How to find the Wi-Fi code on a Samsung phone: all the methods in 5 minutes

You have connected your phone. Samsung Have you connected to your home or work Wi-Fi network but forgotten the password—and now you need to connect another device? Or do you want to share your internet connection with a guest but can't remember the password you entered six months ago? This situation is familiar to every second user. Luckily, smartphones offer this feature. Samsung Galaxy (series A, S, Note, Z Fold/Flip and others) there are several ways to find out the saved Wi-Fi code - without root rights, third-party applications, and complex manipulations.

In this article you will find 5 working methods to view Wi-Fi passwords on phones Samsung With Android 10–14 and shell One UI 3.1–6.1. We will examine both the standard system tools and little-known tricks, such as QR code or a configuration file. We'll also explain why some methods stopped working after security updates and how to bypass these limitations.

⚠️ Important: All methods require the phone to be was already connected to the network whose password you want to find out. If the network isn't saved in your device's memory, none of these methods will work.

1. Standard method: via Wi-Fi settings (One UI 5.0 and later)

Starting from One UI 5.0 (Android 13) and newer versions Samsung Added a built-in password viewer directly to the Wi-Fi menu. This is the simplest and most secure method, but it doesn't work on all models—it depends on the region and firmware version.

Here's how to do it:

1. Open Settings (gear icon on the home screen or in the notification bar).
2. Go to the section Connections → Wi-Fi.
3. Click on the title current network, to which the phone is connected (there will be an inscription next to it) Connected).
4. Tap on the icon QR code or point Password (depending on the version of One UI).
5. The system will ask for confirmation. PIN code, fingerprint or pattern - enter it.
6. After authentication you will see password in plain text or QR code, which can be scanned by another device.

🔹 If there is no "Password" item: This means your firmware doesn't support this feature. Try other methods from the article.

2. Via the network's QR code (works on all versions of One UI)

Even if there is no direct display of the password in the settings, you can generate a QR code for the current network, and then decrypt it using a third-party service. This method is universal and works on all phones. Samsung With Android 10 and newer.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi.
• 🔗 Click on the name of your network (marked Connected).
• 🖼️ Tap on the icon QR code (usually in the upper right corner).
• 🔒 Confirm the action by biometrics or PIN code.
• 📸 Take a screenshot of the received QR code or save it as an image.

Now it's necessary decipher the QR codeto see the password. To do this:

1. Open any online QR decoder (For example, ZXing Decoder).
2. Download the saved QR code.
3. In the decoding results, find the line WIFI:S:... - after P: a password will be indicated.

Example of transcript:

WIFI:T:WPA;S:MyHomeWiFi;P:12345678;H:false;

Here P:12345678 - this is your password.

3. Via Wi-Fi configuration file (file manager required)

On phones Samsung (as with all Android devices) Wi-Fi passwords are stored in an encrypted file wpa_supplicant.confPreviously, it could be read without root rights, but with Android 10 access to this file has been restricted. However, on some models Galaxy With One UI 3.1–4.1 (Android 11-12) this method still works.

Procedure:

1. Install file manager with access to system folders (for example, Solid Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Open the manager and go to the following path:

   /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/

   Or (on older versions of Android):

   /data/misc/wifi/

3. Find the file wpa_supplicant.conf and open it with any text editor.
4. Inside the file there will be blocks of the following type:

   network={
   ssid="Network_Name"
   psk="password"
   key_mgmt=WPA-PSK
   }

   Here psk="..." - this is your password.

⚠️ Attention: on new versions One UI 5.0+ (Android 13-14) Access to this file is blocked even for system apps. If the folder /data/misc/wifi/ empty or the file does not open - proceed to the next method.

4. Using ADB commands (for advanced users)

If you have computer with Windows/macOS/Linux and you are ready to spend 10 minutes on setup, you can extract the Wi-Fi password via ADB (Android Debug Bridge). This method works on all versions of Android, but requires inclusion USB debugging.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. 🖥️ Install Android SDK Platform Tools to the computer.
2. 📱 On your phone, enable:
   • 🔧 Settings → About phone → Build number (tap 7 times to unlock Developer mode).
   • 🐞 Return to Settings → Developer Mode and turn it on USB debugging.

adb shell cmd -w wifi_list_networks

adb shell cmd -w wifi_get_passphrase 0

🔹 If the command does not work: on some firmware Samsung Blocks Wi-Fi access via ADB. In this case, try an alternative command:

adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/SoftApConfiguration.xml

(the file will be saved on your computer - open it and find the line <WifiConfiguration>...<PreSharedKey> password</PreSharedKey>).

Enable Developer Options|Install Samsung Drivers on PC|Download Platform Tools|Enable USB Debugging on Phone|Connect Phone in File Transfer Mode-->

5. Via backup (if saving to Samsung Cloud is enabled)

If on yours Samsung Galaxy included automatic backup V Samsung Cloud or Google Drive, you can try extracting the password from the archive. This method doesn't always work, but it can sometimes help when other methods aren't available.

How to do it:

• ☁️ Go to Settings → Accounts and Backup → Backup and Restore.
• 📥 Click Recover data and select the latest backup.
• 🔍 In the list of available data, find the item Wi-Fi settings (or Network and connections).
• 📋 Restore only this partition (do not restore everything in a row, so as not to lose current data!).
• 🔑 After recovery, try to view the password through QR code (method #2) or file wpa_supplicant.conf (method No. 3).

⚠️ Attention: backups in Samsung Cloud store Wi-Fi passwords not in all regionsIf there is no item in the archive Wi-Fi settings, this method will not work.

💡 Alternative: If you have backup enabled in Google Drive, try to restore network settings via Settings → Google → RecoveryHowever, Google encrypts Wi-Fi passwords, so you can't view them in plain text—you can only restore them to a new device.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To make your decision easier, we've compiled all the methods into a table, indicating their difficulty, requirements, and chances of success:

📌 Recommendation: start with the simplest method (QR code), then try built-in password viewer (if available in your firmware). If nothing works, proceed to ADB or a backup copy.

What to do if none of the methods worked?

If you've tried everything but still can't find the password, you have three options:

1. Reset the password on the router:
   • 🔌 Find the button Reset on the back panel of the router (usually it is recessed into the case).
   • 📍 Press and hold it for 10-15 seconds (until the indicators blink).
   • 🔄 After the reset, connect to the network with standard password (indicated on the router sticker).

⚠️ Attention: A reset will return the router to factory settings, meaning you'll have to set up your internet and Wi-Fi again.

Control Panel → Network and Sharing Center → Change adapter settings → right-click on Wi-Fi → Status → Wireless network properties → check "Show characters as you type"

🔧 Last chance: if you have root rights on your phone, install the app WiFi Password Viewer from Google PlayIt will show all saved passwords, but it requires Superuser- access (which will void the warranty and may compromise security).

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about Wi-Fi passwords on Samsung devices

🔍 If your question is not covered in the FAQ: Please specify the phone model and version One UI (you will find it in Settings → About phone → One UI version) and describe the problem in as much detail as possible. This will help you choose the right method for your specific situation.