Samsung has a temporary fix for the Note 7 problem: OTA update to limit charge to 60%

Here's how Samsung wants to stop Galaxy Note 7's from catching fire and causing injuries and property damage.

Samsung is currently working on an OTA update for the Galaxy Note 7 that would permanently limit the capacity of the battery to 60%. In other words, following the update, devices will stop charging when reaching 60% of battery capacity. Presumably, this will keep the battery's energy density at a safe level and prevent the short-circuit phenomenon that Samsung pinpointed as the culprit for the wave of Note 7 fires and explosions.

According to the Associated Press, Samsung has put up an advertisement in a major South Korean newspaper announcing the plan. The company is working with Korean carriers to prepare the update, which is planned to begin rolling out from September 20.

It's not clear if and when the update will be rolled out in other markets.

This measure is meant for users who fail to return their devices for the recall. New devices with safe battery won't have this limitation. Shipments of replacements for the affected Note 7 units will begin from September 19.

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