Remember Samsung’s batterygate saga in 2016? The Note 7 was a great phone…until it was recalled due to exploding batteries and the Smartphone be banned from plans? It looks like Samsung has had its share of issues with smartphone batteries. And the problems aren’t over, as recent findings show that Samsung’s batteries appear to be at a higher risk of deterioration and swelling.
Before you start panicking, your Samsung smartphone is in no danger of exploding. There is no need to hide and cover. But it’s worth keeping an eye on any old Samsung phones lying around to make sure the battery hasn’t swelled.
YouTuber Mrwhosetheboss (Arun Maini) posted a video presenting the results of his research on his (rather large) collection of Samsung smartphones. A whole bunch of devices, including the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S10, and Z Fold 2, have been hit with swollen batteries. After first thinking that the heat wave that raged in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the year could be to blame, he discovered that no smartphone from another brand was affected.
This all sounds pretty strange, but could it be an isolated incident? This is where things get interesting. Other tech YouTubers including MKBHDtook to Twitter to share their similar findings. Daily users started sharing their stories on social media. So it seems that this battery problem is quite widespread.
All batteries, including smartphone batteries, degrade over time. Most Samsung smartphone batteries are designed to last at least five years without any issues. It’s particularly worrying to see this happening on phones that are only two years old, like the Galaxy Z Fold 2. It’s not yet clear what exactly is happening, but it sounds like bad news for the giant. of technology.
Samsung hasn’t said anything officially yet. If you’re worried about an old Samsung phone lying around, the brand says it’s best to get in touch with their support team. Samsung can take a look and fix anything that’s wrong if needed. And if you want to get rid of your device, trade it in or recycle it are always good options.