my birthday is coming and confused which one to choose- samsung fold or flip series? what would you do in my place?
msgranger12 said:
my birthday is coming and confused which one to choose- samsung fold or flip series? what would you do in my place?
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That’s rather a tough question I’m in dilemma too. When it comes to compactness and looks I would be more biased toward the flip, its compact feature makes it easy to carry can easily fit inside the pocket .If I were you I would definitely go for the flip.
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priyan kumar said:
That’s rather a tough question I’m in dilemma too. When it comes to compactness and looks I would be more biased toward the flip, its compact feature makes it easy to carry can easily fit inside the pocket .If I were you I would definitely go for the flip.
And one more thing I would like to say is that if you’re looking for good quality skins and protectors for your phone why don’t you check out Gadgetshieldz.
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I received my flip 3 as my birthday gift from my wife last year, and I never regret getting it instead of the Fold. Now I can place it inside my small wallet together with my keys, driving licence and car key all in one nifty pack
Depends on your use case
If you consume a lot of media and consider yourself a power user then I would say the fold
But if you're just looking for a compact phone with good power then the flip is something to consider
Also just keep in mind that the Z flip does not support video out (learn that the hard way) also if your going the flip route then try to get a fun color
msgranger12 said:
my birthday is coming and confused which one to choose- samsung fold or flip series? what would you do in my place?
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If I had to choose between the two, I would chose flip. Flip series would be my priority as someone who enjoys binge-watching and making digital art. I'd go for the flip every time.
P.S. Could you recommend any shows you're currently binge-watching?
awtchan said:
I received my flip 3 as my birthday gift from my wife last year, and I never regret getting it instead of the Fold. Now I can place it inside my small wallet together with my keys, driving licence and car key all in one nifty pack
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thats the best part of choosing flip over fold.They are more compact and easy to carry
I always used flip.
Here is my two cents.
I have a Flip and I find it to be fantastic. It is really nice having a smaller closed phone to keep in your pocket – I tend to keep phones in my left front pocket.
In my opinion, the Fold is too large to be a phone, yet too small to be a tablet.
I think the easiest way to answer would be pointing out that 90% of the people in this section are owners.
I chose the flip because I wanted a normal phone that folds in half so it takes up less space in my pocket, that and this phone being a flip phone has made me use my phone less, like before I'd always check my phone when some Bs notification came in and I'd mess around on social media or YouTube. This this phone I can check the notification on the cover and if it isn't important I don't open my phone
With this phone my only gripe with it is the small cover screen, I wish we had a 2.8 or 3in display out front so apps would be more functional and easier to use but considering that this phone has cover screen app support, I'd say it's good enough for a third gen product.
Ultimately it comes down to what you want, do you want a phone that turns into a tablet or do you want a phone that allows you to do everything you're doing now in a more compact size?
If you want a tablet and dont mind the weight of carrying 2 phones smack dabbed together get you a fold if you want something compact and easy to carry get you a flip!! Easy Peasy!!
I confess that if there was a smaller "slab-style" phone (a phone not so tall), then I would not have bought a Flip phone at all. To me, a tall phone is a bother when stored in my front blue-jeans pocket. I suspect that guys continue to wear cargo pants simply because their slap-phones are too large to fit in anything else.
Alas, it seems the marketplace has spoken and people seem to want, (demand?) a six inch tall screen. Unfolder, the Flip3 ticks that box (the screen is six inches tall), but by folding in half, it's far easier for me to carry around. The thickness of the folded phone isn't a concern for me.
Incidentally, I found that the square, thicker, folded phone is easier and/or more secure for me to hold. I no longer put my Flip into a case. The form-factor fits in the palm of my hand with my fingers wrapping three of four sides. It's the first phone in a long, long time I felt like I can carry securely. I'm probably just a little weird. ;-)
The Fold phone is too tall and too thick for my taste. I'm sure there's someone out there who can make a great use-case for a big wide screen that (barely) fits in blue-jeans pockets.
