OWNERS of the Samsung Galaxy Note7 may have noticed a few changes to their devices.
Samsung released an automatic software update today (September 21) on all phones not yet returned following a recall on the model.
The update will limit the battery to a maximum charge of 60 per cent.
The company introduced the update following a number of cases of batteries catching fire while charging were reported globally.
A replacement for the affected devices was also made available today.
Customers who returned their recalled phones and elected to receive a replacement will soon be contacted by their original place of purchase to organise the collection of their new device.
Those who receive the replacement will also have to download and install an update that changes the battery icon green to indicate the device is unaffected by the battery issue and is safe to use.
Samsung Electronics Australia's IT and mobile vice president Richard Fink said customer safety was the company's first priority.
"For this reason, we are working to identify and execute all appropriate measures to protect customer safety," Mr Fink said.
"We continue to urge customers who still have an affected Galaxy Note7 to complete a data back-up and factory reset before powering-down the device and returning it to their place of purchase to seek a replacement."
It's the company's second major recall due to fire hazards in the three years.
In 2013, Samsung initiated a recall of several top-loader washing machine models.
Further information http://www.samsung.com/au/galaxynote7-notice/ or call 1300-362-603.
