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Samsung Galaxy

Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2020

    Google pushes temporary fix for ChromeOS update issue

    Corrective action

    Google pushed out a temporary fix after a ChromeOS update caused excessive CPU utilization and affected devices to become very hot. The article says Google planned a permanent fix via a future update.

    Stated objective. Address the problem caused by the update.

    Company response

    • Remediation — Google

      Google says it has now pushed out a temporary fix for the problem.

    Source excerpt

    • Not only did this cause affected devices to become incredibly hot, but it also crushed the Chromebooks' performance and battery life.
    • Thankfully, Google has pushed out a temporary fix that should address the problem.
    Source

  2. Reported AppCloud installation and privacy concerns

    Reference material describes criticism concerning the reported installation of AppCloud on selected Galaxy devices in West Asian and North African markets. Allegations concern sensitive-data collection, system-level installation, limited removal options, and possible warranty implications of attempts to obtain root access. The claims and their scope should be independently verified before being treated as established findings.

    Source