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Samsung: Only 25% of Note 7 Devices Exchanged so Far, 500,000+ New Units Available Tomorrow in the US

Kellen September 20, 2016 81

Samsung updated press today on the status of the Galaxy Note 7 recall and exchange program, announcing that over 500,000 new replacement devices are in the US and on their way to carrier partners. They also reminded us that a software update to make you feel...

Verizon Pushes Battery Indicator Update to Galaxy Note 7, Also Adds Warning to Unsafe Models

Kellen September 20, 2016 121

Whether you own a new, safe Galaxy Note 7 or are holding onto the bomb-in-waiting version that was recalled, Verizon has an update for you this morning as software version VRS2APHE. The update serves two purposes, really, to turn the battery indicator green if...

Galaxy Note 7 Sales Could Start Back Up on October 21

Kellen September 19, 2016 64

Even though Samsung said that new Galaxy Note 7 stock would be available "no later" than September 21 for those looking to exchange unsafe Note 7s or seek a replacement, they have yet to say when general sales of the phone will resume. According to Venturebeat...

How to Tell if Your New Galaxy Note 7 is Safe

Kellen September 19, 2016 83

New Galaxy Note 7 stock, without the exploding battery feature, will arrive no later than September 21, according to Samsung. Because Samsung attached that "no later than" part to their re-stock announcement last week, there is a good chance that your carrier...

FYI: Safe Galaxy Note 7 Devices Will Have Green Battery Indicator Instead of White

Kellen September 16, 2016 64

Yesterday afternoon, Samsung and the CPSC announced new details for the Galaxy Note 7 recall, making it much more official, but also providing an IMEI checker to see if your phone was at risk and a date for when customers can expect new, safe Note 7s. If an...

Official Galaxy Note 7 Recall With CPSC Kicks Off: IMEI Checker and Number of Incidents Released, New Stock Expected by September 21

Kellen September 15, 2016 96

As Galaxy Note 7 devices began to explode on customers a couple of weeks back, Samsung attempted to get out in front of the problem before it became a huge problem by issuing a voluntary recall and exchange program. But as the number of reports of exploding...

Samsung May Limit Galaxy Note 7 Battery Charges to 60% to Prevent More Explosions

Kellen September 13, 2016 149

According to Yonhap News, Samsung is still figuring out new ways to do all it can to prevent Galaxy Note 7 devices from exploding as its global recall and replacement program continues. The next step may be to issue an over-the-air (OTA) update that limits...

People, Return Your Galaxy Note 7 Already

Kellen September 12, 2016 276

Over the weekend, a Galaxy Note 7 reportedly exploded in the hands of a child while he was watching a movie. Jeeps are apparently blowing up as well. All hell has broken loose on the Note 7 battery recall. You need to return your Galaxy Note 7. If your friends...