Galaxy A50 gets new update with improved fingerprint recognition in tow

Last updated: November 11th, 2019 at fourteen:50 UTC+01:00

The Milky way A50 is getting a new software update in some European markets. This is the second update for the device in Europe with the November 2019 security patch, with the first one released just a week ago. The new update comes with build numberA505FNXXS3ASK9 and, according to the changelog, makes improvements to the fingerprint recognition algorithm.

The optical in-display fingerprint reader on the Galaxy A50 and (other mid-range Galaxies) isn't great. It is slow and isn't very authentic, although Samsung has tried to fix both bug with multiple software updates. The latest update for the device looks to be some other attempt in that regard, although simply those who own a Galaxy A50 will be able to say if it actually makes whatever tangible improvement.

Samsung recommends registering fingerprints once again after the update

Samsung mentions in the changelog that users should delete their fingerprints and register them once again later on the update, making us wonder if the A50's optical sensor is also affected by the flaw that enabled the Galaxy S10 and Note x's ultrasonic in-display fingerprint reader to be fooled by certain silicone cases that cover the brandish. At that place oasis't been any reports of that effect affecting optical fingerprint sensors, so peradventure Samsung is merely being cautious here.

In any case, Galaxy A50 owners should take hold of the update equally presently as possible. It can be downloaded over the air from theSoftware updatesection of the phone's Settings app. The update is available in Germany, kingdom of the netherlands, France, Hellenic republic, Hungary, Slovenia, Romania, Switzerland, Poland, Italy, and quite a few other European countries, the full list of which tin be found in our firmware section.

Have you received the update on your Galaxy A50? Practise y'all notice any changes to the fingerprint reader's operation subsequently the update? Let u.s. know in the comments!

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