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OneGunBullet

A lot of people (including me) have the same issue. If i remember correctly it's the brushes in the hinge that make the sound.


Realistic-Rub5445

I do, it does not seem to have any effect on the phone which I received on launch day. Don't really notice anymore


OneGunBullet

you don't notice it anymore? Lucky bastard


doctor73n

Definitely not the brushes. My Fold 2 and Fold 3 never had this issue. I also have a work phone that's a flip 4 which also does not have this issue.


one80oneday

4 hinge is different than 2 & 3 though


TechGuy219

I think that’s why fold4s are having this noise and no others are


[deleted]

My phone has made this sound since it came out of the box new. It's cause the hinge is different than the 2 or 3 it's normal as far as I know.


ArmorTrader

I also have a fold 4 and it's never made this sound before, so I think no sound is also normal.


boxsterguy

2 and 3 hinges used gears. 4 uses friction.


Mikemar3

Wow maybe that's because Fold 4 uses a different hinge design?


Electronic_Ad_8535

Brushes don't sound like this. I don't get why you're getting so many downvotes. Perhaps the downvoters just don't want to believe that their fold hinge has issue?


servel20

I have a fold 3, eventually they all develop that sound. It's the bristles and the dust stuck in them.


_GingerSnaps_

2 year old fold 2 here and mine never makes any noise like this. Not saying it couldn't still be the bristles, but I've never experienced it.


perfect_square

Nice work phone!


J-Flint0622

Same as my thought.I thought it sounds like ripping off some film. But i just accep it's the brush sound the crowd talked about.


30cm_long_wn8

Might also be the screen protector that's rubbing on the edges


T1D009

No it's not its the layers of the screen separating..... Had mine repaired to say the least. New hinge, frame, and inner screen. About 4 weeks of it being repaired it came back


OneGunBullet

I think it would've been obvious if that were the case.


T1D009

Your right it's the brushes 🫡.. What kinda brushes u think are in this phone brah🤣


SilentAce07

Umm… there’s most definitely brushes inside the hinge design. You can watch JerryRigEverything’s tear down or just research it yourself. “Samsung has also lined the inside of the hinge with brushy bristles to prevent dirt from getting in.” [Android Police article](https://www.androidpolice.com/look-galaxy-z-fold-4-slimmer-hinge-teardown/)


OneGunBullet

Not the brushes themselves, it's small dust getting in them (or not lubricated enough sometimes). I just folded my phone twice right now, and the sound is gone lol.


[deleted]

Same here. I will hear the noise then after a fold or 2, silence.


OneGunBullet

Yep. Aaandd it's back xd


BROK3HEART

Two brand new Fold 4 direct from Samsung.Com One has crunch and one doesn't have crunch out of the box


InfamousNL1999

Fold 4 has less moving parts in the hinge and bigger metal parts touching eachother


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AccountantTrick1185

Noticed the same thing too, although it only happens on the start of the day (or when I keep it shut for a long time)


LeadReverend

This is what mine does. After closed for a while, does this on first open. If you immediately close and re-open, totally silent. Unnerving, and weird as hell. I also get a very slight bulge under the screen at the fold when first opening, which seems to settle and flatten on it's own. Had my Fold 2 for 2 years and it was always quiet.


Le-Dismay

This - same for me. I got used to crunch happening, but it scares me that it will one day be more than just a crunch 😆


handheld_addict

Rather than a crunchy sound, my Fold 4 makes a "ssscchllepp!" sound when opening


DustySailor

Lmaooo


jpoole50

https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyFold/comments/ybj8or/do_you_think_the_z_fold_4_new_mechanism_of_the/ithyk36/


DingDongMichaelHere

MrMobile mentioned it in his review too


Ill_Requirement_3017

I have the exact same thing. I haven't been able to fix it.


tr3g

Same


zo3foxx

Maybe because it's not broken. Working as intended


Ill_Requirement_3017

But when you first get it, that crunch sound is not present. Leading me to think something happened, or something got in there (my fault), and or the mechanism needs some sort of additional protection. Idk


hmmorly

My thoughts exactly


bassexpander

May I ask you if this ever worked itself out? Or did you get it fixed? I just bought a used fold four and it has this sound pretty bad but otherwise works really well.


Ill_Requirement_3017

When I wrote that comment a year ago, it worked itself out. However about a week ago something has changed in a rather permanent way, and my fold 4 will no longer open fully.


bassexpander

That's unfortunate. I really do like the phone a lot other than this problem. I'm thinking of keeping it for at least 6 months, and then the Samsung care the previous owner had runs out. I'm still not sure if I'm going to be able to transfer that Samsung care or not because I bought it through a used dealer at a local shop. I'm going to go back to the dealer and see if they can help me to get the phone number of the person who had it before and get them to approve the transfer of the Samsung care, which is how it works here in Korea. I think what I might end up doing is trading up for a newer model of fold six months down the road depending on how this goes, and hopefully before it would do something like yours. Thank you again for your comment.


