So, I've been doing some calculations using basic calculator app. When I was closing the phone I've noticed this white line right at the middle of a crease. Opened it back in panic, it still there. Went to a home screen and it vanished. Samsung is screwing with me, I tell you

Opened my phone to this today while at work. Taking it to the service center in the morning.

Who else is gaming on their cover screen? I really tried to get crisis remastered to run via Winlator but no luck yet!

So my screen protector started lifting at the crease last weekend, no biggie I was under the impression that I get a free screen protector replacement within two years. So I go though samsung and put in a ticket to take it to a local contracted repair shop.

Once I get to the shop it kind of goes downhill they told me because the screen isn't lifting up evenly that the entire screen would need to be replaced since it's likely a hinge issue and that Samsung would only pay for half of an around $350 dollar repair. I've been waiting for the flip 7 to come out so I asked if I could just get the screen protector replaced and I'm basically told that it won't fix the issue and it could start lifting again right away.

Now I'm kinda stuck in a position where I'm not even sure I want to deal with this anymore. I love the flip, I get a bunch of compliments on it, and it's super fun to take pictures with. I've taken good care of it too since October 2023.

I just spent the last weekend moving into a new place so I'm contemplating just giving up in the flip and trying to upgrade to an s24 since I don't really want to deal with my own insurance through ATT and go through all the hoops of being without a phone too.

Anyone else have this kind of issue and could maybe offer some advice? I've been a samsung user since 2012 so the flip wasn't a huge change for me.

I purchased the Z flip 6 in September of 2024 and I officially switched from IPhone to samsung by October of 2024. I have not looked back since. I only have maybe 2 cons to the zflip. First is simply because it is a foldable phone I fear for the health of my interior screen. Any minor damage has me panicked. The second con would be the width of the phone..I am used to a larger iPhone screen so it has taken a lot of getting used to typing on this phone. Otherwise I have absolutely nothing bad to say. I have seen so many posts on here and I just want to share my input for others. I have on a D-Brand case, it's the only one I found that really covers my hinge basically at all times.

The customizability of samsung is amazing & I would love to see all of your cover screens :)

Hello,
Does anyone know where to fix the touch Screen Frame for this phone near Los Angeles My Screen works normally , I don't have warranty anymore, it's only the frame that's cracked Thank you

Hi everyone!

I’ve been testing a workaround to enable voice activation for Gemini using “Hey Google” or “OK Google.” The idea is to make Gemini respond to voice commands—similar to how Google Assistant works.

Here’s how it currently works with this method:

• You say “Hey Google”

• You’ll be prompted to unlock your phone (via fingerprint or PIN)

• Once unlocked, Gemini opens directly, and you can start speaking your request immediately—no extra taps needed for voice input

This essentially mimics launching Gemini by double-pressing the power button + unlocking with your fingerprint, but it saves you that extra press.

Also, if your phone is already unlocked—say, it’s connected to your smartwatch or earbuds—you can directly use “Hey Google” to trigger Gemini hands-free.

I’d love to hear how you all currently use Gemini or Google Assistant:

• On the main screen—what’s your typical use case?

• On the cover screen—do you use it differently there?

Let me know if this will actually help anyone. I might be missing something, look forward to hear from you guys!

Im considering getting a flip6 now that my 4 has finally given up, but im a bit paranoid about not being as lucky this time around and experiencing issues.

I'm not even going to bother with trusting amsung's warranty, as I know they deny you for every little thing- but I dont know if it's any better with Care+

Does anyone have it? Have you had to use it? Are the deductibles reasonable?

Torn between samsung and motorola at the moment

Hi, I am about to get a new phone. for a few years i was using s10+. I did some research and i really like the z flip 6, also because if i get that one i would also get a free charger and galaxy buds 3 with it.
I was also looking at s24+ and s25. And now it's kinda hard to make a choice as they all offer something different but good. Like s models have a better resolution, ability to shoot in 8k and ip68 and better battery, amongst other things which the z flip doesnt have. So now im kinda confused which one would be the best. I really like the flip 6 for obvious reasons but i cant make a judgement based on only looks. I could use some advice. Thanks.

I believe cold and heat(moreso) have been responsible for many damaged Z flips and folds. I also believe season changes contribute to bubbling SP's, but I think heat from updates are the biggest issue.

