A significant firmware update to Nokia's flagship handset has seemingly exacerbated widely-reported issues with the Nokia 9 PureView's fingerprint scanner. With version 4.22 came a number of sweeping changes to the Nokia 9 PureView, including an improved user interface (UI) and better functionality. This aimed to address a number of problems reported at launch, including an in-screen fingerprint scanner that required a significant push of the finger to register. Advertisement - Article continues below But these issues have seemingly become much worse after the update rolled out last week. This has been illustrated by one Twitter user unlocking the device with somebody else's finger, and then just a packet of chewing gum. They also alleged the PureView can be unlocked using a coin, or leather gloves. Among the Nokia 9 PureView's greatest strengths is a five-lens camera setup, and a unique Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor made especially to cope with this configuration. But its imperfect in-screen fingerprint scanner was among the most widely-cited gripes when IT Pro and other publications handled the device. The Android Pie V4.22C update, released on Thursday, was also supposed to address slow UI issues when using the camera, as well as reported issues affecting the facial recognition unlock feature. The user that reported the flaw, Decoded Pixel, said their device was on the latest April security update, using a UK SIM and on the Virgin Mobile network. They conceded this could also be a hardware defect with their specific device. Advertisement - Article continues below While many in the security industry have highlighted major weaknesses in password security, this represents how easily layers of biometric security can be bypassed if supported with faulty software. The technology underlining biometric security in smartphones, meanwhile, is relatively new and by all means a work in progress. The Huawei Mate 20 Pro was similarly marred by a glitchy in-screen fingerprint scanner upon reviewed, albeit not on the same scale as the Nokia 9 PureView's issues. IT Pro approached Nokia for a statement but did not hear back at the time of writing. Successful digital transformations are future ready - now Research findings identify key ingredients to complete your transformation journey Cyber security for accountants 3 ways to protect yourself and your clients online The future of database administrators in the era of the autonomous database Autonomous databases are here. So who needs database administrators anymore? The IT expert’s guide to AI and content management Your guide to the biggest opportunities for IT teams when it comes to AI and content management
Nokia’s updated PureView fingerprint scanner has been unlocked using a packet of chewing gum, and by one user with someone else’s fingerprint. There are also claims that it can be activated with a coin or leather glove. The new Nokia Lumia 950 is expected to launch in the UK on October 19, but will not arrive until November at earliest. The device uses five cameras linked to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, and the Android Pie V4.22C update was intended to solve problems involving a slow user interface.