Despite repeated public notices from Samsung directing Galaxy Note7 users to return the recalled device, there are still large numbers of users on one of the biggest wireless carriers in the U.S. who refuse to let the beleaguered smartphone go. 。
SEE ALSO:Good news: Samsung reportedly knows what ruined the Galaxy Note7 。According to a statement from Verizon, there are currently "thousands" of customers on the carrier's service using the Note7. 。
"In spite of our best efforts, there are still customers using the recalled phones who have not returned or exchanged their Note7 to the point of purchase," Verizon told 。 Fortune 。Fortune 。
on Tuesday. "The recalled Note7's pose a safety risk to our customers and those around them."。
"In spite of our best efforts, there are still customers using the recalled phones who have not returned or exchanged their Note7 to the point of purchase."。
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And on Jan. 5, Verizon sent out an update to Note7 users that would prevent the device from charging in the hope of rendering it useless as a mobile phone. Additionally, the company sent out an update designed to prevent the Note7 from connecting to its wireless network. 。
Nevertheless, Verizon says that a large number of users are "still "using the Note7. It's unclear how those people are using the device -- plugged into a outlet, utilizing Wi-Fi and perhaps avoiding the device-disabling software updates? -- but they're out there. 。
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