How to use implicit grant type in OAuth 2.0 for mobile apps?

Question

I have read a tutorial regarding OAuth 2.0 and implicit grant type. I still don\'t understand how implicit grant type will work for mobile (iOS or Android). For example if we cr

Answer 1

The implicit grant type isn't well suited for mobile apps. This is what the corresponding RFC (RFC 6749) has to say about it:

The implicit grant is a simplified authorization code flow optimized for clients implemented in a browser using a scripting language such as JavaScript.

For a mobile app, you're better off with the Resource Owner Password Credentials flow if you're making the official app for your own service, or the Authorization Code flow if you're accessing a third-party web service.