Galaxy Fold Thread

harsaphes

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Morning all. Thought I would start a Galaxy Fold thread for those of us stupid enough to drop a big two grand . 'Launch' day, if it can be called that was a joke. There were no Fold's in Bestbuy or ATT anywhere in NYC.

I really want an unlocked version but that seems to not be available at the moment. As soon as I get my device I'll report back.
 
Good luck. Everything I've read says you have to treat it like a faberge egg in order to warranty the screen. And don't store credit cards next to it.
 
I’m actually surprised they didn’t just can this phone.

I suspect it's partly an excess of pride (see also: the extreme reluctance to admit the Galaxy Note 7 had a serious flaw), partly a desire for real-world data to inform next-gen foldables. The catch, of course, is that it's asking you to pay nearly $2K to be a tester.
 
The fact you can damage the screen with something as insignificant as your fingernail is a huge no go for me. Good luck.
 
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I take very good care of my phone's so I'm not worried about that. Also I've never run my fingernail across the screen. Someone must be buying them they are sold out of all the best buys in nyc
 
I take very good care of my phone's so I'm not worried about that. Also I've never run my fingernail across the screen. Someone must be buying them they are sold out of all the best buys in nyc

Resellers of course. While there are many ways to flush 2k down the proverbial toilet, enjoy it to the max. All the data beta testers like you will provide Samsung, basically decides future development on this category of smartphones.
 
The fact you can damage the screen with something as insignificant as your fingernail is a huge no go for me. Good luck.
If you cant play with fire, dont drop 2k on it LOL. But seriously that Jerryrigeverything video was impressively informative.

The inner screen is level 1 or 2 in regards to hardness, but must be that material in orderr for the screen to fold.
 
If I had money to throw away I'd probably get one. I like the innovation. I love my tech, but no way I'll spend $2k for a phone that will be obsolete in 2-3 years.
 
Way too many trade-offs to a normal phone for now:
  • Tiny-ass screen while closed, which makes using it one-handed and for media/navigation while docked in the car (one car doesn't have Android Auto) a lot less useful.
  • I'm careful with my phones too, but a display delicate enough to damage with my fingernail is going to inevitably look like shit after just a few months use just from other debris getting into it while it's closed.
  • Still has a notch to interfere with full screen videos and games.
  • Taking pics with it either folded or not is going to be awkward with either the small screen or cumbersome while unfolded.
  • Still no headphone jack on that big-ass device.
  • I'll bet the resale on these will be the worst of any phone ever in about 6 months when Samsung announces a considerably better successor; less than half MSRP at least for sure.
  • Last but not least, it's twice the price as any other flagship phone with a fraction of the durability.. not even sure that a few rain drops couldn't kill this thing if you used it outside and even older non-IP rated phones didn't have that issue for me.
I love the idea of these and hope to have something like it in the next few years, but this is very much a first-gen device with tons of compromises and will mostly be forgotten by Samsung and everyone else as they continue to improve them and manufacture/sell more of them (while also hopefully driving pricing down).
 
Samsung should of just scrapped this phone and went back to the drawing board.
 
I mean all these videos are ridiculous. NO ONE does any of these things to their phone. I've NEVER ruined a phone, ever.
 
Honestly I don't know who the fold is for. It is priced out of reach for the common man. People who care about style and fashion would just get the latest and greatest iPhone. Rich techy people probably don't see the value in a fold.
 
Honestly I don't know who the fold is for. It is priced out of reach for the common man. People who care about style and fashion would just get the latest and greatest iPhone. Rich techy people probably don't see the value in a fold.

I care about style and fashion and would never buy an iPhone.
 
If you can afford it and like it, go for it. We all want and or get things just because we want them. I’m sure it’ll be a fun phone, and I would assume many of the buyers on this have a high phone turnover rate anyway and will love it while they have it.
 
I THINK I have a Fold being delivered today but its hard to tell. ATT said they cancelled the order but UPS says it's being delivered later today. In the mean time I picked one up at BB as a backup.
 
