When trying to sync between desktop and android device - everything else syncs other than passwords

289wk · November 27, 2024, 3:36am

Unable to sync passwords

opened 02:03PM - 18 Feb 24 UTC

feature/sync feature/password-manager OS/Android OS/ChromeOS

## Description It states I need to enable biometrics features/PIN first. The device doesn't have any biometrics features, however it does use encryption and I'm already using a PIN to unlock the device ## Steps to reproduce 1. Install any Brave version on Chromebook/Android (including Nightly, Beta) 2. Open Sync Preferences 3. Try to enable Password sync ## Actual result See error message ## Expected result Just work ## Issue reproduces how often Everytime ## Version/Channel Information: - Can you reproduce this issue with the current Play Store version? Yes - Can you reproduce this issue with the current Play Store Beta version? Yes - Can you reproduce this issue with the current Play Store Nightly version? Yes ## Device details - Install type (ARM, x86): ARM - Device type (Phone, Tablet, Phablet): Phone (Pixel 8 - Android 15), Chromebook Lenovo Duet Tablet - Android version: Android 15 (beta), ChromeOS (stable, beta & dev) ## Brave version Stable, Beta & Nightly ### Website problems only - Does the issue resolve itself when disabling Brave Shields? - Does the issue resolve itself when disabling Brave Rewards? - Is the issue reproducible on the latest version of Chrome? ### Additional information

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When trying to sync between desktop and android device - everything else syncs other than passwords

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