Do Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series phones support USB-C to HDMI?
Yes. Every Galaxy Fold and Z Fold supports USB-C to HDMI output and Samsung DeX at up to 4K 60Hz.
The Fold line has always shipped with DeX and DisplayPort Alt Mode. Any USB-C to HDMI cable works.
Every Galaxy Z Fold series model
| Model | Year | USB port | Wired output | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Z Fold 7 | 2025 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | Supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy Z Fold 6 | 2024 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | Supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy Z Fold 5 | 2023 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | Supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy Z Fold 4 | 2022 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | Supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy Z Fold 3 | 2021 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | Supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy Z Fold 2 | 2020 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | Supported | confirmed |
| Galaxy Fold | 2019 | USB 3.1 Gen 1 | Supported | confirmed |
What to do with a Galaxy Z Fold series phone
- If your model is marked Supported above, get a USB-C to HDMI cable rated 4K 60Hz. See the cable guide.
- Plug the TV in first, then the phone, and select the HDMI input. Open the app to cast photos, videos and music in a TV layout.
- If your model is marked Not supported, skip the cable and use the Browser Cast mode in the app over Wi-Fi.
The full explanation is in how DisplayPort Alt Mode works.
Frequently asked questions
- Which Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series models support USB-C to HDMI?
- Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Fold 2, Galaxy Fold. The rest of the series does not.
- Why does my Galaxy Z Fold series phone charge but not show on the TV?
- Charging uses the power pins of the USB-C port. Video needs DisplayPort Alt Mode on the high-speed pins, which these models do not have. The cable is working; the phone cannot send video.
- Can an app enable HDMI output on a Galaxy Z Fold series phone?
- No. Wired video output is decided by the phone's chipset and port wiring. The alternative is wireless: the Browser Cast mode in the USB-C to HDMI app, a Chromecast, or the TV's built-in casting.
- What cable works with the Galaxy Z Fold series models that do support it?
- Any USB-C to HDMI cable or adapter rated for 4K 60Hz. No brand-specific cable is needed.