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Planning to get Flip or Fold? Don't..

(Topic created on: 02-20-2025 09:26 AM)
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Trax02
Beginner Level 3
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Galaxy Z Flip
I had my FLIP 4 for a little over two years. Under normal use, with extra care especially on the screen and good casing.

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(?). 

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. 

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.

If you still want to buy it, you have been warned.
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AdamLash
Active Level 7
Galaxy Z Flip
That sounds unfortunate. I have always wanted a fold phone but still can't buy one because of their cameras.
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Trax02
Beginner Level 3
Galaxy Z Flip
To know more about this issue and check how prevalent it is, search online re: 'flip or fold shutting down when closed'.
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ojwh
Active Level 10
Galaxy Z Flip
Hello. Did you research this deeper? Are defective rates higher than with other form factors, or manufacturers?

This could perhaps be a better way re buy recommendations. Please let me know what you think.
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M3D0
Active Level 2
Galaxy Z Flip
Yeah, it is common. Look at
https://r2.community.samsung.com/t5/Galaxy-Flip/Samsung-Flip-4-5G-shutting-off-completely-when-folde...
But i think they start to work on it, or maybe they will try to improve the newer versions
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M3D0
Active Level 2
Galaxy Z Flip
Better than apple anyways😂
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