EXPLAINED: Android Screenshot Restrictions

[TheMystic]

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?

[Anonymous]

Last me question 🤔

[TheMystic]

Feedback to Google. 😉😉

[Anonymous]

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

[TheMystic]

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

[Anonymous]

Strange 🤔 but ok !

[VedantKalore]

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

[Gaurav_Sîngh]

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

[VedantKalore]

Root is root ! The super user power 🔋 💪

[iamiceparticle]

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.