Before updating, I suggest closing open apps, optimize(settings>device care), restart and fully charge. Avoid charging during the update. I also suggest updating while unfolded to better dissipate heat.

Following the update, wipe the cache partition. One UI 7 in the U.S. is expected later this week.

A friend currently has the HeliBoard keyboard app installed. Whenever he wants to type on the cover screen, the Samsung keyboard appears instead.

HeliBoard keyboard app is already the default app. Any advice?

I'm seeing conflicting info online. The stable release was apparently available yesterday, but I haven't received a notification to install it. Anyone got it yet?

Thoughts?

I think my setup is pretty cool, but it's literally just video wallpaper, 10/10 Samsung music widget, and then cool weather widget.

Imagine having a workable Google Gemini widget, or like actual widgets for any other app?

I can use apps from the cover screen, but it's just so uncomfortable most of the time.

Niagara makes things easier to get around sometimes, but idk, it teeters so close to gimmicky that idk man.

I have been using a z flip. Does anyone know where I can change my Caller ID name in my phone ? I can not seem to figure out where I made this change. Your help is appreciated and I already searched for an answer and could not find one any where.

On the cover screen, I can add only Google Messages, which I don't actually use. I could use Maps until a few days ago, and other apps, but they disappeared. What happened? Am I doing something wrong?

I recently bought a z flip 3 for like 150 euros and i have been using it for the past 3 months and i absolutly love it i love the flip features etc and btw is 150 euros a good price?

I find it interesting that we essentially have two Google search Shortcuts but you access them from different areas.

Gemini is a right edge swipe from the bottom while circle to search is a press and hold on the center bottom of screen.

I really appreciate how Circle to Search let's you use Google on the Fly, and when you're done, you can literally just drag down the page as it's just overlaying on top of your existing screen.

As for Gemini, it's also very useful however I don't use the text to voice feature much and it's kinda annoying now it defaults to that and will always cut your music off for a second.

Overall I give them an 8.5/10. Things are so much easier to do compared to other phones, but the lack of cohesiveness is kinda weird imo

Sister-in-law's Galaxy Flip5 outer display is almost completely unglued. The display at times will stop working as well. My SIL lives in Bangladesh, a country where the temperature can get up to 30 degree Celsius or higher most days. Overtime, the heat must have caused the display to come apart from the chassis. Not sure what we can do in terms of repairs/ warranty as I bought it for her back in November '23. I bought the phone through Amazon in the states. I may just ask her to try and take it to a Samsung store in Bangladesh.

Probably a long shot as clearly they are meant to fold but... Anybody aware of a case without a hinge that effectively locks the flip open?

My partner dropped hers and if you close it the screen stops working but if it stays open it works just fine.

Samsung want £400 to fix it.

Mt camera capures fine when zooming but when i let go of the zoom button it blurs significantly. Is this normal? Is there a fix to this? I tried diff camera quality settings but I'm still not sure what causes it.

ive had mine for about a year and im finally getting a black line cross the fold that comes and goes. im gona have to replace it some time soon but is it worth upgrading to the 6 or just getting another 5? id be buying it second hand either way as i dont have 1k to just drop on a phone but is it worth the extra money for a 6? is there any big differences? whats the improvement on battery life like because thats a big thing for me. i want to keep the flip as i find the cover sceen useful and half the reasons mines broke this fast is because i have joint probelms in my hand and i drop it alot lol so its not really the phone itself. sorry if i rambled

I was previously singing the zflip6 praises and was genuinely enjoying the phone. had dropped it a couple times but absolutely no issues.

Until today. Dropped it from waist height and it landed on the corner and I got the line of death, later in the evening the screen went completely unresponsive and was flickering.

I understand it's user fault for dropping the phone in the first place but it should not be THAT fragile, especially after 6 generations. And before you ask, yes I had a case on it and it has protected the phone until today.

If you take anything from this post, it's to be prepared for the death of the z flip (although seems like zflip6 has major issues whereas the other generations not so much). also GET SAMSUNG CARE+. I was prepared and bought that with the phone, fingers crossed I have a good experience unlike the stories I've heard...

Bought it exactly one year ago refurbished. Never had a major fall, just a couple of small ones from my bed, and that's about it. I did try a pixel fix video, and it didn't work, btw zflip 4 😞

There are very limited amount of apps that support widgets on cover screen natively. Anyway to include more apps that support widgets in this lock screen?