Galaxy Z Flip 3 | 1 year later!
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- Опубліковано 26 гру 2022
- How's it holding up? This is my experience having the Z Flip 3 after one year.
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All my phones ive ever owned are in great condition. Longstory short take care of your devices and they will last.
THIS
@@freeleymedia 100%. That goes for Samsung, Apple, HTC (back in the day of the one M7). I’ve never cracked a screen. And get this, never had a charging cable break, from any brand
cant relate at all lol
I'm not sure about great condition but my phone is still ok after 3-4 years.. jerryrig fans would definitely disagree as they prioritize durability over anything 😅
Same for me. I had the galaxy S8 almost 6 years and I never put screen protection to it and it was phenomenal. It didn't have a single scratch or anything and it fell down several times
For the screen protector, they should have 2 separate screen protection pieces!
Makes since
smart idea
That doesn’t make sense, there’d be a cut/gap on the screen all the time
@@extra4542 yes.. it would eliminate the concerning sound of the screen protector and would probably be cheaper since its 2 smaller pieces and they don’t need to fold as well though
@@PleaseDontMindmyDisplayName It wouldnt work since if theres is a 2 part screen protector the gap where the crease is at would be bothersome. Imagine scrolling everytime and feeling the 2 piece screen protector. I think its a bad move
You have to change protection film immediately! I had that problem too, waited too long and screen cracked.😅
MINE TO IT CRACKED
@@balkanjoker8754got now flip 4 and same problem with protection film ;)
It is the 2nd time in 1 year I have to change it. Basically once every 6 months.
Samsung needs a lawsuit on this shit
Show picture of the cracked screen it's plastic I don't think it even cracks
Be careful! My fold4 was exactly the same but the bubbles actually damaged the screen from me constantly trying to push the air out.
The screenprotector acts as structural support for the display. Eventually it can cause the screen to fail if its not replaced.
I've used tempers glass my whole life. But for this guess you can't
So the bubbles didn't damage the screen, you damaged the screen.
Same
@@tonystark559 Yeah disappointingly all the high end Samsung phones (Ultra, Flip, Fold) don't work with tempered glass. For the Flip and Fold for obvious reasons. For the Ultra it's because the screen is unnecessarily curved, and their fingerprint sensor shits the bed. I have an old OnePlus 6T that works perfect with tempered glass, so it's really annoying to see how Samsung designs their phones.
Best get that replacement sooner than later, cause that bubbling is the death bell for the folding displays.
I can confirm this, unfortunately
Yup, same thing happened to mine. It must use the screen protector to actually protect the it instead of glass. Mine failed within days.
If the screen protector starts to separate then dust can get beneath and put uneven pressure on the display! it should be replaced as soon as possible
Yup
Exactly, as soon as mine started bubbling and making noise, I had 1 month before it cracked.
I have the same one. Don't even have a case. It's in perfect condition.
ppl who take care of their phone gang! lol
Your gonna break it ☠️
@@freeleymedia I have a z flip 4 with a Case and ive dropped it atleast 40 times over the past Year, the case is comlpletely wrecked but the phone is in perfect condition! When its folded its so robust its insane :DDD
@@Dark-sv5cgimagine not knowing the difference between “you’re” and “your”.
@@4Evermusic not sure why your mad, must be an android fanboy 🤣🤣
Had mine for 2 years now dropped it like 30 times still going strong
Did it have case and protector?
@sallysmith8678 nope no case lol it's the flip 3 made of hard aluminum the new ones are sus cause they made the outers out of glass witch sucks or I probably would have gotten the flip 5, still using my 3 tho.
@@killaevo that's awesome
I would've replied with "same", but last week I dropped my Z Flip 3 for like the 12th time overall and the screen broke, making it practically unusable.
Needless to say, I have an S24 Ultra now 🙃
liar
I was vibin' to PTD in background 💜
💜💜💜💜💜ARMY💜💜💜💜💜I knew i wasn't only one.
I was dancing for real😅
Same.
