Galaxy Ring Battery Expands While Being Worn, Gets Stuck on Finger [U]

Update 09/30 03:30 PM EST: In a statement to Android Authority, Samsung said this was an “extremely rare” case. Daniel later shared on X that Samsung covered his overnight hotel, booked him a ride home, and already picked up the Galaxy Ring to investigate what went wrong.

He also mentioned that while his finger is healing up fine, the ring had been acting strangely for months before the swelling. The battery drained way too quickly, sometimes wouldn’t even turn on after charging, and rarely lasted more than a day. Samsung told him they’ll share the results of their investigation, and we’ll make sure to keep you in the loop too. The original story published on 09/29 follows.

It’s been over a year since Samsung launched the Galaxy Ring, designed to track health and fitness metrics like heart rate, sleep patterns, and activity levels. However, reports of the Galaxy Ring’s battery swelling have sparked safety concerns.

This is probably the second case of Galaxy Ring battery woes

In the latest incident, Daniel, who runs ZONE of Tech, said the Galaxy Ring’s battery began swelling while he was wearing it. The swelling caused pain and made it difficult to remove the device.

To make matters worse, Daniel reports that he was denied boarding on a flight. He then had to go to a hospital for emergency removal. He shared images showing the battery bulging, which show how serious the problem can be.

This is not the first time Galaxy Ring owners have experienced battery problems. A Reddit post from four months ago described a similar case, where a user’s ring battery swelled after less than three weeks of use. The original poster said the device expanded overnight while being worn, even though it was not charging.

These images don’t inspire much confidence for anyone considering giving the Galaxy Ring a try. Of course, these problems don’t appear to be widespread. But even if they affect only a small minority, it still paints a concerning picture. and Samsung may want to explain the reason behind it.

It also raises questions. Should one avoid wearing the Galaxy Ring for long periods? Should it only be used under certain temperatures? And a few more uncertainties remain.

Unlike smartphones, which have multiple safety features to prevent battery failures, smart rings seem to have more limited circuits and fewer safeguards. Because of this, battery swelling can occur suddenly and unexpectedly. Hopefully, Samsung will fix such woes in the second iteration.