Discover new ways to use your Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 when partially folded

Last Update date : Oct 17. 2026
A Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 displaying the Touchpad on the lower half of the screen while a person uses it to interact with an app.

When your Galaxy Z Flip8 is partially folded, supported apps can automatically adapt to the screen layout, giving you new ways to use your phone. You can take photos and videos without holding your phone, watch videos more comfortably or use multiple apps at once. Discover how features like Flex mode, the Flex mode panel, FlexCam and Multi Window can help you make the most of your phone's unique foldable design.

Note: The information provided applies to Samsung Galaxy devices sold in Canada.

When your Galaxy Z Flip8 is partially folded, supported apps can automatically adjust to the new screen layout. Depending on the app, the main content may appear on the upper half of the screen while controls are displayed on the lower half, making it easier to interact with your phone without holding it. Whether you're watching a video, taking photos or participating in a video call, Flex mode lets you place your phone on a flat surface for a more comfortable hands-free experience.

1 Open a supported app, such as YouTube.
2 Partially fold your Galaxy Z Flip8 and place it on a stable, flat surface.
3 Adjust the angle until the app automatically switches to the Flex mode layout.
A Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 being partially folded by a person holding the top and bottom halves of the phone.
4 Continue using the app with the main content displayed on the upper half of the screen and controls on the lower half.

Note: Flex mode is only available in supported apps.

When using the Flex mode panel, you can turn the lower half of the screen into a Touchpad to control supported apps. This allows you to navigate content, interact with on-screen controls, and perform common actions without touching the upper half of the display, making it more comfortable to use your phone while it's resting on a flat surface.

1 Open a supported app and partially fold your Galaxy Z Flip8.
2 Tap the Touchpad icon that appears in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
3 Use the Touchpad to move the pointer, tap items or control supported content.
A close-up of the Galaxy Z Flip8 screen showing the Touchpad on the lower half of the display, with a pointer used to interact with an app.

Note: The Touchpad is available only when using the Flex mode panel in supported apps.

FlexCam lets you take photos and videos without holding your Galaxy Z Flip8. Simply partially fold your phone and place it on a stable surface to capture hands-free selfies, group photos, time-lapse videos and more. It's a convenient way to keep everyone in the frame while reducing camera shake.

1 Open the Camera app.
2 Partially fold your Galaxy Z Flip8 and place it on a stable, flat surface.
A Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 partially folded and resting on a flat surface, with the Camera app open and a person adjusting the phone's angle.
3 Adjust the angle as needed to frame your subject.
4 Tap the Capture button on the screen, or use another capture method, such as showing your palm to the camera or using a voice command, if enabled.

Multi Window lets you use two supported apps at the same time on the screen, making it easier to multitask on your Galaxy Z Flip8. For example, you can watch a video while replying to messages, browse the web while taking notes or compare information between two apps. Although Multi Window is not exclusive to Flex mode, partially folding your Galaxy Z Flip8 lets you enjoy a more comfortable, hands-free multitasking experience while taking advantage of its unique foldable design.

1 Open the Recent apps screen by tapping the Recent apps button or using navigation gestures, depending on your settings.
2 Tap the app app icon above the first app, then tap Open in split screen view.
A close-up of a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 screen showing the Recent apps menu, with the Open in split screen view option highlighted in blue.
3 Select another supported app to open in the second window.

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