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How to leave the default drawing password invisible in Android 7.0 Nougat

The user can activate the default drawing password in Android 7.0 Nougat as a more practical alternative to unlock the phone without typing numbers and letters. However, this trait is visible at the time of the unlock, which can leave your data vulnerable if someone is around to see the drawing on the screen.

To resolve this issue and ensure its security, the system has a feature that allows you to make the trace invisible as well as any unlock password. The settings are made by Android settings, without having to install anything extra. Find out how to use it in the following tutorial.

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Here's how to leave the password invisible on Android 7.0 Nougat

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Make password with invisible default drawing

Step 1. To get started, find the "Configure" icon in the Android 7.0 Nougat application menu, and then tap the "Security" option.

Access security settings for Android 7.0 Nougat

Step 2. Now, next to "Screen lock", note that your drawing will already be registered as "Default". This will not change. Touch the "settings" icon next to this item. Finally, disable the "Make pattern visible" option by holding the key to gray.

Make the default drawing password invisible in Android 7.0

Your default drawing will be invisible every time you unlock the phone screen. Note the difference with the preview enabled (left image) and disabled (right image).

See the difference the visible and invisible trace in the default password of Android 7.0

Have you changed your mind? If you want to return to the stroke view simply repeat this tutorial and activate the key to make it visible, keeping it green.

Make all passwords invisible

Step 1. The user may also wish to maintain privacy by entering any password to unlock the phone, such as PIN or personal codes. For this, it is also possible to leave these passwords invisible. Go to the "Configure" item in the Android apps menu, then tap "Security."

Access security settings for Android 7.0 Nougat

Step 2. Finally, find the "Password" section and disable the option "Make passwords visible" by changing the key from green to gray.