Lol... I was like, "Am I hearing PTD in the background?" 😂😂😂
My mum also has a samsung z flip3 and she had a same problem as u were (screen protector bubble issue). She went to samsung care service and got it fix (they replace it with a new screen protector) glad she still had her phone in warranty that time and got it for free. She's still in love with her z flip3 until now ❤
Same here bro. But she didnt fix it yet 😅
@@golamsadid it's probably not a major issue, just that it's a bit of annoying to hear the sound of screen protector while fold and unfold phone.
The warranty to change the screen protector should be for life, imo. They never told customers this was going to happen no matter what you did to avoid it.
@@paucalderon8326 ong and then the screen starts to crack after a bit its fucking stupid
How much did she pay for fix?
My friend had one. The screen would flicker off after awhile. Then it got bad enough that he had to restart his phone every time. This happened after about 8 months of normal use. From what I've read, it's a fairly common issue. Beware.
I have the Z Flip 4 and the top layer of the screen (the protector) loosened just like yours! After a few more days It loosened even more and I removed the top layer with no issues!
I got a Z Flip 4 around Black Friday 2022, and I love this thing. I was tired of phones getting bigger and not fitting in my pocket. The only issue i have ever had was that damn screen protector. I took it to UbreakIfix under warranty.
Now its like you have 2 wallets
@@DecentPlutonium I don't put my phone in my back pocket, so...
flip 4 users here, Samsung actually gave 3 times free screen protectors replacement in my place. i used 1 before after 6 months, now waiting for it to peel off and use the voucher again :)
My screen protector started peeling months into owning the phone, and now cracks are appearing in the center at the fold. You can baby this phone all you want and it will still break and fall apart
I had a z fold 3 the inner display went black 😢
same thing happened to mine. The technology is flawed. My fault was that I didnt research enough to know that most tech reviewers are paid and that they never reported the screen issue if so many people have had the issue
@@Barelyyogi it was so sad man I was on holiday luckily I was with friends
The screen protector is replaceable. I replaced the screen protector on mine and it's as good as new
Is your screen protector still on the phone? Or did you remove it? The screen protector itself will crack over time
I use a flip 3 as a work phone. I do heavy industry metal work, so it's constantly in a dangerous dirty and dusty environment and it's holding up great. The fact, that you can close it actually helps protect the screen way better than my private phone (which had scratches and minor chips in the screen after just a week of work.
Been using my Flip 4 for a month now. And I'm lovin' it especially the pocketability 🎉
Everybody were worry about the mechanics of folding (flipping) that it's will not survive even the first or 6 months, but it still works pretty well, and also it's whater resistant.
In my experience, as long as you treat it with a little more care than a regular smartphone you shouldn't have any problems with the hinge. I'm coming on 2 years with the z flip 3 and no issues with the hinge thus far. Battery life is annoying how short it is though.
My Z flip 3 is amazing. Just have carry powerbank everywhere I go but that's because of its 3300MAh battery. Other than that, it is in pristine condition. No regrets
Totally defeated the purpose of having a smaller phone profile 🤦♂️ the only reason people buy a z flip is because it's smaller than a normal phone when folded but when you have to carry a power bank with you everywhere you go ... What's the point ?
Yeah let me just buy an overpriced crappy phone with absolutely zero extra functionality because "wOOOOooo, it flips open!!"
A clamshell phone being more fragile is definitely ironic. I wish some manufacturer would actually use the clamshell design as a way to make smartphones more durable and rugged. As was its intended feature when they were first invented.
@@popinjayjunior7698 when it's opened the hinge is its weakspot... Even the old OG flip phone the hinge is weak and easily breakable when bent the other way ... I don't get what your point is
@@El_Goblino_ it's a pointless phone. Why would anyone want a shittier version of a phone at a premium price, just because of a 5 minute cool factor
Mine had to be replaced, but the reason is so weird! Every phone/tablet is designed with adhesive panels, these panels are designed to pop open if the battery expands. On most phones, this panel is the screen. On the Z Flip 3, the panels are actually the outer sides because fhe screen isn't rigid enough. The panel that my cover screen is attached to, just casually fell off! I work with fuel, so im guessing some residue worked its way into the adhesive somehow and caused it to release. Asurion decided to replace the whole phone, even though it was just the $10 of adhesive.
