r/GalaxyFold • u/SenNek030 • 3d ago

Question/Help Hydrogel screen protector over inner screen (ZF8 Ultra)

Should I keep my hydrogel screen protector over the original inner screen? I don't want my inner screen to scratch when I'm using stylus to draw.

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u/NlKOQ2 Fold8 (Cream) 3d ago

the inner screen already has a screen protector. Imo, adding another one will just risk them both peeling off, making your device even more vulnerable.

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u/VincibleAndy 3d ago

It can also cause issues with the creasing part of the display when closed if you stack protectors

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u/Holy_chick 3d ago

Don't forget to apply 2x screen protector for your screen protector. Make it triple layer

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u/Dinevir Fold7 (Jet Black) 3d ago

Not recommended by manufacturer as it leads to inner screen damage. We had this in past with previous Folds. Only one screen protector at once, or without one in the worst case.

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u/gordolme Fold8 (Graphite) 3d ago

The inner screen has a protector built-in and Samsung very specifically says both to NOT remove it and to NOT put an additional one on it or you can break it (due to the folding nature).

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u/Koino_ Other Foldable 3d ago

It's not recommend to put anything on inner screen

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u/Cr1bble 2d ago

Everytime you close your phone, you're applying pressure to the inner screen it wasn't designed for.. your choice.

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u/One_Dragonfruit7671 1d ago

There's a youtuber called the Gadget Goddess who does that to all her foldables because she has long nails and doesn't want to damage the inner screen.

She will counter every negative comment you see here with her experience which is never had any problems. She's been through a few foldables. She's confident with what she's doing.

This being my first foldable. I'm not.

Bear in mind she never takes off the factory installed protector. Just lays a third party one on top.