There's a problem with Galaxy S10's fingerprint reader, Samsung admits

Samsung has ackwledged a major flaw in its Galaxy S10's fingerprint system that allows anyone to unlock device. Samsung has also vised Galaxy S10 users to delete all registered fingerprints. issue came to light after a user complained that her Galaxy S10 could be locked using a screen protector and an unregistered fingerprint. Meaning, anyone with physical access to her phone could unlock it and transfer funds through her online wallet apps.

'Would soon roll out a fix'

In a statement released Friday, Samsung said issue involved "fingerprint sensors unlocking devices after recognising three-dimensional patterns appearing on certain silicone screen protecting cases as users' fingerprints." firm vised users of Galaxy te10, 10+ and Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10 5G to "delete all previous fingerprints" and register ir data anew.

"Please refrain from applying a silicone screen protecting case to your device until a software update, which is planned to be released beginning next week," it ded.

statement was released a day after Samsung said it would soon roll out a fix, but did t specify what problem was. world's biggest smartphone maker has touted Galaxy S10's in-display fingerprint sensor as "revolutionary".

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"When you place your thumb on screen, it sends ultrasonic pulses to detect 3D ridges and valleys of your unique fingerprint to quickly and accurately recognise you," Samsung said

Meanwhile, South Korean internet-only bank Kakaobank has warned its customers against fingerprints to access its mobile banking services and employ passwords and pattern locks inste until problem is fixed. 

Samsung has h a history of humiliating setbacks with major products, most tably a worldwide recall of its Galaxy te 7 devices in 2016 over exploding batteries, which hammered company's reputation. Earlier this year, Samsung h to delay launch of its first foldable smartphone, Galaxy Fold, after pre-release reviewers found faulty screens.

Earlier this year, a YouTube Lewis Hilsenteger revealed a major flaw in Galaxy S10’s face unlock system. Hilsenteger was able to unlock Galaxy S10 by pointing ar phone’s screen playing his video at S10’s face unlock sensor. Galaxy S10 recognised his registered face and unlocked device.

(With PTI inputs)