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[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Instead of booking online, i booked through the local Samsung Experience Store and that seems like a big mistake now. Delivery has been delayed and now they are saying that i will get my phone by 29th evening.

Have always had a pleasant experience with this store in the past with me getting deliveries pretty early, but this time they seem to have sc**wed up. Have to wait, since don't feel like cancelling and going to Delhi in Covid times to get the phone from one of the stores there.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] rammy1991:
I am from India, and using it since 23rd morning, lucky that i have contacts and got one so early, Samsung care plus is also activated for one year, worthy 1.5 lacs.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] hapticc:
Guys make sure to activate Z conceirge service by scanning QR CODE which is present in box ina z concierge leaflet. If not done then you wont get claim later on
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] abhigupta7:
Thanks. Will do

Thanks for the info.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Any Z Fold2 cases, except Samsung one's available online in India?

What cases are you guys using or are you going naked?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] abhigupta7:
None available in India yet. Its frustrating
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
I know, real frustrating.

I had ordered 2 cases through a friend in Dubai who was suppose to come to India, but his program has got cancelled. I don't like the Samsung cases, so I have no case as of now:(.

I should have the phone by Monday or Tuesday evening.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Has the eSIM activation update come to India?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] abhigupta7:
Not yet. Only Europe has got the firmware update as of now.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
:(:(Would need to carry 2 phones till this update becomes live in India and i can convert 1 physical SIM to eSIM.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] abhigupta7:
Unfortunately yes. Maybe by the time you get your phone, we will have the update
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Just got a call from the Samsung Store. My Fold2 would be available for collection tomorrow, max. by afternoon:D:D.

Still no cases available online in India:(:(.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] naieem_ilu:
Has anyone pre ordered and got Mystic black fold? I prebooked offline at a Smart Cafe and still havent got mine. The same shop delivered 2 Bronze phones on 24th. He told me Black phones aint available yet. And that they are still waiting for stock.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
One friend in Delhi got a Black one from Amazon day before yesterday. Black is available easily online both on Amazon and Samsung Shop. Not sure of the offline availability, since very few known people have booked Mystic Black.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] naieem_ilu:
Mystic Black is not available on Amazon.. on Samsung shop, Bronze expected delivery date is October 4th and Black is October 24th.

I just checked.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
I think Black was available on Amazon till yesterday. They seem to be out of stock now.

Never checked it on Samsung Shop.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] naieem_ilu:
It was not available yesterday or the day before either. Been checking for 2 days now.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
You would know better, since i have not been checking, but i know one friend in NCR got Black from Amazon on 25-26th.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
My friend bought Fold2 from Amazon.

Anybody aware as to what all he needs to do/where to register online to avail all benefits offered by Samsung ( avail Microsoft 365, Premium YouTube and all other similar offers ) plus the facility of repair in 10K or so if something happens to the screen within the first year.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] interactwithme:
I m returning my z fold 2 bcoz of inner display issues

I have been using navigation gestures and after swiping for home the wallpaper changes color and goes dark..its very tough to get it on video and also the screen is lil bright on right top and dull on left button of inner screen..

Was so much excited to used fold 2 and all that excitement has just blown away..

Is any1 facing the same issues???

Using Galaxy Z Fold2 Bronze
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] kedarwalke:
Unfortunately you cannot return your phone and claim refund.Samsung service in India sucks big time.

Hope your problem is resolved by sasmung service centre.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Sorry to hear about the issues.

Hope that you can come to a satisfactory resolution with Samsung.

Keep the forum informed. Best of luck.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] azeter:
It seems the FOLD 2 is completely sold out in INDIA

ANYONE IN BANDRA WEST MUMBAI using this handset
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Just got my Fold2. Have to set it up. It feels really good.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] interactwithme:
When I changed the screen mode from vivid to natural its not happening but in natural mode the screen is yellow and washed out..can't use

Attaching a video..(have changed the wallpaper) its mostly happening on human skin tones and also on the front screen now

Edit : not able to attach as the size is big..can I upload on some site a post a link to see (@admin)
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] naieem_ilu:
My black phone still hasn't reached.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Natural screen tone being yellowish is an issue in many Samsung Phones after Note 8. Search the web, it is a quite common, which can be rectified to a great extent by adjusting colour settings.

