Blue S on the box of a replacement Galaxy Note 7 device

Samsung will mark replacement Note 7 devices with a blue S on its box. What if yours doesn't come in a box?

In case you missed it, Samsung, one of the world's biggest smartphone maker recalled 2.5 million Note 7 phones globally after dozens of users complained of the devices bursting into flames while charging. Due to the high competition at the moment with new Smartphones being released, Samsung has to act swiftly to sweep up charred remains of the Note 7 serious problem.

According to CNN News, Samsung has come up with a way to stop the devices from catching fire: software update. Samsung is to roll out a fix soon for the Note 7 phones in its home market of South Korea that will prevent the batteries from charging above 60% of its capacity. In the meantime, it's offering customers other devices from its range of smartphones.

For the recalled ones, Samsung will ship replacement Note 7 devices and will be labeling them with stickers with a blue S on it. To know if it's a replaced Samsung Note 7 make sure the box is fully sealed and has a sticker with a blue S.

But what if the Samsung Note 7 you buy doesn't come with a box or you just want to make sure the one you have bought is genuine/original?

Samsung will launch an IMEI database tool later this month where Samsung customers can type their phone's unique IMEI number to find out whether it is part of the original, recalled batch or one of the safe replacement shipments.

You can find the Note 7's IMEI number in the "Settings" menu then scroll down to "About Phone" option and click it.

Lets talk of the several stories online about the Note 7, beginning with the warning from authorities in different countries of people not to use the phones on planes, trains and buses. A hotel reported of a Note 7 starting a fire in one of the Hotel room and causing more than $1,800 AUD worth of damage. A person reported also of his Note 7 incinerating the inside of his Jeep.

Australian airlines Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia have already banned passengers from using or recharging the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 during flights over fire concerns. Note 7 users will still be able to bring the phones on the Australian carriers, the ban extends to the phones being plugged into flight entertainment systems where USB ports are available.

The timing of the defective phones could not have come at a worse time for Samsung, looking behind on the great huge reviews for the 5.7inch Galaxy Note smartphone, following the enormous success of Galaxy S7 Edge last month which took profits over the roof for Samsung. What do you think? Please post your comments below and also subscribe to our RSS subscribe via email to always receive our Newsletters. Share, like and Tweet.