‘Passwords App’ not changing to new password?

mjolmimur257 wrote:

Just when you think Apple is making a step forward they take two steps backward. Keychain worked really well at updating passwords then some bright programmer comes along and screws it all up. I would like to know why this change was made because it’s NOT user friendly. It also makes me wonder if Apples “Security and Privacy” are nothing but a catch phrase when in fact it’s just another company stealing peoples private information. I really don’t trust any of these companies anymore.

Wow, don’t people think anymore? The new Passwords app requires ONE TAP to open it. The old way in Settings required:

1 tap to open Settings

moves to scroll to Passwords

Another tap to open Passwords

Thus, having passwords in an app is much more convenient than the old way. The app is also better organized, and gives you the option of using ANY password app you choose (Apple is the only way to manage passwords, there are a least a dozen password management apps). You choose your preferred password app in Settings/Apps/Default Apps. Thus, this change also is designed to meet the EU requirement that manufacturers give equal access to 3rd party apps that might compete with Apple’s.

That was not the point of this thread. The point is that the new way is not recording password changes in real time and/or not recording half the time regardless if you choose "Remember Password" or not. Your point of extra steps to go into the settings means nothing when the application is forcing you to go in and edit it manually half the time.

mjolmimur257 wrote:

That was not the point of this thread. The point is that the new way is not recording password changes in real time and/or not recording half the time regardless if you choose "Remember Password" or not. Your point of extra steps to go into the settings means nothing when the application is forcing you to go in and edit it manually half the time.

My Passwords apps records password changes in real time; as I update and app passwords frequently with my 350 or so sites I haven’t had any problems. But note that it only works seamlessly with apps and Safari. Other browsers have their own built in password managers that do not sync with Apple Passwords; if they did that would be a potential privacy violation.

They will not.

Some of their issues like this have a pattern of delay based on small number of irate users.

It might get corrected in the next Operating System, but maybe 50%. The app will change enough to cover their lack of response if confronted.

Think that's conspiratorial?

Watch all mentions of this password issue chased down and wiped from the internet over time.

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Curious to this about the Keychain and password app on iPhone iOS 18. Recent Update , I know Keychain is a Security Feature , and So is the Password App that allows us different types of security settings in Password App , & updating /changing passwords, using Codes etc. or Face ID , my Question is Now that we have been told our Data has been highly exposed from all various aspects of all our different types of accounts … no matter which ones , What really is our best security measure now with our iPhones especially for the older iPhones 12ProMax that don’t have the capabilities to upgrade to the AI & newer coming updates for Newer iPhones w/ AI capabilities & higher security features probably coming out or now built into them this coming Year 2026’ ? Is Facial Recognition still a safe option & the Code unlock feature , as well as still using the passwords for the websites. We visit & the 2nd verification feature ! Or should we begin Really Beefing up our iPhones with VPNS AND ie… MCAFEE ..AVAST ..? ALL OVER AGAIN LIKE WE USED TO DO OUR OLD PCS & LAPTOPS ? I thought those days were almost gone … because we have APPLE PRODUCTS . And we use the great security features on them ‼️

I’m just so confused lately and I have iCloud plus , all that too ..

how much more security do I need to keep adding ?

PSFarris wrote:

my Question is Now that we have been told our Data has been highly exposed from all various aspects of all our different types of accounts … no matter which ones ,

Who told you this?

What really is our best security measure now with our iPhones especially for the older iPhones 12ProMax that don’t have the capabilities to upgrade to the AI & newer coming updates for Newer iPhones w/ AI capabilities & higher security features probably coming out or now built into them this coming Year 2026’ ?

Is Facial Recognition still a safe option

What's best depends on what you're trying to protect. If you are trying to prevent access to your phone, FaceID is still a safe option.

& the Code unlock feature , as well as still using the passwords for the websites. We visit & the 2nd verification feature ! Or should we begin Really Beefing up our iPhones with VPNS AND ie… MCAFEE ..AVAST ..?

No, you should not be using McAfee or other third-party AV software. And, unless your employer has provided you with a VPN to access a secured server, you shouldn't be using one of those, either.

Effective defenses against malware and ot… - Apple Community

Don't Use VPNs

how much more security do I need to keep adding ?

I don't see why you should be adding anything.

Bought a new iPad and in the process of setting it up I changed my apple password. Logged back in to my account on all my other devices. Thought things were fine but NONE of my devices show the new password in the Passwords app nor is it in my iCloud account.

so exactly what use is the Passwords app? Should I go back to my spreadsheet and makeup my own passwords?

ccmartin wrote:

Bought a new iPad and in the process of setting it up I changed my apple password. Logged back in to my account on all my other devices. Thought things were fine but NONE of my devices show the new password in the Passwords app nor is it in my iCloud account.

so exactly what use is the Passwords app? Should I go back to my spreadsheet and makeup my own passwords?

That’s certainly an option, but I have over 500 entries, including passkeys, and it fills in all of my passwords automatically for all of the websites and apps I access. If this is not an important feature to you please go back to a spreadsheet.

The reason a new Apple Account password isn't in Passwords is because it is needed to unlock passwords. Once you unlock it you can update the entry for it.

Just FYI, Apple is not reading these discussions. If you want to submit a feature request or feedback about a product, you can do that here:

Product Feedback - Apple

Trying to get Apple software developers to admit to any errors is impossible. They*know* they are right, and therefore fixing errors takes years.

Trying to get users to admit to any errors is impossible. They*know* they are right, and therefore will not troubleshoot any problems.

Ironically the password app is not included in the apps where you can submit feedback

bluesnoob wrote:

Ironically the password app is not included in the apps where you can submit feedback

So submit feedback under iOS.

Isn't working ventura 13.7.6... june 21, 2025 apparently not important to apple to fix.

how do i add the password manually?

Super frustrating to try to login to an updated password you can't get in any of your accounts