signalapp / signalapp/Signal-Android

The default should be alphanumeric instead of numeric

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Description

Hi, it seems like the default PinKeyboardType should be alphanumeric. If the PinKeyboardType gets a null value then it defaults to a numeric keyboard. The user can not ever confirm a pin that is alphanumeric.

https://github.com/signalapp/Signal-Android/blob/0db4630f58cfa3352dbbe828ffecef507b1b0cf2/app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/lock/v2/PinKeyboardType.java#L31

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Start with app/src/main/java/org/thoughtcrime/securesms/lock/v2/PinKeyboardType.java at the referenced line and inspect how a null PinKeyboardType is handled. Done means the null default is alphanumeric and users can confirm an alphanumeric PIN.

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Assessment

Tech stack
kotlin
Domain
authentication, mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Clearly specified
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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