When a I was a kiddo I thought I would never be able to get a good phone, since I had my first one in my hands, I was very careful. Since then, every phone I bought, it looks like new! I really did learn how to take care of something I thought I would never get ♥️
This cover is so fancy, i liked so much
The people who break their phones after a month are allergic to phone cases
Had my 32A 5G for almost 3 years no case
I have been using my Pixel 4 without a case for like a year, and it only has a small scratch on the backglass
Ikr
@@h44k4 I don't understand the point
I don’t use a phone case. Respect the device as a thousand dollar piece of technology and handle it carefully. Unless you work on an oil rig or construction site you really don’t need one.
Kudos for honesty!
my cousin's flip 3 still lives to this day and still looks, feels and sounds brand new
The sound Of the Screen Protector Was Satisfying
That’s where the problem comes right after the screen protector look like this. Starting to fill up with dirt and damages the folding mechanism inside. Lucky you, using it for an year.
Yess I 100% agree. I have had the z flip 3 for a year as well, and it's still in amazing condition. My screen protector is also doing that as well
I had the original z flip, the one that would make creases in the middle like crazy. It's crazy for far they've come... the first one I bought I had to have it replaced after about a month because the screen broke with the constant flipping... the second one lasted 4 years but then the screen turned green, nothing to do with folding, the screen just crapped out.
I have a Flip 3, and the screen protector is coming off of the middle as well. Few weeks passed and woke up one morning to the crease filled with dead pixels, as the day went on it was like a virus, the black pixels spread as the screen protector began to come off and now, practically my whole screen is black and I'm stuck in a dilemma
If that's true than you're really stupid to not do anything the moment it started , yk it only takes like 20 minutes or half an hour or so to go to a shop and have them replace it.
BRO the same thing happened to me. I was watching TV and when i checked my phone i found out it's upper half had became completely useless (touch-screen stopped working) and a white line had appeared over the crease. Then some pixels started dying on the sides, and some other parts of the screen became useless as well. It kept expanding even if the phone had been turned off for days. Samsung won't cover anything because it happened after 1 year and 4 months and warranty only lasts for a year. I was SO angry when it happened
@@Ameerjanan you're stupid for not considering for multiple reasons you might not be able to go to a samsung store
@@martuxxx yeah I'm not getting another flip anytime soon. What did you end up doing?
@@wowz6244 i'm using my previous phone. repairing the z flip is not convenient:
1) it basically costs half of what a new Z Flip costs, and it's even more expensive than what Samsung's trade-in program offers for it in its current state.
2) i've heard a lot of cases in which people fix these devices only for them to end up breaking again some months after.
3) i can't even repair it and sell it since no one buys used foldable phones, especially if they've been broken before.
so, yeah, the phone is dead. rip.
U r right, people give pressure to the phone and breaks it within a week and says it's phones problem, if u won't give pressure to the phone then it will last for max 5 years
i just orderd the flip 5 this video was just the confirmation i needed.
Look at that big innovation 👏👏👏
My eyes is on a phone but my brain is on a vibe 😅💜
Same.
I took off the pre installed screen protector after 6 mos of use, and it's been great!😊
I wanna take the screen protector real badly, but Im scared to scratch the screen
I love your case!!!
I had my screen protector replaced twice in an 8 month period. Asurion provides 1 free replacement by Samsung. On my third screen protector pop, I sold it and got an S23 Ultra.
Good job taking care of it. I dropped my flip 4 and it broke 😭 now I know that I should always have that ring (from the case) on my finger.
Ive had my flip 3 for 14months and im never getting a folding phone again!! Ive not had any issues with it until this month where everytime i fold it, it turns itself off, ive checked online and theres a few people having issues with battery life and that why it turns off even when its fully charged :(
or... get the Flip 4, which is better.
I am facing the same issue. Is there any solution?
@@dorothychowdhury not that I know of I'm currently using an old phone until my contract ends to get a new phone , my flip phone is forgotten in the back of a drawer 😕
@@sheiladelarosa_ why on earth would someone who's had problems with a foldable phone would buy another foldable phone which is not even a year old
Exact same thing happened to my mom's flip 3. I forgot what the cause of it is, maybe some shortage or connection issue on time of closing it. I gave it to a Samsung partner shop which repaired it for free within a few days and since then it works perfectly fine. I would assume that the newer models wouldn't get that problem.
that crunching sound sounds like dirt being inside the hinge which is the same problem that a lot of foldable phone users have and nothing can stop it either.