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I confess that if there was a smaller "slab-style" phone (a phone not so tall), then I would not have bought a Flip phone at all. To me, a tall phone is a bother when stored in my front blue-jeans pocket. I suspect that guys continue to wear cargo pants simply because their slap-phones are too large to fit in anything else.
Alas, it seems the marketplace has spoken and people seem to want, (demand?) a six inch tall screen. Unfolder, the Flip3 ticks that box (the screen is six inches tall), but by folding in half, it's far easier for me to carry around. The thickness of the folded phone isn't a concern for me.
Incidentally, I found that the square, thicker, folded phone is easier and/or more secure for me to hold. I no longer put my Flip into a case. The form-factor fits in the palm of my hand with my fingers wrapping three of four sides. It's the first phone in a long, long time I felt like I can carry securely. I'm probably just a little weird. ;-)
The Fold phone is too tall and too thick for my taste. I'm sure there's someone out there who can make a great use-case for a big wide screen that (barely) fits in blue-jeans pockets.
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Exactly that's why I kept my S10E so long, it was easy to put in the front pocket of the nomex suits we wear in the plants and be able to snap the pocket shut, anything taller and you couldn't snap the pock shut and it stuck out like a sore thumb, and they had no cell phone rule out there so with most other phones you could easily get busted carrying them in your front pocket. I kept waiting and waiting for a phone the size of the S10E but all the androids at least kept getting taller and taller so the Flip seemed like the perfect phone. It was small and easily pocket-able and heck you can even stick it in a t-shirt or button up shirts pocket and it didn't look abnormal.
if i had to choose between fold or flip, i choose fold ! because i like to uses a phone with a large screen lol ( even fold its seem to be a small tablet ) but i also like a tiny design of flip . [size=1pt]คาสิโน10บาท[/size]
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Just got my Mate 7 from Amazon and am test driving it. Very impressed with the packaging, the screen is beautiful, and I've already fallen in love with the fingerprint scanner. And Swype, my favorite keyboard, is loaded by default.
But...
I'm finding it uncomfortable to hold with one hand. I don't have small hands, and they're not oven mitts either. Just average. I've had other large phones (Find 7a, 1+1, Lumia 1520), so it's not the size. It's the edges, I guess. I suppose a case would help, but that would just make the phone seem even larger.
I have a 30 day return window to see if I can live with it, but was just wondering if anyone else had this initial impression and got used to it somehow.
those type of smartphone aren't easy to use with only one hand. keep in mind to use it with tow hand it's mutch more confortable. in fact for my side i use it with the huawei folio case and i hold it with my left hand like a open book and i touch the screen with the other hand.
That's how I do it also, with two hands. But after a bit, the edges really become noticeable, given that sides are flat. Does the folio case add a lot of size & weight?
I ordered ultra thin transparent silicon case for Mate 7, it is just milimeter thick, and cost about 2$. Now it is much more comfortable to use the phone, you have much beter grip to use it with one hand, and the size of the phone is almost the same.
Took one week for me to get used to the size.
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That's how I do it also, with two hands. But after a bit, the edges really become noticeable, given that sides are flat. Does the folio case add a lot of size & weight?
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the huawei official folio case is very good and it's very good quality. it don't add to mutch size & weight. it also give a very good protection of the "precious"
other fonction of the official folio is the "intelligent windows" of the cover who automaticaly adapte the display throught the windows. and you can use the touch fonction throught it too.
the cover also have a magnetic close fonction , so it can't open if you drop "the baby"
I currently have an iPhone 6 so I'm accustomed to a 4.7" screen, slightly concerned about the transition to the 5.5" one plus 3 which I'm currently considering buying, as I consider one handed use an integral part of the user experience and don't want to constantly have to use two hands or worry about dropping a larger phone...
