Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 both feature biometric data as you can unlock you phone by using your face or fingerprint.

To disable these security features, you can check out this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

Why you should disable face recognition on Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3

The facial recognition feature of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 may have detection issues due to heavy makeup, facial hair, dirty camera lens, lighting conditions as well as accessories such as glasses, masks and hats.

These phones may also accidentally unlock the screen if someone else, or something else, has a similar face as yours.

Due to the aforementioned potential issues, face recognition is not as secure as using a PIN, password or pattern for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3.

How to disable face recognition on Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3

To disable facial recognition on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, we suggest deleting the face biometric data you previously registered on your phone.

If you are interested in doing so, then you need to take the following steps:

1. If you haven’t done so already, turn on your phone and then unlock the screen.

2. Tap the Settings App to open it.

3. Once you are in the Settings App, tap “Biometrics and security” and then “Face recognition.”

4. Unlock the screen once again.

5. Tap “Remove face data” and then “Remove.”

This will remove the face data you have registered for your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, which will also deactivate all related features.

Why you should disable fingerprint recognition on Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3

Using the fingerprint security may not be the best option on the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 as these phones may not recognize your prints due to scars or wrinkles.

If your fingers are small or thin, then you may run into issues as well. Even bending a finger or fingerprint could cause problems.

Not to mention that the fingerprint recognition sensor could malfunction due to being damaged, scratched or covered up.

If you are using the phone in dry environments, the static electricity on the Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 may be problematic as well.

For these reasons, you may want to consider disabling fingerprint recognition on your phone.

How to disable fingerprint recognition on Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3

In order to disable fingerprint recognition on the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3, we recommend deleting the fingerprint data you have stored on the phone.

In order to do so, you need to do the following:

1. Make sure your phone is turned on and its screen has been unlocked.

2. Open the Settings app.

3. In the Settings app, tap “Biometrics and security” and then “Fingerprints.”

4. You will be asked to unlock the screen.

5. Select a fingerprint to delete and then tap “Remove.”

How to change the screen lock method for Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3

You can also disable the face and fingerprint recognition security features of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 by changing the screen lock method.

To do so, you need to take the following steps:

1. Turn on the and unlock its screen.

2. Tap the Settings app from then main menu.

3. Once you are inside the Settings app, tap “Lock screen” and then “Screen lock type.”

4. Change the Screen lock type to something else.

How to disable face and fingerprint recognition on Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 without unlocking the screen

If, for some reason, you can’t unlock the screen to your Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3, then you can check out this guide.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 both feature the abilities to screen capture and screen record.

To find out how to use these functions, you can check out this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

This guide will be covering the following model numbers of these foldable phones:

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3:

• SM-F711B
• SM-F7110

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3:

• SM-F926B
• SM-F926B/DS

How to capture a screenshot on Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3

You have two ways to capture a screenshot of what the screen for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is currently showing.

The first method, called Key Capture, is the easiest to do as you simply have to press the Side key and Volume Down key at the same time to capture the image.

The second method, called Swipe Capture, requires you to enable Palm swipe to capture. To enable this feature, you need to open the Settings app on your phone and then go to Advanced features > Motions and gestures.

To use Swipe Capture, you need to use the edge of your hand to swipe across the screen to the left or right.

After capturing a screenshot using either of the aforementioned methods on your Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3, you may see the Screenshot Toolbar appear. If you don’t see this toolbar, you activate it by going to Advanced features > Screenshots and screen recorder > Screenshot toolbar in the Settings app on your phone.

With the Screenshot Toolbar, you can set the capture to include areas outside of the viewport of your Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 screen. For example, if you want to capture the entirety of a page that is too long to be viewed on the screen without being able to scroll down, then you need to tap the icon with the down-pointing arrow.

Using the same Screenshot Toolbar, you can also write over the screenshot, crop the screenshot, add tags and/or share the captured image with others.

How to record the screen on Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3

In order to record a video of what is being shown on the screen of your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, you need to take the following steps:

1. First off, we recommend taking a look at the screen recorder settings to see if you want to make some changes to how videos are recorded on your smartphone.

To do so, you need to open the Settings app and then tap Advanced features > Screenshots and screen recorder.

2. Once you are satisfied with the recording settings, pull the status bar at the top of the screen down to show the notification panel.

3. In the notification panel, tap screen recorder. This option has a video camera icon.

4. Next, you need to select the sound setting.

5. After setting the sound, tap Start recording, which will start a countdown before the phone will begin recording a video of your screen.

6. During the recording process, you can tap the pencil icon to write or draw on the screen.

7. You can also tap the human icon to record the screen with an overlay of yourself.

8. To stop the screen recording, tap the square icon.

Both the captured screenshots and videos can be found in the Gallery of your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3.

The Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 are two of the newest phones released by Samsung. If you want to transfer data (such as contacts, photos and settings) from your old device to your new phone, then you can check out this tutorial from Seeking Tech.

