desk.
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Is it meant to stay shut? Via. a magnet or something?
My mom just bought one and as soon as she closes the front, it pops up again (which means the screen becomes active).
Is this normal?
That's normal
Yeah I bought mine from Wally World on clearance for $5, so I basically had to buy it. It does open some though, sometimes enough to make it become active, sometimes not so much. The only thing I did, and it works, for a while atleast, is set something heavy on it (just the case, not the phone) for a couple hours.
I have an official S-View Cover and when I bought it I was thinking of buying the little magnetic clipfrom Spigen but when I put the S view cover and realized it stayed correctly closed without activating the screen, I didn't buy the clip. Howerver if your cover keeps popping up, you might wanna get it.
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After putting in my pocket and abusing it, lol. My case stays shut now. I did have the same problem as you at first.
I got mine from the samsung store it self and it works perfectly and nicely. That's normal for the S-View to be on active once you've closed it anyway it will turn off and put on standby after a seconds.
Ok, it was not so funny at the time, it made my heart skip.
Rooted my mate yesterday, after 4 days of struggle, and it went great - I was able to install everything back, configured it to my heart's content. Even got a new flip-case for it with a magnet, so when I open the case, the phone wakes up.
Today I could not unlock the phone! I push the fingerprint sensor, all I get is a clock on the screen. I click the power button, same thing. I rebooted it by holding down power for a long time, and same problem continues!
Drove me nuts and sent me into deep depression remembering the woes of the past 4 days.
It was then that I noticed a similarity between the clock I see when the flip-case is closed and the clock that I was seeing on the screen. It turns out, if I fold the flip case cover back, the phone senses the magnet from its back!
In other words, phone thinks the case is closed when the case cover is folded back!
I opened the flip case, and the problem went away
I am normally super careful when handling my devices, so this really hurts. I did put my phone in to my jeans jacket front pocket and as I leaned forward to tie my shoes it slipped out and hit carpet!!! from no more than 2 feet. I am waiting for any protective case to arrive so the phone was completely naked. It must have hit the corner of the front screen directly, the crack is right above the factory applied screen protector. Is this front screen fixable? Is there a Samsung repair center in Los Angeles area that I can go and get estimate? They used to have store on Wilshire blvd, but it's not there anymore. Guys, get protective cases, this was really no more that 2 feet drop to carpet. It sucks. No damage to inner screen, fortunately.
My nightmare was solved faster than I thought. Bravo Samsung experience store in Glendale, CA. Called them at the time of opening at 11 am and booked appointment for 4 pm ( even if their web site had earliest service opening for November 5 - almost 11 days fully booked ) and after 2 hours waiting and $154.00 from my valet my front screen has been replaced. Z Fold 2 customers have priority. Good to know. No factory installed screen protection anymore, but surprisingly the screen feels much better and even snappier. Very happy with the Samsung customer service in USA. Not happy that still any good factory made phone case available as of now...
samsung store in glendale.
carlitos66 said:
I am normally super careful when handling my devices, so this really hurts. I did put my phone in to my jeans jacket front pocket and as I leaned forward to tie my shoes it slipped out and hit carpet!!! from no more than 2 feet. I am waiting for any protective case to arrive so the phone was completely naked. It must have hit the corner of the front screen directly, the crack is right above the factory applied screen protector. Is this front screen fixable? Is there a Samsung repair center in Los Angeles area that I can go and get estimate? They used to have store on Wilshire blvd, but it's not there anymore. Guys, get protective cases, this was really no more that 2 feet drop to carpet. It sucks. No damage to inner screen, fortunately.
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That just sucks pal, sorry to see this. From the tear down videos and fact phone not waterproof should be a reasonable easy fix.
Oh man that's a bummer. I've had mine for 2 days and my case won't be here for another day or so. I actually got Samsung Care+ because I'm so afraid of dropping this thing.
carlitos66 said:
I am normally super careful when handling my devices, so this really hurts. I did put my phone in to my jeans jacket front pocket and as I leaned forward to tie my shoes it slipped out and hit carpet!!! from no more than 2 feet. I am waiting for any protective case to arrive so the phone was completely naked. It must have hit the corner of the front screen directly, the crack is right above the factory applied screen protector. Is this front screen fixable? Is there a Samsung repair center in Los Angeles area that I can go and get estimate? They used to have store on Wilshire blvd, but it's not there anymore. Guys, get protective cases, this was really no more that 2 feet drop to carpet. It sucks. No damage to inner screen, fortunately.
My nightmare was solved faster than I thought. Bravo Samsung experience store in Glendale, CA. Called them at the time of opening at 11 am and booked appointment for 4 pm ( even if their web site had earliest service opening for November 5 - almost 11 days fully booked ) and after 2 hours waiting and $154.00 from my valet my front screen has been replaced. Z Fold 2 customers have priority. Good to know. No factory installed screen protection anymore, but surprisingly the screen feels much better and even snappier. Very happy with the Samsung customer service in USA. Not happy that still any good factory made phone case available as of now...
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Got the same crash :_( the second day...
I recommend you both sides protector
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Hey guys so I bought my z fold 2 about a month ago on ebay. I got a pretty good deal on a Verizon variant because they unlock after 60 days. Well today I was playing with my phone and I realized that mine doesn't open up completely flat. There's a slight angle to it. I'm too scared to try trying to give it a little force to open all the way because I dont want to break something. I guess I can take it in to get repaired but it doesn't really affect it functionally. It just messes with my ocd bad that it's not completely flat when opened. It's just a slight angle you wouldnt even notice it unless you looked for it but I know it does indeed not open all the way because my mother in law and father in law both have the z fold 2 and theirs opens flat unlike mine.
Also I've had the most expensive spigen case on it since day 1 and I've been extremely careful to keep it clean and free of dirt and stuff so I'm not sure exactly what it is going on. My main concern is since I bought it on ebay I won't be able to use the warranty to get it fixed right? Or will I be able to. And if anyone has any ideas maybe I can fix it I'm open to suggestions. Thanks guys.
yacopsae said:
Hey guys so I bought my z fold 2 about a month ago on ebay. I got a pretty good deal on a Verizon variant because they unlock after 60 days. Well today I was playing with my phone and I realized that mine doesn't open up completely flat. There's a slight angle to it. I'm too scared to try trying to give it a little force to open all the way because I dont want to break something. I guess I can take it in to get repaired but it doesn't really affect it functionally. It just messes with my ocd bad that it's not completely flat when opened. It's just a slight angle you wouldnt even notice it unless you looked for it but I know it does indeed not open all the way because my mother in law and father in law both have the z fold 2 and theirs opens flat unlike mine.
Also I've had the most expensive spigen case on it since day 1 and I've been extremely careful to keep it clean and free of dirt and stuff so I'm not sure exactly what it is going on. My main concern is since I bought it on ebay I won't be able to use the warranty to get it fixed right? Or will I be able to. And if anyone has any ideas maybe I can fix it I'm open to suggestions. Thanks guys.
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The angle you are mentioning is from the inside or outside after unfolding?
Mine is flat from the inside but when u put it on a desk both sides will not touch the table.
My screen isn't flat. It has a slight angle to it. Like say if the left half is flat. The right half curves upwards just slightly. Like I said it doesnt affect it functionaly but it kills my ocd knowing it should be straight.
So I was messing with my phone right now and I go to unfold it and it like snapped open completely. There's no angle anymore. It's flat. Idk what happened or what was wrong with it or what fixed it or if the problem will come back but I thought I'd let you guys know.
yacopsae said:
Hey guys so I bought my z fold 2 about a month ago on ebay. I got a pretty good deal on a Verizon variant because they unlock after 60 days. Well today I was playing with my phone and I realized that mine doesn't open up completely flat. There's a slight angle to it. I'm too scared to try trying to give it a little force to open all the way because I dont want to break something. I guess I can take it in to get repaired but it doesn't really affect it functionally. It just messes with my ocd bad that it's not completely flat when opened. It's just a slight angle you wouldnt even notice it unless you looked for it but I know it does indeed not open all the way because my mother in law and father in law both have the z fold 2 and theirs opens flat unlike mine.
Also I've had the most expensive spigen case on it since day 1 and I've been extremely careful to keep it clean and free of dirt and stuff so I'm not sure exactly what it is going on. My main concern is since I bought it on ebay I won't be able to use the warranty to get it fixed right? Or will I be able to. And if anyone has any ideas maybe I can fix it I'm open to suggestions. Thanks guys.
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I've never heard of that. Are you sure it's not the case? If you remove case does it still not open all the way flat?
brazcub said:
I've never heard of that. Are you sure it's not the case? If you remove case does it still not open all the way flat?
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It doesn't do it anymore but yes when it was doing it even without the case it would not open all the way
Did you ever resolve this? I've had the same issue with my fold 3. I believe it opened 180 degrees when I first got it a fee weeks ago. Then I noticed one day that it only opens to about 175 now. Everything works, but it is annoying
I'm getting the same issue not sure what it is but I have a theory. I just came from outside where it is cold(Winter) then when I come into my home to unfold my zfold2, It wouldn't open all the way. By any chance was it winter in your area when this occurred?
Gotta replace your whole folding screen
Hi there! A guy on Reddit said that he managed to fix it using his vacuum cleaner. He kept on vacuuming the hinge several times a day for a week, and he finally managed to make it open 180ยบ flat again. My wife has this same issue. I'm gonna try this.
Anyway, I feel like this foldable smartphones are still in "beta". There are too many issues with the screen (bubbles, vivid pixels, strange lines, dust inside the hinge mechanism...). And Samsung's service is absolutely poor. Would never recommend the Z Flip, even though it's a fast phone with nice cameras.
Fold the phone, then carefully slide a piece of a sticky note in the gap between the hinge and the front/rear Cover an move slowly towards the top of the phone. You may have to repeat this process several times until all dust, hair and other unwanted stuff comes out. Tested working on Z Fold2, where it is slightly easier due to the bigger gap and the Fold3. Both phones fully unfold again.
I keep doing this once in a while to keep the phones in this condition
i have the same issue as well, if you google it ... it seems to be quite a common issue .. I tried to use those can air blowers .. which didn't really help and my inner screen starts flicking after a few days
Sent the phone back to samsung and requested for them to clean the hinge, but was told I need to replace the entire hinge for about 550 USD.
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Fold the phone, then carefully slide a piece of a sticky note in the gap between the hinge and the front/rear Cover an move slowly towards the top of the phone. You may have to repeat this process several times until all dust, hair and other unwanted stuff comes out. Tested working on Z Fold2, where it is slightly easier due to the bigger gap and the Fold3. Both phones fully unfold again.
I keep doing this once in a while to keep the phones in this condition
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i have the same problem.could you please make a video of that process please? been doing it for the last 1 days still not fully unfold. i dont know if i doing it wrong
I should have left mine alone cuz I made it worse paper is too weak and tears inside so I guess I made an expensive paperweight.
Hello community
I've been using my z flip 3 for almost 2 months now, and i started to notice when my phone is "flipped ", the hinge is not so strong and both half screens can a little move right and left when i apply some force.
Is this a normal thing?