Also, does having a flip case on a 5.5" make it unusable? I wouldn't feel comfortable without proper protection to keep the phone safe especially on something that's harder to hold (due to the size)
Third issue is pockets - I reckon it would be okay with trackies which generally have ample pockets anyway but I'm worried a large phone would be a struggle with jeans pockets, especially the pathetically small back pockets found on ladies jeans...
What do you guys think? I really like the OP3, the only thing holding me back is the sheer size of the device. Thanks in advance
Hi, I have a Nexus 6, which has a 6" screen, and previously owned a OP2, a 5.5" screen is very comfortable to use, and you can easily use it one handed in most situations. The OP3 has very small side bezels, so it is not that wide, as for flip cases I have found that they are alright, as long as they fold onto the back of the phone. Most pockets will be able to fit a OP3 but large phones are rather uncomfortable in tight fitting trousers (skinny jeans, etc.).
I think I've fallen so in love with that phone that I shall take the leap and purchase it, however I wasn't impressed by the OP3 shipping times! They have the gold version in stock and available to ship immediately but the graphite version (the one I want to buy) appears to be out of stock with an estimated shipping time of 4 weeks!!! This is the official supplier we're talking about!!! I certainly don't fancy a 4 week wait, but I do fancy an OP3...
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. This post will likely end up long and meandering so here are some pictures to help you decide if you are interested in reading on.
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Those that have come across my waffle in this forum or elsewhere before will know that I was (and am) a total convert to ruggedized handsets. I work as a forester, as well as being a keen mountain biker, motorbike rider, kayaker and alcoholic.
To those ends, the S7 Active was the best device I've ever owned by a huge margin. The things that it survived with zero added protection beyond a glass screen protector were out of this world. It is still in daily use in my family. The battery has seen better days but overall the physical condition and functionality of the phone are near perfect.
Why on earth would I trade that device for one constructed almost entirely from glass? Well, I'm not sure. I still have massive reservations about the decision but at the end of the day: no mainstream manufacturer is currently producing a top-tier ruggedized device, and I wanted an unlocked bootloader and glorious custom roms back in my life which ruled out a couple of slightly older options.
I almost went with the AGM X3 but the lack of OIS in the camera, and the unknown quality of manufacture made the now obscene price tag just a little bit too much of a gamble.
Anyway: once the Note 9 arrived I realised just how fragile this thing was. I was filled with regret to the point that I actually considered just putting it on ebay; so sure was I that it would be smashed to pieces in a matter of days.
After installing Dr Ketan's rom, I changed my tune. I committed myself to finding a functional protection solution that would work for me without interrupting wireless charging and without turning it into a brick (it is heavy enough as it comes!).
My office is presently littered with poor purchase decisions; cases that promised the world and delivered a ham sandwich.
I also struggled because there was only 1 case that would match up with the relatively expensive handlebar mounts I already have on all my gear, but that case did not quite meet my requirements on a few fronts.
I tried to find the largest genuine leather wallet case that I could find, with initial plans to simply swap cases to my quadlock case when I wanted to go out for a ride. Unfortunately, I found that the quad lock case was so god damn well-constructed that the mere act of inserting and removing the phone felt like I was eventually going to do some damage. This is not your everyday sleeve case! it is constructed from some sort of hybrid, rubberised material with a massive amount of retained stiffness. It is absolutely tough as nails and has very little flex once the phone is inserted....it is an absolute nightmare to remove once it is on there, which is fantastic to give you a bit of peace of mind once you hit 200km/h!
It also has a little bit of screen protection due to the large protrusions top and bottom which mean that the screen does not contact the surface you lay it on face down. Still, no face protection.
I have no wish to join the legion of people walking around with a cracked screen, and the curved screens that samsung insist on using are well prone to easy breakage...I needed more coverage!
I ordered a hand made 2-part, magnetic, genuine leather BEMFEY wallet case from Turkey. It was not cheap, but the workmanship on the wallet portion is top notch. It also fits cash without having to fold notes, holds 4 cards and will absolutely outlast the device it was built for.
