The DGCA issues this order after Samsung Electronics recalled Galaxy Note 7 mobiles after receiving numerous complaints that the batteries are exploding.
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Also on Wednesday, China’s civil aviation authority said it will outlaw the use and charging of the Galaxy Note 7 on flights, and not allow them to be placed in checked-in baggage.
Samsung will release the update on September 20 in South Korea and the company is in full cooperation South Korean newspapers for the entire dissemination of the information about the software update.
Both Samsung and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission have urged owners to power down the devices and stop using or charging them. As of now, turning in your Note 7 means going to the store and getting some kind of loaner device, then waiting for new Note 7s to arrive in stock. The software update is considered to be a quick, temporary, yet effective fix to prevent future problems.
Samsung is the world’s largest smartphone maker, and analysts said the recall may leave a larger impact on its brand than earlier estimated. According to Samsung, “It is a measure to put consumer safety first but we apologize for causing inconvenience”.
In the meantime, it’s preparing to recall over 2 million smartphones from around the world, and putting other measures in place to help prevent further issues with overheating. We’ve got good news and bad news for people waiting for their flagship but the bottom line is that Samsung is doing its best to deliver it as soon as possible. 70 phones have reportedly exploded so far in the U.S., resulting in an official recall, and a ban from the FAA on using the devices while on an airplane.
If you’ve got a phone that’s being capped, and might explode, Samsung’s solution is basically giving you a massive handset that doesn’t give you the luxury of a long-lasting battery.
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Until a replacement device is provided, don’t use your Note 7. It has already lost $22 billion in market valuation for pushing the Galaxy Note 7 through to take on Apple’s iPhone 7.
