My brief, weird time with the Samsung TriFold
The author received a Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone from an eBay seller, but it had a Chinese serial number instead of the expected Taiwanese version. When Samsung later discontinued the TriFold, the author decided to keep the unusual device.
Why it matters
This article provides an interesting perspective on the challenges and unexpected outcomes that can arise when purchasing niche or discontinued tech products.
Key Points
- 1The author received a Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone from an eBay seller, but it had a Chinese serial number instead of the expected Taiwanese version
- 2The phone came with unfamiliar apps and requested sensitive permissions, making it a weird experience
- 3The author was initially ready to return the phone and try to get the US version, but then Samsung discontinued the TriFold
- 4With the TriFold now discontinued, the author decided to keep the unusual device they had on hand
Details
The author purchased a Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone from an eBay seller, expecting to receive the Taiwanese version. However, the phone that arrived had a Chinese serial number, which meant it lacked Google services and had many unfamiliar apps. This made for a strange user experience. The author was initially planning to return the phone and try to acquire the US version, but then Samsung announced the discontinuation of the TriFold. With the TriFold no longer available, the author decided to keep the unusual device they had, even though it was not the intended model.
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