Unfortunately, the leather sleeve portion was an absolute piece of junk: brown epoxy gack everywhere, screen sat flush with absolutely zero protection, thin, no button cutouts: just overall a terrible idea if you had any plans of protecting your investment. Probably ok for desk workers.
Long story short: I did what any good forester would do and started thinking outside the box. Attached a thin iron plate to the rear of my quad lock case with epoxy, and am now using this as an insert into the BEMFEY wallet case. Results so far are impressive.
The magnets in the bemfey case are strong as hell, and though I will probably add another tiny iron plate on the top side I have never once come close to the phone coming away from the case accidentally. Even if it did, the Quad lock case is tough as hell and I have a bit of faith in it on it's own.
Together though, I doubt anyone else has got this level of functionality or protection on their Note 9. I've dropped it numerous times already: in the bush, on a plane, onto a tiled floor. Zero problem.
When it's time to ride, I peel the phone out of the wallet, securely lock it to my bars and pop the wallet it my pocket. Winning on all fronts.
It cost me a pretty penny to get there but I think I'm keeping this setup! In the grand scheme of things, it is worth investing 10% of your phone cost to make sure that it doesn't die an early death. If anyone wants to replicate, you can find quadlock on google and BEMFEY can be tracked down on their Etsy store. They will custom make to order including laser engraving if that is your thing.
Hey how good are the Quad Lock cases? Why I’m asking I’m fairly active, and i don’t want my Note 9 falling off my arm! I’m interested the arm band i been waiting for Supcase as they had a awesome Armband case for the S8+!
On that the band would feed behind the case it had a slit cut out so no matter what one would do jump run mountain biking etc. no way is the S8+ falling out! The supcase come in 2 parts soft tpu rubber and hard plastic the plastic as a lip, so when you put in the phone the tpu rubber would wrap around the hard plastic so it locks the phone in
i have been looking at other armbands, but they got a lock system and they kind of suck! i was planning on gluing the lock into the armband this is a supcase one Ive seen , but now i just saw your post and just found out about Quad lock! Could you please let me know, how reliable the lock is or would I need to glue it locked??? Thanks
As stated above, their build quality is epic.
I can't guarantee anything on the armband as I don't use one but it appears to have the exact same mounting hardware as the motorbike mount including the release switch. I can tell you right now, there is no way in hell it will come off if the hardware is the same.
I have crashed my motorbike offroad at speed, bruising myself up fairly impressively and this thing didn't go anywhere.
My gf is getting into running again and I plan to get her one of the quadlock armbands soon. You pay a bit, but you can keep the mount parts for your next phone. Even if you buy something exotic, you can just grab the universal mount or pry it off your old one and epoxy it on to a case.
If anyone currently owns the original Galaxy Fold, I am interested to hear about your experience regarding durability.
Assuming you've owned this device around a year, how did the screen hold up, did you have to be stupidly careful when handling it?
The Fold 2 looks like a much more capable and durable device, so if the original Fold survived well it gives me confidence in buying one and using it like any other smartphone.
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I'd wander down to the OG section, there are a couple thread that touch on durability, started one of them myself just a month or so before this one launched.
krabman said:
I'd wander down to the OG section, there are a couple thread that touch on durability, started one of them myself just a month or so before this one launched.
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Yeah I did check that out. Seems that the original has turned out more durable (for most) than was originally believed.
I just watched a Youtube video from Flossy Carter, if anyone can prove the Galaxy Fold would take some everyday abuse, it would be him. So good news so far!