I think you can give a link of the video you want to share. I have seen other People doing it, so should not be an issue.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
I know, spoke to the Dealer here, black is in short supply.

Just go and check the Mystic Bronze too, you might like it and it is more readily available.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Can this Multi CSC OXM ROM be flashed through Odin to activate esim?

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=83561141&postcount=14

From what i know, there shouldn't be an issue with warranty and future updates.

Can somebody confirm?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Anyone?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] amarnath135:
Got System update. E-Sim activated.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Let me check.

Edit - Got the update. eSIM is active now, but Airtel is having issues in converting Prepaid physical SIM's to eSIM's. Vodafone. my other carrier, doesn't have eSIM facility in this region.

So options left for getting eSIM - either wait and carry 2 Phones for a month or so or port my Airtel to Jio.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] amarnath135:
Activated ESim from Airtel after the update. Successful.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
You have a post-paid or prepaid Airtel?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] amarnath135:
Postpaid
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] vishalgupta:
Has anyone getting aramid case... if yes...kindly get one for me ...plzzzz
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Anybody aware of any cases available in India online except Samsung cases?

The phone is a beauty, but is pretty delicate and easy to scratch and i need a case which offers decent protection of the back and the outer screen, but nothing seems to be available.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Amit.A:
i have ordered samsung green back leather case from india. and PU case front outside screen protection from china and hydrogel screen protection inside screen sides back and front

as far i know. india imports cases from china and sells us with premium cost samsung case is no exception so i ordered from china will get my case by oct end
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Any links to what you ordered? Is stuff coming from China?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Is the problem sorted out?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] interactwithme:
Nope..

i know that if i would go to samsung they would or would not replace it as they dont do refunds..

sold it to my friend who didnt seem to bother with that issue..so fine with me

i shifted back to my Note20 Ultra 5G
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
How much did you sell it for?...........don't plan to buy another one?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Amit.A:
yes! during lockdown time also its coming there is slight delay due to transportations but now its totally fine. but it will come without any issue make sure its registered post, so that you will have an idea where your order is

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001459820717.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.560e4c4ddfQdV8

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001488163813.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.560e4c4ddfQdV8

these two are free shipping and also registered post (dont opt for free shipping only make sure its registered post for India) not the above one i am talking about but if you try to search for other things apart from this then make sure its having these 2 conditions due to current pandemic and India and china border dispute
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
These covers don't provide protection to the smaller/outer screen . I am looking for something like this -

https://www.mobilefun.co.uk/araree-...-z-fold-2-5g-wallet-stand-case-ash-blue-82184
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Battery life seems to be pretty amazing.

Took it off the charger at 9.10 am with 100% battery. Used it extensively, some pictures, videos, WhatsApp, Telegram, showing it off to others, playing with it, checking the different settings. At 11.00 pm, had an SOT of 4 hours and 59 minutes with 43% battery remaining. My guess , it is good for 7 hours+ SOT.

I had a Note 10 + earlier. The best SOT with similar usage was around 5 hours. The difference as i see is that Note 10+ had an Exynos and this is Snapdragon.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
How's the battery life for everybody else?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Amit.A:
As told in red line if you wanted something else you can search (these things i have ordered as per my preference ,it differs from one to another, you can search in same website and get your stuff but at the end in that site you will get your requirements i have seen such case but did not opt for it as this phone is something to be noticed and use both side without much interference of the cases, on my same case which i shared for front side there is protection and as separate cut out case friendly tempered glass you will get (lot of options are there)

Note:-

I got my case today i ordered on 20th of this month and got on 30th of this month.

