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I installed it. The "forgot password" feature doesn't work, so after I finally guessed my password I noticed that it was showing the text I entered in the password field in plain text. I want to go back and see if I can reproduce this, but I can't find an option to sign out of the app anywhere.

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Some mobile app does that on purpose because people tend to make typo when the password is masked. I think it is not a very bad practice considering you entered it a few times already. People who want your password can look at your fingers to guess it anyway.

It's worth noting that I'm not related in anyway to Instagram. I also haven't downloaded the app, yet. I was speaking in common sense.

I like 'show password' buttons.

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