Typing security code

[davey123]

I created a security code that needs to be entered in order to start my iPad. I have noticed that each letter/number that is typed for the code is visible on the screen for a second or two before it turns to a dot. I do not want the letters/numbers to appear on the screen at all. Is there a way to have the letters/numbers automatically appear as a dot when they are entered?

 

[Seadog]

This is a feature that allows you to verify that you did not make a typing mistake. The short duration is not a security threat unless you allow someone to look over your shoulder. I do not see any way they would change this feature.

 

[scifan57]

This feature works with any password typed on the iPad,iPhone and iPod,not just the one used to unlock the device.

 

[AQ_OC]

On my iPad I only see dots, never numbers. Same on my 4S.

 

[davey123]

Thanks for your response. So, there is no way to change this feature so that the dot is the only thing that appears? Sometimes I am in meetings where people sit really close together. Thus, although the letter/ number appears very briefly, it is still visible long enough for someone to see the passcode.

 

[KevinJS]

If you go to Settings/General/Passcode Lock you can turn off Simple Passcode. You can then set up a much longer alphanumeric Passcode. This might help somewhat.

Sent from my iPad 4 HD mini

 

[davey123]

Thanks. I already tried that, but it did not work.

 

[twerppoet]

Considering that you are tapping the passcode on a large easy to see keypad, the tiny letters that appear are really the smaller (pun intended) threat when it comes to shoulder surfers.

As Kevin said, a full password would help somewhat, if you use a long enough one that people will have a hard time remembering the sequence.

And in the modern world, it is not socially rude to say to say 'excuse me, I need to enter my password' and turn away or guard the screen from view; say like placing it in your lap.

 

[davey123]

Thanks. I created a longer, more complex code.

 

[scifan57]

Thanks. I created a longer, more complex code.

Now all you have to do is remember that longer more complex code.

 

[hpulmer]

Having the simple (4-digit) passcode (pin) to unlock my iPad I do not see the numbers I actually type in displayed on the screen (inside the fields) - am I doing something wrong???
Passwords in appstore and on websites (etc) are displayed for a short time, but not during unlocking....
however, it is pretty easy to "shoulder" the pin, and fingerprints on screen are pretty easy to de-cipher. It os recommended (for the print-issue) to change rotation from time to time...

☠ stay safe ☠ stay legal ☠

 

[twerppoet]

Other then what I read here, I don't know much about the unlock pass codes, and haven't spent a lot of time thinking about it. I rarely use my iPad in public and don't keep any sensitive data on it, so I don't bother with a lock code.

Just use your common sense. And if you are worried about finger print giveaways, wipe the screen off now and then.

 

[hpulmer]

And if you are worried about finger print giveaways, wipe the screen off now and then.

Oh, din't know there is an App for <b>that</b>!

☠ stay safe ☠ stay legal ☠

 

[twerppoet]

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☠ stay safe ☠ stay legal ☠

Sure there is. Just start this app and set it in front of your cat.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/game-for-cats/id406740405?mt=8