India has lifted restrictions placed on using and carrying Samsung Electronics Company's Galaxy Note 7 mobile phones on commercial airplanes, but only for devices purchased after 15th September, 2016. <br/><br/>The Directorate General of Civil Aviation earlier warned passengers and airlines from turning on or charging Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones when they are on board or storing them in checked-in baggage.<br/><br/>The Samsung company said in a statement that it has not started selling Galaxy Note 7 phones in India as yet, adding that it will only sell new devices in the country that will have a green battery icon to indicate it is safe to charge and use on a flight. The restrictions will continue to apply on Galaxy Note 7 phones that were purchased before Sept. 15 this year.