u/prionprion

Hi, I am planning to buy a 5G pocket wifi preferably with high battery capacity. I am traveling alot and I prefer pocket wifi that I can carry rather than plugged in. Though I am hopping for something I can use while its plugged in or charging also.

Has anyone tried these brands? How are the performance? How about battery life?

or do you think its just better to buy an android phone with high battery capacity and 5G?

Here are my top 3 features (bugs)!

1. First picture: the stoplight covering app buttons like search or back on certain apps. I didn’t know I needed this! For sure, I have this built-in focus mode. I am forced to study what’s on my screen now since I can’t search or go back! Thank you, Apple!

2. Second picture: the letter Z randomly jumps somewhere else in the floating keyboard. What makes this feature great is you can click both the Caps lock and Z icon like for words like Zimbabwe (typed this country name with this bug, wow).

3. Third picture: I love that when your reduced motion is on, your pop-up for background download in Safari when downloading something becomes very small, and the text even separates.

Here are my top 3 features (bugs)!

1. First picture: the stoplight covering app buttons like search or back on certain apps. I didn’t know I needed this! For sure, I have this built-in focus mode. I am forced to study what’s on my screen now since I can’t search or go back! Thank you, Apple!

2. Second picture: the letter Z randomly jumps somewhere else in the floating keyboard. What makes this feature great is you can click both the Caps lock and Z icon like for words like Zimbabwe (typed this country name with this bug, wow).

3. Third picture: I love that when your reduced motion is on, your pop-up for background download in Safari when downloading something becomes very small, and the text even separates.

Here are my top 3 features (bug)!

1. First picture: the stoplight covering app buttons like search or back on certain apps, I didn’t know I needed this! For sure I have with this built in focus mode I am force to study whats on my screen now since I cant search or go back! Thank you Apple!

2. Second picture: the letter z randomly jumps somewhere else in floating keyboard. What makes this feature great is you can click both the Caps lock and Z icon like for words like Zimbabwe (typed this country name with this bug, wow).

3. Third picture: I love that when your reduced motion is on, your pop up for background download in safari when downloading something becomes very small and the text even separates from its background! you cant also pull the notifications with its on your screen. Wow!

(Updated with additional clarification regarding the device condition and external impact questions.)

Original post: https://www.reddit.com/r/samsunggalaxy/s/7XtCv5QNom

I’m making a separate update post because Reddit would not let me attach additional photos to the original post.

Many people asked for more detailed pictures and additional information, so I wanted to share a few more things.

First of all, yes — the phone was a standard Galaxy S24 in Cobalt Violet color.

Some people mentioned that the original photos did not clearly show the condition of the device, so I’m uploading additional close-up photos along with part of my actual hospital treatment records.

Some people also suggested that the battery may have been damaged by a strong external impact before the incident.

To help reduce misunderstandings regarding possible external damage, I tried to photograph each side of the phone as closely and clearly as possible.

As for the image quality itself, I am not very knowledgeable about photography, and the temporary phone I am currently using is also a much older model.

While the phone was in my possession, the two strongest impacts I can personally remember happened only after the battery had already ignited — first when the device fell to the floor during the incident itself, and second when I carefully pushed/kicked it away from nearby objects while trying to separate it from the desk because I was afraid the fire or explosion could become larger.

Even then, I was honestly too frightened to move it aggressively or send it flying far away.

Of course, I cannot personally determine the exact technical cause of the incident, but I wanted to provide additional context regarding the condition of the device shown in the photos.

The phone was also used without a screen protector film attached.

Because of that, I personally believe that if there had been a severe enough impact beforehand to physically damage the battery, the front glass/display likely would not have remained in relatively intact condition.

The visible marks on the screen appear to have come from melted case material and the floor surface attaching to the device during the fire.

I also noticed comments saying that I’m only doing this for money or trying to get a large payout from Samsung.

To clarify, the things I actually requested from Samsung were very basic:

1. Replacement with an equivalent phone due to the fire damage

2. Best-effort recovery of photos and personal records from the damaged device

3. Medical expenses related to this incident

4. Restoration costs for the building/property damage

Nothing beyond that.

Because the phone calls were in Korean, international readers may not fully understand this part, but during one of the calls, I was asked what amount of compensation I wanted them to report internally.

