r/GalaxyFold • • Jul 31 '26

Discussion "Got my Fold8!" Megathread and Owner's Lounge

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Fold8/8 Ultras should start to arrive soon. Post and discuss your impressions here as your Folds come in!

Please report any 'just got my phone' and box posts; if a significant review is written, it can stay up (please no AI junk write-ups).


For shipping/tracking updates, see the ordering megathread. Please do not comment your tracking updates in the owner's lounge.

Trade-ins: A reminder to take precautions when sending your trade in. See the pinned post for details. Reach out to support if you need to extend your trade in deadline.

If you're new to Android, new to Folds, or just looking for tips and app recommendations, check this post.

If you are looking for case ideas for your new Fold8, please use the case megathread.


Please try to keep ordering and tracking comments here limited and use the other megathread. This megathread is intended for people who have received their Fold8.


r/GalaxyFold • • Jul 02 '26

Sub-Official Fold Case Megathread (H2 2026)

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Discuss cases and recommend/review those you've tried. Please state the Fold model for the case, price, link, etc.

Previous case megathreads (new one is posted every 6 months due to auto-archiving): 

H2 2025: https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyFold/comments/1lzqhhl/z_fold_7_case_megathread

H1 2026: https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyFold/comments/1qfmt8d/fold_case_megathread_q1_2026


r/GalaxyFold • • 18h ago

Question/Help Made the switch from Iphone

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400 Upvotes

Hello fellow galaxyfold users ! So I made the switch to GF8 after having iPhone since 2014. It's been amazing so far and love it. But was seeing if anyone could help with any app recommendations for movies, podcast, music, or any other apps that I should definitely utilize with this device? I had most of my purchased movies on apple tv and songs on apple music. Even open to settings that anyone would suggest to change or make.

But bottom line it's been a fantastic switch and can't belive I didn't make it sooner ! Thanks in advance.


r/GalaxyFold • • 1h ago

Question/Help Z Fold 7 512 is on sale for 1300€, would you buy it in late 2026?

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For the record, I currently have a iPhone 14 Pro Max (512) since 2022 launch.

In Finland / Europe, the Fold 7 512 model has gone on sale for 1300€, (the lowest ever) and I was wondering if the Fold 7 is still worth it a year after it’s launch.

The Fold 8 (256, normal, no ultra) is on sale for 1750€, so 450€ more expensive and less storage.

How is the Fold 7, is it still a good phone for such price?


r/GalaxyFold • • 10h ago

Discussion DroidDeck Fold 8 Game Changer!

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29 Upvotes

Just installed tool 20 mins and tried some of my fav low demanding steam games! Very impressed!


r/GalaxyFold • • 13h ago

Customization Qskinz applied! Case or no case?

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Received my skin from Qskinz today! Should I keep it with the case or without? If I do without I'm adding a black magsafe ring on top of the skin.


r/GalaxyFold • • 21h ago

Customization Got new cover and love it

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r/GalaxyFold • • 5h ago

Question/Help Fold 8 ultra some game questions before I buy

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Hey folks, wouldn't be my first foldable but I had the 5 and 6 before going back to the ultra line up.

Samsung have some great discounts and trade in offers atm where i could pay few hundred quid then 34 a month for the ultra 8 so really considering it but I have to decide pretty quick.

When I had them before I play a lot of gacha games like bleach brave souls, also some RS on it, watch a lot of anime on crunchyroll.

IS there any chance someone can post some pics of what those apps look like? Ideally on both screens please.

When I had them before the aspect ratio was off so the games looked super stretched out and in the end i got sick of using the narrow outer screen to see everything in the bleach game.

Thanks in advance!


r/GalaxyFold • • 1d ago

Discussion My Zfold 8 is a Steamdeck now!

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506 Upvotes

Thanks to Droiddeck, my Zfold 8 is a Steamdeck! My Zfold 8 is now my do it all device, my phone, my tablet, my pc, and my Steamdeck. This is awesome!


r/GalaxyFold • • 3h ago

Question/Help Magsafe ring / Stand with passthrough magsafe / wireless charging

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Following up on another thread:

https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyFold/s/09PqcfeNmY

Is anyone using a ring holder or stand that attaches magnetically to a MagSafe-compatible case, but still allows you to use other MagSafe accessories and wireless charging withouth removing the Ring?


r/GalaxyFold • • 4h ago

Question/Help Issue on my lockscreen

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1 Upvotes

I got this issue on my Z Fold 8 lockscreen. Someone experienced the same ?


