Several Samsung Galaxy Note 7's lay on a counter in plastic bags after they were returned to a Best Buy on September 15, 2016 in Orem, Utah. (Photo : Getty Images/George Frey)
Galaxy Note 7 users who got their smartphones from T-Mobile will be receiving the dreaded software update that will prevent the device from being charged or connected to networks. It is the latest step from Samsung to urge users into returning the dangerous devices.
The Galaxy Note 7 had a bright future just before the reports of sudden fire hazards and explosions piled up. It had better specs than its predecessor and it also received stellar reviews from both casual and power users alike.
Unfortunately, the positive feedback was cut short after several dozens of users reported that the Android phablet started to flame up. There were even users who were injured and burned because of the battery problem the Note 7 had.
Samsung has started recalling the devices but a small percentage of the customers still choose to use the smartphone instead of returning it, endangering their lives and those around them. T-Mobile is the first United States carrier to roll out the new Galaxy Note 7 update that prevents the phone from being charged at all, Patch reported.
In addition to the charge limiter, the update also includes the usual reminder to return the defective smartphone immediately. It would also prevent the smartphone from being connected to networks in order to render it basically useless without any Internet or network connection.
Verizon, AT&T and Sprint will be rolling out the same update for their customers in the coming weeks to prevent them from further using the devices. Customers who will replace the Galaxy Note 7 with another Samsung device will be entitled to a $100 credit while those who want a refund will get $25 in store credit, Fortune reported.
Users can just skip the update altogether but there is no guarantee that the Galaxy Note 7 will not explode. The design flaw was found in the device itself and not with the battery as previously thought.
Watch a review about the Galaxy Note 7 in the video below:
