Android: Date fields display exclusively in DD/MM/YYYY

[symmetricalboy]

EDIT: Ignore this initial message. Read the following comment for more info.

 

 

Edited June 6, 2024 by symmetricalboy
Useless drivel

[symmetricalboy]

Date fields on Android need to respect the format of the device locale, i.e. my US phone should display the date MM/DD/YYYY by default.

Here are the key Android developer documentation resources related to locale and date formatting:

Core Classes

• Locale: The foundation for handling locale-specific information.

  • Documentation: https://developer.android.com/reference/java/util/Locale
  • Key methods: getDefault(), getDisplayName(), getLanguage(), getCountry()

• DateFormat: High-level class for locale-sensitive date formatting.

  • Documentation (Java): https://developer.android.com/reference/java/text/DateFormat

• SimpleDateFormat: More customizable date formatting with explicit patterns.

  • Documentation (Java): https://developer.android.com/reference/java/text/SimpleDateFormat
  • Note: For modern Android development, consider using java.time APIs where possible.

• android.text.format.DateFormat: Android-specific utility class for date formatting.

  • Documentation: https://developer.android.com/reference/android/text/format/DateFormat

Guides and Examples

• Language and Locale Resolution Overview: Explains how Android handles language and locale settings.

  • Documentation: https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/resources/multilingual-support

• Formatting Date and Time: Provides examples of date and time formatting using various classes.

  • Documentation: (Check for updated guides on Android developer site)

Additional Notes

Best Practices: Use DateFormat or the Android-specific android.text.format.DateFormat when possible for automatic locale handling. Avoid hardcoding date formats if you want your app to be adaptable to different regions.

• User Preferences: Respect user settings for 12/24-hour time using DateFormat.is24HourFormat(context).

• Java 8+ APIs: If you are targeting newer Android versions (API level 26 or higher), you can also leverage the modern java.time package for enhanced date and time manipulation.

[Amandeep Kumar]

I have raised a feature request with the Enpass Technical Team to explore the possibility of allowing customization of date formats in the future. We understand the importance of having the correct date format displayed according to your preferences, and we are actively looking into this.

In the meantime, we have a quick workaround for you:

1. Desktop App Update: Please add or update the credentials that include dates (e.g., SSN, other items with dates) via the Enpass Desktop App first.
2. Mobile Sync: Once you have updated the items on the Desktop App, sync your mobile device. This should display the date in the correct format, i.e., MM/DD/YYYY, on your mobile device rather than DD/MM/YYYY.
   #SI-2830

[Codeslinga]

@Amandeep Kumar -- Can you share if there has been any progress made regarding this feature request?

Thank you!

[Amandeep Kumar]

This feature request is still under consideration with our product team. We will share any updates as soon as there’s progress.

[Codeslinga]

Thanks very much, @Amandeep Kumar!  It's been a minute since the original request was made, so I hope the product team will consider escalating its priority to push it up towards the top of the list sometime soon.  With all of the excellent functionality Enpass has, I'm really surprised this type of date/locale support was left out of it in the first place.

Have a great weekend!!

Marcus