Samsung reportedly adding security chips to Galaxy phone batteries to combat fake replacements
Phones Samsung Galaxy Phones Samsung is tipped to add security chips to Galaxy phones and begin its crackdown on fake battery replacements News By Rowan Davies Published 23 September 2026 Gone are the days of dodgy batteries When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. It’s believed that analog devices in the US (ADI) and ICTK in South Korea will split the supply of authentication chips.Latest Videos FromTechRadarWatch full video here: So what’s the reason behind this? Well, there are several, but the main purpose is to put an end to fake replacements destroying your devices.If your smartphone battery is nearing the end of its life, it’s safer to get a new one by going through Samsung’s official repair services, so you know you’re getting a replacement from the company itself.
- ▪Phones Samsung Galaxy Phones Samsung is tipped to add security chips to Galaxy phones and begin its crackdown on fake battery replacements News By Rowan Davies Published 23 September 2026 Gone are the days of dodgy batteries When you purcha
- ▪It’s believed that analog devices in the US (ADI) and ICTK in South Korea will split the supply of authentication chips.Latest Videos FromTechRadarWatch full video here: So what’s the reason behind this?
- ▪Well, there are several, but the main purpose is to put an end to fake replacements destroying your devices.If your smartphone battery is nearing the end of its life, it’s safer to get a new one by going through Samsung’s official repair se
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Phones Samsung Galaxy Phones Samsung is tipped to add security chips to Galaxy phones and begin its crackdown on fake battery replacements News By Rowan Davies Published 23 September 2026 Gone are the days of dodgy batteries When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Samsung is reportedly adding authentication chips to its Galaxy A Series of smartphones Security chips will help distinguish safe, genuine batteries from fake third-party replacements They also make the lithium recycling process a lot smoother…
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