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I've had both
I had an original fold for about 6 months before I upgraded yesterday to the new version. I had zero issues with reliability or durability with the original phone. I was only using a d brand skin, not even a case, for most of the time I had the phone, and I found it to have no problems with the infrequent times when I dropped it. I am not very hard on phones, but I don't baby them either. The only reason I upgraded was because I was using an unlocked Att phone on Verizon and I found it impossible to get android updates. Frankly, I did not even have a problem with the size of the outside screen, as I was usually using it for quick looks at whatever. The new phone feels a little more solid, though the first version was fine as well. The hinge DOES feel more substantial, which I like. Over all it is great, but I thought the same thing about the original. If I had been able to get updates I would not have upgraded.
Just sent my old Fold back to Sammy to get the $800 promo
bogdi1988 said:
Just sent my old Fold back to Sammy to get the $800 promo
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I did the trade in also, but in the UK rather than the US. Did you get shipped additional packaging and shipping label to return the original Fold?
I didn't receive the shipping label with my order, and the tiny box shipped with the Fold 2 doesn't fit the original. The FAQ states that if you can't find the shipping label or lost it, you can reprint from your order, which I can't find anywhere, so have resorted to emailing support to see if the can print another one.
Wanted to know if anyone else that traded in was missing their returns label or just me.
Took a few hours after getting the phone and then I got the label in the email. They never ship a box. I usually just put the phone only (no box or charges) in a generic box, slap the label and ship it out
melby0 said:
I had an original fold for about 6 months before I upgraded yesterday to the new version. I had zero issues with reliability or durability with the original phone. I was only using a d brand skin, not even a case, for most of the time I had the phone, and I found it to have no problems with the infrequent times when I dropped it. I am not very hard on phones, but I don't baby them either. The only reason I upgraded was because I was using an unlocked Att phone on Verizon and I found it impossible to get android updates. Frankly, I did not even have a problem with the size of the outside screen, as I was usually using it for quick looks at whatever. The new phone feels a little more solid, though the first version was fine as well. The hinge DOES feel more substantial, which I like. Over all it is great, but I thought the same thing about the original. If I had been able to get updates I would not have upgraded.
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That's good to know. It's why I originally asked the question because durability is obviously unknown on the Z Fold 2 so we can only go by how good the original one is assuming the Fold 2 is improved.
How do you find the feel of the screen compared to the original? Does it still feel plasticky? Of course there is a screen protector to consider but have read that it now feels less mushy, and not so sensitive to fingernail scratches.
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Scratches.
The inner screen feels mostly the same, as I have left the screen protector on. I never had a problem with how the screen felt on the original. The outer screen I Am enjoying more. The larger outer screen feels better to use for typing particularly. I am typing this on the outer screen using a swype keyboard and it is working perfectly as expected. One difference I have noticed is that my battery life does not seem to be as long. I used the original pretty power heavy and this one I have on optimized, but I don't think I am getting the same battery life as I did before. Not sure why.
melby0 said:
The inner screen feels mostly the same, as I have left the screen protector on. I never had a problem with how the screen felt on the original. The outer screen I Am enjoying more. The larger outer screen feels better to use for typing particularly. I am typing this on the outer screen using a swype keyboard and it is working perfectly as expected. One difference I have noticed is that my battery life does not seem to be as long. I used the original pretty power heavy and this one I have on optimized, but I don't think I am getting the same battery life as I did before. Not sure why.
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Thanks for the heads up! As much as I hate screen protectors I think I should keep the inside one intact (definitely will remove the cover screen one)
Still waiting on my phone to arrive, there's been a shortage of stock and I still don't have a delivery date yet. So excited about this phone and from what I hear I won't be disappointed.
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I just posted some comments in the "how do you clean the screen" thread so won't repeat everything here. The screen protector on the inside display is cheap and foggy. If you look at the front facing camera cutout you can see what's underneath and that looks a lot like the protective layer that everyone thought was a screen protector on the OG Fold and pulled it off and destroyed the display. Assuming what's under the screen protector is the same as the OG Fold then the display will be very durable. I had my OG Fold for eight months and the screen is as perfect today as it was when I got it. There are videos on YouTube of people taking the screen protector off on the Fold 2 and I'll join them soon. The fogginess works my nerves.
