Long master passwords difficult to enter
Not sure if this is a bug or just something that should be tweaked in the next iOS version...
I have a relatively long master password. I enter it in the normal way, and after I type each letter, it is replaced by the usual dot. The problem comes when I get about 12 or 13 characters in. After that, the remaining characters of the password that I type scroll to the left and turn into dots before I can see what letter I've typed. This results in more invalid logins than I would have if I could see the final letters that I was keying in.
Seems like changing how the master password scrolls horizontally across the field would be pretty easy. It would certainly make my life a little easier.
1Password Version: 6.3.1
Extension Version: Not Provided
OS Version: iOS 9.3.1
Sync Type: Not Provided
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I have a relatively long master password. I enter it in the normal way, and after I type each letter, it is replaced by the usual dot. The problem comes when I get about 12 or 13 characters in. After that, the remaining characters of the password that I type scroll to the left and turn into dots before I can see what letter I've typed. This results in more invalid logins than I would have if I could see the final letters that I was keying in.
@MikeRothLA: First of all, it sounds like you're using a really strong Master Password. That's awesome! It's unfortunate that it's causing this problem for you, but I think the added security is worth it. To be clear, there isn't an artificial limit on unlock attempts, so take all the time you need. You won't get locked out of your vault (unless you forget the Master Password!)
Seems like changing how the master password scrolls horizontally across the field would be pretty easy. It would certainly make my life a little easier.
Unfortunately that simply isn't possible. iOS provides the keyboard input, and we can't change its behaviour. You'll notice that even if you normally use a custom keyboard, it isn't accessible when unlocking 1Password; it reverts to the system default. This is to ensure that no other apps (the 3rd party keyboards) can log your keystrokes to capture your Master Password.
I know that isn't the answer you were looking for, but I suspect that knowing this you'll appreciate the added security (for which we have Apple to thank).
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