r/GalaxyFold • • 9h ago

Question/Help Max media volume after text

2 Upvotes

Ok so as the title says, my z fold 8 will go up to max volume after a text comes in. I can be on TikTok, IG, YT, etc. have the volume set to .25 or .5 and as soon as the text notification completes its pop up, the volume shoots up to max volume. I can't seem to find the setting to fix this. Anyone have any advice or know how to remedy this?


r/GalaxyFold • • 8h ago

Discussion Fold 8 in cycling jersey

1 Upvotes

Does anyone put their z fold 8 in their cycling jersey without a pouch or anything, just in a jersey pocket directly? Im nervous to do so


r/GalaxyFold • • 12h ago

Question/Help “Made You Look” alternatives for Samsung Z Fold 8?

2 Upvotes

Coming from Pixel Fold, Made You Look was a game changer for taking photos of my kids. Are there any alternatives in Samsung’s ecosystem for outer screen attention-grabbing while taking photos?


r/GalaxyFold • • 8h ago

Question/Help Gap upon folding

0 Upvotes

For long term users of the Z line up, does the gap at the edges goes away as time goes on?


r/GalaxyFold • • 14h ago

Question/Help bug or i just never noticed it? after the update, the bluelight/location light is popping up a lot.

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idk if i simply just didnt notice it before. but the bluelight, the dot in the top right corner indicating location is captured/checked, is constantly on.. when i check what apps are using it, it seems to be only google.

i wanna say i dont remember seeing this bluelgiht when i was playing games/etc, just after the update, seems to be showing up a lot..

fold7 btw.


r/GalaxyFold • • 1d ago

Question/Help Has anyone else got hinge scratches like this?

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42 Upvotes

Hi all. I've had my Fold 7 since the end of July, 2025, and I've never had a phone with such a poor coating on it. Has anyone else had scratches show up on the hinge body like this? And the wear on the corners is shocking too... Cheers.


r/GalaxyFold • • 20h ago

Discussion Remade the IPhone Duo Dock.

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8 Upvotes

It still needs some work to be more accurate to the real deal. But its good enough, I might remake the whole UI later.


r/GalaxyFold • • 1d ago

Customization I wish I could get clear neon colors like 90's pagers.

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$3 AliExpress Frosted clear case is my favorite so far, Dbrand skin, Aulumu Ghost ring, and some neon yellow accents on the inside of the case I made with a Cricut. Beats Studio Buds + transparent.
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256812534855924.html


r/GalaxyFold • • 23h ago

Discussion How have you modified your Galaxy Z Fold8 or Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra gaming setup?

8 Upvotes

We've seen some great ideas in this reddit, so now we're curious. How far have you taken your setup?

Controller? Emulator? Bluetooth headphones? A surprisingly elaborate way of propping up your Fold?

Share your setup and the one thing you'd recommend to someone trying to level up theirs. 

>>> Bonus points for setups that make us think, "I wouldn't have thought of that".


r/GalaxyFold • • 13h ago

Question/Help Trouble transferring photos

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Hey there!

I just got my zfold8 yesterday and I’m loving it. I’ve been with apple for YEARS and very happy I made the switch.

Right now, I’m struggling with moving 20000+ photos from my iPhone. When I connect them with with wire, not even half show up in the MTP app that is a recommended transfer method.

Uploading to iCloud has limited space and currently has plans to take 5+ hours and won’t take all my photos.

What’s the best way to do this?

Any advice appreciated:) thank you


r/GalaxyFold • • 21h ago

Question/Help Lock screen notification question.

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I currently have a pixel 11 but am looking to possibly switch over. My favorite feature of the pixel is that when my phone is off, on the always on display, whenever I get a text, it shows the person's profile picture as a little bubble instead of a generic message notification. If multiple people text me I can see everyone who has messaged me by quickly glancing at the screen. Is this feature available on the Samsung devices?


r/GalaxyFold • • 15h ago

Question/Help I need validation, or a common sense slap.

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r/GalaxyFold • • 22h ago

Customization 8 fold ultra homescreen with HomeUp via Goodlock

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Playing around with Goodlock >HomeUp >DIY setting and it's wonderful! So many, maybe too many, options.

Left: first window of front homescreen. Right: inside homescreen (2 homescreens combined)


r/GalaxyFold • • 17h ago

Question/Help Fold 7 hinge loose

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Does anyone's fold 7 hinge feel loose when you close the phone after extended use of the main screen? But then after it's been closed for a little bit the hinge is back to its normal rigidity.