Samsung is covering the cost of shipping Note 7s and offering a full refund on the phone and its related accessories. What if I want another phone? Most carriers are offering alternative devices.

Apple, Samsung, and even Google devices have had problems with this in the past. It’s not only an annoyance, but a swollen phone battery ... can even catch fire or explode.

Luckily, you can simply restart your Samsung phone to fix this. Simply press and hold the Volume Down and Power buttons for 10 to 20 seconds and you should be able to force a shutdown. Release the ...