'The wobble is so annoying': one Galaxy Z Fold 8 user has resorted to an extreme fix to ensure their foldable lies perfectly flat

https://www.techradar.com/author/david-nield· Aug 10, 2026 · 10:50 AM UTC ·10 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 5 views

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Phones Samsung Galaxy Phones 'The wobble is so annoying': one Galaxy Z Fold 8 user has resorted to an extreme fix to ensure their foldable lies perfectly flat News By David Nield Published 10 August 2026 It's a choice When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Take it offThat's what one Redditor has done with their Galaxy Z Fold 8It now lies flat — but the selfie camera is the only camera leftHow far would you go to get one of the best foldable phones looking and working exactly the way you want it? One Samsung user has taken the drastic step of cutting off the rear camera module on their new Galaxy Z Fold 8, just so it'll lie perfectly flat when placed on a surface.The unusual DIY hack is documented on Reddit, and has been met with one or two raised eyebrows.

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▪Phones Samsung Galaxy Phones 'The wobble is so annoying': one Galaxy Z Fold 8 user has resorted to an extreme fix to ensure their foldable lies perfectly flat News By David Nield Published 10 August 2026 It's a choice When you purchase thro
▪Take it offThat's what one Redditor has done with their Galaxy Z Fold 8It now lies flat — but the selfie camera is the only camera leftHow far would you go to get one of the best foldable phones looking and working exactly the way you want
▪One Samsung user has taken the drastic step of cutting off the rear camera module on their new Galaxy Z Fold 8, just so it'll lie perfectly flat when placed on a surface.The unusual DIY hack is documented on Reddit, and has been met with on

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Phones Samsung Galaxy Phones 'The wobble is so annoying': one Galaxy Z Fold 8 user has resorted to an extreme fix to ensure their foldable lies perfectly flat News By David Nield Published 10 August 2026 It's a choice When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, with the cameras attached (Image credit: Future / Tom Bedford) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Don't like the camera bump on your foldable? Take it offThat's what one Redditor has done with their Galaxy Z Fold 8It now lies flat — but the selfie camera is the only camera leftHow…

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