Honestly, that made me uncomfortable because I do not believe personal memories and years of records can simply be replaced with money.

As for standard compensation itself, I already submitted the case to the Korea Consumer Agency, so I will simply follow the official process.

More than material compensation, what I genuinely wanted from Samsung was for someone directly responsible for product quality and safety to personally visit the scene and simply say:

“We will work harder to make sure something like this never happens again.”

I hope companies take situations like this seriously before someone suffers a much more serious injury or a larger accident occurs.

I simply hope for more honest communication and stronger quality control moving forward.

And honestly, thank you so much for all the support and kind messages.

I truly want to reply to everyone and express my appreciation properly, but I may not be able to respond to every single comment.

I hope you can understand, and please know that your words genuinely mean a lot to me right now.

This happened in South Korea on May 11, 2026.

My Galaxy S24 suddenly emitted smoke, extreme heat, and exploded in my hand while I was using it normally to search the internet.

Important details:

The phone was NOT charging

No drop damage

Never repaired or opened

Fire department responded

Signs consistent with lithium battery ignition were identified on site

I am currently receiving medical treatment for smoke inhalation symptoms and anxiety/insomnia after the incident

Samsung told me they would collect the device for internal investigation, but I have not received further explanation yet.

Photos, medical records, and incident evidence have been preserved.

For privacy and safety reasons, I would prefer to remain anonymous publicly.

If media outlets are interested, I am willing to provide additional photos and videos.

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UPDATE1: 26.5.13

Thank you for all the concern, advice, and support.

This incident did actually happen, and many of my coworkers witnessed it as well. I also have video footage related to the incident, and I have already informed outlets such as BBC and CNN that I am willing to provide additional evidence if requested.

At the moment, I have not been contacted by any Korean media outlets.

I was actively using the phone in my hand for normal web searching when it suddenly began swelling very rapidly before exploding. Thankfully, the lower part of the phone split open during the incident, which likely reduced the severity of the injuries. I only suffered minor burn blisters instead of more serious physical harm.

(Additional Information) The device was purchased as an official unlocked Galaxy S24 through Samsung Partners in South Korea on June 11, 2024, and was received and activated on June 12, 2024. Since then, it had been used normally without any repairs, modifications, or internal opening.

I originally switched from Apple iPhones to Samsung years ago, and honestly, this experience — along with the response afterward — has changed the way I feel.

Please stay careful and safe with your devices as well.

I will continue updating this post if there are any major developments or investigation results.

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UPDATE2: 26.05.13

I was just contacted by the director of a local Samsung service center. According to what I was told, employees from Samsung headquarters became aware of this Reddit post and instructed the local service center to respond. I am still recording and preserving all communication related to this incident, and if major media outlets request it, I am prepared to provide those records as well. I once again requested direct communication from the appropriate department at Samsung headquarters. To be clear, I have never demanded financial compensation during this process. What I truly want is for Samsung to recognize the seriousness of this incident and respond with transparency and sincerity. Experiencing something like this has honestly changed the way I think about battery fire situations and consumer safety. I hope companies learn to take these incidents seriously before they become larger public safety issues.

I’ve honestly realized how powerful Reddit can be.

Thank you everyone. The support and attention from people here have genuinely helped someone like me feel less alone while dealing with this situation.

If more people become aware of battery safety risks through this post, I think that alone would already mean a lot to me.

And seriously, for everyone reading this on their phones right now — please stay safe and pay attention to unusual heat or warning signs 😅

I have an air 2025 11 inch model. I use it heavily and im thinking of battery replacement just in case.

Apple support app suggests mobilecare. Nagpapalit ba talaga sila ipad battery dun? Genuine part ba gamit? If so how much?

If going to OEM route I am thinking of high capacity battery nakakita ako ng 8827 mah (from 7060 mah original) and I am thinking of doing that since may kakilala naman akong technician who does my OEM apple device replacements. Had my previous iphone 11 battery replaced 3 times throughout 7 years

I was already in apple ecosystem. I like the pad 5 before hand but the pad 7 comes with so many bugs that it makes it harder to use and I actually spend more time finding way to make it work rather than using the tablet itself.

I say the ipad air is more powerful and lightweight. Havent even noticed the 144 hz rate in games i play in xiaomi pad 7 anyway.