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TL;DR Users across Reddit and Samsung’s forums are reporting severe battery drain on their Galaxy Rings.
Complaints suggest the wearable’s battery life is has dropped from several days to just hours.
Samsung has acknowledged the issue on its community forums, offering troubleshooting and service options. However, many customers describe frustrating warranty and replacement experiences.
Following YouTuber Daniel’s (@ZONEofTECH) report about his Galaxy Ring being removed at a hospital after it became stuck on his finger due to a swollen battery, we’re seeing more troubling stories from folks using Samsung’s smart ring. While Daniel’s case is extreme, a growing number of Galaxy Ring owners are reporting that they are struggling with serious battery drain issues.
Complaints about the Galaxy Ring’s declining battery life have been mounting on Reddit and Samsung’s own community forums in recent weeks and months. Many users say their rings, which initially lasted nearly a week on a single charge, are now struggling to stay powered for even a day.
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“Got my ring in March of 25. Bought open box off eBay. Was perfect, only had to charge maybe 1–2x’s a week. Till last weekend, it just stopped holding a charge, draining faster and faster, it seems, & the case won’t hold a charge either. Strange,” one Reddit user wrote.
Other users echoed similar stories of sudden battery decline.
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