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IBM Maximo Mobile - Unable to use face recognition for biometric authentication on Samsung Galaxy devices with Android OS

Troubleshooting


Problem

IBM Maximo Mobile app does not support face recognition as biometric authentication on Samsung Galaxy devices with Android OS.

Symptom

If user configures face recognition on a Samsung Galaxy device with Android OS and tries to use with IBM Maximo Mobile app, the app fails authentication. 

Cause

Samsung Galaxy devices with Android OS implemented face recognition different from other Android devices, which is not compatible with IBM Maximo Mobile.

Resolving The Problem

On a Samsung Galaxy device with Android OS, do not use face recognition option instead use either fingerprint or PIN or pattern as authentication for IBM Maximo Mobile.

Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
09 February 2022

UID

ibm16554782