The Galaxy Z Fold 8 does not include Flex Mode — the software feature available on several Samsung foldables since 2020 — a removal confirmed directly in the device’s Settings. Unlike the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and the Galaxy Z Flip 8, the Fold 8 no longer shows a Flex Mode menu or any related controls.
Flex Mode absent on the Galaxy Z Fold 8
Despite a fairly rigid hinge that allows the screen to be opened to a mid‑angle, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 lacks any UI adaptations designed to take advantage of that partial deployment. The omission is visible in the Settings app: the Flex Mode option, which previously allowed users to configure specific behaviors and shortcuts, has been removed.
A feature introduced with the Galaxy Z Flip
Flex Mode debuted on Samsung’s foldables with the Galaxy Z Flip in 2020. It provided interface adjustments when the display was partially folded, adding contextual controls to leverage the device’s intermediate hinge position. On certain recent models this software adaptation remains available, which only underscores its absence on the Fold 8.
Clues and background
Samsung has not provided an official explanation for the removal. Available indications suggest the decision may be tied to the Fold 8’s particular form factor, but no further details have been disclosed. This is not the first time Samsung has dropped Flex Mode from a model, and we will update this story if the company offers comment.
