Galaxy Ring battery scare leaves user stranded at airport and hospitalized (Updated)

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TL;DR

  • A Galaxy Ring user says the battery swelled while the device was on their finger, leaving it stuck and painful.
  • The user was denied boarding a flight and had the ring removed in the hospital using ice and medical lubricant.
  • Photos of the ring after it was removed show a visibly distorted battery.

Update: September 30, 2025 (12:05 AM ET): Tech creator Daniel has shared his theory on what may have caused his Galaxy Ring to fail. He suspects the battery could have been damaged by Hawaii’s intense heat (where he attended the Snapdragon Summit), exposure to salt water, multiple flights, or an already faulty battery.

Of these possibilities, salt water exposure seems the most likely culprit. The Galaxy Ring is not designed to withstand it. Its 10ATM water resistance and IP68 rating don’t protect against the corrosive effects of salt water.

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