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

Forgot your home Wi-Fi password, and the sticker on your router has worn off or was never there? If you have a phone Samsung at the base Android, the chances of regaining network access are high—the smartphone stores all connected passwords in encrypted form. The main thing is to know where and how to retrieve them.

In this article we will look at 5 working methodsHow to view your Wi-Fi password Samsung Galaxy (including models A54, S23 Ultra, Note 20 and others). Some methods will work without superuser rights, others will require root-access or additional applications. You will also learn how create a backup copy of passwords and why some methods may not work on newer versions Android 14+.

⚠️ Important: All methods in the article are intended only for restoring access to his own Wi-Fi networks. Using them to hack into other people's networks is illegal and punishable under Article 272 of the Russian Criminal Code ("Unauthorized access to computer information").

1. Standard method: password in Wi-Fi settings (Android 10 and newer)

Starting from Android 10, Samsung Added the ability to view passwords directly in the connections menu—but with some caveats. This feature doesn't work on all firmware versions and may be hidden depending on your region or carrier.

To check if this method is available on your device:

1. Open Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi.
2. Tap on the name current network (under the word "Connected").
3. Scroll down and find the item Password or Show password.
4. The system will ask for confirmation. PIN code, imprint or graphic key.

If the "Password" option isn't present, your firmware doesn't support it. In this case, proceed to the next methods.

⚠️ Attention: On some models (eg, Galaxy S20 with firmware from the operator MTS or Beeline) the "Show password" option may be missing even on Android 13This is a software limitation and there is no way to get around it root-it's impossible to be right.

2. Export passwords via QR code (without root)

If your Samsung does not show the password in the settings, but supports generation QR code For the network, you can extract the password using a third-party application. This method works on all models With Android 8+ and does not require superuser rights.

Instructions:

1. Connect to the desired Wi-Fi network.
2. Open Settings → Wi-Fi → tap on the network name.
3. Click Share (or QR code).
4. Scan the generated code with the application WiFi Password Viewer (available in Google Play).

The application will decrypt QR and will show SSID (network name) and password. Disadvantage of this method: some firmware Samsung block scanning of their own QR-codes by third-party programs.

Make sure your phone is connected to the correct network

Make sure there is a "Share" button in your network settings.

Download a QR reader app (e.g. WiFi Password Viewer)

Disable your VPN - it may be blocking code generation-->

3. View passwords via configuration file (requires PC)

All saved Wi-Fi networks on Android stored in a file wpa_supplicant.conf. It can be accessed through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), but only if on the phone USB debugging is enabled.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Activate Developer mode:
   • Go to Settings → About the phone → Information about the software.
   • Tap on Build number 7 times until the notification "You have become a developer" appears.

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

⚠️ Warning: On Android 11+ file wpa_supplicant.conf encrypted, and this method will not work. Also, some models Samsung (For example, Galaxy S22 With One UI 5.1) block access to the file even through ADB.

4. Using root access to extract passwords

If on yours Samsung There is root-rights, you can view all saved passwords Wi-Fi using a file manager with support root (For example, Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).

How to do it:

1. Open the file manager and go to the path:

   /data/misc/wifi/

2. Find the file WifiConfigStore.xml (on new Androids - WifiConfigStoreSoftAp.xml).
3. Open the file with a text editor and find the blocks with the following tags:

   <string name="SSID">Network_name</string>
   <string name="PreSharedKey">Password</string>

On Samsung phones running One UI 4.0+, the file may have a different name—search for the keyword "wifi" in the /data/misc/ folder.

⚠️ Attention: Receipt root-rights void the warranty Samsung and can lead to Samsung Pay blocking, Secure Folder and other services. On new models (for example, Galaxy S23) root is almost impossible to obtain due to protection Knox.

5. Password recovery via backup

If you have ever backed up your phone using Samsung Smart Switch or Google AccountWi-Fi passwords may have been saved in a backup. Here's how to retrieve them:

Method 1: Via Samsung Smart Switch (PC version)

1. Install Smart Switch to the computer.
2. Connect your phone and create a backup (select "Settings" → "Wi-Fi").
3. The backup file will be in the format .sbkTo unpack it, use the utility Samsung Backup Extractor.
4. Find the file in the unpacked data wifiConfig.xml — there will be passwords in it.

Method 2: Via Google Account

If synchronization with is enabled Google, passwords can be recovered on another device:

1. Log in to the same account Google on another phone or tablet.
2. Connect to a Wi-Fi network - the system will offer to use the saved password.

6. Alternative methods (if nothing helps)

If none of the methods work, there are radical measures left:

• 🔧 Resetting the router. Click the button Reset on the back of the router (hold for 10-15 seconds). After the reset, the network name and password will return to the factory defaults (indicated on the sticker).
• 📞 Call the provider. If the router was issued by the provider (for example, Rostelecom or Beeline), call support - they can provide you with a password based on your contract details.
• 🛠️ Connection via WPS. On some routers you can connect to Wi-Fi without a password through WPS (button on the case). After connecting, the password can be changed in the router settings.

⚠️ Important: Resetting the router will disable it all devices from the network, and you will have to set up the Internet again (enter data from the provider).

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

Is it possible to find out someone else's Wi-Fi network password from a Samsung phone?

No. All methods in the article only work for networks that the phone is connected to. already connectedFor other people's networks, you will need physical access to the router or permission from the owner.

Why isn't there a "Show password" option in the Wi-Fi settings?

It depends on the firmware. Some operators (for example, Megaphone or Tele2) remove this function from the menu. The item may also be missing on Android 8 and below.

Will the ADB method work on Samsung Galaxy A14 (Android 13)?

On Android 11+ the password file is encrypted and standard ADB pull won't help. You'll need additional utilities like WiFi Password Viewer (Root) or decoders for WifiConfigStore.xml.

Is it possible to find out the password without root and ADB?
Yes, but only if:
• The phone shows the password in the settings (section 1 of the article).
• You can export the QR code (section 2).
• You have a backup copy with passwords (section 5).