Unable to paste passwords into my apps anymore

I just upgraded to an iPhone 14 from a Xs. Now when I try to paste a copied password into any of my apps, that isn’t an option. The only thing that appears when I hold my finger in the password text box is “scan text”. I was able to paste copied passwords into all these apps previously. I didn’t expect to lose function by upgrading! Please help!

Posted on Nov 4, 2022 10:54 AM

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Nov 6, 2022 01:11 PM in response to Lavender_tree

Greetings Lavender_tree,


If you just tap in the empty password field, instead of pressing and holding, does the "paste" option appear?


Select, cut, copy, and paste text on iPhone - Apple Support


"Select and edit text

  1. To select text, do any of the following:
    • Select a word: Double-tap with one finger.
    • Select a paragraph: Triple-tap with one finger.
    • Select a block of text: Double-tap and hold the first word in the block, then drag to the last word.
  1. After selecting the text you want to revise, you can type, or tap the selection to see editing options:
    • Cut: Tap Cut or pinch closed with three fingers two times.
    • Copy: Tap Copy or pinch closed with three fingers.
    • Paste: Tap Paste or pinch open with three fingers.
    • Select All: Select all the text in the document.
    • Replace: View suggested replacement text, or have Siri suggest alternative text.
    • Format: Format the selected text.
    • the Forward button: View more options."


Take care.

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