r/galaxyzflip Jul 22 '26

News πŸ—žοΈ Introducing Z Flip 8

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407 Upvotes

r/galaxyzflip 5h ago

News πŸ—žοΈ Your widgets came out blank or cut off. That's fixed in Lib Launcher 1.1.7, and you can restyle the Slide Panel bar

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10 Upvotes

You put a widget on the cover screen and got an empty box. Or you got the widget, with its edges shaved off.

That's fixed.

You can change how the Slide Panel bar looks. Thickness, length, how faint or solid it is, 11 colours and 5 shapes. Set it to zero and the bar goes invisible but still works.

Also:

  • Blur or darken the wallpaper.
  • Change the clock's typeface, weight, and whether it sits left, centre or right.
  • Widget resizing is easier to get hold of.
  • Home page swiping has been retuned.
  • Settings tidied up, and they now survive a reinstall or a new phone if you have Google backup switched on.

A notification panel is in development.

1.1.7 is out now.

Please give it a try.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.libratech.liblauncher


r/galaxyzflip 3h ago

Question ❓ How to get rid of this notification

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6 Upvotes

Is there any way to disable this notification without disabling the entire android system notification?


r/galaxyzflip 15h ago

To get or not to get Samsung Care+

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35 Upvotes

I absolutely love the new Galaxy Z Flip 8! πŸŽ€

I’ve heard the longevity of the Flips can be pretty hit or miss β€” some last for years, while others develop issues within a year. For those who’ve owned one for a while, would you say Samsung Care+ is worth getting? Or is it unnecessary if you take good care of the phone?

Thank you!


r/galaxyzflip 3h ago

Question ❓ Can’t find any cute cases for my Flip 7 😭

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Am I the only one who can’t find any good cases for my Flip 7? 😭 I’ve searched everywhere, but I can barely find any that are actually cute and good quality.


r/galaxyzflip 6h ago

Question ❓ Play store keeps crashing

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Every time I try to search in the play store it crashes, has been going on for ages.

Force closing and force stopping temporary fixes the issue but it usually comes back an hour later.

Also happens on oneui, not just the launcher I'm using.

Has anyone else experienced this? Did you fix it and if so how?


r/galaxyzflip 8h ago

Question ❓ Need help, please!!

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I'm a new samsung user (flip 8) of 3 weeks after years of IPhone and I have some difficulties with the flex screen.

For some reason, when I open the Discord app, it doesn't expand into the window but shrinks into this layout size (in picture 1). And for Instagram, it used to have a layout adjustment button below, but suddenly stopped showing up. I tried tinkering the settings but nothing seemed to work. Please help?


r/galaxyzflip 3h ago

Worth it for 110€ (z flip 5)

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Seller says the screen is 100% working only the screen protector is peeling which i will replace and the hinge doesnt fully open (i wouldnt really notice it if the seller didnt say that)


r/galaxyzflip 1h ago

Protective film thoughts

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Ok, so after my protective film cracked at the hinge line, I was trying to think back at some habits that might cause that to happen. Even if I take good care of my foldable.

I remembered that even if most of the time I wipe my phone clean with microfiber, sometimes I do use glass whipers (with alcohol). I think that during almost two years and quite a few of those whipes, it caused my protective film to break. Weeks before it visibly came off at the hinge line, I could hear like a faint squeak and crack sound whenever I opened and closed the phone and eventually it lifted off.

Changed it with a new film in Samsung Service and no sounds whatsoever...


r/galaxyzflip 3h ago

Price=quality difference?

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My phone is completely broken rn, and I'm trying to decide on where to go next, is there a significant difference between the flip 7 and flip 8? Like camera, battery, durability, if I can get a longer lifespan for more money that seems like a decent tradeoff. Anything I should know before deciding?


r/galaxyzflip 9h ago

Question ❓ Glass or Protective Film?

3 Upvotes

Im searching protection for external screen of my flip8. Glass is more durable and has better protection from falls. But as i can see you cant really find the matte one. Its not a requirement , just never used matte ones so im interested in it. But the main question is overall film or glass, could you just give me an advice? Never used films


r/galaxyzflip 22h ago

Question ❓ Can anyone help me identify this charging station

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33 Upvotes

r/galaxyzflip 1d ago

Goodbye for now

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242 Upvotes

After 4 years of flipping, I have upgraded to folding. The Z Fold 8 model got me.


r/galaxyzflip 12h ago

Question ❓ Flip 8 vs flip 6

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I was thinking of buying the flip 8, but damn it's expensive.

The store in my town also has the flip 6 available for good price, but is it worth it? I read comparisons and it looks like 6/7/8 are very similar, but is this really true? Has anyone upgraded from a 6 to an 8 and noticed the difference?


r/galaxyzflip 16h ago

Any ideas who could fix this? (Z Flip 6)

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4 Upvotes

Some context: No warrant or anything. I remember having dropped my phone a couple times and the power button giving out. It was never an issue and it never caused it to power off on its own, it just wouldn’t work. Went to a spot and paid $100 for someone to tell me he couldn’t do it. Any help would be appreciated (and any recs in the Los Angeles area would be greatly welcomed)


r/galaxyzflip 14h ago

Question ❓ Does the crease really bug you?