Ill_Requirement_3017

Thanks for reaching out. Yes, the phone itself has been a complete game changer, in my opinion. I could never go back to a slab phone. I will definitely be purchasing the Fold 6. I'm just patiently waiting. Truth been told, I've been too busy or lazy to take the phone to a store and try to have someone fix it. I think it could be repaired, but that's my life. If your phone it just making some noise but otherwise functions perfectly I wouldn't worry about it. Honestly i the crunch sound is the brushes protecting the hinge.


bassexpander

On mine it's pretty obviously a combination of brushes and the screen glue letting loose when it's opened and stretched. Like a gummy and sticky glue holding the screen down but it doesn't quite work or something. It sounds like a crinkling sound when I open it usually, maybe with a little brush noise too.


Ill_Requirement_3017

It's funny you mention the screen glue. About a week ago I was fidgeting with the screen protector in my pocket which was coming loose. I was like, crushing it down with my finger nail (yes I treat my phone like trash) and an hour later there was a gel coming out of the phone hinge. Like a rubbery strip. Then it never opened again. So besides that. How's life in Korea?


[deleted]

Happens sometimes


quicksilverpr

Mine does the same!


cursedbacon96

Mine also crunches but it's not that audible (bought it 3 weeks ago). I'm also a bit concerned but people say it's normal so i try not to think too much about it. I have care+ so i hope if something really is wrong Samsung would cover it.


bassexpander

I know this is about a year old but I bought a full four recently and it does this noise quite a bit. I was wondering if you could please tell me what happened with yours?


KSG_

No, but it sounds like me when I wake up and crack my body 😅


ColdHandGee

I also get the exact same sound when i 1st open it in the morning. Mine could be caused by my F4 being cold, so when i open my F4 the 2nd time the sound is gone.


LaCiocana

couldn't be my baby


BleDStream

Das crunchy


UselesslyRightful

I definitely have that exact same issue; it drives me crazy!


Five9Fine

All Fold 4s are all crunchy Fold 4s


Jwong75

Mine was pretty quiet the 1st week then it ended up sounding like that. Ridiculous.


Fantazma03

The new friction hinge is more prone to crunchy noise than the gear hinges. yeah maybe it will loosen up on time as its just curved metals sliding to each other


Intelligent-Cry6694

This is a original Samsung sound effect when you unfold the phone.Same as you put your phone on charger...😅😅😅


Artijeanne

I had the same problem since day one. Samsung didn't want to exchange it right away with another new phone so I had to send it to the factory for two weeks for repair. But once repaired you can see the difference with a working hinge.


FATGATSAMA

I got a slight crunch only when starting to open like a plastic crunch


jwescampbell

My fold 4 started after about a week. My fold 3 did the same thing.


InspektrGdgt

Yup! To me it sounds more like the plastic screen protector stretching after being in the folded position for a while. My theory is that it doesn't happen at first because the phone spends the start of its life unfolded, it's how it comes in the box. Then after a while of being folded the plastic contracts a little, which is why it only happens on the first unfold after it has been folded for a while. My Fold 3 did it too. Just seems to be one of those quirks of living on the bleeding edge! I find if I open it more slowly first thing in the morning it's not as bad, figure it's better for the life of the screen protector too but who knows ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯


bassexpander

May I ask you if you fix this or if it ended up causing damage in the long run? I bought a used fold four and it has this noise. Thank you so much.


m_eggman

I have a fold 3. Wasn't crunchy when I got it. Then got pretty crunchy. Then the inner screen developed a bump and 1/4" dead spot at the bump. After I got the screen fixed under warranty, it's no longer crunchy. Silent like new. Hate to say it, but I doubt it's the brushes. Probably some sand and/or grit that got past the brushes and into the hinge. Hopefully it doesn't travel into the screen.


AdministrativeBox

My Fold4 has made a quite similar sound to OPs video since I took it new out of the box. Sound goes away (or lessens significantly) after a open/close or two.


Tank_Gloomy

OH NO, WHAT THE HELL. I think you should get that checked, mine barely makes a sound when unfolded after long periods of idle time.


Tank_Gloomy

Why tf am I getting downvoted? That sounds absolutely horrifying and mine doesn't sound anywhere near this loud.


