Why the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is Catching Fire? Investigators Reveal New Theories

Samsung is no longer looking forward to take its chances with their Galaxy Note 7 catching fire. The resultant issues with their latest flagship device has led to a permanent discontinuation of the device.

Depressing as it may seem for many fans, the company had to take this major step backwards for the safety of its customers. Experts are still in the investigation to find out the exact reasons behind it.

But, speculations are rising and most of them are pointing out on the batteries of the phablet. This battery flaw might be the core issue behind these sudden combustion.

Soon after, all the phones were called back by Samsung, the research team made these predictions related to battery problems. They perceive this fire hazard issue of being a result due to the faulty batteries - which are produced by Samsung's own sub-unit, Samsung SDI.

Further indications come in pointing out at the batteries being larger in size for the device. This might have caused the batteries to crinkle around the corners causing a short circuit, eventually leading to combustion.

More than 70% batteries were produced by Samsung SDI for the Galaxy Note 7. The remaining 30% were created under Japan's TDK Corp, Amperex Technology, based in Hong Kong.

But, further confusion has recently been generated when the fire catching issue was found in these Amperex batteries as well. This was checked during the trials for this issue and the conclusion was later deduced.

Samsung might face a heavy loss due to the sudden global recall of the Note 7. Investigators are still on the line to come up with more rigid conclusions, so that the problem is eradicated for good, letting the buyers be free from the nervousness developed in the minds of many.

This is important as the upcoming devices by Samsung could face similar dilemmas when it comes to sales.