How to find the Wi-Fi password on a Samsung phone: all the working methods

You have connected your phone. Samsung Galaxy Have you connected to your home or office Wi-Fi network but forgotten the password—and now you need to connect another device? Or want to check if someone changed your router password? On smartphones Samsung (in contrast to iPhone) There are several ways to extract a saved Wi-Fi password - and most of them are not necessary root rights or special applications.

In this article we will look at 5 proven methods, including hidden settings Android 13/14, network configuration export and even workarounds for older models Samsung (For example, Galaxy J or Note 8). Important: Some methods require unlocking the bootloader or USB debugging — We will warn you about this in advance so that you don’t waste your time.

If you are looking for a password from someone else's network (for example, a neighbor or a cafe), we warn you right away: technically, this is only possible with physical access to the router or if the network uses outdated security protocols (for example, WEP). In other cases, you will need the owner's permission.

1. Standard method: via Android settings (without root)

Starting from Android 10Google has added the ability to view passwords for saved networks—but with some caveats. On phones Samsung This path does not work on all firmware versions, so please check your OS version first:

1. Open Settings → About device → Software information.

2. Look at the line Android version. If there 10 or newer, try the method below.

Instructions for viewing the password:

1. Go to Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi.

2. Click on the name of your network (under the word "Connected").

3. Tap on the icon gears (⚙️) or point Network management.

4. Select Share (or Share (on English firmware).

5. The system will ask PIN code, pattern or fingerprint - enter it.

6. A line will appear under the QR code. Password with a period at the end - click on it to see the symbols.

⚠️ Attention: On some models Samsung (For example, Galaxy A13 or M32) paragraph Share may be missing. This means the manufacturer has blocked the feature—proceed to the next method.

2. Via Wi-Fi configuration file (requires PC)

If the standard method does not work, you can extract the password from the system file wpa_supplicant.conf, Where Android stores all saved networks. To do this, you will need a computer with Windows/Mac and cable USB-Type C.

Step 1: Enable USB Debugging:

• 📱 Log in Settings → About device → Software information.
• 🔧 Click 7 times on Build numberuntil a notification appears "You've become a developer".
• 🔙 Return to the main settings menu and open Developer Options.
• 🔌 Activate the switch USB debugging.

Step 2: Connect your phone to your PC and run the commands:

adb shell
su
cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml | grep -A 10"SSID_YOUR_NETWORK"

Replace SSID_YOUR_NETWORK to the name of your network (for example, cat /data/misc/wifi/... | grep -A 10"KEENETIC-1234").

⚠️ Attention: On new firmware Samsung One UI 5/6 The file path may differ. If the command doesn't work, try:

adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml C:\wifi_backup.xml

Then open the downloaded file in notepad and find the line <string name="PreSharedKey">... — there will be a password.

USB debugging is enabled

ADB drivers installed on PC

The phone is connected in "File Transfer" mode.

An ADB program (for example, Platform Tools) is installed on the PC

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3. Using password viewing apps

If the previous methods seem complicated, you can use third-party utilities. We tested 3 applications, which work on Samsung without root:

How to use:

1. Download and install one of the applications (for example, WiFi Password Viewer).

2. Run it and grant access to storage And Wi-Fi settings.

3. Find your network in the list and tap on it - the password will be displayed in the field PSK or Password.

⚠️ Attention: Applications from third-party sources (not Play Market) may contain malicious code. Before installing, check reviews on 4PDA or XDA Developers.

Why don't apps show the password?

On new versions of Android (12+), Google has tightened access to system files. If an app can't see the password, it means:

1) You have a firmware with a lock (for example, on Samsung Knox corporate phones).

2) The manufacturer has changed the path to the configuration file (relevant for One UI 5+).

3) You have previously manually deleted your network history through Settings → Reset.

4. Via Samsung Smart Switch backup

If you have ever backed up your phone using Samsung Smart Switch, the Wi-Fi password may have been saved in the archive. This method is suitable if:

• 🔄 You have a backup copy on your PC or in Samsung Cloud.
• 📅 The backup was created after last connection to the network.
• 🔐 Do you remember your account password? Samsung (if the copy is in the cloud).

