A Samsung Galaxy Ring recently became the cause of an unpleasant and serious event for a user. The smart ring began to swell as it sat on the finger, leading to severe pain, a lost plane and finally an emergency hospital visit.
Stuck on your finger
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YouTube profile Daniel Rotar, known from the channel Zoneofteech, shared photos of how the ring pushed into his finger after the inner part began to turn in. Attempts to remove it with soap and hand cream made the situation worse, the battery in the ring seemed to expand further.
Finally, he had to get medical help. In the hospital, the finger was cooled down with ice, and with medical lubricant, the staff managed to get the ring off.
Lost flights and extra costs
Rotar was denied boarding on a plane, probably due to security concerns, and had to pay for an extra hotel night after almost two days of traveling. The incident also created associations with Samsung’s previous battery problems with Galaxy Note 7.
Possible causes
Several factors may have recorded: Heat in Hawaii, exposure to salt water, many flights in a short time – or an already defective battery cell. Rotar said that the ring had had battery problems in advance, with a lifetime of just 1.5 days instead of the expected seven.
Samsung promises to investigate
After the incident, Samsung contacted the user, covered hotel expenses and collected the ring for analysis. According to Rotar, other owners have also reported similar problems, including rapid battery emptying and signs of swelling.
