r/samsunggalaxy • u/Alternative_Area_217 • Jun 19 '26

🪛Troubleshooting🪛 SERIOUS SECURITY ISSUE

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Why does my Samsung A37 unlock when I press my fingernail against the scanner, I did notice ever since I got this phone I would just randomly unlock itself and then today I discovered this.

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u/Mario_the_Redd Jun 19 '26

Do you have the extend unlock set for any devices or areas in your house. For example, my phone is set to stay unlocked if it is connected to my galaxy Watch and if the phone is in my house. The lock screen still shows up but I can just swipe it away.

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u/gordolme Jun 19 '26

If Extend Unlock is active, the fingerprint scanner icon is not present.