Instructions:

1. Install Samsung Smart Switch on PC (official website).

2. Connect your phone and select Restore → specify the path to the backup.

3. In the list of data to recover, find the item Wi-Fi settings and mark it.

4. After recovery, the password will appear in the network settings (see Method 1).

Important: Samsung cloud backups do not save Wi-Fi passwords by default. They are only saved in local copies on your PC.

5. Alternative methods (for advanced users)

If none of the methods work, radical measures remain. They require unlocking the bootloader or superuser rights (root), which can lead to:

• 🚨 Loss of warranty (on new models) Samsung With Knox).
• 🔧 Reset your phone to factory settings.
• 🛡️ Blocking some functions (for example, Samsung Pay or Secure Folder).

Method A. Via TWRP (custom recovery)

1. Install TWRP Recovery for your model (look for instructions on XDA).

2. Boot your phone into mode Recovery (buttons Power + Vol Up + Bixby).

3. Go to Advanced → File Manager.

4. Open the file /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml and find the line with PreSharedKey.

Method B: Via ADB with root access

If you already have root, run:

adb shell
su
cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml | grep"PreSharedKey"

Common mistakes and how to avoid them

When trying to find out the Wi-Fi password on Samsung Users face typical problems:

⚠️ Attention: If after the update One UI old methods (for example, viewing through wpa_supplicant.conf), this is not a bug. Samsung regularly changes the paths to system files in new firmware updates. Check the forums for up-to-date information. 4PDA or XDA for your model.

• 🔌 I don't see the 'Share' option in my Wi-Fi settings. → This means that your firmware is modified (for example, the corporate version with Knox). Try the method with ADB.
• 📱 "ADB doesn't see the device" → Install drivers Samsung USB Driver and check if the mode is enabled File transfer.
• 🔒 "The app asks for root, but I don't have it." → Use WiFi Key Recovery - it sometimes works without root Android 10-12.
• 📡 "The password is displayed as dots." → Click on the password field - the characters will become visible.

If you are trying to connect to public network (for example, at the airport or hotel), remember: many of them use portal authenticationIn this case, the password is useless—you need to open a browser and log in to the provider's page.

FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions

Is it possible to find out the Wi-Fi password without a Samsung phone?

Yes, but the methods depend on the device:

• iPhone: It is impossible without jailbreak (Apple blocks access to system files).
• Samsung TV: In the network settings, a QR code with a password is sometimes displayed.
• Windows laptop: Open Control Panel → Network and Sharing Center → Change adapter settings, right-click on the network → Wireless Network Properties → Security.

Why did my Wi-Fi password disappear after resetting my settings?

At hard reset The phone deletes all saved networks, including passwords. If you made a backup via Smart Switch or Titanium Backup, they can be restored. Otherwise, you'll have to find the password on the router (usually found on a sticker on the back).

Does the QR code method work on all Samsung models?

The QR code generation function for Wi-Fi has appeared in Android 10, But Samsung introduced it gradually:

• ✅ Supported by: Galaxy S20/S21/S22/S23, A52/A53/A54, Note 20.
• ❌ Not supported: Galaxy J-series, M10/M20, phones on Android 9 and later.

On unofficial firmware (for example, LineageOS) the function may be absent even on new models.

Is it possible to hack someone else's Wi-Fi password using a Samsung phone?

Technically Can, But:

1. Modern routers use WPA3, which is almost impossible to hack without physical access.

2. Apps like Wifi WPS WPA Tester work only with outdated WPS (disabled by default on most routers).

3. In some countries (including Russia), unauthorized access to the network is prosecuted under the article Article 272 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation ("Unauthorized access to computer information").

If you urgently need internet, it's better to ask the network owner for the password or use a mobile hotspot.

How to protect your Wi-Fi from being seen via your phone?

To prevent even connected devices from extracting the password:

• 🔒 Use WPA3-Personal (instead of WPA2) in the router settings.
• 📵 Turn off WPS (this is a vulnerable protocol).
• 🔄 Change your password regularly (every 3-6 months).
• 📱 Set up guest network for temporary devices (the password will not be saved in the phone's system files).