First Foldable after TEN years on iOS - What it’s REALLY like!
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- Опубликовано: 9 июн 2024
- It's been a long time coming but the Samsung Galaxy Fold 5 has finally got me to leave my iPhone after ten years of loyalty. So: what is it it like switching to a foldable phone? Here are my thoughts, and some tips and tricks!
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Best. Comments. Section. Ever. Thank you so much for helping an Android noob iron out the kinks 🙌🙌
Brotato fix: you can do an "if this then that" routine in Routines to force change the orientation of any app 🎉 no more glass smudges
Notification bubbles in Nova: well that one was just in Nova settings I really should have seen that 😅
Any more tips and tricks please leave them below! I think a lot of people will be coming back to Android after a long break like me and we need all the help we can get!
I never left Android ;)
Get Samsung good luck app, you will be in your dream.
I believe that with the stock Samsung launcher, it can only be fully utilized and made like nova launcher when you install good lock from the galaxy store. That allows for custom icon packs, bigger grid sizes etc.
@@omsingh4478 yes.
Absolutely!!... I've been "team foldable" since the galaxy fold 2.... Now using the fold 4 ( no need to upgrade to the fold 5 ... It's the same fold ) ....
Great video. I was exactly the same. I've had iPhones for over 10 years and grew tired of minimal changes. I had the iPhone 12 Pro Max for 3 years and decided it was time for a change. Had my Z Fold 5 for just over 3 weeks now and is my first foldable device and absolutely love it. Zero regrets and don't miss Apple whatsoever. Glad I took the plunge. ❤
I'm about to do EXACTLY this! Good to hear people have been loving the folding devices :)
3 weeks vs 3 years mate.
That sums up android vs ios.
I had 3 samsung phones. 12 pro max was my first iPhone.
I really wanna go for foldables but it’s samsung… I’ve had my experiences with them.
how is the Imessaging capabilities on that android device?
i had the pixel 5a and they had a beta version of android that was allowing iphone users to still send the hearts and likes and android users were able to also like and heart those same messages..
but i found it seemed to be a Google Pixel Device thing only.. Samsung also does this however im not sure of the others but id def love a fold..
I like the folders but I despise android....
@@DaSeshI have the Zfold5 and I just downloaded Google's message app and phone ap with contacts, as someone that have had the last 5 pixels I really love Google's pure phone apps and you can basically make you Samsung a pixel. 😊
For Samsung flagship phones, you really have to learn using all the Good Lock modules. You will be surprised how far it can go.
Absolutely 👍
Agreed. Unfortunately Samsung make it difficult for new users to access it.
Yeah was going to say.... Good
Lock is the way I don't know why they don't just included on all New Samsung phones out of the box.
@@ATCrogerwilco They should run the user through an experience where it illustrates all the different goodlock settings so that the phone is fine tuned for you once you're done the initial phone set up. It could serve as a bit of a tutorial and give a little bit of a wow factor for people unfamiliar with the customization that you can do on android/sammy flagships.
Been with Apple for years up until 2020 when the Flips and Folds first came out. Had all the Samsung Flip phones for the past 3 years and since last month I now have the Fold 5.. and all have been flawless! Couldn't recommend them enough!
Do you miss iMessage with iPhone? I wanna get away from iPhone but will hate not being able to send he clear videos through iMessage. Everything sent from android is grainy
Is the fold 3 any good? Does the screen last?
Never had the Fold 3, I had all the Flips until now, as I have the Fold 5.. but ALL screens for me have been absolutely fine 👍🏻
Can u pls tell me the actual size of an yt video being played on it out of the entire 7.6inches
@jessica49arrow you can expand the video to fit the entire screen 👍🏻 but I leave it in the standard ratio as when zoomed in more to fit the full screen it crops part of the video/image out of shot if that makes sense?..
Thank you for your honest review. I’ve watched dozens of other videos and yours is the only one to addresses the anxiety of changing over from the iPhone to the Android platform without all the fluff or lopsided favoritism.
