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How to Make Password Visible or Invisible on Android Phone

By: Salman Patwegar

Depending on the way your Android device was setup, the passwords may be visible or invisible as you type them on your device. You will find below, the steps to Make Password Visible on Android Phone or Tablet and also the steps to Make Password Invisible on Android Phone or Tablet.

Make Password Visible or Invisible on Android Phone

Make Password Visible on Android Phone

In case you are having a hard time unlocking your Android device, then you can follow the steps below to make password visible on Android Phone or Tablet.

As you can imagine, making the password visible on Android Phone can be helpful, as it allows you to see whether or not you are entering the correct Password to unlock your device.

1. From the Home Screen of your Android Phone or Tablet, tap on Settings.

2. On the settings screen, tap on Lock Screen & Security Option (See image below)

Lock Screen and Security Settings on Android

Note: On some Android phones Lock Screen & Security option, may appear as just Security.

3. On the next screen, toggle ON the option for Make Passwords Visible (See image below)

Make Passwords Visible on Android Phones

If you cannot see this option, tap on Other Security Settings or Advanced

Other Security Settings on Android Phone

On the Other Security screen, toggle ON the option for Make Passwords Visible.

Turn On Make Passwords Visible on Android Phone

From now on, you will be able to see the Password on your Android phone as you are typing it. The password will be visible for a short while, before disappearing.

Make Password Invisible on Android Phone

Making the Password Visible on Android Phone is helpful for those who tend to forget passwords or make mistakes while typing. However, this convenience comes with a security risk.

Even though the password is visible only for a short time, anyone standing beside you will be in a position to see or guess your Password by taking a look at the screen of your Android Phone as you are trying to unlock your Android Phone.

Follow the steps below to make Password Invisible on Android Phone or Tablet.

1. Open Settings on your Android Phone or Tablet.

2. On the Settings screen, tap on Lock Screen & Security, which may appear as “Security” on some phones

Lock Screen and Security Settings on Android

3. On the Security screen, toggle off the option to make Passwords Visible (See image below)

Make Passwords Invisible on Android Phone

In case you do not see Make Passwords Visible option, tap on Other security settings or Advanced (See image below).

Other Security Settings on Android Phone

On the next screen, toggle off the option for Make Passwords Visible (See image below).

Turn Off Make Passwords Visible on Android Phone

From now on, the password will be completely invisible as you type the Password in order unlock your Android Phone.

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