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na...@gmail.com
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ps...@google.com
Thanks for the feedback. We have looked into the issue you have reported and would like to inform you that this is working as intended.
ch...@gmail.com
Perhaps someone from the android dev team should take a look at a blog post from 2004 named "The arms race between programs and users".
This is such an anti-feature i can't imagine what kind of convoluted threat model prompted this change, is there any possibility for it to be reconsidered ?
My argument is i believe FLAG_SECURE is an anti-user feature and needs to be redesigned in a way to protect user's privacy with optional opt-out rather than simply hindering users.
FLAG_SECURE is easily abused by developers following some weird idea of "security" under a misleading name, consider that:
- Malware still needs screen capture permission, if it gets to that point the device should already be considered compromised.
- DRM has its own specific API which ensure real security where publishers need it
I'm pretty sure IOS doesn't even have an API to block screenshots "just because"
This is such an anti-feature i can't imagine what kind of convoluted threat model prompted this change, is there any possibility for it to be reconsidered ?
My argument is i believe FLAG_SECURE is an anti-user feature and needs to be redesigned in a way to protect user's privacy with optional opt-out rather than simply hindering users.
FLAG_SECURE is easily abused by developers following some weird idea of "security" under a misleading name, consider that:
- Malware still needs screen capture permission, if it gets to that point the device should already be considered compromised.
- DRM has its own specific API which ensure real security where publishers need it
I'm pretty sure IOS doesn't even have an API to block screenshots "just because"
rj...@gmail.com
iOS apps can also block screenshots. Check Snapchat's behaviour on the recents app screen.
ch...@gmail.com
I don't have a snapchat account to verify, googling for such an api only shows stackoverflow and apple forums results with hacks to make it possibile, the most effective being inheriting a password field, which makes me think it's unintended or at least discouraged, there doesn't seem to be an exact equivalent to FLAG_SECURE.
I apologize if there's one i missed however my point still stands on the fact that developers tend to abuse it where there's no need and i think this is one such case.
I apologize if there's one i missed however my point still stands on the fact that developers tend to abuse it where there's no need and i think this is one such case.
me...@gmail.com
5g in Nepal please help this
lb...@gmail.com
@3 What's the point in restricting this?
I can already share the content in all possible ways. I can even copy the password...
I can already share the content in all possible ways. I can even copy the password...
mi...@gmail.com
I cannot get the fingerprint reader to work on my banking app. Thanks
Description
(Note: It is the build when sending this report. For exact build reference, please see the attached bugreport.)
What type of issue is this? Other issue
When did this happen?
Feb 3, 2023 8:01 AM GMT-05:00
What steps would let us observe this issue?
1. Open Settings
2. Go to Network and Internet > Internet > YourWiFi > Share
3. Take a screenshot
What did you expect to happen?
I should be able to take a screenshot
What actually happened?
Disabled by your admin
How often has this happened?
Every time
What was the effect of this issue on your device usage, such as lost time or work?
Slight
Additional comments
I am quite distressed at the level of control that this device has over me because of this arbitrary restriction.
Why do I need to ask Google's permission to take a screenshot on my own phone and why can Google deny it? Why does Google prevent me from using my own phone the way I want to? Is it mandatory to use a custom ROM to enjoy my own devices? I don't understand.
Related apps
Settings
com.android.settings
Version 33 (13)
System App (Bundled)
Debugging information
Google Play services
com.google.android.gms
Version 230413044 (23.04.13 (190400-505809224))
System App (Updated)
Android System WebView
com.google.android.webview
Version 548106144 (110.0.5481.61)
System App (Updated)
Network operator: VIRGIN
SIM operator: VIRGIN
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