I dropped my OG Fold on wooden floors a couple of times and it was none the worse for it. The hinge was always kind of for want of a better word, crunchy. If you squeezed the phone you could feel the play in the hinge. It never affected usability and was no better or worse eight months later. The OG Fold was really a proof of concept rather than a mass production phone and if it held up as well as it did I have high hopes for the Fold 2.
Some comments after moving in the Fold 2 and using it for a few days.
The new hinge is a lot more sturdy and it staying in fixed positions on the way to open or closed allows for Flex Mode which I guess is a good thing. That is if you don't mine putting the cover display or glass back/camera glass of your $2,000 phone down on random foreign objects. It was a lot easier opening and closing the OG Fold because that's what the display was designed to do - be open or be closed. Maybe I'll fall in love with Flex Mode but I'm kind of missing the easier opening/closing.
The 4.6" cover display was really just for reading notifications and brief interactions. Typing on it was maddening. So Samsung has now filled the cover display which is a huge esthetic improvement. Typing is only moderately better because the width, while expanded, is still comically narrow. The height is clown car bizarre in use. Trying to reach the top of the cover display with one hand requires basketball player sized hands. I like the new bigger display better than the old one, even just for the improved looks, but it's still a strange format to get things done on.
I have bronze and the Fold 2 really is a gorgeous phone. It looks like jewelry with the intricate design elements and varying textures. The camera bump is much more pronounced than on the OG Fold which makes carrying it naked all the more nerve racking. The OG Fold was futuristic because it was and there was nothing to compare it to. I guess you could compare it to the Mate X but I'd never buy a foldable that had their vulnerable plastic displays on the outside of the phone. The OG Fold was an odd device and carried it's oddity with pride. The Fold 2 is a really nice phone that folds in half. It's special but not as special as the OG Fold was for its time.
Cases. I have the OEM leather case and Aramid case. Both suck for different reasons. The leather case is like wearing orthopedic shoes with a tuxedo. As balanced as the Fold 2's design is slapping the leather case on it makes it look deformed. It's a chunky case and when it's on it looks incredibly disjointed. Kind of like someone stuck an additional panel (the front display) on top of another phone as an afterthought. It does its job and protects the back of the phone well but it looks God awful. The Aramid case looks better because it's much thinner but half black and half bronze looks weird. And the kickstand bump makes the phone wobbly when you put it down and makes it easy for the phone to slide around. Olixar makes a back panel screen protector as well as a camera protector. I ordered a Dome screen protector for the front display. I think that's the way I'm going to go because I can't see with the Fold 2's design how anyone will be able to make a symmetric front and back case that doesn't look like an appendage.
In using the phone everyday it's a lot like its predecessor. It's obviously faster but s/w wise, outside of Flex Mode, there isn't a great deal of difference between the two. The inside display is much more fluid due to the higher refresh rate but what you're looking at is equal to or worse than the OG Fold because of the $.99 screen protector Samsung applied. I'm happy with the Fold 2 and it makes the OG Fold look and feel older than it is. I think the Fold 2 will wow people more that have never used a folding phone than those of us coming from the OG Fold. It sure is pretty though.
No regrets
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Thanks for the heads up! As much as I hate screen protectors I think I should keep the inside one intact (definitely will remove the cover screen one)
Still waiting on my phone to arrive, there's been a shortage of stock and I still don't have a delivery date yet. So excited about this phone and from what I hear I won't be disappointed.
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Yeah, I have no regrets on the upgrade. I am assuming I am getting poorer battery life is because of the 120h inner screen, but it seems a pretty dramatic drain at this point. I read the news in bed before I get up, and I am often at 90% just from the 10 minutes of reading. I am also having a little trouble with some new Samsung ui features. Particularly, when a message bubble appears on the front screen, I cannot read the message, only the place where I can reply. I have tried resizing, but I end up having to open the app, which defeats the purpose of the bubbles. It might be my fault though because I use the drupe app, and it might just not be sizing itself appropriately for the smaller cover screen. It might just be something I have to deal with, because I would not get rid of drupe. I like the app so much I feel like a cooperate shill for them every time I talk about it.
