Troubleshoot Android Autofill
If you're having trouble with autofill on Android, first verify that your Android version is compatible with your chosen autofill method. Bitwarden supports a few different autofill methods depending on your Android version:
Option | Requires version... | Requires you to also enable... |
|---|---|---|
Autofill Service | Android 8+ | - |
Inline Autofill | Android 11+ | Autofill service, IME that supports inline |
Accessibility | All Android versions | - |
Next, confirm that the login item has the correct URI format saved. On Android, Password Manager uses a website (e.g. https://gmail.com) to autofill in web browsers and a package name (e.g. com.google.android.gm) to autofill in installed applications.
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When it comes to installed applications, it's important to only install and autofill into applications from trusted sources, like the Google Play Store or F-Droid, because a malicious application could mimic the package name of a well-known application. Learn more.
Troubleshooting the autofill service
If the Bitwarden autofill service overlay isn't visible when your device is focusing on a username or password input field, your device may require a device-specific setting to be enabled.
For Huawei/Honor devices, enable Dropzone:
Open the Huawei/Honor Optimizer app (also known as "Phone Manager").
Tap Dropzone in the middle of the bottom row.
Slide the toggle to the right to allow Dropzone.
For Oppo and other devices, enable Floating Window:
Open the Android Settings app.
Navigate to Privacy/Security.
Locate Floating Windows or App Management and tap to open.
Slide the toggle to the right to allow Floating Windows.
Troubleshooting the accessibility service
The most common issue encountered using the accessibility service is that Android battery optimization settings will automatically turn off services (like the Accessibility Service) in order to preserve battery. To resolve this, turn off battery optimization for Bitwarden.
If you continue to experience issues with the Accessibility Service:
Double-check your battery optimization settings. If battery optimization is on for Bitwarden, turn it off.
If you use a battery saver or Task Manager app, try disabling to see if that makes a difference. If it does, add Bitwarden to the exception list.
Check the built-in Task Manager. You'll need to bring up the running apps view and then hold down the app icon or swipe up on the Bitwarden app and then select Lock.
Please note, the service can also halt if you ever "Force stop" the Bitwarden app.
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The site https://dontkillmyapp.com/ might help you determine the default battery optimization configurations for your device.
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If you are still not able to get Android autofill working, Contact Us.