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EXPLAINED: Android Screenshot Restrictions

TheMystic — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:50:48 GMT

You would be aware that some apps like Banking apps do not allow you to take screenshots while using the app due toAndroid Security Policy.

WHAT YOU KNOW

It is for your security.

WHAT YOU MAY NOT KNOW

If you thought that the app doesn't want you to save the information on your phone, it is wrong. That'snot why this feature is implemented.

WHY DO I SAY SO

Because the same app may allow you to download your information to your device. Only screenshot is not permitted.

WHY SO

Android allows sideloading of apps, and it is generally accepted that malicious apps make it to the Google Play Store more often than the Apple App Store.

Android provides a built-in way to block apps from recording your screen, so that a malicious app may not watch and intercept your activities in an app that uses this feature.

Since anything related to money is crucial, all (or most) banking apps make use of this feature to protectYOUR ACTIVITIES within the app.

The last time I tested using screen recording apps, I only got a black image when trying to bypass this restriction. And if I remember correctly, using Google Assistant trick too doesn't work anymore. All known loopholes have been taken care of.

Do you know of a way that still bypasses this restriction?

Re: EXPLAINED: Android Screenshot Restrictions

Anonymous — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 13:32:08 GMT

Last me question 🤔

Re: EXPLAINED: Android Screenshot Restrictions

VedantKalore — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 13:42:11 GMT

Yes i know but using ADB and root anything is possible although its berry dangerous and not recommended at all

Re: Re: EXPLAINED: Android Screenshot Restrictions

TheMystic — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 13:43:26 GMT

Feedback to Google. 😉😉

Re: Re: Re: EXPLAINED: Android Screenshot Restrictions

Anonymous — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 13:49:51 GMT

Do you think 🤔 Google will take your feedback from here ?

Re: Re: Re: Re: EXPLAINED: Android Screenshot Restrictions

TheMystic — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 13:53:31 GMT

I will collect feedback from here and use the appropriate platform for sending it to them. 🙂

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: EXPLAINED: Android Screenshot Restrictions

Anonymous — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 14:03:05 GMT

Strange 🤔 but ok !

Re: Re: EXPLAINED: Android Screenshot Restrictions

Gaurav_Sîngh — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 14:15:14 GMT

In root because root access is open.
and in ADB because adb kind of give super user powers but in a optimal phone both will be restricted

Re: Re: Re: EXPLAINED: Android Screenshot Restrictions

VedantKalore — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 14:48:30 GMT

Root is root ! The super user power 🔋 💪

Re: EXPLAINED: Android Screenshot Restrictions

iamiceparticle — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 16:32:51 GMT

I am not sure which banking app you use. But I use axis and sbi's app. And I frequently take screenshot of transaction to confirm payment to other person.

Re: Re: EXPLAINED: Android Screenshot Restrictions

TheMystic — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 17:34:11 GMT

It depends on the app, and is not limited to banking apps alone. I don't know if Axis and SBI allow screenshots in every page within the app.

That said, this is Android feature that many apps use. Even Chrome uses this in its incognito tabs, unless you change the behaviour in chrome://flags.

Re: Re: Re: EXPLAINED: Android Screenshot Restrictions

iamiceparticle — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 18:27:21 GMT

I know that bro. But you started your post with mention of banking app and then moved on to the incognito mode of browser.
As per my understanding and Google search if an app uses such security measure it's not possible to screenshot or screen record the app. You can take pics or record video by pointing another camera on mobile screen.

Re: Re: Re: Re: EXPLAINED: Android Screenshot Restrictions

TheMystic — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 18:41:28 GMT

I used Chrome browser incognito mode as an example so you can test the restriction that I was talking about, since Chrome is a browser most users use, even if banking apps are not the same.

That said, it is possible that apps allows screenshots only in a few pages, such as the one you described - transaction details, while blocking the same in the rest of the app.

These restrictions only add to the security, even if they are not foolproof.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: EXPLAINED: Android Screenshot Restrictions

iamiceparticle — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 18:50:31 GMT

Bro I can take screenshot on all the pages of axis bank mobile app. So please don't generalise banking apps have this security.