The Galaxy Z TriFold, purchased for $4000, is operational but reveals significant drawbacks that led to its discontinuation by Samsung. The device arrived with a Chinese serial number, lacking Google services and containing unfamiliar apps.
After a ROM update, the Galaxy Z TriFold is functioning, but the experience highlights why Samsung abruptly discontinued the device. The phone was misrepresented by the eBay seller, arriving with a Chinese serial number that resulted in the absence of Google services and numerous unfamiliar apps requesting sensitive permissions. The author suggests returning the device and attempting to acquire a US version instead.