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Google Adds Play‑Services Support for FIDO Credential‑Exchange on Android

The change lets Android handle secure, end‑to‑end encrypted transfers of passkeys and passwords so users no longer need unsafe CSV or JSON exports.

Overview

  • Google rolled the feature into Play‑system‑services so Android can move credentials directly between the Google Password Manager and third‑party password managers using the FIDO Credential‑Exchange standard.
  • Transfers use end‑to‑end encryption and support both passkeys and traditional passwords, avoiding the need to export sensitive data into unencrypted CSV or JSON files.
  • Major password managers such as Bitwarden, 1Password and Dashlane and Apple’s system password manager already support the Credential‑Exchange protocol, enabling cross‑ecosystem migrations.
  • Delivering the feature through Play‑services means many current Android phones, tablets, TVs, Auto units and Chromebooks can get the capability without a full manufacturer OS update.
  • Google is deploying the Play‑services update progressively and is also separately updating the Play Store with UI tweaks, clearer pricing displays and redesigned download dialogs.