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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 owners cringe when they see the dreaded error name “mmc read failed” show up on their device, knowing that it marks the beginning of the end of the functionality of the phone as they hope they had everything backed up for safekeeping.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 defect is apparently caused by the memory card in the device. The component is known as the embedded MultiMediaCard, or eMMC, which leads to the “mmc read failed” error message that displays upon the failure of the device.
Owners of the popular phone state that after they get the “mmc read failed message,” the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 defect leads to the phone freezing while in use, then rebooting or attempting to reboot until it ultimately fails to work at all.
Some consumers have been able to successfully use a work-around by installing an app known as Wake Lock. While this seems to prolong the life of the phone suffering from the fatal error, often it is just a temporary fix that will ultimately not save the phone. The work-around also drains the phone’s battery. So while the phone may work, the battery drain is a huge downside.
The only permanent fix for the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 defect is to completely replace the motherboard of the phone, which can be quite pricey.
Have You Gotten the “mmc read failed” Error on Your Samsung Galaxy Note 4?
If your phone has suffered from the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 defect and you got the “mmc read failed” error on your phone, you may be eligible to take legal action against the phone manufacturer.
A class action lawsuits has already been filed by users claiming that the Samsung 4 Galaxy Note defect was known by the company. They allege Samsung purposely chose to conceal the defect from unsuspecting consumers.
Consumers in this class action lawsuit states that the defect causes the phone to become “completely non-functional.” The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 defect has been reported to have caused the phones to fail both during and after the applicable warranty period. In addition to representing a nationwide Class, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 defect lawsuit also seeks to represent subclasses of consumers in a number of states.
The phone is not cheap, retailing approximately $700 when it was released beginning in October 2014. One plaintiff in the class action lawsuit stated that she had to pay $180 to repair her phone that suffered from the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 defect.
Samsung has stated that the Galaxy Note 4 is the “most powerful mobile experience on the market,” and some may even agree with the statement when their phones are working. However, for those who have experienced a fatal error in their phone, they don’t agree with Samsung’s assertion.
An attorney can speak with you in a free, no-obligation consultation to help you understand if you qualify to take legal action against Samsung to recover any losses related to the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 defect.
Join a Free Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Class Action Lawsuit Investigation
If you own or owned a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 or Note 4 Edge smartphone that became sluggish, resulting in the “mmc_error” message or otherwise failing prematurely, you may qualify to join or be part of the lawsuit recently filed against Samsung on behalf of Galaxy Note 4 owners.
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10 thoughts onSamsung Galaxy Note 4 Defect Has Consumers Fuming
Also an eMMC fail victim. In my case it was worsened by a defective 128GB microSD heating up the phone more and causing other problems.
I found that adding thermal compound to the APU helped a bit (routine screen repair due to extreme burn in) but wasn’t aware of the spacer issue, though if I get another dead Note 4 needing a new screen will try this!!
Having the phone reboot at random turned out to be a failing battery in my case, replaced but the new battery did the same thing after <5 months. Put old battery back in and it went back to normal.
We have 2 Note 4 and were force to upgrade ours 1because it would freeze and it wouldn’t stop rebooting. I dont think it ws fare after paying $700 for it and we had to spend $1800 for 2 new Note 8. Add me to the list. Thank you.
Add me
Is this suit still ongoing or has it failed to come to fruition? This was obviously a manufacture defect as it has been corrected by some creative placement of spacers on top of the EMMC chip but so far I have not found anywere that Samsung has admitted to any defect.
I too had to give up on my note4 and buy a new phone. It did the craziest stuff for no apparent reason.
I have also signed up and waiting to I had to buy me a new phone
I submitted a claim and I am waiting for the results.
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This happened to me and resulted in me buying another phone. Am I eligible to be a part of the lawsuit?
I have this phone and It continues to shut off and I have to take it and get it reset