With the deployment of Android 14 with its versions for developers, there is a rather interesting novelty to hide from the sight of the curious this moment when the PIN code is entered on the mobile phone. It was precisely in Android 13 QPR3 Beta that the change was found so that it would soon reach version 14.
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The PIN protected from prying eyes
The fact that someone can have a mobile phone’s PIN code at hand means that they can access all the sensitive data you store on it. Some phones store all kinds of information that we must protect well from others to maintain privacy and security.
In fact, the Wall Street Journal included in a report the rise in PIN theft when someone types it in on their mobile. Just observing this simple action behind anyone’s back allows access to the device in order to steal the Google or Apple account with all stored banking details.
XDA, via Android Authority, found this option via the Android 13 QPR3 beta 2 which allows you to disable animations when entering the PIN code. You can precisely find this option in Settings > Security & privacy > Device lock > Enhanced PIN privacy.
When this setting is enabled, the button with the typing animation that plays when you press the different numbers on your lock screen keypad will no longer be present.
Improved options for lock screen security
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It is simple change this makes it more difficult for the casual observer to discover which keys are pressed. The rest will be child’s play to continue entering the PIN code in its entirety and thus proceed to unlock the terminal.
Of course, to be able to use this new experience on a mobile, you will have to wait for Android 14, which will be when it is applied. It is expected that the launch of this major version will take place in August of this year and that it will arrive soon from the various manufacturers in order to preserve this moment when we can have a voyeur behind our backs.
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