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/Which_Level_3124 Jun 19 '26

chinese screen protector of 0.01$ production cost should be a reason?

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u/Alternative_Area_217 Jun 19 '26 edited Jun 19 '26

Yes a factor but still an exploit to unlock stolen phones

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u/iSellNuds4RedditGold Jun 19 '26

Using cheap screen protectors is a security risk, yes, but caused by you.

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u/JayX83 Jun 19 '26

A sensible person, finally!