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

Date:
Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:50:57 +0000

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Someone has hacked off the cameras on their Galaxy Z Fold 8 just so the handset lies flat on a surface.

FULL STORY ======================================================================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 off That's what one Redditor has done with their
Galaxy Z Fold 8 It now lies flat but the selfie camera is the only camera left How 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. Apparently, the owner of the phone used a razor blade to perform the operation, and says the end result is "not bad". "The wobble is
so annoying and I never use [the cameras] anyways" was the reason given by
the user, when asked what prompted the customization and they don't appear
to have any regrets about what they've done. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

Our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review doesn't mention the camera bump as being a particularly egregious problem, but we do have some praise for the
performance of the dual-lens camera on the back so it seems a shame, and a little drastic, to remove them. A job well done I took the cameras off of my fold 8 from r/GalaxyFold The reactions in the original Reddit thread are mostly of disbelief that someone would go to these lengths just to get a
phone to lie flat, while taking away their ability to capture photos and videos at the same time. You may like Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra vs Oppo Find N6 hinge comparison Secrets of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra how
Flex Titanium technology makes it stronger, thinner, and, yes, flatter This
is why Samsung built the Galaxy Z Fold 8, a passport-sized foldable thats focused on content

Amidst a lot of well-chosen GIFs, there are comments like "no amount of explanation justifies it" and "what a mad man", as well as some appreciation for a tech-hack that seems to have been well done, based on the photo evidence.

There's also one request for more information from another Redditor who wants to do the same to their own Galaxy Z Fold 8 perhaps an indication that the wobble you get when the handset lies flat is annoying quite a few users. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Samsung launched the phone on July 22, and the starting price is $1,899 / 1,699 / AU$2,699. It launched alongside the slightly more expensive Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and the more affordable Galaxy Z Flip 8 . Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Today's best phone deals Contract Deals Sim Free gift Google Pixel 10 Pro 24 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 200GB data 50 upfront 32 /mth View at Mobiles.co.uk See all prices voucher gift Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 48 months Unlimited mins 5GB data 30 upfront 53.95 /mth View at EE See all prices gift Apple iPhone 17 24 months Unlimited mins Unlimited texts 10GB data 19 upfront 34.99 /mth View at Mobiles.co.uk See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices



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