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Is there a way to freeze the clipboard?

(Topic created on: 01-21-2023 04:44 AM)
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Meshiahwhwhw
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The Clipboard holds a long history of everything copied. All my recent credentials are stored in plain text unless I choose to clear them, which means that anyone who has access to my phone can steal all my passwords in the clipboard. 

I have also been receiving notifications from apps instantly accessing my keyboard when I open them. This could get my passwords stolen inadvertently. When alternative keyboards are installed, the clipboard will continue to collect data but cannot be accessed without returning to the Samsung Keyboard. Therefore, it is harder to delete the data but apps can still access the clipboard. Lastly, ADB and all other known attempts are unable to disable the clipboard completely as the clipboard continues to collect data while not showing it to the user. So I'm looking for any alternative

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ElJjJSay
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I haven't tried using ADB or freezing it with any app. This is such an ugly implementation (like the notification history). Android 14 has good security and privacy functionality, but why use it when you can create a total security disaster?

The method I found is to use the side panel from Samsung's clipboard, where you can clear the content (as even if you use another keyboard, it still records even the items from the Secure Folder). There's no simple way to click "disable" in the application information.

This major bug has been known for years. They don't do anything about it, perhaps to help federal agencies, law enforcement, hackers, and companies easily access even your credentials. It's shameful.

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