https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Fold-Flip-Phones/FLIP-7-NOT-OPENING-FLAT/m-p/3559913#M48422 This is expected. Over time the hinge mechanism no longer lays totally flat as small amounts of dust/debris collect from normal use. A slight angle is irritating but normal.<BR /><BR />Samsung generally considers a range of 178.5 to 181.5 degrees to be "flat" and within normal operating parameters. Mon, 11 May 2026 12:32:42 GMT CEParsons 2026-05-11T12:32:42Z https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Fold-Flip-Phones/FLIP-7-NOT-OPENING-FLAT/m-p/3559908#M48421 <P>Is there anyone here experiencing the same issue I have right now?</P><P>My Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is not opening completely flat. It’s slightly bent when fully opened. Just wondering if this is normal.</P><P>I already dropped the phone at the Samsung head office, but I’m still waiting for their response until now.</P> Mon, 11 May 2026 12:25:35 GMT https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Fold-Flip-Phones/FLIP-7-NOT-OPENING-FLAT/m-p/3559908#M48421 _Chinny 2026-05-11T12:25:35Z https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Fold-Flip-Phones/FLIP-7-NOT-OPENING-FLAT/m-p/3559913#M48422 This is expected. Over time the hinge mechanism no longer lays totally flat as small amounts of dust/debris collect from normal use. A slight angle is irritating but normal.<BR /><BR />Samsung generally considers a range of 178.5 to 181.5 degrees to be "flat" and within normal operating parameters. Mon, 11 May 2026 12:32:42 GMT https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Fold-Flip-Phones/FLIP-7-NOT-OPENING-FLAT/m-p/3559913#M48422 CEParsons 2026-05-11T12:32:42Z