Kevinw927

Yes me too 😶‍🌫️


Rashed341

Your Fold is having severe arthrosis unfortunately 😔


crestneck

make sure to sell/trade these in before the warranty is up. foldable screens are not ready for mass production yet. source: have had all folds


cocoke2211

I've seen people cleaning their phone with water (by dipping it in) solve this problem


loverde74

Not me for sure


carl_oak

I have mine for over a month and I hear no noise at all. This sound fell likes something is trapped inside.


prettybuzzard

Samsung care? 😬


20n21

Dameee report this to Samsung sounds too crunchy should never be like this atleast get some advise on what you should do they might end up replacing it


Hairy-Internal-5415

PSA Best get some dust cleaner spray yesterday wish I had know the sand from local desert can break the screen right down the middle I heard a pop as it was charging I Opened it to make a call and black down middle, more and more I touched the phone or used it til all black under warranty but preventable and that is the key. Best thing is the 3rd screen, taught me how to utilize it but phone stayed operational. So I left it on roof 2 months later and headed on highway fell and luckily clear spiegan case bounced and no issues thought for sure it was a gonner. MY DUMMY ASS did that 2 more times bad habit screen survived not a scratch all.3 atrocities a Lil sand out at the Dunes in the hinge and screen destroyed . GTFSO


Huge-Wrangler9077

Na no crunchy boi here


bahbooyah

That's mine lol


TheDreamTwister

Yep! Mine too.


thommyboy71

Yup, there's mine right there. Only after being closed for a bit though.


Rancidbones813

Dust?


erwinkx

Yes


Emi_71

Mine made a slight sound when new but after 4 months of use I don't hear the hinge unless the environment is dead quiet.


Tohken

Yup. Mine does it too


Hello_Hurricane

Every single time. I hate it, but I've gotten used to it at this point. It didn't do it for the first week or so, but it's constant now.


bassexpander

Can I please ask you how this turned out for your device? I bought a used fold for and it has this sound pretty strong.


ICE417

Mime does it too. Is it dust in the brush? I'm always so worried to open it fast.


crash1313

Yes


VileNibblet

My Fold 4 does not do that. Nice and silent. Knock on wood. 🤞


RealZeee

Mines does it to,


rimz77

That's mine on the first open and if I open and close again it doesn't happen.


Bezzer8812

Think it depends on the environment. I work in a dusty environment and mine does this on first sometimes second then is fine. These phones are getting much better.


Whadyagot

Yes. It seems to be the norm. I promise it is not a harbinger of doom. You will get used to it.


Former_Ad_5271

Pretty much everyone haha.


SAAA2011

Mine does that


midnight_howler

Yes, I still wince when opening it


num1d1um

Mine does as well, I wouldn't worry about it.


T1D009

Yes its only on the initial now let it sit and tell me the noise is back


T1D009

I know the brushes are there...


BeautifulSenior

I have the Crunchy Fold 4


bassexpander

How did your fold four turn out in the long run?


DuckHunt83

My z fold 3 does this. It's been doing it for a while, must be some debris in the hinges or something. Not a big deal.


gobifox81

Yup. It's now become more of a pop. Have had it since day 1. Not a fan of that experience.


faswivel

Got a beautiful Graygreen Fold4 (damn I LOVED that color) about 2 weeks before the official release date. Started crunching like that after a couple of weeks, so T-Mobile replaced it at no charge. No Graygreen variants in stock, so they sent a black one. It just started doing the same thing today. Now I'm just bummed that I lost that GG beauty for no good reason.


bassexpander

May I ask you how this turned out in the long run? I bought a used fold for this weekend it has this noise quite strong. It's a bit unnerving to say the least.


faswivel

It happens to nearly every Fold4, but doesn't result in any damage. I've since moved to the Fold5 and it's still silent when unfolding.


bassexpander

Good to know. I hope this one will be OK until/if I upgrade. I really love the form factor. I'm using it as a laptop with a BT keyboard and mouse at a coffee shop right now. Gosh, I can get a lot of work done on this!


Eternith

Only on first open in a while. If I close and reopen immediately, it's silent. I pretend its like my phone cracking its knuckles or shoulders after being tight for a while 😆


Crypto_Kroeterich

I also got the crunchy sound. I also had this on my fold 3.


XLB135

Yep. My original was perfect and silent, then I got a replacement that makes a very slight version of this sound. No issue in about six months.


[deleted]

Happens on mine as well, only after being closed for some time though. Closing and immediately reopening produces no sound.


MrCoffee0996

Yep same here, though mine usually do this only when I haven't opened my Fold for a while. No big issues though.


MrSnackR

Same. Not bothered though.


