Samsung announces battery software update for Galaxy Note 7 units in Europe
The software update is meant to limit the battery charge to only 60%, which will make it almost unusable for more than a day. According to Samsung, the update will start rolling out to Galaxy Note 7 phones in Europe beginning October 31. Since this is mandatory update, it's unlikely that Galaxy Note 7 owners will be able to avoid it.
This isn't the first time that the South Korean company releases such an update. Back in September, the original Galaxy Note 7 devices across Europe received a similar software update that limited the battery charge to 60%.
Our absolute priority continues to be customer safety. This new battery software update is specifically designed to remind all Galaxy Note 7 customers to replace their device at their earliest possible convenience through their local Galaxy Note 7 Replacement Programme.
If you're in Europe and still own the Galaxy Note 7, we believe now would be a good time to replace it since the upcoming software update will greatly limit its functionality. Also, you'll avoid being injured by an explosion.
source: Samsung
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