Samsung Readies Note7 Software Update to Disable Battery Charging
Found on eWEEK on Tuesday, 13 December 2016
Determined to get remove the last of its dangerously defective Galaxy Note7 smartphones off the market, Samsung has put out the word that it will distribute a software update that will permanently prevent recharging the batteries.
"To further increase participation, a software update will be released starting on Dec. 19 and will be distributed within 30 days," Brenna Eller, Samsung Corporate Communications stated, in the company's official statement. "This software update will prevent U.S. Galaxy Note7 devices from charging and will eliminate their ability to work as mobile devices.”
Sweet world where the manufacturer can decide to brick the device you paid for. It does not matter if the smartphone is defective; the decision, as well as all responsibilities, should be left to the owner only.