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submitted 2 months ago by Blaze@lemmy.zip to c/android@lemdro.id

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/20572072

Android has had an autofill feature for password managers for years now, but it's broken and needs to be fixed.

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[-] solidgrue@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago

I have no specific basis to say so, but I distrust browser-based password managers on the principles of separation of function and mitigating risk. Strong my credentials in a browser just feels hinky, even with a master password. Too obvious of an attack vector. Rather, I use the KeepassDX variant with its MagicKeyboard feature. When I'm presented with a login prompt, I can use the keyboard switcher to launch KeepassDX, unlock my vault, and select the credentials entry. Then I can switch back to the browser (or app) and have MagicKeyboard enter the credentials for me.

It's a few more taps than just that, but it's a straightforward workflow that should mitigate leakage from my usual keyboard, clipboard snooping, and any hypothetical attacks against the in-browser vault workflow.

Plus, I know where my credentials are stored, can apply 2FA, and even back up the vault file to offline archives.

It works for me. "Cool story bro," I guess, is my point.

[-] stardust@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 months ago

KeePass and the Magikeyboard is my favorite go to combo too.

[-] limerod@reddthat.com 4 points 2 months ago

Yeah, keepassDX works great. The keyboard function makes up for the 10% finicky apps where autofill cannot work for some reason. I have found only one app where copy-paste is blocked. This works for 99.99% of use cases.

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