Removing a case from a Samsung foldable phone requires pulling the specified corner outward while the device is closed.
Getting a tight case off without damaging a new Galaxy Z Fold7 or Z Flip7 depends on following the corner sequence Samsung engineered into the cover. Yanking the wrong edge puts pressure on the hinge and the inner screen’s fragile edges.
Why Your Removal Technique Matters on Foldables
A foldable case fits far tighter than one on a standard slab phone because it grips two halves that move. Samsung’s guidance warns against removing the case while the phone is unfolded, pressing hard on the screen, buttons, hinge, or the inner screen’s edges, and using sharp objects—one slip can gouge the frame or slice the display’s protective layer. Moisture, chemicals, or high heat can also stain or warp the case material, making it stick harder; if your case feels fused, ease it off slowly from the designated corner, and it releases cleanly.
Removing the Case From Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7
- Front case: Keep the phone folded and facing you. Gently pull the top-right corner outward with the flat part of your finger. The cover pops free from that corner first.
- Back case: Turn the device so the bottom of the back side faces up, then gently pull the top-right corner outward. The back cover releases the same way.
How Earlier Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold Models Differ
Samsung’s support pages for the wider Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold series use a similar but slightly different corner map, varying by model.
| Model Series | First Cover | Second Cover |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Z Flip | Closed phone facing up; pull the top-right corner outward to remove the front cover | Bottom facing upward; pull the top-right corner outward to remove the back cover |
| Galaxy Z Fold | Closed phone facing up; pull the top-left corner outward to remove the cover | Bottom facing upward; pull the top-right corner outward to remove the other cover |
| US guidance (foldables) | Push the upper-right corner outward with your thumb | Slide the left center edge outward to remove the case |
The Z Flip series uses the top-right corner for both covers; the Z Fold series starts on the top-left.
What to Avoid So You Don’t Damage the Phone
Samsung’s warnings all point to the same failure: treating a foldable case like a slab-phone case. The hinge and inner screen edges are the most vulnerable spots, and they’re exactly where a careless pull concentrates force. Never remove the case while the phone is unfolded—the two halves aren’t rigid, and twisting can flex the display panel beyond its limits. Forcing the case off with your fingernails, a credit card, or any tool risks denting the aluminum frame; the tool you’re most tempted to grab does the most damage.
These precautions don’t apply to standard slab phones like the Galaxy A13 5G, where cases rarely need more than a firm push from the corner. If you’re shopping for that model, our roundup of the top cases for the Samsung A13 5G covers options that fit snugly without foldable-specific care.
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References & Sources
- Samsung US. “How to safely remove a cover case from the Galaxy Z Fold7 or Z Flip7.” Official removal steps for current foldable models.
- Samsung Latin America. “Remove the case or cover on the Galaxy Z Flip and Z Fold series.” Corner-specific removal steps for earlier foldable models.