How to transfer data to Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 with USB cable

In order to transfer your data directly from your old device to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 with an USB cable, you need to take the following steps:

1. You will need an USB cable that will connect the old device to your Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold.

2. If you haven’t done so already, download and install the Smart Switch app from the Galaxy Store or Play Store to your Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold.

3. Connect the old device to your new phone by using an USB cable.

4. You should see the app selection pop-up window on your Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold.

Here you need to tap “Smart Switch” and then “Receive data.”

5. On the older device, you need to tap “Allow.”

6. You should then see a list of data that can be transferred on your Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold.

Select an item to bring over and then tap “Transfer.”

7. During the transfer process, make sure you have enough battery life on both connected devices. You also need to avoid disconnecting the USB cable during the transfer.

How to transfer data to Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 wirelessly

To transfer data from the old device to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 wirelessly, you need to do the following:

1. On the old device, download and install the Smart Switch app from the Galaxy Store or Play Store.

2. After the installation is completed, open the Smart Switch app on the old device.

3. On your Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3, open the Settings app.

4. In the Settings app, tap “Accounts and backup” and then “Bring data from old device.”

5. Make sure the old device and your new phone are placed close to each other so that they can be connected wirelessly.

6. On the old device, tap “Send data,” “Wireless” and then “Allow.”

7. On your Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3, select the data you want to transfer over and then tap “Transfer.”

How to transfer data to Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 with a PC

To transfer data from the old device to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 by using a computer, you need to take the following steps:

1. Download, install and open the Smart Switch program on your computer.

2. If the old device was made by Samsung, you need to connect it to the PC by using the old device’s USB cable. You then need to follow the on-screen instructions on the computer screen to copy the data from the old device to your computer. Afterwards, you can disconnect the old device from the computer.

If the old device is not made by Samsung, then you need to use a different program that should be provided by the old device’s manufacturing company in order to copy the old device’s data to your computer.

3. After copying the data from the old device to your PC, you need to connect your Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 to the same computer.

4. You then need to follow the on-screen instructions that appear on your computer monitor to complete the transfer process.

When using the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, your smartphone may end up crashing or freezing.

If you encountering these fatal errors, then you can check out this troubleshooting guide from Seeking Tech to find some potential fixes.

Closing apps in Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3

If you are using an app, or multiple apps, when your Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 freezes, then we recommend closing the apps if possible.

A single app, or a combination of conflicting apps, may be not be fully compatible with your smartphone.

We also suggest disabling any apps you have running in the background. To do so, you need to go to Settings and tap the “Battery and device care.” Afterwards, you need to tap “Optimise now,” which will close all the background apps, help manage any abnormal battery usage in addition to being able to scan for any crashed apps or malware attacks.

If you want to reuse any apps you have closed, then we recommend enabling one at a time to see if your phone is still functioning normally when the app, or combination of apps, are active.

How to force a restart to a frozen Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3

If your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is frozen to the point where it doesn’t respond to any of your touchscreen inputs, then you can force a restart to hopefully get your smartphone to functioning normally again (at least during the initial bootup).

A restart could also fix any temporary glitches that may have caused your phone to crash.

To force a restart for your Samsung phone, you need to press and hold the Side key and Volume Down key at the same time for at least 7 seconds.

Updating the firmware for Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3

The hard crashes of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 may also be related to their operating systems. Therefore, we recommend updating to the latest available firmware.

To manually update the firmware of your Samsung phone, you can go to Settings and then tap the “Software update” option. Afterwards, you need to tap the “Download and install” option.

You may also want to check if there are any new updated software versions for the apps you are currently using.

How to factory reset your Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3

If you are still experiencing freezes, then you may want to factory reset your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3.

A factory reset will restore your smartphone to its original factory setting, which will also erase all the data you have stored on the phone. So, you may want to backup any important files and saved passwords before starting this process.

To factory reset the Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3, you need to go to Settings and then tap the “General Management” option. Afterwards, you need to tap “Reset” and then “Factory data reset.” Finally, you need to tap “Reset” and then “Delete all.”

If none of our aforementioned suggestions resolve your crashing issues with the Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3, then you should contact a Samsung Service Centre as the fatal errors may be hardware related.

When using the Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3, then you may encounter issues with the touchscreen being inaccurate or unresponsive.

So, if you are experiencing these problems, then you can out this troubleshooting guide from Seeking Tech to find some potential fixes.

How to avoid damaging the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 touchscreen

To avoid damaging the touchscreen of your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, you can do the following:

1. While these two phones have an IPX8 waterproof rating, the touchscreens may not be function properly when used in water.

2. You should also avoid using either of these phones in a humid environment as it could cause issues to the touchscreen.

3. Furthermore, you should prevent the touchscreen of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 from making contact with other electronics as the potential electrostatic discharges can damage the touchscreen.

