# Samsung Galaxy phone allegedly explodes in pocket, marking fourth incident this year

> Samsung Galaxy phone allegedly explodes in pocket, marking fourth incident this year Aug 14, 2026 — 11:19 AM ET - A man in Greater Noida, India, sustained burn injuries to his hands and lower body after a Samsung…

- **Source:** [Android Authority](https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-smartphone-explosion-incident-3698901/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7f5b2e6165a79cfdef381e)
- **Published:** 2026-08-14
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #samsung #galaxy
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a7f5b2e6165a79cfdef381e

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