The users of the Samsung Galaxy S23, displeased with the fact that their fingerprint scanner doesn't work, informed the company that the problem appeared after a specific software version update - One UI 6.1. And this is the actual cause of the change.

Acknowledgment and Commitment from Samsung

Samsung acknowledged the glitch on its Korean community forum, which emerged after the rollout of the One UI 6.1 update. A Samsung community manager assured users that the company knows the issue and diligently works on a solution. The manager said that they aim to create and provide updates to solve the problem, so keep your phone up to date.

Samsung recognizing the malfunction of the fingerprint scanner and its plan to resolve that through the use of a software update is encouraging to those who are frustrated with that feature. The exact timeline of the update's release has not yet been communicated. However, the company will introduce the update soon to solve this bug and recover from this operational problem.

The fingerprint scanner malfunction is definitely the biggest problem for Galaxy S23 users because it is not only a security issue but also a general usability issue. Many users say that they have experienced cases where the fingerprint recognition on the lock screen does not work properly, or similar annoying notifications show up, making it difficult to unlock their device smoothly.

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Temporary Solutions and User Frustration

During this period, Samsung Galaxy S23 series users are advised to resort to alternatives like face unlock or PIN until the software update is released. Nonetheless, the upgrade is targeted to restore the fingerprint scanner's functionality and enhance its operation seamlessly and cost-effectively.

The bug in the latest update has demonstrated the requirement of comprehensive testing processes and quality checks before the launch of software upgrades. While updates primarily add new features and other improvements, they should also undergo the same thorough testing to ensure that they do not become the source of any systematic problems affecting user experience.

In a recent announcement, Samsung shared that they are working on a software system that aims to correct these problems so that Galaxy S23 users might enjoy their devices without any trouble in the future. In the coming weeks, Samsung will update you regarding the exact release date of the update and how to download it to your phone.

After their S23 series phones were updated from One UI 6.1, Samsung Galaxy S series users started to have problems. This brought an issue among users, which made them feel annoyed and irritated. The glitch that occurs is the one that affects the scanner's ability to work as a fingerprint detector. Samsung admits that, and they have promised to make a software update soon.

While the update occurs, users are proposed to try using face Identification or their personal PIN and passwords to unlock their devices. Although a severe drawback, this event will motivate the programming community to work for safer, more reliable products.

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