The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 issue isn’t over yet. The company has yet to release a formal explanation from a third-party investigation but we already have an idea what caused the explosions. We’re not saying the small internal design margin is the official reason but we know it has something to do with batteries and charging. Samsung still has a lot of pieces to pick up from the fiasco so it’s been busy with promotions and announcements of new products and services.
Recalls have been made and production has officially ended. Note 7 exchange programs are still going on but unfortunately, not all unit owners have handed in their phones. Samsung wants to make sure that all the Note 7 devices are no longer active to avoid overheating, catching fire, and explosions. In Australia, networks are shutting down network access for the phone. That’s just one way but consumers are also expected to cooperate by returning their phones.
In Canada, Samsung is also doing the same thing. There’s still ten percent of those who bought the Note 7 who haven’t turned in their phones. That’s a good number already but Samsung Canada doesn’t want to take the risk. Explosions may still happen so it’s best that the phones left out in the wild will be deactivated. Well, it won’t be completely deactivated but some functions will be limited now like Bluetooth, WiFi, and battery charging. You will soon experience more Note 7 problems beginning the 12th of December.
Starting December 15, Note 7 users will be disconnected from any carrier as these Canadian networks are scheduled to cut access. This means you cannot send messages, make calls, or use data anymore on any Note 7. Samsung is becoming stricter this time so if you still have a Note 7 with you, return it before Monday, December 12 and replace it with a new Galaxy phone or any new handset you like. You can also ask for a refund if you can’t decide on what model to get.
VIA: CNW
