Passwords not totally hidden in new iPod Touch 2.0 software - BE CAUTIOUS

Discussion in 'iPod touch' started by theranch, Jul 12, 2008.

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Are you having this unhidden password problem with the 2.0 software update?

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  2. No

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  1. theranch, Jul 12, 2008

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    While using my iPod Touch with the new 2.0 software installed I noticed that there is a lag in the software for hiding passwords. When I type in an input field for a password you can see the character or number that I'm typing for a second OR TWO! Then it changes to the dot that we associate with a password input field. NOT good!

    I started a thread on Apple's discussions forum already.
    http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=7567266#7567266
     
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  2. SirithX, Jul 12, 2008

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    #2
    I noticed this as I was typing my password in AIM. I thought it was just a bug in AIM, considering how AIM isn't exactly the greatest program out there, but it's good to know this is an actual firmware problem instead, which isn't so good.
     
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  3. Prof., Jul 12, 2008

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    It's not an error, it's deliberate. Apple did this so you can see exactly what you're typing when you enter your passcode. I mean honestly, who is going to see your password when you're typing on a 3 inch screen? Don't worry about it guys. Unless someone is right on top of you, you have nothing to worry about. :)
     
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  4. Baron58, Jul 12, 2008

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    zOMG the irrational whining on this forum is too much....

    It's a feature, not a bug.

    It lets you see that you typed the correct character briefly before it hides it.

    :apple:
     
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  5. sharp65, Jul 12, 2008

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    It's a feature, it's actually good you know your typing in the correct thing. I often hit the wrong letter/number by accident.
     
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  6. AceFernalld, Jul 12, 2008

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    This feature (see: not a bug) was deliberately added into the 2.0 Software.
     
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  7. natezire71, Jul 12, 2008

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    Yeah, its a feature. You people whine/ worry WAY to much. XD
     
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