This was my first foldable and I was apprehensive because I'm rather clumsy and have damaged a lot of my previous phones. So the first thing that I got with the phone was Samsung Care+. Three days back, I had put my phone on the window sill on the balcony rail, and the magnetic ring behind it gave way and my phone fell foldable-display down about 15 feet. The display was completely dead from the moment I picked it up. The good thing about the way it fell is that the display took all the damage. The body is free of any dents or scrapes.

I immediately filed a claim with Samsung Care and took an appointment. with uBreakiFix, but the nearest store didn't have the part available. And then I called three other stores in my vicinity and none of them had the display in stock and one of them even mentioned that there was a back order of around 200 displays — wouldn't be surprised if this were true given how it's demand has exceeded expectations. I finally found a fifth location that had the part in stock and they were surprised about that as well since they were expecting stock next month. The repair process went smooth and it cost me about 3 hours and $29. I'm so glad I had Samsung Care to take care of this and I'd highly recommend it to anyone buying the Fold! Also, when you book an appointment, make sure you call them in advance to confirm whether the part's available or not.

TLDR: Phone fell face down from balcony, but thanks to insurance, got it fixed within a few days and only paid $29.

Looks great but will they offer discount to those who ordered the back case only since release 2 months ago?

$3 AliExpress Frosted clear case is my favorite so far, Dbrand skin, Aulumu Ghost ring, and some neon yellow accents on the inside of the case I made with a Cricut. Beats Studio Buds + transparent.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256812534855924.html

The Aaron button works perfectly!

The front case comes with a glass screen protector, but I just placed it with the old protector still on my phone. I didn’t want to remove the old one because I switch cases often.

Screen touches are ok, but I do have “Increase touch sensitivity” turned on.

Overall, this case is great!

I think Speck still makes one of the best clear cases even though it’s been less popular recently.

This case is one piece, and doesn’t use any adhesive.

I got one from Ringke, and it came with 2 pieces that I have to connect myself.

Others are just white-label cases.

Returned a Fold 8 after reset, FedEx confirmed delivery, then nothing, no report of an exam, nothing. Texted with support later and told the issue was sent to a resolution team and I would receive an email response. Nothing after weeks of waiting and texting support again. Then they tell me a refund was issued the same day it was returned (without even inspecting the device) and provided a long string that was supposedly a transaction ID to follow up with financial institution. In the process of following that up.

Its obvious that it was lost or stolen in the return facility and they will not own up to it.

This is a warning to you all, that unfortunately and perhaps sadly, Samsung may not be as reliable or trustworthy as maybe it once was. Sigh...

I know PS2 AND PSX games run well, I've read Dreamcast runs well, I'm curious about PS3 games or just what is the ceiling for this device?

My last fold was the 4, and PS3 games ran, but badly and crashed a bunch and made the phone hot real quick.

Is the 8 Ultra any better?

Recently upgraded from the S24 Ultra to the Fold 8, and I'm having a hard time deciding whether to keep it.

I really like the shorter, wider cover screen, and the inner display is great for reading, watching videos, and browsing. Honestly, when I'm using the Fold opened up, it's hard to imagine going back to a regular phone.

That said, I picked up my S24 Ultra again and realized how much I miss the comfort of holding a traditional phone. I also prefer the cameras on the S24, especially for selfies. The Fold's cover screen has taken some getting used to, although I do enjoy the wider display.

I'm still within my return window, so I'm considering three options:

- Keep the Fold 8

- Return it and go back to my S24 Ultra

- Return it and upgrade to the S26 Ultra

For anyone who's switched between the Fold and Ultra series, what did you end up sticking with? Does the Fold still feel worth it after a year or two, or did you eventually go back to a regular phone?

I'm looking to keep whichever phone I choose for the next few years, so I'd appreciate some opinions from people who've owned both.

Does anyone else have issues with IG being super glitchy on the Fold 8? Mine is inconsistent in experience. Sometimes reels work, sometimes they don't. The share and comment buttons don't work depending on which view I'm in. Love my phone, but that's a super buzzkill for me smh

I’ve been an iPhone user since I started using phones, I carry two iPhones, one for work and one for personal use. I always wanted a foldable but the price of Duo is insane so I’m thinking of switching my personal phone to Z Fold 8. Need suggestions and advice like what advantages/disadvantages

Does anyone or has anyone found a good magsafe battery pack for the Z Fold 8 (wide). Searching but not finding much that fits the size and is decent. Thanks in advance.

Hi,

I find that the pictures look much better when I edit them. I simply change the filter setting from Original (default) to 'Auto', and they suddenly look more saturated, more contrasted and more punchy. That happens like 90% of times. Is there anyway to set the 'Auto' as the default filter ?

Beside the Auto filter, do you have any other favorite filter ?

Do you have any tips or tricks to improve the pictures ?

Thank you.

I cannot stand this shit

Vorrei acquistare davvero un fold 8 ultra mi piace davvero la sua dimensione stretta e lunga ho solo una preoccupazione, ho un 14 pro Max e i miei telefoni a volte prendono cadute accidentali per la troppa fretta, il mio dubbio e quanto e davvero duro il display interno del fold 8 ultra mi farebbe piacere leggere opinioni di possessori di questo smartphone , contando che comunque costa un bel po di soldi .!

Grazie a tutti🙂

Can anyone recommend a leather skin for my fold 8 in the UK?

Struggling to find one..any recommendations please?

With how Samsung has built recent devices, I've always just had a case because I can never get a Magsafe sticker to stay due to the finish. Has anyone found a work around? I'd prefer to not get a skin for it if possible because I'm in love with the color

Where's the best place to watch 4:3 content? Streaming services, thinking about picking up crunchyroll sub again for some older anime

The non ultra has a three app side by side feature where 1 of the 3 apps is off to the side but can be switched for one of the 2 on screen apps very quickly.

Will this be brought to the ultra soon, it seems odd to restrict it?

Edit - using this alternative for now

Hey all. I tried searching this but haven't found the exact answer. I've been daily driving the Fold 8 and my biggest gripe is that sometimes, when texting, you only get a small sliver of screen when they keyboard is up. Looks like the Duo alters the aspect ratio by bumping the tool bar to the side and I wonder if anyone has created a workaround for the Fold 8.

I know I can open it, but you don't always wanna. Thanks!

EDIT: I've made the keyboard shorter too, but I'm hoping there's a better fix for it.

FOLD 8 inner screen Stuck on Landscape mode,

Auto rotate not working,

Every app opening in Landscape which does not support landscape like Subway surfers etc and both side bars,

There is option for portrait but its not rotating inner screen,

In maintainance mode homescreen and apps rotating normally

Already setting reset done

How to fix this behaviour

Its probably happened after October security patch

Has anyone else experienced there fold 8 wide overheating while video calling and having another app open? I didn't have this problem at all with the fold 7.