Update for the Galaxy Note 7 will charge the battery to 60%

The aim is to avoid overheating of defective devices. Software updates to the Galaxy Note 7 will limit the battery life of up to 60% in order to avoid overheating the fatal

Samsung has a way to solve the problem fairly elegantly with explosive smartphone Galaxy Note 7. The company is preparing a renewal which will prevent charging the battery to 60% of maximum capacity, so as not to overheat the device.

Currently manufacturer negotiates with operators in South Korea in connection with OTA-renewal, which is expected to be available from September 20, according to Korea Times. Later the same update will be applied in other markets where it is sold Galaxy Note 7.

Of course, such a renewal can not save smartphones defect. But it will make it safer devices problematic batteries because by limiting the charge to 60% will avoid the fatal overheating Galaxy Note 7 led to a number of incidents.

The update will not be available for new smartphones of the same model - Samsung assures that they are absolutely safe. Updating can benefit, consumers who, for one reason or another, fail to return to replace defective devices Galaxy Note 7.

Earlier, Samsung has announced that it will replace free of charge returned smartphones, he will add bonuses to new models.