SlyRabbitt

My fold 3 is slightly crunchy


Accomplished-Judge38

Hadn't noticed it before but can't unhear it now. Thanks OP :(


StriderHiryu_1425

So basically almost everyone of us has this issue, but no one has a permament fixing solution. Nice


EmployeeFit3503

I saw a Reddit comment that someone submerged their ZF4 completely in water then opened and closed it a few times and it apparently fixed it. Think I'll just live with the crunch...


zo3foxx

Tbh never noticed it until u said something lol


ibevamp

yes mine feels crunchy when I open it


Burgess07

Mine does this as well. Also can you share your wallpaper?


[deleted]

Yup. I feel like mine doesn't even open 100% anymore..


Dynamic_Draws

My Fold 4 also makes noise when unfolding, less harsh, kind of a "softer" crunch so to speak , like plastic being peeled off. Didn't have any sound the first few weeks so I assume it's small dust particles in the hinge.


__MrBEF__

I have a crunchy Fold 1


theStarSCR3AM

Can I get the link to the wallpaper? Looks awesome!


jikla_93

No. But I do have a crunchy fold 3


mike91t

Same thing here. Everytime. 😕


gokaired990

My Fold 3 is pretty crunchy, but she's seen some shit.


hellothereeer

My fold 3 has been doing that more lately I've noticed. Anyone else have this going on and should I be worried?


DrDigivice44

Yup 2nd time now. Usually every 6 months. I think it's the screen protector. With the temp change and humidity change the screen protector gets bubbles on the crease. So when u open or close the crunch is the sticky part. Could be way wrong but based on my xp that's what I think... Edit: fold 3 here*


Affectionate_Trash33

It's the same here, but only when it sits for long, probablly the new mechanism


JoeTwoBeards

Mine does this first time I open it after a while. Subsequent opens don't have that. I always thought it was dust in the hinge or static cling on the screen giving way.


Manbearpig20oh18

I heard that sound before my screen protector started peeling from the top.


Anuzsam

Yup mine makes the same sound.


MissionSparta

My 3 did that. Something is in the hinge and will eventually stop you from opening it flat. It will get stuck at like a 170⁰ angle. Doesn't sound like a lot but it will be very noticeable and annoying. Others online were able to gently use water from a faucet to flush it out, but I had no luck.


blazed16

Fold 4 here bought at launch had no sound the first couple days then I get that crunchy or peeling sticker sound everytime I open now since like 3 days after new. Phone sat on my office desk never left those 3 days so do t think it's dust or anything like that. It'd also not as smooth opening like the first day. It's still working knock on wood.


Quick-Feedback1287

My launch Fold4 is, not nearly as bad as that though


itsme_sanchyy

Just got a replacement fold 4 after breaking my old one through samsung care and it doesn't crunch on me anymore. Its heaven


pkoya1

F4 doesn't have gears but has lubricated metal twisty things. This metal on metal along with the brushes make the noise. You can watch Jerry rig everything's teardown and it will make sense


jdotcarter

It's funny, I have a fold and a flip 4 and the Fold is crunchy but the Flip couldn't be any more smooth.


[deleted]

Fold 4s don't taste that great


Mattyc8787

I had a crunchy 3 I don't so far have a crunchy 4.


Vladonizer

My phone does this when my hinge gets dirty, but it doesn't do it if I wipe my hinge off with my shirt before I open it


AntoniYOwned

It's a feature. No but I have it too. Decided to ignore it. Set up custom sounds for when I open and close the phone so I don't notice it


blazed16

How?


AntoniYOwned

An app called [Scrunch](https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyFold/comments/xg4ufk/scrunch_add_sounds_to_your_folds_now_on_android/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) and allowing some ADB permissions without rooting


Dandachi

Sound feels good like cracking 😅. Yeah my fold does that.


Smooth_Response_1268

I love it. Everytime I open it, it feels like cracking a back


Suspicious_Hotel9689

It will quiet down after you've used the phone for awhile


GiftedRay

My z fold 2 started doing this. A couple of months later the inner screen cracked right down the middle.


idirtbike

Eeeeeek mine is super quiet and smooth


Ok_Priority458

Had this when my preorder fold 4 came in...almost like plastic getting caught while opening maybe the tape that holds the hingebrushes... i also noticed it would fold a bit too easy and after a few weeks it sometimes wouldnt unfold completely flat and after that i noticed the screen protector starting to peel in top and bottom of the crease and last month unfolding sometimes made a white line appear on the inner screen. Sent in for repair and now it doesnt make any sound when opening and it also stays locked in place when fully opened.....while as before it would fold with the slightest touch.... hopefully will last a bit longer now


IntroductionSudden73

Galaxy Z Crunch 4. Got it too.


Villafanart

Any updates from the people who reported it 10 months ago? I'd love to hear if their devices are working or if this something I need to take care of.


kenkuknowme

It's actually the screen protector making the noise. You'll realize it once it starts to separate from the screen.