4. Avoid using gloves as it could cause the screen to malfunction.

5. Wash your hands before using the touchscreen of your smartphone as well.

6. Avoid using sharp objects on the screen of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3.

7. If you have long nails, you should also try not to apply any amount of excessive pressure when using the touchscreen.

8. The touchscreen of your Samsung smartphone may not work as intended if you have a screen protector or other accessories attached to it.

How to fix the inaccurate or unresponsive Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Galaxy Z Fold 3 touchscreen

If you are still experiencing problems when using the touchscreen of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, then you can try the following fixes:

1. If you are getting unresponsive or inaccurate touchscreen inputs on the edges of the screen then it may be because you are touching outside of the input area.

So, if you are trying to tap a specific icon, image or link, you can try adjusting the viewing area so that your target is away from the edge of the screen.

2. If you are encountering these touchscreen input problems while using and recharging the Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 at the same time, then the issues may be related to an unstable power supply.

In this case, we suggest unplugging the charger from the phone or simply let your phone full recharge before using the touchscreen.

3. If you are getting an unresponsive touchscreen when playing a videogame on the Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3, then you may have touch protection enabled in the Game Booster setting.

To disable this feature, you can drag the lock icon in any direction.

4. The touchscreen issues could also be related to the software.

Therefore, we recommend closing the app, if you are using one, when the touchscreen is not responding correctly to your inputs.

Having multiple apps, including those that run passively in the background, running at the same time could also cause conflicts. Therefore, you may also want to consider closing all the apps to see if your touchscreen is functioning normally again.

You can then try to opening each app one at a time again to see when one of them is causing issues with the touchscreen of your phone.

5. You should keep the firmware of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 updated to the latest version.

6. Furthermore, you should also make sure that the apps you have installed are up-to-date with the latest software versions.

7. You can also try restarting your phone to remove any temporary software glitches that may cause the touchscreen to work as intended.

To restart the Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 without using their touchscreen, you need to press and hold the Side key and Volume Down key simultaneously for at least 7 seconds.

If your touchscreen is still not functioning normally after taking the aforementioned actions, then it may be too scratched or damaged. To fix the hardware issues of your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, it is recommended that you go to a Samsung Service Centre.

When using either the Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3, you may notice that your phone may be getting hotter than anticipated.

If you are encountering overheating issues with either of these smartphones, then you can check out this troubleshooting guide from Seeking Tech.

What happens when the Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 overheats?

Both the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 should send a warning when the phone reaches a temperature threshold. The massages will warn you about how the rising temperatures could lead to the failure of the device, skin damages, skin irritations and battery leakage.

Furthermore, your phone will automatically stop the battery from charging, close all apps in addition to limiting the screen brightness, performance speed and calls (although emergency calls will still be supported in this state).

If your phone continues to rise in temperature after the first message and the initial precautionary actions, then you will get a second warning. This time, your Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 will force itself to shut down in an attempt to drop its temperature.

If you are in an emergency call when you get the second warning message, your call won’t be disconnected due to the force shut down.

How to prevent your Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 from overheating

In order to prevent both the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 from overheating, you can try taking the following precautionary measures:

1. Avoid using or storing your phone in extremely cold or extremely hot temperatures.

2. You should also make sure not to use or store the Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 in direct sunlight for an extended length of time.

3. Furthermore, you also avoid using or storing your phone in other extremely warm environments such as near heaters or inside a car with the windows rolled up during a hot day.

4. Don’t recharge your Samsung smartphone if the charging cable or charger is damaged.

5. Try not to use your phone when it is recharging.

6. You should also try limiting the number of apps, as well as other tasks, you have actively running on your phone.

How to fix overheating issues when recharging a Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3

If your Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 gets hot when you are using your smartphone at the same time its batteries are recharging, then this is normal for the most part.

If you feel like your phone is getting too hot to touch, then you can try taking the following steps:

1. Disconnect the charger from your Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 and then close any apps you have running on your phone. You might also want to consider completely turning off the phone. Once the device has cooled down, you can try recharging it again.

2. If you are using a wireless charger, make sure that there aren’t any foreign objects in between the phone and the charger.

3. If only the area near to the USB port of your phone feels hot, then the overheating may be caused by a damaged USB cable. If you feel like this is the case, you can try a different charging cable.

How to fix Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 overheating issues during normal use

In order to fix an overheating Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 during normal usage, you can try doing the following:

1. Close the apps that you have actively running on your phone, including those that operate in the background. The overheating issues could be related to a single app or a combination of apps.

2. You can try restarting your smartphone.

You may also want to consider shutting down your phone temporarily to cool it.

2. Disable any of the Wi-Fi, GPS and/or Bluetooth features that you aren’t currently using.

3. Lower the screen brightness.

4. Keep the firmware of your phone and the software versions of your apps updated.

If your Galaxy Z Flip 3 or Galaxy Z Fold 3 is still overheating after taking all of the aforementioned precautions and actions, then your smartphone may have a hardware issue. At this point, you should contact a Samsung Service Center.