Samsung replaces nearly 85% of recalled Galaxy Note 7

South Korean-based Samsung Galaxy said that nearly 85% of all recalled Galaxy Note7 devices have been replaced through the U.S. Note7 Refund and Exchange Program, with the majority of the participants opting to receive another Samsung smartphone.

Samsung said,"We remain focused on collecting the outstanding Galaxy Note7 phones in the market."

In a move to drive participation further, Samsung stated that it plans to release a software update in coming days, which will support in limiting the phone’s ability to charge beyond 60%. It will also issue a reminder pop-up notification every time a consumer charges, reboots or turns on the screen of their Note7 device.

The company has asked the Galaxy Note7 owners who are yet to participate in the U.S. Note7 Refund and Exchange Program should immediately power down their phone and contact their carrier or retailer. 

A total of atleat 2.5 million Galaxy Note 7s were recalled globally during the early September 2016 over multiple reports on the smartphone's battery failure.