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Yeah, I have no regrets on the upgrade. I am assuming I am getting poorer battery life is because of the 120h inner screen, but it seems a pretty dramatic drain at this point. I read the news in bed before I get up, and I am often at 90% just from the 10 minutes of reading. I am also having a little trouble with some new Samsung ui features. Particularly, when a message bubble appears on the front screen, I cannot read the message, only the place where I can reply. I have tried resizing, but I end up having to open the app, which defeats the purpose of the bubbles. It might be my fault though because I use the drupe app, and it might just not be sizing itself appropriately for the smaller cover screen. It might just be something I have to deal with, because I would not get rid of drupe. I like the app so much I feel like a cooperate shill for them every time I talk about it.
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Yeah I think you're being brave to use an app like Drupe on such unique aspect ratios! The built in messaging app has a great bubble notification feature which I use on my Note 20, so I am guessing Samsung included the feature on the Fold 2.
Good news is my Z Fold 2 arrives tomorrow, so I am really looking forward to unboxing and trying it out.
Thanks for your input and giving me assurance regarding durability ツ
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I've been on the hunt for a stick-on finger strap for my S22 Ultra. Having insurance, and the phone having invictus glass, I really see no reason for a case. There used to be a company that made a great one called Flozu, but I can no longer find them. Does anyone else feel as I do that covering this phone with a case is undesirable? I refuse to use one of those pop-up things as they are ugly and rather bulky. Any referrals are appreciated!
With no case it will likely get damaged or destroyed. It's a very heavy corner hitting phone that also likes to face plant.
Try B&H Photo...
That's what insurance is for....
Yeah, but what about the total inconvenience of HAVING to rely on insurance. Once the phone is damaged, it’s a royal pain getting it repaired or replaced, then restoring everything. You can get a light case providing minimal protection for less than twenty dollars!
I don't find it to be that much of a pain - I've done it before. I don't use the carrier insurance (which is a rip-off IMO). I have thin cases, but I prefer the phones beauty not be covered up. I've used the stick-on finger strap on phones in the past and it's always been great - I just can't find the one that I've used in the past.
Thanks!!
ShermCraig said:
That's what insurance is for....
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Insurance doesn't replace lost time or data. It may also fail at a critical or very inconvenient moment.
Beyond that its slovenly to decide to doom an expensive device to destruction due to vanity.
This 3 yo N10+ has been dropped over a dozen times onto concrete in its Bolt case. It remains spotless and running like a bat out of hell. The case actually makes it easier to hold and use. It also helps prevent accidental touches. The case is also the primary protection against face plant drops. That Victus glass isn't tough enough...
Self insured, everything up front with reduced overall cost. The only phone I never cased was a ruggedized one because it wasn't needed. 12 years latter it still works.
A bigger problem with cases is finding a good one. With mainstream phones like the Samsung flagships one generally has a large selection. On makes/models manufactured in smaller volumes the incentive to punch out cases in decreased and the case availability and selection suffers.
The Zizo 2 piece polycarbonate clamshell design is one of the slimmest and most rugged designs with no fasteners to break.
The S22U will be damaged without a case... it's destiny.
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Insurance doesn't replace lost time or data. It may also fail at a critical or very inconvenient moment.
Beyond that its slovenly to decide to doom an expensive device to destruction due to vanity.
This 3 yo N10+ has been dropped over a dozen times onto concrete in its Bolt case. It remains spotless and running like a bat out of hell. The case actually makes it easier to hold and use. It also helps prevent accidental touches. The case is also the primary protection against face plant drops. That Victus glass isn't tough enough...
