Samsung Is Going To "Brick" Galaxy 7 Phones

Samsung is going to make absolutely sure no one can use exploding Galaxy Note 7s
New York Post

"Samsung was left with no choice but to cancel the phone completely and recall every single Note 7 smartphone that had been shipped or sold. Now, the final chapter of the Note 7 story will see Samsung remotely disable any remaining phones in the US that have not yet been returned....

A software update will be released starting on December 19th and will be distributed within 30 days. This software update will prevent U.S. Galaxy Note7 devices from charging and will eliminate their ability to work as mobile devices."