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Android 14: How To Add More Privacy To PIN Entry?
Android 14 is almost nearing its stable version, while it’s currently running on the Android 14 beta 5.3 version, and there might be the possibility that Google will release the Android 14 stable version along with the Pixel 8 series. Meanwhile, Android 14 introduced a slew of features with regards to user’s privacy and safety. These significant tweaks include one of the most prominent changes, which has arrived with Android 14, which is that within this new update, there will be no requirement to install older Android apps. Further in this article, you will get to know about how you can add more privacy to your PIN entry.
As mentioned, Android 14 has a number of interesting features, out of which certain privacy and security features come in the majority due to coming with several improvements and changes. From the privacy of only sharing certain selected photos and videos and providing data-sharing updates to enhanced PIN privacy. The Enhanced PIN privacy feature allows users to make their PIN entry more secure on Android devices.
Android 14: Enhanced PIN Privacy Feature
With Android 13, while entering the PIN in order to unlock your smartphone, the digits or characters you press are highlighted, making the process more vulnerable and reducing the chances of entering the wrong PIN. As this feature is very useful at the same time, it holds a drawback as well. By chance, if anyone is peeking over your shoulder, you can easily trace the PIN you have entered to unlock your device without your knowledge. On the other hand, biometric passwords such as fingerprint unlock, or face unlock reduce the chances for you being entering your PIN in public in crowded places.
How To Activate The Enhanced PIN Privacy Feature On Your Android Device?
Since the stalker knows your PIN, they can easily unlock your device, delete all the safety services that can help you find your device, and configure all your private information from your device. So, to safely deal with such a situation, Google is currently working to make your PIN entry more private and secure.
- Open the Settings app.
- Now go to the Security & privacy option.
- Then click on the Security wheel icon, which is located beside the Screen lock option.
- Please tap on the Enhanced PIN privacy toggle to turn it on.
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