Two-step authentication is here to stay, an option that offers us the greatest security when buying products from our mobile phone or even accessing applications. However, this method can become somewhat frustrating if we have to add a long security code, something that we will forget if we configure the function to auto-complete SMS codes .
This option that is integrated in Android 10 for smartphones of the most widespread operating system is not exclusive, since Apple also has its own option in iOS which is easier if it is possible to use. With these methods that we are going to know we will not have to worry about making a mistake in the SMS security code or wasting time with it, the artificial intelligence of the smartphone will take care of everything.
Automatically write SMS codes on Android
Within the settings of our mobiles we have the option to activate this function, which is disabled by default on all mobiles. However, it is not an option of the smartphone but rather of the Google services, which causes it to direct us to a series of menus that are linked to our Google account to facilitate the use of these codes automatically. The steps to follow are those:
- First we will access the settings of our mobile.
- Then we went to the Google section.
- This will direct us to a tab where various options of our Google account appear.
- Among the options we will choose to autocomplete verification codes and finally we activate it.
This method is valid for all Android-based devices regardless of the personnel cap we use, from One UI, to EMUI through MIUI. However, on Huawei smartphones without Google services we will not be able to use it.
Google messages are necessary
In order for this method to work on our mobile phone, we must have Google’s own default message application, which already comes by default on several mobile phones, and if not, we can obtain it from the Play Store . Once we open it for the first time we will have to set it as default and from then on we will be able to take advantage of this function of writing SMS codes without doing anything in the compatible applications.
How to use autocomplete SMS on iPhone
On iPhone from iOS 13 this functionality is integrated that without having to change anything allows us to use it. When receiving an SMS with a security code, we only have to find ourselves within the application that requests it and tap on the notification so that it is automatically copied. A feature that is integrated into all Apple devices.
