Consider adding ability to momentarily pause 6-digit code from refreshing while entering it

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Feature Description

I'd like a feature in the Authenticator app that lets me pause the refreshing of a 6-digit code as I enter it during the sign-in process. I would like this feature because:

• I commonly enter the 6-digit codes on another device (so I can't easily copy/paste the codes from my phone)
• often the 6-digit code changes as I am entering it, causing me to start over and wish for a feature like this
• I misjudge how long it takes to memorize and copy a 6-digit random number
• I am usually too impatient to wait for the next code and believe in my ability to type fast (see previous bullet)
• even with enough time, it is still unpleasantly stressful to enter a 6-digit random number under time pressure

The ability to momentarily pause the number-refreshing addresses these issues. Won't the numbers be stale sometimes? Yes, but as long as I am within the grace period that's OK, and the app could show me how old a code is without erasing it from sight.

Here is how I see it working (though I would happily welcome any implementation):

1. you tap the code you want
2. the code is shown in full-screen (bonus: it's easier to see!)
3. when the code expires, it's not erased. Instead, the app indicates that it's stale.

Why is it important?

This is important because millions of people manually enter Authenticator codes onto other devices daily, and doing so under time pressure is 1.) stressful, and 2.) often leads to wasted time and effort if the number expires or is about to expire.

This would be a simple, secure, and intuitive addition to an already great app that could relieve people of the unneeded time-pressure of using 2-factor authentication.