Re: Galaxy Note7 shipments delayed for "quality testing"
My personal experience - hope this helps.
This is already my second Note 7. The first one had screen issues where the edges of the screen didn't register touch. So, I just got the new one Wednesday night, and just got it set up exactly the way I like it. And I LOVE THE PHONE! Being a first adopter has its risks... <sigh>
But, mine does seem to be overheating under certain circumstances.
When the phone told me I had an Android update, I laid it on the Samsung Wireless charger, which was plugged into the wall with the Samsung fast charger supplied with the phone. I had a clear Speck case on it.
I picked it up near the end of the upgrade and it was HOT! Now, it's not uncommon (in my experience) for phones to get kind of hot when doing updates (I have a lot of apps, and I believe it makes a difference, as it has to "optimize" each and every app you have on the phone).
So, I immediately took off the case and stuck it in my refrigerator for awhile. Problem solved... for the moment. Hasn't overheated since, and I've been using it fairly heavy.
My personal suggestions: (note, I said "personal suggestions" - do or do not at your own risk, of course!)
1.) Don't use the wireless charging for now - it does generate more heat.
2.) Don't let the battery run down very far - charge it when you get to 80% or so, then you don't have to charge it as long to top off each time.
3.) Don't leave it on a charger overnight.
4.) Go nekkid! Cases hold in heat - I'm not putting mine back in the case for now.
5.) Don't charge it while you're doing updates like I did. You'll be roastin' marshmallows!!!
I bet Sammy wishes they'd gone with a removable battery now!!! LOL
Anyway, hope these suggestions help us all keep 'em a little cooler until Sammy gets us some new ones. I commend the company for taking such fast action. I am disappointed that their quality control didn't catch this problem... Still, I remain a loyal Sammy fan-girl.