10-12-2016 01:57 via kxan.com

Software update will disable remaining Galaxy Note7 devices

(WISH) — Samsung is planning to disable the batteries of remaining Galaxy Note7 devices in January.
The company said a software update on Jan. 8 will prevent the devices from being able to hold a battery charge.
The devices were previously recalled in September due to exploding batteries.
The Department of Transportation then banned the device from flights in October.
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