14 years iOS! Now I own the S23 Ultra. Tried the S22 Ultra, disappointed with the camera, but now it works just fine. Love the pen! Love that itś rectangle. Don´t miss the iPhone, not anymore. Imessage, yes, because everyone in the family has an iPhone, but it works. RCS Apple?? Greate video!
Yea same. iMessage and FaceTime are all that I like and miss about iPhone. I use signal now though bc everyone in my life uses it, even those with iPhones. It is good and I'm glad for it but iMessage is still a little better bc sometimes signal will have buggy video over WiFi. Also there is a way to share large files from Samsung. It's right on the phone I just forget what it's called. My phone does it automatically tho when I send a video to an iPhone now so I don't have to deal with the nonsense of Android trying to make the video a cheaper quality for all other devices to be able to see. Sometimes my family gets annoyed at a link just to look at some pics and video lol but they see it in 4k or 8k depending on how I took it. If their phone can handle it that is lol.
@@Little_Bitz I don't know if you're in america, but I hate how tech illiterate some iphone people can be to the point where they treat you like you're the idiot because you "made them have to click a link" or something like that. To be clear, I have nothing against iphone or iphone users. Just those people who really look down on you for not having one.
People need to be open-minded and try other options. Glad you have dived in, and it is working for you! I love the FOLD 5 btw!
Have to say you mentioned things in this video that I never heard before in other RUclips videos regarding the phone. Never thought about the ergonomics of the phone and never even realized that I'd be touching glass when using the large screen. Something definitely to keep in mind, thanks for this insight definitely unique! Great video!
this review and your personality + commentary were such a delight!! thank you for making this video!
When using Nova Launcher you have to go to settings and notification badges and give Nova permissions for notifications if you want the numbered notifications. I have it setup with pictures (dynamic badges). Anytime I get a text from my fiance, instead of a number showing up it shows me her profile picture. It's super neat and unique.
That's so cool, I've figured out the badges now but the photo option sounds great!
@@Emily_Lowrey you should try it. Nova settings, notification badges and on the "choose a style" option on the top change it from numeric dots to dynamic badges.
So love your waffling Emily. It’s my first time here and the algorithm’s led me to you greatly appreciate your style I’ve liked and subbed.
I really enjoyed the relaxed and easy going on approach an your review was really down to earth and I enjoyed the editing as well.
Definitely liked and subscribed to your channel, looking forward to future reviews.
Android gesture customization is amazing. Having gestures that work throughout the entire OS and app makes Android feel so much better than iOS. Swipe edge to go back is truly amazing.
I am team android, because freedom also poweruser
9:08 this was my exact situation. I have an ipad for more tablet based experiences/apps that my iphone just couldnt provide, but wanted it in a portable factor. Best solution was an ipad mini. But now with a fold 5, theres really no need for the mini. My fold completely eats that entire need in my life and is even more portable since it actually can be in my pocket.
A refreshingly genuine video. Thank you! I went through a similar journey. The fold 5z is brilliant. I didnt realise you could make the calendar widgets more transparent - helps so much to see your wallpapers. The phone closed size is also good for single hand use with a better weight balance better than pro max which feels top heavy a little due to the camera module. Its painful to change but totally worth it like most things the journey makes you stronger. Keep up the good work 😊
Thank you! 😁
Great honest review. Love it! Keep going
Awesome review! Your open mindedness is so refreshing! You're so positive and you just earned a brand new subscriber
This video is what I needed as I’m keen on getting a fold 5. I currently have an iPhone and I’m looking to switch to android. Although I like the iPhone it’s becoming a bit stale and boring. I don’t see myself sticking with an iPhone unless the 15 is drastically different.
I fell in love with the fold 4 last year and upgraded to the fold 5 fhis year. Still have my 13 PM and other apple products but I just reached for this to do my work, slide decks and media consumption. Even use the fold to do presentation and travel light without my MacBook. Hoping more innovations in Dex mode (which I feel is pretty cool) will bring more people to experience device convergence. Thanks for sharing!!