I actually got myself a pre-owned unit recently, had it for week and I must say how impressive, still fun the foldable phone design is, the hinge might have the slight damage since it won't fold completely flat, but it gives that curved display and the clamshell design hint and I'm fine with that while some don't. Yesterday I got the case for it, looks like I really got a new daily driver!
You need to remove that screen protector as that is the main cause of damaging the actual screen.
The only thing that broke on my Z Flip 4 was the ring on the clear silicone case and the case being dinged. Everything else is fine. I also gotten mine in late October or early November of last year.
I thought it was sarcasm until I realized he was serious
Everything goes in circles... Reminds me of my flip phone when I was a kid lol. I also remember our science teacher saying bendable glass wouldnt be made for another 100 years! Guess we're time travellers 😂
well it's not glass its plastic
The old flip phones were better.
The screen crease issue may gradually start after that screen protector replaced. That happened to me, after the screen protector replacement, 4 months later, the bubble starts showing up again and the crease starts breaking. Now I sent my phone to service center for a screen replacement and it's a hella expensive. Cost is like buying mid-range phone A series.
Yeah they wanted over 700 to replace mine the second time that started happening... Sad when I can buy used good condition zflip for 400
‘I don’t understand how people end up breaking their phones because my phone hasn’t broke’ is insane logic
Taking care of your phone = your phone lasting longer. That's pretty simple logic.
Your singular experience is not the collective one. My friend literally had one for three weeks and took complete care of it and the screen snapped.
If you don’t believe second/third hand evidence then you’re just ignorant and definitely shouldn’t vote.
@@nformby doesn't negate the fact that i've met plenty of people with zero issue with their phone. "If you don’t believe second/third hand evidence then you’re just ignorant and definitely shouldn’t vote."
@@freeleymedia I never said that it did, you’re the one who completely disregarded that they’ve been breaking after a month or so by blaming it on people not taking care of it.
I, on the other hand, am remaining objective.
these phones, objectively, are fragile, and when speaking in terms of individual experiences, one is not like another. some will break sooner than later, some will come broken, some won't break
I also have a Samsung Z Flip 3. I'm happy with that too. For me it was also similar to yours with the screen protectur.
I'm watching this video on my Samsung z flip 3 in November 2023 ! Works just fine still
I tried to purchase the Motorola Razor+ but their website kept messing up that's their loss because I just purchased a Samsung Flip 5 and I'm so excited 🎉😁
Pls get an extended warranty. I am saying out of experience.
If the screen protector that is not supposed to come off actually comes off - then it’s not going strong xD
Yeah, the phone is going to break.. I have a phone from like 1999 that still works.. But it is outdated and just one megapixel camera 😅👌
@@savagesarethebest7251phone cameras were not a thing until the early 2000s. My first camera phone was a Nokia from 2004 and it had a VGA camera aka 0.3 megapixels lol.
Phones did not get 1 Mpx cameras until 2005 or so
Ive been using the z flip 1 since 2019 and the screen still looks brand new. Although i have to replace the screen protector every 2 or so months
Love my moto Razr 40 as well! Samsung's flip also looks nice
My xiaomi mi mix 2s has been pleasing me for 6 years already, although the battery doesn’t hold so well, so I’m thinking about buying another phone.
I have this phone worst part is the factory screen protector I took it off and replaced it with a much better one off Amazon for 12 bucks lol.
What brand? Do you have a link? My one has been horrible.
Currently have my Z Flip3 for 3 years now, not a single problem except the screen protector like you (I'm at my third rn). But last couple weeks, my screen started to go blackout while the touchscreen would still work and mic doesn't always work too... it's been a great phone overall for daily use and is really a conversation starter!
Unusual phone, it's just fashion moment..
I got the 5 recently, and I'm hoping the durability is close to as good as advertised
Are you using it right now?
Get that screen protector fixed soon, I was going thru my second coming off of the protector and this time around it messed up my screen. It started with the top half being non-responsive, to showing a white line across the crease, to the top going dark, then the bottom going orange, and ultimately turning completely black.
