Samsung is scheduled to perform an update that forcibly stops Galaxy Note 7 not returned
ByAaron Yoo
Samsung's Galaxy Note 7,Battery firing accidentIn response to frequent occurrences, recalls are being implemented worldwide. Although the collection rate has already reached 96%, Samsung found out that users who did not return the remaining 4% of the terminals will perform an update that forcibly stops Galaxy Note 7 remotely.
Samsung to completely disable Galaxy Note 7 battery charge
http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170324000416
Samsung will remotely kill all unreturned Galaxy Note 7 units this month
https://thenextweb.com/mobile/2017/03/24/samsung-galaxy-note-7-disable-charging/#.tnw_uRhqUmif
Samsung is recalling Galaxy Note 7, and we are collecting handsets in cooperation with distributors around the world. In the US, guidance by the Federal Aviation Administration is prohibiting the carry-in of Galaxy Note 7 in the cabin, but Samsung is trying to improve the collection rate by installing a collection station of Galaxy Note 7 at the airport. However, some users do not respond to recalls as "Your Note 7 is working without problems".
@evleaksMy note 7 still works flawlessly..no updates from samsung..bk pkg disabler. Full battery chg.https://t.co/ka7C4nvIVC
- keith camper (@ kcamper 784)March 22, 2017
As a countermeasure to users who do not respond to such recalls, measures have been taken to prevent access to mobile networks by blocking access from Galaxy Note 7 in New Zealand already. Samsung will perform an update that makes Galaxy Note 7 useless for users who do not accept recall, as it is possible that carrying around Galaxy Note 7, which is at risk of ignition, may cause danger not only to himself or herself It seems to have decided to. According to The Korea Herald, the update is scheduled to be held in March.
ByAaron Yoo
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