---------- Post added at 05:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:08 PM ----------

Battery life not that great its below my note 10 plus, my note 10 plus lasted a day but this dies within 4pm not happy with battery life, on same conditions i use this as my note 10 plus but using this big screen is draining the battery to its max level and front display is not great when compared with note 10 plus 60hz and fold front display is not that great as the note 10 plus. the 60hz of note 10 plus, is true to its protentional but fold front screen is something to see notification etc but nothing much to use there, i use max in unfolded screen than front screen due to its shuddering issue

i use the phone in performance mode as usual for note 10 plus or fold. but in fold when unfolded and checked it in fps in performance mode there is no adaptive frame rate it just stays in 120hz and wont reduce itself after the September update so in overall the life is down compared to my note 10 plus

i get 4hrs SOT in note 10 plus (NON root ) (standby is great its taking 2% from 11pm to 7am)

i get 2 1/2hrs SOT in Z fold 2 5G enabled (NON root) (standby of this phone is not good than note 10 plus its taking out almost 8% (11pm to 7am)

some advantages of fold 2 is wifi is great my note 10 cant get the reception of same network in low signal reception area (my note 10 takes wifi speed upto 52mbps and fold 2 takes 60mbps where my wifi is 150mbps)

cellular network is excellent for airtel and the mobile network is also excellent no issue in this where as my note 10 has voice call break or low signal or poor mobile network speeds on same location same seating same conditions)
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Any link to tempered glass option for front screen? Unable to find any.

My battery life is pretty amazing, but i use the front screen much more. The front screen is good enough to check mail, WhatsApp, SMS's etc.. I use the foldable screen for hardly 25% of my usage time. Standby ( 11.30 pm to 6.30 am ) is about 2-3 % for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Amit.A:
if the shipping cost is more than tempered glass will you accept the shipping because tempered glass cost just 300rs and shipping cost 3850rs from china to india
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Let me have the link.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Galaxy Z Fold 2 - How To Get Hours of More Battery & Make It Much Faster - Do First Tips & Tricks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q4eUWpYfjI&ab_channel=TheYouTubeTechGuy
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] hoongss:
Does India Galaxy Z Fold 2 come with Native Call Recording function?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Yes, it has a built in call recording function. Works perfectly well.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] hoongss:
How can I change the CSC to Indian CSC to get call recording?

Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
I may be wrong, but i understand it is not possible as of now, despite being same hardware, ODIN does not allow cross flashing of different region software's/model numbers.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Samsung Z Fold 2 Durability Test! - Does 2 STILL Scratch at 2?!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYQ7A6wjH5Q&t=269s&ab_channel=JerryRigEverything
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] apprentice:
~

Well it IS a PLASTIC layer on top! Until advanced technology can come up with a full tempered, scratch resistant, foldable glass laminate top layer, Ultimately the scratch score will be low.

You have to remember that plastic scratches at a level 2, no way round that right now.

~
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Galaxy Z Fold 2 Review: My Thoughts After 2 Weeks!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5nMhv6O08I&ab_channel=MarkSpurrell
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Did anyone avail/activate YouTube Premium free subscription for four months and Microsoft Office 365 Family Pack available at a 22 per cent discount?

How to go about availing the above?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] avirendra:
YouTube premier is pretty simple. Just open YouTube app on Fold 2 and click on premium option. It auto detects phone model and register you for 4 months. I think you need to provide credit card number (not sure), and hence need to remember to cancel the service after 4 months.

M365 at 22% discount is long process. If you really want- call her Z premium concierge helpline.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Thanks, interested in availing M365. Would call the helpline and find out.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Got my Airtel eSIm activated today. Finally i have 2 SIM's working on Fold2 and i my Note 10 Plus is now free.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Anyone facing the issue of missing widgets from the front screen. Widgets keep on disappearing.

Anybody aware of a solution to this?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Amit.A:
after activating service you can deactivate service instead of pause. when you deactivate the subscription the credit card information will be removed no need to worry about loosing the premium feature. the premium subscription will be for 4 months once activated for your gmail id. then automatically the premium feature will be removed and you will be back to normal. no need to wait till 4 months and then delete it

bonus feature of premium is you can use YouTube Music with high quality audio/ad free, but cant use that on windows platform
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Nonce01:
Thanks a lot for highlighting this.. had not picked this up in the excitement of using the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] njan_ivide:
What are the concierge services Samsung providing in India?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
https://www.samsung.com/in/support/galaxy-z-premier-service/
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] njan_ivide:
Thanks but that sounds like fancy tech support, product experts ready to remote help with the z fold. I mean do they help you book your flight? Help book your stay? Call you a cab? Services like those.. anything? I might get the fold 2.. so
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
No idea, haven't called them yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | How good is the battery life?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehp3yvLoHFg&ab_channel=J.Williams
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] trishul:
Am getting hardly half a day with battery life after latest update.. Anyone else with poor battery life too? Any suggestions to improve pls?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
What is the SOT you are getting?

