Gigaset GS290 finger print scanner no longer available

• /e/ version: Last 8+ versions up top present
• Device model(s): Gigaset
• Developer mode enabled: no
• Device rooted: no
• Trackers blocker enabled: no

Summary

https://community.e.foundation/t/fingerprint-scanner-stopped-working/55155/4

The problem

Steps to reproduce

Since over 6 months the finger scanner has stopped working on this device, it is just no longer available.

I assumed it would be fixed in later updates but the issue still remains.

I have read similar (now closed) posts with same issues.