https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Galaxy-Z-Flip/Planning-to-get-Flip-or-Fold-Don-t/m-p/18347883#M1759 That sounds unfortunate. I have always wanted a fold phone but still can't buy one because of their cameras. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:30:16 GMT AdamLash 2025-02-20T05:30:16Z https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Galaxy-Z-Flip/Planning-to-get-Flip-or-Fold-Don-t/m-p/18347848#M1758 <SPAN>I had my FLIP 4 for a little over two years. Under normal use, with extra care especially on the screen and good casing.</SPAN><DIV><SPAN><BR /></SPAN></DIV><DIV><SPAN>Recently, the phone starts to shutdown when closed. Restarting is needed every time you open it. I checked online and found out that it is a common problem with these type of phone which requires replacement of the flexible power cable(?).&nbsp;</SPAN></DIV><DIV><SPAN><BR /></SPAN></DIV><DIV><SPAN>I inquired from Samsung authorized service center and they qoute to replace for almost 500 USD. The price of the spare is ridiculous. The technician admitted that it is a common issue with these phone. Knowing it as a common issue, why not Samsung made this part more affordable.&nbsp;</SPAN></DIV><DIV><SPAN><BR /></SPAN></DIV><DIV><SPAN>I refuse to pay this amount. My flip phone is now a regular non-flip phone. Definitely, this will be my last flip or fold ever.</SPAN></DIV><DIV><SPAN><BR /></SPAN></DIV><DIV><SPAN>If you still want to buy it, you have been warned.</SPAN></DIV> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:26:28 GMT https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Galaxy-Z-Flip/Planning-to-get-Flip-or-Fold-Don-t/m-p/18347848#M1758 Trax02 2025-02-20T05:26:28Z https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Galaxy-Z-Flip/Planning-to-get-Flip-or-Fold-Don-t/m-p/18347883#M1759 That sounds unfortunate. I have always wanted a fold phone but still can't buy one because of their cameras. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:30:16 GMT https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Galaxy-Z-Flip/Planning-to-get-Flip-or-Fold-Don-t/m-p/18347883#M1759 AdamLash 2025-02-20T05:30:16Z https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Galaxy-Z-Flip/Planning-to-get-Flip-or-Fold-Don-t/m-p/18348289#M1760 To know more about this issue and check how prevalent it is, search online re: 'flip or fold shutting down when closed'. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 06:16:52 GMT https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Galaxy-Z-Flip/Planning-to-get-Flip-or-Fold-Don-t/m-p/18348289#M1760 Trax02 2025-02-20T06:16:52Z https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Galaxy-Z-Flip/Planning-to-get-Flip-or-Fold-Don-t/m-p/18349015#M1761 Hello. Did you research this deeper? Are defective rates higher than with other form factors, or manufacturers?<BR /><BR />This could perhaps be a better way re buy recommendations. Please let me know what you think. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 07:55:01 GMT https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Galaxy-Z-Flip/Planning-to-get-Flip-or-Fold-Don-t/m-p/18349015#M1761 ojwh 2025-02-20T07:55:01Z https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Galaxy-Z-Flip/Planning-to-get-Flip-or-Fold-Don-t/m-p/18871644#M1812 Yeah, it is common. Look at<BR /><A href="https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Galaxy-Flip/Samsung-Flip-4-5G-shutting-off-completely-when-folded-and-green/td-p/18531625?src=ShareByUserCM" target="_blank">https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Galaxy-Flip/Samsung-Flip-4-5G-shutting-off-completely-when-folded-and-green/td-p/18531625?src=ShareByUserCM</A><BR />But i think they start to work on it, or maybe they will try to improve the newer versions Wed, 09 Apr 2025 22:13:18 GMT https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Galaxy-Z-Flip/Planning-to-get-Flip-or-Fold-Don-t/m-p/18871644#M1812 M3D0 2025-04-09T22:13:18Z https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Galaxy-Z-Flip/Planning-to-get-Flip-or-Fold-Don-t/m-p/18871663#M1813 Better than apple anyways<span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":face_with_tears_of_joy:">😂</span> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 22:14:22 GMT https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Galaxy-Z-Flip/Planning-to-get-Flip-or-Fold-Don-t/m-p/18871663#M1813 M3D0 2025-04-09T22:14:22Z