Samsung’s solution to exploding Galaxy Note 7s is to shorten battery life

[Guest Chris Mills]

http://androidforum.us/data/MetaMirrorCache/e41c022afae5daa5610df4989f613c73.jpgBy now, you've probably heard that Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 devices have a tendancy to go boom whilst charging. The company has already begun a "heartbreakingly" expensive recall, but that's not the only solution. The AP reports that in South Korea, Samsung will be issuing a software update for anyone who doesn't want to immediately exchange their Note 7. The update will limit battery charge to just 60%, which should solve the exploding thing at the expense of battery life.

 

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