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

Forgot your home Wi-Fi password, and the router is in an awkward location where the sticker is hard to see? Or do you need to share your network with a guest, but only have your smartphone handy? Samsung Galaxy? In this article you will find all current methodsHow to view a saved Wi-Fi password directly on your phone—no computer, root access, or complicated steps required.

Android manufacturers including Samsung, hide Wi-Fi passwords for security purposes, but they can be retrieved through system settings or special apps. We'll cover methods for different versions. One UI (from 4.0 to 6.1), as well as universal solutions that work on most devices of the brand - from flagships Galaxy S24 Ultra to budget Galaxy A14.

Important: Not all methods work on phones with the latest security updates. If yours Samsung received the patch after May 2026, some system loopholes may be closed - we will warn you about this in the relevant sections.

1. Standard method: via Wi-Fi settings (One UI 4.0 and later)

Starting from One UI 4.0 (Android 12) Samsung Added the ability to view passwords directly in the connections menu—but with limitations. This method only works for networks the phone is currently connected to.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi.
2. Tap on the name of the current network (there will be a label next to it) Connected).
3. Click on the icon ⚙️ Settings (or Network management in new versions).
4. Select Show password (PIN or fingerprint required).

⚠️ Limitations of the method:

• 🔒 Works only for active connection - If you are disconnected from the network, the password will be hidden.
• 📱 Doesn't show passwords for saved but inactive networks.
• 🔄 On some firmware versions (Galaxy S22 With One UI 5.1) paragraph Show password may be absent.

2. Via the "Saved Networks" menu (hidden function)

In older versions One UI (before 4.0) and on some models with custom firmware, it was possible to view passwords for all saved networks through the system menu. This method currently doesn't work on all devices, but it's worth a try.

How to check:

1. Go to Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner → Additionally (or Advanced settings).
3. Select Saved networks (if there is no point, the method is not suitable).
4. Click on the desired network → Network management → Show password.

If the menu Saved networks missing, try an alternative path:

Settings → Google → Device & Sharing → Saved Networks

⚠️ Attention: On phones with One UI 6.0+ (released after October 2023) this method is most often blocked. If your Samsung updated through Samsung Knox, access to saved passwords can be completely disabled.

3. Using a file manager (for advanced users)

Wi-Fi passwords on Android are stored in a system file. wpa_supplicant.conf, but access to it is limited. On phones Samsung Without root rights, this file can only be read through ADB commands or special applications.

If you have a computer, follow the instructions:

1. Turn on USB debugging V Settings → About phone → Software information → Build number (tap 7 times, then return to Developer Options).
2. Connect your phone to your PC and run the command in ADB:

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

3. Open the downloaded file in any text editor and find the line <string name="PreSharedKey">PASSWORD</string>.

⚠️ Warnings:

• 🖥️ Required ADB (installed via Android Studio or separately).
• 🔐 On Samsung With Knox the file may be encrypted - additional utilities will be required, such as WiFi Password Viewer.
• 📵 Does not work on phones with a locked bootloader.

adb shell su -c "cat /data/vendor/wifi/hostapd/*"

4. Apps for viewing Wi-Fi passwords

If system methods don't work, third-party utilities can help. We tested five popular apps, and the following showed the best results:

Recommendation: WiFi Password Viewer — the most universal solution without root. It reads passwords from system files through workarounds, but Samsung With One UI 5.0+ may not show all networks.

How to use:

1. Download the app from Google Play (We don’t provide links – check the reviews!).
2. Launch and grant access to Storage And Settings.
3. In the list of networks, tap on the one you need - the password will be displayed in the field PSK.

⚠️ Attention: Some applications (eg. WiFi Key Recovery) require root rights, which voids the warranty Samsung and can block Samsung Pay or KnoxOn phones with Knox 3.7+ (all models after 2021) root causes the flag to be triggered irreversibly KNOX 0x1.

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5. Alternative methods: QR code and WPS

If none of the methods worked, you can do without the password itself:

• 📱 QR code: On phones with One UI 3.1+ You can generate a QR code to connect to Wi-Fi without entering a password. Go to Wi-Fi Settings → Current Network → Share (fingerprint confirmation required).
• 🔄 WPS: Click the button WPS on the router, then on the phone select Additional → WPS Connection in the Wi-Fi menu. This method works if the router supports WPS (usually a button on the back panel).
• 🖼️ Sticker on the router: On most routers (eg. TP-Link, ASUS) the password is indicated on the bottom sticker in the field Wi-Fi Key or Password.

✅ Advantages of the methods: do not require access to a password and work on any phone.

❌ Cons: The QR code and WPS are only suitable for the current network, and the sticker on the router may wear off or become hidden.

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6. If nothing works: reset the router

The last resort—resetting the router to factory settings—should only be used if:

• 🔑 You lost access to all devices connected to the network.
• 📡 Router does not respond on attempts to log in to the web interface (usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1).
• 🔧 Are you ready? configure the network again (you will have to enter data from your provider).

How to reset:

1. Find the button on your router Reset (usually recessed into the body).
2. Press and hold for 10-15 seconds (until the indicators flash).
3. After rebooting, connect to the network with the default name (for example, TP-Link_XXXX) and the password from the sticker.

⚠️ Attention: Resetting the router will remove all settings, including:

• 📡 Wi-Fi name and password
• 🔌 Port and DMZ settings
• 🔒 Data for connecting to the provider (PPPoE, L2TP)
• 📱 List of blocked devices

If you don't know your internet connection settings (they're usually provided by your provider), the network won't work after the reset!

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