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Cops can force suspect to unlock phone with thumbprint, US court rules (arstechnica.com)

submitted 7 months ago by TaviRider@reddthat.com to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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The legal situation is more complex and nuanced than the headline implies, so the article is worth reading. This adds another ruling to the confusing case history regarding forced biometric unlocking.

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[–] BearOfaTime@lemm.ee 3 points 7 months ago (4 children)

Nope.

Samsung A50 doesn't have this option.

Will keep an eye out for it though.

[–] jose1324@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Depends on the rom. It's in Android since 9. Samsung definitely has it, but you have to enable it

[–] Mac@mander.xyz 3 points 7 months ago

I didn't realize how many people didn't know this so someone should probably post a PSA and quick guide in c/Privacy.

[–] SqueakyBeaver@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

My Samsung A11 (android 12) has a "lockdown" option when you held the power button. It would turn off all biometrics and hide notifications. You may have to dig in the settings to enable it, though

[–] Fallenwout@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago

You need to enable it. "show lockdown option"

[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 1 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

If you don't, just force power restart it. You can search this up online for your model.

https://www.hardreset.info/devices/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a50/softreset-second-method/