I had to change it, so now I have the s23+.
2024. Got it at release. Holding up great
Lol that crunch sound tho
My screen protector started peeling off two days ago, almost two years using the phone :)
That's great!
You should take the screen protector off. Mines was like that too (as is everyone’s eventually after 4-12 months) and ended up cracking through the middle. This crack will be sharp and can potentially damage the actual display
You breach warranty if you remove it. You have to send it to Samsung repair shop.
@@MrDenGreasy not true
@@TakisEnjoyer talked to Samsung last week absolut this because I have the same problem but whit the flip 4 and they told me so.
And the fun begins! Then the screen will automatically turn off when you open it! My wife’s did all the same things! Samsung junk!😊
@@MrDenGreasy really weird, maybe they still think about it as if it's a first model where this was the problem. I came to the official store once without it already, and they changed me for the new one without asking a thing and none of them even mentioned warranty. Most people on Reddit were saying the same. Guess it differs from country to country.
Im using same flip phone after 2 years still brand new
I have a Fold 3 and both me and my friend (who also had a Fold 3) had the same issue. In two weeks radius, both of our screen protectors started to look exactly like yours. Fast forward 2-3 months, both screens started having micro cracks on that crease line. In the beginning being noticeable only with full white background, then you could feel it under your fingers and now they are always present on the screen. Other than that, really sturdy devices.
Im also thinking of getting a Fold 3, how about using these devices without a screen protector?
@@MyLittleSky no problem at all. works the same.
@@plagosus TYSM!
That's how it starts lol I had a fold and that's how my problem started
update 4 months later and my hinge/screen is still going strong. I replaced the screen protector with one from amazon and it's working well.
This exact thing happened to me as well. I just replaced the screen protector lol.
@@freeleymedia what happens to the screen protector? I’m getting this phone soon
@@ashlee5153 basically it just starts coming off after a certain amount of time. you can buy a replacement from amazon and it's like changing any other screen protector. apparently though, you're not supposed to do it yourself and just have samsung replace it but it can be hit or miss since it has to follow very specific criteria. I went the amazon route anyway so it's been working so far for me!
@@freeleymedia ahh okok . It comes with a screen protector when you first get it? What case do you recommend?
Had same issue w my flip 4, just went to samsung and had the protector replaced for free
is it like a screen protector on top of your screen that you can replace yourself or does it need to be done professional?
@@XX-pe4sj I haven't done it myself but considering how fragile the screen is its better to let the pros do it
The look of this Babyboi a few weeks later when the screen starts to crack:
Cool phone~ amazing song 🌷🧿💜✨🌸
Heres and idea 2 part screen protecter
These phones are just mind blowing 🤯 I have the z flip 5 and commenting right now from my cover screen
Mind blowing in a good way right
@@rondas7772 yesss of course
How about the camera?
@@juliascaramuzzino7575 it's excellent
@@juliascaramuzzino7575 kinda sucks ngl.
same issue on my end, replaced it and now looks brand new :D
What case is that? It looks awesome!
Thank you no way I would spend for flip and fold phones
Only problem I've had with my zflip 3 is the screen protector cracking. They don't hand cold temp well so anytime I snowboard I have to get a new one.
Sir can't we apply 2 different screen protector .
Wow, that's not practical (and expensive, isn't it?) if you snowboard often. Don't you want to move to other form factor like the regular ones (S23 series etc)?
@@YGX29 yeah as soon this phone touches colder temperatures, and then gets heaten up in warmer room again when coming home it’s game over. The little moist which builds when a display is cold is already GG for every foldable. It will just simply not turn on again.
Ive had my fold 3 since launch no issues
i had mine for 15 months, it was in such a smooth condition, no creases, no bubbles, just smooth screen over all. and then suddenly the thing shuts down every time i flip it. unless charging, the phone will immediately shut itself off.
so, i went to the nearest samsung service center and lo and behold, the flexy cable or whatever it is has wear down. and the thing is, this cable is connected to the screen AND the battery. so because of this one cable, i had to pay 300 USD to change its screen and battery.
i loved this thing, but unfortunately, i pawned it off and bought myself an iphone 12.
