Samsung Galaxy Note 7 sales and exchanges are being halted worldwide, as the South Korean phone maker has finally put a stop to the recalled phone.
"Because consumers’ safety remains our top priority, Samsung will ask all carrier and retail partners globally to stop sales and exchanges of the Galaxy Note 7 while the investigation is taking place," Samsung said in a statement today.
This comes after intense pressure from key retail locations, including Best Buy and all four major US carriers, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon and Sprint.
What you should do right now
Outside of attempting to (carefully) backup your phone data with Samsung Smart Switch software on a computer, you shouldn't use the Note 7 – at all.
"Consumers with either an original Galaxy Note 7 or replacement Galaxy Note 7 device should power down and stop using the device and take advantage of the remedies available."
The "remedies available" include taking the turned-off Note 7 to your carrier or the retailer store you bought it from and seeking a full refund or exchange.
"We remain committed to working diligently with appropriate regulatory authorities to take all necessary steps to resolve the situation," said Samsung.