So I'm just finishing up setting up the device. First thing I did was unlock it and this morning I flashed the 'unlocked' version of the firmware onto it. No more ATT crap.
I have to say the phone is great and it's NOT as fragile as you would think. Very very well built, solid in the hand (insert jokes), screen looks great. I'll post picts later.
 
Someone give us a month use update. i want to know how the hinge operates after sitting in a typical pocket thats subject to lint and other small debris where other phones do fine. Also the inner screen any issues with normal use.
 
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I hate to be that guy, but no sheet or pillow case? I'm guessing you're also not a phone case kinda person either than. Totally explains the lack of fear you have of this phone.

It's a nice looking phone for sure.
 
Putting a Dbrand skin on tomorrow!......bedding was in wash machine!

Edit two.....the top picture is in living area...that's a rug on the floor and that's the cats pillow. They don't like cases.
 
You know it really has grown on me watching videos on it. I would so buy one but I can't justify the $2000 price tag. I could swallow it at $1000 maybe.
 
So far no problems using it daily

Any quirks you've noticed? And for that matter, has anyone asked you about it? I can imagine it drawing people like moths to a flame, at least when you open it up.
 
I'm extremely careful of it and dont have it open at all time. People I work with and my clients love it. My inside screen is fine, no scratches or dust problems.
I'm use to my Pixel so its a somewhat challenge to go back to Samsung. For instance you cant zoom on a Selfie. Not a big deal but there have been times I needed it. I actually use the outside screen more than the inside. Navigating with one finger works well.
All in all very happy so far.
 
Eight months later! I have to say I'm totally surprised by how well this phone has held up. I've had zero problems with the inside screen. I keep it in my pocket, throw it in my bag, generally just treat it like a phone. No case. My only gripe is the front screen is too small for any kind of purpose except being on a call. If they made it a little bigger it would be so much better. Anyway....eight months.
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Eight months later! I have to say I'm totally surprised by how well this phone has held up. I've had zero problems with the inside screen. I keep it in my pocket, throw it in my bag, generally just treat it like a phone. No case. My only gripe is the front screen is too small for any kind of purpose except being on a call. If they made it a little bigger it would be so much better. Anyway....eight months.View attachment 251728View attachment 251729

I'm glad it's faring well... and probably not a bad form factor to have when you're probably supposed to stay at home and may end up using it more as a tablet than a phone.
 
The Phone flopped big time. They knew this was going to happen.
That is why they launched it as Galaxy Fold and not as Galaxy S Fold.
The phone looks great but you better not keep your credit cards next to it.

I am sure they will Launch Galaxy S Fold. I am waiting for that and I am going to buy the S fold as soon as it launched.
 
The Phone flopped big time. They knew this was going to happen.
That is why they launched it as Galaxy Fold and not as Galaxy S Fold.
The phone looks great but you better not keep your credit cards next to it.

I am sure they will Launch Galaxy S Fold. I am waiting for that and I am going to buy the S fold as soon as it launched.

Fold '2' will not have 's' pen. I've had my Fold next to my wallet for all the 8 months and did not have a problem.
 
The Phone flopped big time. They knew this was going to happen.
That is why they launched it as Galaxy Fold and not as Galaxy S Fold.
The phone looks great but you better not keep your credit cards next to it.

I am sure they will Launch Galaxy S Fold. I am waiting for that and I am going to buy the S fold as soon as it launched.

Samsung never expected the Fold to be a large-scale hit -- you can't have a flop if you didn't intend to sell in large numbers. It's like saying that a Swiss luxury watch is a failure because the designer only intended to make 1,000 pieces.

The Fold is basically what it needed to be: an initial foray into foldables that shows what works in real life.

You're going to be waiting a long, long time for a "Galaxy S Fold," if it ever happens. The costs have to come down; the display has to become much more durable to be a mainstream device; and most importantly, Samsung has to find a folding design that both offers a good use case for most people and resonates well with customers. Remember, this can't just be the phone for hardcore enthusiasts willing to put up with quirks to say they have a folding screen -- a Galaxy S has to appeal to virtually anyone with the money to spend on a flagship. And if Samsung can't find a way to make a foldable phone that universally appealing, it won't happen.
 
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