Password Autofill "bug" impacting User Interface/Keyboard Input

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Password Autofill "bug" impacting User Interface/Keyboard Input

I have just reinstalled my device so that it is supervised/managed. Whilst I don't think this is relevant to the problems I face(d), I think its worth noting.

With Bitwarden, Apple Passwords and Microsoft Authenticator all enabled for "Password Autofill", I have found that on certain applications/in certain situations, the onscreen keyboard becomes non-functional, and the ability to interact with apps/buttons is non-existent.

You can restore some functionality by swiping up to the app switcher, and then going back to the app, but the keyboard never re-appears.

The only noticeable difference from today and yesterday, is that since reinstalling my OS, I have enabled all 3 "Password apps", removing Apple Passwords and Microsoft Authenticator from Autofill, leaving only Bitwarden, works as normal.

I've raised this as a bug with the iOS Feedback form, but well... putting it here too.

iPhone 16 Pro

Posted on Jan 7, 2025 7:57 AM

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SravanKrA

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Jan 13, 2025 4:32 AM in response to jamesvincent

The constraint you're encountering is rooted in the inherent design of iOS for password autofill and its emphasis on security. Apple has imposed limitations on the simultaneous selection of multiple third-party password managers for autofill to uphold a robust security framework and avoid potential conflicts.

Upon activating autofill for a specific password manager, iOS grants exclusive access to that manager for autofilling credentials in both apps and websites. Enabling multiple password managers concurrently could introduce conflicts and security risks. This scenario might trigger situations where two password managers attempt to autofill the same field, resulting in unpredictable behavior or potential vulnerabilities.

See the pic below, probably you mean this as shown in the pic below

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Password Autofill "bug" impacting User Interface/Keyboard Input

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