Recently, we wrote a guide on how to get iOS 14 features on Android and came across a nifty way to block clipboard access on Android. It works pretty well and you can even find all the apps that have access to the clipboard on your Android device. Blocking clipboard access will help you protect sensitive information like passwords, PIN, private messages from rogue apps which are always on a lookout to capture your clipboard. So without any delay, let’s go through the guide and learn about the steps.
Google addressed the long-standing issue of clipboard access with the release of Android 10. It put a heavy restriction on apps that can access copied data in the background. However, after uproar from the Android community, it seems Google has quietly backtracked.
- Next, run adb shell on your Terminal window.
Note: Don’t block text editors as this action will also disable the “Paste” functionality within the app.