Galaxy Note 7 owners who refuse to give up their explosive device will soon have no choice but to use a different phone.
Samsung revealed today that it plans to release a software update later this month that will brick all Galaxy Note 7 units not returned during its recall.
In a statement released by the company, Samsung says that 93% of all recalled Galaxy Note 7 devices have returned. But to make sure the last remaining devices don’t harm anyone, the company will publish a software update to that will make the Note 7 unuseable.
To further increase participation, a software update will be released starting on December 19th that will prevent U.S. Galaxy Note7 devices from charging and will eliminate their ability to work as mobile devices.
Note 7 fiasco
Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 7 in August 2016. With its large screen, waterproof design, and special stylus, Samsung had hoped it would be a strong rival to the iPhone 7 Plus. Initial reviews for the device were positive, but after a number of customers reported that their devices exploded, Samsung issued a global recall.
Galaxy Note 7 owners can still return their device and get a refund or exchange it for another Samsung phone. Samsung recommends all Note 7 devices be powered down immediately and then contact your carrier for the recall.
Buster Hein is a freelance writer who lives in Phoenix, Arizona. Twitter: @bst3r.
4 responses to “Samsung update will brick remaining Galaxy Note 7 devices”
Throw them in the trash!
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BYE FELICIA. I see a lawsuit coming from miles away… Could you imagine Ford bricking your car and you can’t drive to work and you get fired because you didn’t take it in to have the recall fixed? Will it make consumers safer, yes, but it might not be the best way to avoid a lawsuit.