Samsung has released a patch for the Galaxy S10 and Note 10\u2019s fingerprint reader, fixing a problem discovered by The Sun that could allow anyone\u2019s fingerprints to be used to unlock an S10 with certain types of screen protectors attached (via Reuters).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Android Central, the update is only available for S10 and Note 10 devices in South Korea for now, although it should be rolling out to additional countries in the near future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company previously warned users that unsanctioned screen protectors could cause issues. Samsung\u2019s official support site already notes that \u201cunofficial, scratched or dirty screen protectors may cause the fingerprint sensor to malfunction.\u201d But there\u2019s a big difference between \u201cmalfunction\u201d and \u201callow anyone to get into your phone,\u201d which likely explains the speed at which Samsung is getting this update out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Samsung previously explained the problem by noting that the ultrasonic fingerprint was mistakenly \u201crecognizing 3-dimensional patterns appearing on certain silicone screen protecting cases as users\u2019 fingerprints.\u201d As a temporary solution, Samsung recommends that users either remove the problematic screen protectors in question and reregister their prints or use a different authentication method (like a regular password) until the patch is released.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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