Hi Emily! Just came across your channel and this vid. Love your authentic approach. Love my z fold 5.
first video of yours I've seen and I subscribed. Really good video, Well done.
Love this video! I'm going to sub! You seem genuine and down to earth. I bought the z fold 5 today and I was extremely nervous about the switch but this made me feel so much better. Thank you! BTW I left my iPhone 14 pro max in the dust!
I am soooo happy you posted this, I’ve been with Apple since Gen1 and I’m soooo tired of the limited personalization and being hounded for dollar after dollar just to enjoy something you’ve already paid out the ass for lol I am expecting my fold 5 next week and I really am a creature of habit so I think that’s why I’ve stayed so long with Apple so I was kind of wondering about what to expect going from Apple Head to Droid Head lol thanks for the video! I have been looking for someone to explain it clearly about the differences in the operating systems.❤😂
How'd it go? I'm an android guy through and through, but I currently have the 14 pro max because I was curious about it. There are some really big annoyances, mainly apple goading you into their services like you said. I'm probably going to get a fold 5 or maybe buy a refurbished fold 4 just to test the waters with foldables.
You have really great takes!
Nice fresh take on this rather than tech numbers etc. Great video Thanks for sharing :-)
You made a good point about people being stuck in Apple ecosystem because terrible Android phones from the past like S3. (I had displeasure of using that thing back in the day, but glad I stuck with Android) Today's Android devices are nothing like that and work flawlessly. That being said MacBooks are now the best laptops out there. (They used to be terrible) It is funny how things have turned around.
This is the kind of review we all need. Thank you for this!
What a lovely video. I'm getting my Fold 5 in two days and an pretty excited.
I'm really loving this channel so far. Definitely got my support. I have both iPhone and fold. The iPhone is for the friends that have apple, so i can stay in sync with them, but my fold is great for work, gaming. Video editing, watching videos, and more. It's an amazing phone, and i like the slim screen myself. Its alot easier to text to me. I have small hands myself, so i total understanding. Customizing on this phone is everything. I've always loved android for that, but they have gotten so much better over the years! By the way, this was a really great reviews and I love the fact you're not bashing apple. It's just made for people who prefer to have something a little more simple!
Great video, and thank you so much for not cursing and having a potty mouth. That is a breath of fresh air.
God bless
I made the switch from a Iphone back in 2021 to the z fold2 and have never looked back..the multitasking is incredible with the Z fold series of phones...
It's rare to see a genuine "youtuber" these days, I really liked your video.
The majority today are drama click baiting videos, this one is different. Stay like this! subbed
Love this video! I also love your icon pack/theme of your phone. Can you share what they are?
I enjoyed this. Thank you!
Great video keep them coming!
Another nice one, thanks Emily!
Thanks for that really good perspective. I have been with Apple for years as well. Really love the Fold 5 and very tempted, a lot of the offers run out just before the new iPhone launch do I wait or go for it🤔lots of things you mentioned were so useful. I have an iMac so my passwords will be on that if I ever need to find some. How do you find the battery life compared to your iPhone. I have the 13 pro max and the battery is pretty good still.
Thank you Emily, I love such videos, I was constipated for 5 days, after accidently clicking on your video and in 59 seconds my pain went. Thank you!!!!
A good, honest review. Thank you.
Absolutely brilliant content!
Hey Emily, I just discovered your channel yesterday because of this video. I just wanted to say I absolutely love all the content of yours that I've watched so far! Keep up the great work!
I also wanted to ask which icon pack you are using? It looks really nice and I wouldn't mind using it myself.
Thank you! The icons are a paid for pack in the store called Linebit 😊
I love your content and was on the fence about switching until I watched this video.
Love it so much ❤️
Awesome video!
Love the ufo wallpaper! Were did u get it?
Thank you for the review! I’ve also been on iOS for over a decade, but it’s gotten boring, and Apple has been resting on their laurels lately. I’ve been extremely close to making the switch, just dreading moving everything over to another operating system.
