Explained: Curious case of Galaxy Note 7 explosions

The company has also issued a warning to users to stop using the device and return it as soon as possible.;

Update: 2016-09-14 11:41 GMT
The company said it has not found a way to tell exactly which phones may endanger users out of the 2.5 million Note 7s already sold globally.
Representatives from the South Korean company have stated that until they retrieve that particular device, they will be unable to confirm whether the Note 7 was directly involved in the incident. (Representational Image)
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Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 encountered a severe problem a month back, forcing the company to recall nearly 2.5 million devices globally. The company said the problem associated with the device is a ‘fire-prone’ battery which catches fire or explodes while charging.

The company has also issued a warning to users to stop using the device and return it as soon as possible. It has already encountered a loss of over 14 billion dollars, owing to the problem with its latest device. It has also delayed the device’s shipping in regions such as India due to the problem.

While the smartphone has been deeply criticised, the problem with the battery still remains ambiguous. Well, prominent Youtuber JerryRigEverything has put up a video showing why the phablet is exploding or catching fire spontaneously.

In the video, he shows the interior of the smartphone, revealing the charging port, and the ominous battery. His explains step by step as to how the smartphone battery is placed and what triggers the fire.

Check out to video for more details:

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