Samsung may tell users to put hot Galaxy Buds back in case

Samsung appears poised to reverse its long-standing advice on what to do when Galaxy Buds overheat after code found in Galaxy Buds app version 9.0.10.1724 suggests earbuds will shut off automatically and users will be told to return them to the charging case while they cool. The potential change has drawn attention following a widely reported case involving a Galaxy Buds FE that allegedly exploded while being worn, with the user claiming it caused permanent hearing loss.

For years Samsung's official guidance has been to remove overheating earbuds from the ear and let them cool in an open space. Support pages specifically warn against placing hot earbuds back into the charging case because the enclosed space can trap heat around the batteries. While they are overheating, the buds usually keep beeping as a warning and remain powered on.

What the new code says and why it matters

Strings discovered in the app include the message "Your earbuds will be turned off for your safety. Put both earbuds in the case and wait. You can use your earbuds again when they cool down." That wording suggests two possible changes. First, the earbuds may shut themselves off during thermal events rather than merely issuing audible warnings. Second, Samsung's advice could shift to instructing users to place hot earbuds back in the case while they cool.

Some analysts say newer Galaxy Buds models might include battery management that cuts off charging current during thermal events. If that is the case, placing overheated buds in a charging case that can stop charging could be safer because it would not continue to feed power to hot batteries. Those interpretations come from analysts and have not been confirmed by Samsung.

Samsung has not confirmed the code discovery or updated its support pages.

Until Samsung confirms changes, the old guidance remains the safest course.

If your Galaxy Buds feel unusually hot or start beeping, remove them from your ears immediately and let them cool completely in an open area before using them again or putting them back in the case.