"just dreading moving everything over to another operating system"
I use iPhones and Androids daily, and installing my apps on a fresh install of Android or iOS is not difficult at all. Transferring over 2FA apps is a bit more difficult.
TLDR: don't let Apple trick you into thinking it's hard. It's not difficult at all.
I agree with you on the front screen. I like that it is awesome that my thumb can reach across the screen
I used your wallpaper app and I freaking love it!! Thanks for the recommendation
Which app was it?
Wallcraft its awesome and its free@@deadlifteveryday
I liked the review, thanks for sharing
Enjoy your Fold 5! Watching this video from a Fold 3, sending love ❤
Great video. Very helpful
Nice video. I've just been playing with the Z Fold 5 too. First iPhone was a 3G so it's been a while! After trying numerous email clients because I had the same issues with random returning emails, I found the best was the Samsung email app. Seemed to sync the best with iCloud email and seems almost 'apple-like' in its simplicity (which is what I wanted from an email client). If you don't like it, then Spark was the second best I came across.
Great video!! Congrats on your new fold, same here I was user of iPhone BUT, since the fold came out, i switched (Fold 4) and is the best. Yes, you can get notification numbers on the icons with NOVA just go to the Nova settings, and there's Notification badges and you can choose the style of the notification you want to be able to get. Hope it helps!!
Fabulous review! Sorry if I missed this bit - what is the neon sign looking theme you have here? I’m completely in love with it
Linebit! It is a paid pack but peanuts and so pretty
@@Emily_Lowrey thank you so much!
What neon icons are you using ..great video 🎉
Excellent comparation Emily 👍
very well done the video, very informative and experience sharing.
Hi!! I just found this video and I’ve been with Apple forever. I’m getting a Z Fold next month and your video was great!!! I have a weird question. Did you have to download an app for the awesome looking icons? Or are those available on the phone? Thanks!!!
Great video and funny too 🙌🏼
Great review, thank you. Would it be possible to show how it looks when reading ebooks in the Kindle app? Unfortunately I live a place where it's impossible to go check out these devices in a store.
Great video!
I literally thought the same thing today when I went in-store and held the Fold 5 for the first time, that I really surprisingly liked how slim the front screen is. I've always had android and like you, I always went the biggest I could with my small hands 😅 So I placed an order and I can't wait for mine to come in!
Great video!! I have actually been an iOS user since the 3GS. Although I little hesitant to switch to a foldable (Pixel) was looking for another iOS user who made the switch
Hey there Emily Great review it's nice to see someone else trying Android for a change there's a lot you can do especially with Nova launcher the bubble notifications are there you just have to enable it
Emily, I very much enjoy the front screen aspect ration experience as well. I also dumped iOS this time. Great video.
I recently made the switch also. Was an android man, then iPhone, Andorid, iPhone and now back to Android with the Fold 5. I waited to see how they improved. Ieft samsung as I loved my Note phones but HATED getting the Exynos processors. Made us UK/EU people feel like second class citizens compared to the USA and the Snapdragon.. Thanks to your video I have installed Nova Launcher. I totally forgot about it. Keep producing great content and visiting CEX! hehe
So glad I came across this video!!! I’m getting a new phone this weekend after using iPhones for the last 6 years, and have been torn between the fold or new iPhone. This video has definitely helped me decide which phone I’m going to get now! Sold in the galaxy fold!
I took the plunge 7 years ago and left android for iOS as everyone I know save about 2 people use it. I enjoyed iOS and iPhones make nice devices. But I simply couldn't stop thinking about the android experience. So now finally, after 7 years I find myself jumping ship from an iPhone 13 pro max to a pixel 8 pro instead of the iPhone 15 I was considering and once again I just have the excited feel I used to get years ago. Also got pixel buds pro and actually like them more than the airpods pro, especially with some of the google translate and assistant options features! I've been using onedrive on my android, iOS and windows devices the last few years so I just upload everything that matters to onedrive and it's available no matter what platform I use.
Where did you get the apps like that? Thank you🤞🏼
That's a creative home screen. I'm the set it and ignore it type, but like most things concerning Android. Keep up the good work.
