Samsung records Galaxy Z Flip 3’s falling movements to possibly deny warranty – 01net.com

If you are the lucky owner of a smartphone Galaxy z flip 3, do not make a habit of throwing it on your bed or on your sofa, as you may void the warranty in the event of a problem. This is the mishap that happened to a Korean user who broke their smartphone screen at the hinge, as shown in the image below.

The user told about the Korean Cafe site that the warranty application was refused because, according to the repairer Samsung, the problem was the result of negligence on the part of the customer.
To substantiate this claim, the repairman indicated that the smartphone had suffered three drops from more than one meter in height, which void the warranty. Indeed, the Galaxy Z Flip 3 records unusual falls thanks to its acceleration sensor and this data can be consulted by the after-sales service.
Note that the folding smartphone also has an indicator, located in the SIM slot, which changes color (white to red or pink) if water has entered the device, which can also affect the warranty. .

The Korean user had the bad idea to throw his smartphone in the passenger seat when he got into his car. However, the screen break occurred 10 hours after the third fall.

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It is not known, however, if this type of recording is also performed on the Galaxy Z Fold 3, but it is strongly recommended to avoid throwing your smartphone, even if it falls on a soft surface.

Source : MSPowerUser