Samsung Note 7 controversy saga is unfortunately still alive and kicking. Apparently, the company is still not done collecting all Note 7 devices from the consumers and Samsung is pretty much fed up with the semi-unsuccessful recall process. To up their game, Samsung has decided to try to render the remaining Samsung Note 7 devices useless. To do that, the company has announced the Note 7 updates that they will be rolling out to make that possible.
Galaxy Note 7 Limiting Updates And Schedules
Samsung has already pushed out a battery-limiting update last October that would disable Note 7 devices from charging to more than 60%. Now, it has also been announced that the company will release a new update that will limit Samsung Note 7 phones from charging to more than 30%. This update is said to roll out in Europe in a few days' time, GSM Arena reported.
In the US, an update will be released that will not only cap the battery charging percentage of the Samsung Note 7 but actually limit if from charging altogether. US network providers have already revealed their update schedules and it looks like T-Mobile will be going first on December 27. AT&T will follow January 5 and Sprint will do the same on January 8. Verizon Note 7 users can celebrate as the company has already made it clear that they will not participate in the Note 7-killing update. Whether this is a business move or not, it's for the consumers to judge.
Note 7 Owners: What To Do Next
Right now, non-Verizon Samsung Note 7 devices should clearly be returned to Samsung. You may still have the prerogative to not do so but keeping your "useless" Note 7 may not be a practical idea. Needless to say, if you decide to return your Note 7, Samsung has dedicated a web page with possibly all the answers to your questions. The company said that you can exchange your Note 7 with a different Samsung smartphone or get your purchase refund. Different compensation plans have also been explained by the company.