You are the only one literally on RUclips that I’ve found helpful was wondering if I should go to fold 5 or iPhone 15 but with the complications people are having with iPhone 15 I’m going to try fold 5 got a good deal that comes with a case and the buds 2 pro so going to give it a shot thank you so much for the detailing and telling us what YOU enjoy because it seems most reviewers talk about the same thing which can get pretty un useful quick so thanks for the time you put in this video sub from me
On the fold 5 and I love it got the starter pack too can't wait for that to be delivered
Fantastic realistic account of switching from iOS to android. Having just done the same myself after being bores of paying so much for largely the same experience with every new device, I completely agree
This was a lovely review❤. I have the S22U and have been considering a Fold. May not upgrade as of yet but surely will in the near future to a foldable. Durability still scares me😅.
AWESOME VIDEO AMD TIMING woot woot
Thanks for your great review. I’m following you! I have an iPhone 13 Pro Max, and since a while I really want to turn it for a fold5, (productivity) but I need a “push”. What do you think about this? Thanks again!
The comment she made at the 9:10 mark is the number one reason it’ll be years before we see a foldable from Apple. And the same reason we haven’t seen split screen multitasking on iPhone. It will decrease the demand for the iPad. The iPad mini in particular
I did exactly the same as you. I thought the swap would be hell but it wasn't so bad. I do miss airdrop but I just take my usbc around now! Loving the fold 5 so much!
You can "air drop" on Samsung as well
Great video. instant sub. BTW you can have 2 different screen layouts (inner/outer)
I really enjoy your videos, even if they aren't about (dedicated) gaming devices!
Thanks so much 😁
Good video!! thanks
Have link for that backgoud. Looks awesome
I did this but sort of in reverse. I've always been on android and loved that you can do pretty much anything you want with it, but it always bugged me that iphone apps for things like my osmo pocket, zhiyun gimbals etc were always better in terms of features (one of the mobile gimbals didn't allow 4k recording through the app despite the phone being capable of it).
So last time I upgraded, I went iphone and..... realised it was nothing more than a case of FOMO and I quickly missed the battery life of my Google Pixel.
As you said, if you want a device that just works, iphone is great, but if you want something customisable and fun, Android all the way.
Oh no I haven't checked my dji app yet 😅
@@Emily_Lowrey It'll be fine.......🤣
O melhor review que encontrei sobre o Z Fold 5. Parabéns.
What weather widget are you using on your home screen? It looks so nice 😊
This is a great video, thank you. I’ve also been with iOS for 10 years. Went in to look at an iPhone 15 today and I had the exact same feeling. It’s so expensive, but what’s the actual difference? So I’m going to get the Galaxy fold 👍
You have a great presentation style.
What icon pack your using that is shown in the video?
Nice review
Great and Brave change 👍
What to-do app name was that transparent app called?
I went into the Play Store but I didn’t notice which out of all the to-do task apps it was.
Thank you
Greatest z fold 5 review when you are switching from iOS, and I watched a lot ! How is doing the Dex experience with the Rokid Max ?
Thanks so much! It's great, especially with a mouse and keyboard. It's a little trickier if you're using the phone screen as a mouse pad, because you can't look at your hand and the screen at the same time.
I can't believe my phone can actually do all this tbh!
Hey which app do you use for the wallpaper ?
Welcome to the Folding family Emily. 😊😁🤗🎉👏
I love the smaller screen outside because my hands are small too lol. It's a great one handed experience when needed
Thanks for the review. I've just move to Fold5, how can I get all neon icons. Thanks for advance.
I'm split between un-hooking from digital folly, and getting more of it. Scary. Good vid.
The screen layout on that fold is carzy !!!
Thanks, this was a good video! I'm considering switching from iP14P to Z Fold 6 when it comes out.
I so want to come away from my iPhone and try a fold but I just love my Apple Watch ultra. I would never have thought a watch would keep me on a platform. Great vid 👍 I look forward to an update later in the year 😊