I have z flip 3,and I love this phone.Its the best phone I've owned.
yes, me too.
But they say the battery sucks.
@@flowerpuff944 it's not that bad. you can't enjoy its 120hz tho
That screen is still an issue for me. I'm waiting for the newer ones to see what improved.
The screen is OK the problem is the protector
@@flowerpuff944 which is part of the screen of "this" device.
@@mr.j5112 the screen has a built on protector?
@@mr.j5112 wouldn't the screen be good if you remove the protector so it's just the original screen?
@@flowerpuff944 You mean remove the screen protector that Samsung deliberately tells consumer to not remove and that if they do ever want it remove, that they should need to let Samsung do it?
From the Flip 4 onwards the display problem has been improved
Omg same!!! I was so worried when my zflip 3 made that sound. 😂😂😂
Yeah. My Wife’s Z4 has been he same problem.
The only problem is that you can damage the screen taking this protector off because the actual screen itself is very soft and the original protector was machined on at the factory.
Samsung have replaced the screen protector for us (FOC) but the wife has lost confidence in it and has gone back to iPhone.
sameee with me.. 1 year... screen protector was crack....😂😂 so sad...
permission to dance in the bg nice 👍🏽😆
Is awesome smartphone. I love it
Does z flip 1 also comes with pre installed screen protector?
Please tell
it doesn't
it does. its flexible. you can remove and put new flex protector screen .
It's not recommend to put screen protector for flip or fold mobiles as per manufacturer 😊
I think they mean the pre-installed screen protector was coming off. If it comes pre-applied from the factory, i'm guessing the manufacturer does recommend them.
It comes with one on it...
Owned my Z Flip 3 for about a year now as well and the screen protector is still going strong. When I leave it over night I usually don't close it, maybe that helps. The 2019 Motorola Razr I had before that lasted for about 3 years which is about as much as you can expect from any phone these days.
Bro what do u suggest...should i buy flip 3..
I want atleast 3 years from this..will i get?
（再见老张）实至名归🎉🎉
I'm thinking to buy this beauty.. And in background u can hear bts permission to dance
You may wanna wait for the z flip 5. the cover may see a huge upgrade.
I have enough space in my pocket to carry a non foldable phone..😊
Imagine if you had "half" a phone in your pocket now lol
I'm happy with my non flip phone too.less to go wrong.
I never broke mine but I hated the battery life enough to upgrade
Bought mine USED and I've had it just about 1 yr now. Still going strong. Taken it all over; waterfall hiking, beach dunes, wave running, etc. and havent had issues with debris intereferring with the hinge. I like it :)
I've also dropped it a handful of times on concrete. No issues. I did replace the screen protector when I bought it though.
I reaaaally like it and i want to get one too, but i see tooo many negative comments, i am CONFUSED, otherwise did you change your screen protector just one time or constantly?
One of the worst phones I've ever owned, 10 months in one of thr microphones has failed, the screen protector is all crispy and bubbly at the crease so I can't see 20% of my screen and now my battery won't charge as the phone is too cold! It will be going in for major repairs as still under warranty but I'm looking to get a new phone after this awful experience.
Having to pay a "screen protector tax" every 4 months? No thanks.
This concerning sound 😂
I'm still currently using my Z Flip 3 and got it when it was new.
my screen keeps going black and won't turn on unless I do a soft reset. it registered hits on the screen but no visual. also appears to not recognize when I open or close it its random.
Dont put metal on the top of the phone screen it turns the screen of
Yeah, known issue. Most likely your phone got a little too cold during winter. They can’t handle that and turn black forever
Same with my fold 3.
I find it amusing that he shows a phone which has already started failing after only a year of usage and yet somehow he praises it. Denial is big with this one :D
I mean, it's the screen protector which isn't something that comes on the phone already
Screen Protector =/= Screen
Where are you confused?
My wife owns this phone and bought it about a year and a half ago. Just replaced the screen protector and it's good as new! Great phone.
Im on my third z flip, got it through a tmobile promotion. Just started making this sound yesterday i know from experience its on its way out, tired of the hassle probably going to either switch to the new 24 or 23 soon
It doesn't seem well designed at all.