There were reports this morning that a large number of Samsung phones in China are experiencing issues with black screens. Many users posted on Weibo, reporting that their Samsung phones were stuck on a black screen and could not recover. At the same time, a large number of users complained that their phones were stuck in a boot loop and could not start normally.
The majority of the affected models are from Samsung’s flagship product series, including the Galaxy S8, S9, S10, and even the latest Galaxy S20 series. According to some reports, the Galaxy A60 is also affected.
Some phones are stuck in recovery mode, while others display strange commands on the screen. In addition, some phones are stuck on a blank screen.
However, it seems that not all devices are affected. No devices in the Galaxy Note series have reported such issues. There are also reports that data on some devices has been destroyed.
All users encountered the same problem. There have been reports that the leap fourth month in the Chinese lunar calendar caused this malfunction on phones. The leap fourth month in the Chinese lunar calendar triggered a vulnerability in the old lock screen applications.
Solution: After restarting, double-tap the power button to enter the camera app. Then pull down the notification bar, click the settings button, search for the time option, and adjust the date forward by one month to resolve the issue.
Samsung has not yet responded to this. Any solutions or statements will be communicated promptly.