Feature Request: PIN code to unlock

Hello everyone!

As of version 8.10.9, you can now use your device passcode, PIN, or pattern to unlock 1Password on your Android device: Use your device passcode, PIN, or pattern to unlock 1Password

Thank you for all of your feedback and requests for this feature. 💙

If you run into any trouble when unlocking 1Password, or have any feedback about the new feature, then please start a new thread and the team will be there to help. 🙂

-Dave

Hi @dmarcher, thanks for your feedback and patience while waiting for this feature.

I'm happy to say that as of today, a device unlock setting is included with the 1Password for Android beta which includes the option for PIN unlock.

Before updating I'd like to note that we've found a regression which causes Biometric unlock to be reset when updating to beta 8.10.9-29. So, keep in mind if you're using Biometric unlock your password will be required after the update.

If you'd like to join the beta to try out this feature, you can find steps to do so in our guide: Use 1Password beta releases.

Let us know if you have any questions of if there's anything we can help with.

2 months later, can we have an update and add another frustrated user to the list? fingerprint sensor on Pixel 7 doesn't work well (for me anyways) so this is another upgrade feels like a downgrade.

Hi @nobiometrics, thanks for following up with us.

I can confirm PIN unlock with 1Password for Android is still on the roadmap but I do not have any specifics to share as to when it will be added to release channels. My apologies for any inconvinience this has caused. With any luck, we won't have too much longer to wait!

Any update on this? Many corporate policies disallow only using biometrics as a security factor (too risky for exploitation and misuse.) Having a PIN as a required factor for authentication is a key to getting a tool like 1password allowed for use. 1password8's security regression is unfortunate and this regression is a blocker.

Hi @metatron320, I'm sorry to say I don't have a timeline on PIN unlock. Compared to the other features detailed on our blog post, PIN unlock was a bigger lift and requires input from a lot of different teams here at 1Password.

I'll be sure to let the teams know that marital bliss may be jeopardized by any delays. Hopefully that will get everyone into gear 😄.

Are there any updates on this? It seems like this feature has been been a 1-2 weeks away for months now. It would be great if I could show my wife the PIN feature is back for our anniversary! My marriage hangs in the balance! Thanks!

Thanks for the feedback all!

A release went out today with some great new features such as search from item lists and one tap copy. I just wanted to share that PIN unlock did not make it in this release but it shouldn't be too much longer. Thanks in advance for your patience!

This is wonderful news. I recently convinced my wife to update her 1Password app so we could get use the family plan and share vaults, and also because I thought it would be a good idea to have the latest version. She upgraded to 1Password 8, deleted 1Password 7...and it was only then we realized she couldn't use her PIN to unlock the app anymore. She is morally opposed to using biometrics to unlock her devices, so using a PIN is her first and only preference. If not for this blog post stating the PIN update is coming, a divorce may have been in my future. So thanks for saving my marriage!

Thank you 1P_Timothy! Good bot. Best bot ever!!! 😁

Seriously - I'll share this update with my department and they'll be so happy.