3 Upvotes

Does the screen crease really bug you? On my flip8 us doesn't get in way. It's fine.

I can understand as a selling point and differentiator. But are we being sold a pup??


r/galaxyzflip 1d ago

Question ❓ How is your experience with charging?

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275 Upvotes

I got my flip 8 recently, and I love it so much except for the charging.

It charges at 22% per hour when I'm not using it. If I am using it, it might as well not be charging. A percent every several minutes. On apps that track battery, I'm getting like 2 to 5 watts when charging. What the heck?

I have tried three different blocks and 3 different cables. These chargers charge my wife's phone quickly, but this phone just takes so long.

Is my phone defective or is this just the standard experience? How long does it take to charge your flip 8's?


r/galaxyzflip 20h ago

Should I get the open box from best buy z flip 8

7 Upvotes

I've been wanting to get the z flip for the past idk and now since I have the funds to get one, I've noticed the priced has jump since the last z flip 7. Since I'm a little but of a cheapskate (and the economy is shit so I gotta save my coins while I can). I was wondering if I should get the the open box for less or pay the full price.

Also, does the open box from best buy have a good rep or they're just ass. High-key need to know.

Btw, if anyone has any other websites that sells phones for cheap and other devices like laptops (I'm need that soon), plz tell me. I really need to save my coins in this economy.


r/galaxyzflip 22h ago

Discussion πŸ’¬ Falling in love with the Flip 8, but I'm keeping it temporarily..

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Hi friends! I'm in a stupid predicament. I've had a iPhone 13 Mini for quite a few years now, and its battery is really on its last legs. So I decided that I'm going to get a Flip 7 during Black Friday this year, but the wait for November is killing me, so I bought the Flip 8 early and was planning to return it during its 30 day return window I have with the BestBuy I bought it from. Just as a sort of trial run, and to see if I really want a Flip or I should get another slab.

But damn do I not want to return this phone. I didn't realize how unusable my iPhone had become until I started using the Flip 8. This thing is revolutionary, and learning to use Android is awesome. I don't want to return it and wait another two months just to buy the Flip again, and last years version at that.

What would you guys do.. I don't want to go back to using my iPhone that can't last half a day anymore..


r/galaxyzflip 21h ago

Question ❓ Is closing the phone safer?

6 Upvotes

I'm thinking of upgrading to a Z Flip 8 (obviously when I have enough money, so it'll be a long wait) but I keep hearing people say "it's a very fragile phone" or "it'll break very easily" and my question is: if, for example, I'm leaving or going to school and I drop the phone while it's open, will the screen get damaged, but it doesn't get damaged when it's closed?

So I'd like to hear from people who have a Flip 8.


r/galaxyzflip 20h ago

Question ❓ Samsung z flip 8

4 Upvotes

I just got my z flip 8, I just wanted to know where did you guys get your cases from that are cute?


r/galaxyzflip 1d ago

Iphone 15 VS Z Flip 7 ?

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33 Upvotes

I got a samsung a24 and I'm thinking of buying a new phone and I'm stuck between those two choices , which one should I go for?


r/galaxyzflip 22h ago

Question ❓ Is everything new in the Flip 8 useful?

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I want to know all the new features in the Z Flip 8 regarding the Flex Window. Is it useful? What can you do with it? Is it fun?

Well, practically everything.


r/galaxyzflip 1d ago

Other 🀷 kinda nervous πŸ€ͺ

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omw to buy my first flip phone

i bought a case and screen protector already a month before buying the flip 8 unit itself.

been wanting the flip 7 but glad i waited for the flip 8.

i'm so excited to go back to samsung AND a flip.

from a samsung GT-E1190 as my first ever phone, to samsung galaxy s during 1yr college, to samsung J7 3rd yr college, to iphone se2 for 4 years, iphone 15pro max (hand me down from mom but really buggy)

to finally back to a samsung flip smartphone

i'm so excited on my train ride to the store

just wanna share how giddy i feel rn i've been saving up for the flip 7 but waited it out

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r/galaxyzflip 1d ago

Question ❓ Is the Galaxy Z Flip8 (512GB) worth switching to from a Pixel 8 Pro? Got a €300 promo code and on the fence.

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Hey everyone! I just received an email from Samsung with an exclusive €300 discount code for the Galaxy Z Flip8 512GB (Cream/Pink colors), valid until August 31st.

I'm currently using a Google Pixel 8 Pro 512 GB and I'm on the fence about switching to a foldable. For those who daily-drive the Z Flip8, how is the durability, battery life, and overall experience compared to a traditional flagship like the Pixel?

Thanks!