Self insured, everything up front with reduced overall cost. The only phone I never cased was a ruggedized one because it wasn't needed. 12 years latter it still works.
A bigger problem with cases is finding a good one. With mainstream phones like the Samsung flagships one generally has a large selection. On makes/models manufactured in smaller volumes the incentive to punch out cases in decreased and the case availability and selection suffers.
The Zizo 2 piece polycarbonate clamshell design is one of the slimmest and most rugged designs with no fasteners to break.
The S22U will be damaged without a case... it's destiny.
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Guess I've been lucky.
ShermCraig said:
I've been on the hunt for a stick-on finger strap for my S22 Ultra. Having insurance, and the phone having invictus glass, I really see no reason for a case. There used to be a company that made a great one called Flozu, but I can no longer find them. Does anyone else feel as I do that covering this phone with a case is undesirable? I refuse to use one of those pop-up things as they are ugly and rather bulky. Any referrals are appreciated!
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Something like this? I've never used a finger strap though. What insurance do you have? I'm thinking of switching to square. Samsung+ and US carriers use Asurion. Asurion used to be good, but it's customer service has become abysmal.
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ShermCraig said:
Guess I've been lucky.
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Lol, I rather be lucky than well protected.
I'll go for months with no mishaps. Then I'll do something stupid like miss my pocket or pickup the phone in low light forgetting it was charging only to have the cable pull it from my hand. Been ill the last week and did both. Fortunately my pride was the only thing injured.
The other thing to consider is your hands may be trustworthy but what if you hand it to someone who doesn't have a feel for the phone? Or the one person here who's dog tail wagged their phone onto the tile floor. I really like the way my N10+'s look caseless but it's just not practical for me. They are slippery fish. The Bolt case also comes with a tether.
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blackhawk said:
Lol, I rather be lucky than well protected.
I'll go for months with no mishaps. Then I'll do something stupid like miss my pocket or pickup the phone in low light forgetting it was charging only to have the cable pull it from my hand. Been ill the last week and did both. Fortunately my pride was the only thing injured.
The other thing to consider is your hands may be trustworthy but what if you hand it to someone who doesn't have a feel for the phone? Or the one person here who's dog tail wagged their phone onto the tile floor. I really like the way my N10+'s look caseless but it's just not practical for me. They are slippery fish.
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He's asking about finger straps. Nobody cares about why you have phone insurance.
This isn't a strap, but a popup, rotating ring that is factory mounterd on this case.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09N7BTKXQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
gernerttl said:
Something like this? I've never used a finger strap though. What insurance do you have? I'm thinking of switching to square. Samsung+ and US carriers use Asurion. Asurion used to be good, but it's customer service has become abysmal.
15 Pieces Phone Grip Strap Finger Loop for Cell Phone Case Phone Finger Holder Assorted Colors Silicone Stretch Phone Grip Stand for Most Mobile Phones and Tablets https://a.co/d/77YAE8T
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I use Upsie.
Here's what I decided on (for those that are interested).
LOVEHANDLE
Customize your smartphone with Lovehandle phone grips and accessories. Choose from swappable designs and colors that integrate functionality with your unique style.
www.amazon.com
It comes with an extra piece of adhesive that allows it to stick well to my phone. Only had it a couple days, but so far, so good!
ShermCraig said:
Here's what I decided on (for those that are interested).
LOVEHANDLE
Customize your smartphone with Lovehandle phone grips and accessories. Choose from swappable designs and colors that integrate functionality with your unique style.
www.amazon.com
It comes with an extra piece of adhesive that allows it to stick well to my phone. Only had it a couple days, but so far, so good!
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I know this is old but if you're looking for the flozu (as i was and ended up here) there is the same style on amazon. https://a.co/d/fQVbFAp
Thank you! I did see those but opted for the Lovehandle. The main difference in my estimation is the Lovehandle is a bit thicker, but I can still easily use wireless chargers. Thanks again!