Google has finally resolved a long-standing issue with how third-party password managers work within Chrome for Android.
In an update expected next month, Google will enable native autofill for third-party password manager apps like Dashlane and 1Password in the Chrome app on Android.
The update, announced in a post on Google’s Android Developers Blog by developer advocate Eiji Kitamura, promises to alleviate some issues with the way these password managers currently work in apps. is expected.
In his post, Kitamura detailed current issues, including “duplicate suggestions from Google and third parties” and “page scrolling becomes unstable” when using third-party password managers. I’m doing it. This is because the password manager must use “compatibility mode” when interacting with Chrome, even if it’s set as the system default in your Android phone’s settings. As The Verge points out, this introduces a glitch that doesn’t exist in Safari or Chrome for iOS.
An upcoming update will allow third-party password managers to natively autofill passwords and passkeys, as well as other details such as addresses and payment information.
How to test updates yourself
This fix is expected to resolve the issue. However, if you want to see for yourself, you can install the beta version of the upcoming Chrome 131 update from the Google Play Store and follow these steps to test the new third-party password manager integration.
First, go to the Settings app, select the “Passwords, Passkeys & Accounts” tab, and tap the “Change” button below the currently selected service. Select your new third-party service.
This is where things get a little technical. Open the Chrome app and paste the following code into the URL bar: chrome://flags#enable-autofill-virtual-view-structor
Enable the flags shown and restart Chrome. Chrome[設定]Move to[自動入力サービス]Select[別のサービスを使用して自動入力]Select to restart Chrome.
Voila! Now you can access smoother autofill for third-party password managers.
The stable version of Chrome 131 will be released to all users on November 12th. Until then, stay tuned for the latest Android updates.
