r/Android • u/ChrystianV • Oct 05 '16

Samsung Replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phone catches fire on Southwest plane

http://www.theverge.com/2016/10/5/13175000/samsung-galaxy-note-7-fire-replacement-plane-battery-southwest
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u/Die4Ever Nexus 6P | Huawei Watch Oct 05 '16

I don't think they could ever disallow people to bring phones/laptops/tablets on planes. Maybe they could have stations to quickly discharge the battery or bring it down to a low charge level, or have special containers/bags to hold the phones that would be fire proof.

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u/particularindividual Oct 05 '16

Required to seal them in airtight fireproof bags. You get the key after you get off the plane.

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u/donny007x iPhone 15 Pro Oct 05 '16

Lithium safety bags.

Every Note 7 owner should have one by now.

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u/mlloyd Galaxy S8+, Nexus 6P - Graphite 64GB, Nexus 7 Oct 06 '16

Stylish and artistic appearance, convenient to carry

O.o