No issue of Battery life here. Getting an SOT of about 6.5-7 hours ( with about 15% battery left ) in a run from 9.00 am to 11.30 pm.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] trishul:
Am getting SOT OF 4 hours only
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
This might help -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVgNgT647q0&ab_channel=JimmyisPromo

Also search for Optimum settings for Battery life in XDA. Plenty of helpful threads exist.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Anyone feeling that Fold2 gets excessively warm, slightly hot without any heavy load?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] njan_ivide:
How is the shutter lag guys? Like my note 20 ultra takes a few ms after clicking the shutter button to actually take the picture.. this is especially noticable when clicking pictures of kids or pets.

Also what cases are you guys using? I don't find any available in India.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Almost no shutter lag here.

Does your Fold2 get warm occasionally?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Spigen Thin Fit Back Cover Case would be shortly available on Amazon India, but there seems to be a few issues with it.

https://www.amazon.in/Spigen-Cover-...08B11KLFF/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Out of stock as of now. Did not order as someone in Delhi bought it from US and he is totally unsatisfied. The case is flimsy and the front portion sticks with a tape and it keeps on coming out.

Waiting for my cases from Dubai.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
More cases becoming available in the days to come -

https://www.amazon.in/Crocodile-Pat...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=JMH7CY06T3Q4EFTPQX56
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
https://www.sammobile.com/news/new-firmware-update-rolls-out-galaxy-z-fold-2-improve-security/

Got the above update yesterday.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Got a few cases from Dubai, but they are bad quality with edge/swipe operations not possible from front screen.

Using them till I get my Araree Bonnet ( Black ) & Olixar ExoShield ( Transparent ) cases.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] amarnath135:
Got an update today
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
It is the security update for November. Got it too.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
My Call recording has stopped working.

Is it working for you guys?

Anybody aware of how to resolve this auto call recording issue?
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] amarnath135:
Auto call recording is working for me
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Looks like Recording issue was there since i changed my Phone Dialler App. and the new app. also had call recording. Read somewhere that if there are or more call recording apps., inbuilt call recording doesn't work.

Removed the Phone Dialler App. and recording is working again.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] njan_ivide:
Guys, spigen slim armor pro is available at amazon.in... https://www.amazon.in/dp/B08HMQCHVF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_e40SFbCFMYC0G

Just placed my order... I hope here ends my case journey for fold 2
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
This case offers great protection, but then the beauty of Fold 2 would be mostly hidden. If this would have been transparent, i would have loved it.

Not sure, might order. Waiting for my cases which are due to arrive from US & Dubai within a week's time and if i don't like them, would order this one.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] njan_ivide:
You have the bronze colour right? I felt the same with my bronze note 20 ultra. But this time got the black fold 2.

What case are you using currently?

Issue is these cases won't be in stock for long. Tough armor case was sold out in less than a day. Also if you order later they might send you a returned piece.. any ways the delivery estimate is 29th of this month..
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Yes, i have a Bronze. Currently using Araree Bonnet case's Chinese copy & it is pretty decent.

Have a couple of other Chinese one's, but they are bad quality.

I know, if i order late, it might not be available, but already have ordered cases worth about 15K, so wary of spending another 5.

For me, the Delivery of the Spigen is 2 days.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] arnavde:
Hi can i know how are you ordering from US and Dubai
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
My friends and relatives living abroad order for me what i want and send it through somebody coming to India or in present Covid time, they have couriered, but the courier from these countries is pretty expensive, but then you get the latest stuff and sometimes get Black Friday Deals which cover the courier cost.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Just got this case from Ali Express. Very good quality and functions pretty well-
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Hopefully, coming soon -

https://www.samsung.com/sa_en/mobile-accessories/galaxy-z-fold2-leather-flip-cover-ef-ff916laegww/

Looking to buy this.
[Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 Guides, News, & Discussion] Zappapp:
Spoke to somebody in Samsung i know, as per him, this case should be available in India approximately in the next 10-15 days. Was vague/unsure on the pricing, but he indicated it would be 6k+.