A YouTuber experienced a battery malfunction with his Samsung Galaxy Ring that prevented him from boarding a flight. Daniel from ZONEofTECH posted images on social media showing the device had swollen while attached to his finger. Airport security denied him entry to the aircraft because of safety concerns related to the damaged battery.
The incident forced Daniel to spend 47 hours traveling while searching for alternate arrangements and lodging. He attributed the failure to several factors such as exposure to high temperatures during a trip to Hawaii for the Snapdragon Summit, contact with salt water, and previous air travel. The content creator noted the ring's battery performance had declined over recent months before the swelling occurred.
Samsung representatives from the United Kingdom contacted Daniel after he shared details of the event. Other users offered removal suggestions and shared similar experiences with smart rings from different manufacturers. Daniel stated he would not wear such devices again following this experience.
The incident forced Daniel to spend 47 hours traveling while searching for alternate arrangements and lodging. He attributed the failure to several factors such as exposure to high temperatures during a trip to Hawaii for the Snapdragon Summit, contact with salt water, and previous air travel. The content creator noted the ring's battery performance had declined over recent months before the swelling occurred.
Samsung representatives from the United Kingdom contacted Daniel after he shared details of the event. Other users offered removal suggestions and shared similar experiences with smart rings from different manufacturers. Daniel stated he would not wear such devices again following this experience.
