battery issues with the Galaxy Note 7 are likely to evoke some unwelcome memories for those who hear the recent updates. Released last year, Samsung’s Galaxy Ring was the company’s significant move into the realm of wearable technology, designed to rival competitors like Oura and other smart ring brands. Nevertheless, owners of the Galaxy Ring may face a new concern, as one user has apparently been hospitalized due to battery swelling issues associated with Samsung’s smart ring.
The individual in question is Daniel Rotar, known as ZONEofTECH on YouTube. Rotar posted images of the Galaxy Ring on his finger on X, mentioning that the battery began to swell just before he was scheduled to board a flight to Hawaii. In the post, he tagged several Samsung accounts, with only one — Samsung UK — responding and requesting to move the discussion to private messages.
Oh no…this is…not good.
My Samsung Galaxy Ring’s battery began to swell. While it’s on my finger 😬. And just as I am about to board a flight 😬
I can’t remove it now and this thing is causing pain.
Any quick advice @SamsungUK @SamsungMobileUS? pic.twitter.com/LOO1kSlQUw
— Daniel (@ZONEofTECH) September 29, 2025
Rotar subsequently updated his initial
