South Korean carriers hope to have Galaxy Note 7 exchanges wrapped up by the end of 2016

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Local carriers in South Korea have revealed that they hope to have exchanges and refunds of the Galaxy Note 7 wrapped up before the end of the year. This news comes just two days after Samsung announced that it would put an end to production of the handset amid reports of replacement models catching fire.

Similar to the procedure in other regions, customers who have a Galaxy Note 7 — either an original or exchanged ‘safe' unit — in their possession are being instructed to visit the store where they bought it from to seek a full refund or alternative smartphone.

Fortunately, those who received a free gift when they ordered their handset, including a Gear Fit 2 and Gear VR, do not have to return them. They can, instead, keep the units and continue to use them with their next phone. Providing that they're compatible, of course.

Josh L.

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