Samsung may not have completely made battery issues a thing of the past. YouTuber Mrwhosetheboss (aka Arun Rupesh Maini) and others have observed a disproportionately high rate of battery swelling in Samsung phones.
This mostly happens to older devices with swollen batteries, but some are only a few years old, like the Galaxy Z Fold 2 circa 2020.
While it’s usually obvious (the back of the phone is loose), it can sometimes be so subtle that you don’t realize your battery is in danger.
Swollen batteries are neither a new problem nor unique to Samsung. As the lithium battery ages, its chemical reaction may fail, causing the battery cells to swell and generate gas, increasing the risk of fire.
I’ve had two such endings with non-Samsung phones. It is likely to occur if left uncharged or discharged for a long time, and many companies (such as Apple) recommend charging the battery to about 50% if the device will not be used for an extended period of time.
What’s concerning is that this swelling seems to affect more recent Samsung phones than other brands, and the batteries are rated to last five years without such risks.
Best followed by technical video makers. Maini and others often store dozens or even hundreds of mobile phones under the same conditions, but they are not always kept at an appropriate charge level.
The extent of the problem and its systemic nature are unknown. We’ve reached out to Samsung for comment and will let you know if they respond.
However, it seems that they want to avoid further dealing with battery problems, which is reassuring. The Galaxy Note 7’s flammable battery has (temporarily) damaged Samsung’s reputation, leading to a massive recall.
However, the crisis has sparked a focus on battery safety and raised alarm bells for the mobile phone industry. Regardless, reports of bloatware enlighten users and manufacturers.
Leave a Reply