TextInput with securTextEntry automatically clear when type something after losing the focus

Asked Sep 04 '20 at 13:07

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I have an TextInput with secureTextEntry set as true. When I do the following steps this input unnecessarily clear all it's content:

Type something in the TextInput
Make any action to lose focus (as example Keyboard.dismiss())
Tap TextInput again and type something
Previously entered text immediately clear and you start typing in an empty field

Is there a way to disable this strange behaviour and allow user continue typing the password from a point he stopped?

asked Sep 04 '20 at 13:07

Vladimir Borutsky

Certainly the way you handle the input, can you post your code ? – BloodyMonkey Sep 04 '20 at 13:36
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I finally found out that it's the default iOS behavior for any TextInput with secureTextEntry set as true. Probably there is a way to change it, but it requires some native iOS adjustments. On Android, everything works as expected. – Vladimir Borutsky Sep 15 '20 at 09:00
Even I found the same thing, and thanks for the follow-up @Borutsky it saved my time. – Rajendran Nadar Jun 10 '21 at 19:47
Related: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/7305538/uitextfield-with-secure-entry-always-getting-cleared-before-editing – Albert Vila Calvo Jul 22 '21 at 08:10

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