How to see your Wi-Fi password on a Samsung phone if you forgot it: 5 working methods

Forgot your home Wi-Fi password, and on your phone Samsung Galaxy Is it saved? This situation is familiar to many: the router was set up a long time ago, the sticker with the password is lost, and guests or a new device needs to connect. Luckily, Android There are several ways to extract a saved password, both using standard tools and additional ones.

In this article we will analyze all current methods for phones Samsung at the base Android 10–14 (including models Galaxy S23/S22/S21, A54/A34, Note 20 etc.). Important: capabilities depend on the firmware version and availability root rightsIf you are not a technical specialist, start with the simplest methods (sections 1-2), and for advanced users, the methods with ADB or TWRP.

⚠️ Warning: Extracting Wi-Fi passwords from someone else's device without the owner's consent is illegal. This guide is intended only for restoring access to his own networks.

The content of the article is based on official documentation Samsung and firmware tests One UI 5.0–6.1Some menu items may vary slightly depending on model and region.

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

On phones Samsung With Android 10 and later There is a built-in function for viewing Wi-Fi passwords - but only for current network, which your phone is connected to. If you need to see the password for another saved network, go to Section 2.

Instructions:

1. Connect to the Wi-Fi network whose password you need to find out.
2. Open the app Settings (gear on the home screen or in the applications menu).
3. Go to Connections → Wi-Fi.
4. Click on the name of the current network (not on the switch!).
5. Tap on the icon QR code (or Share in older versions).
6. Enter PIN code or pattern your phone number for confirmation.
7. A text password will appear in the field below the QR code. Wi-Fi password.

✅ Advantages of the method: does not require additional programs, works on all Samsung With One UI 2.5+.

❌ Cons: shows password only for active networks.

2. View all saved passwords via Samsung Internet (without root)

Little-known life hack: browser Samsung Internet (pre-installed on all brand devices) can reveal passwords for Wi-Fi networks the phone has previously connected to. This method works thanks to the browser's integration with system services. Samsung.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Open your browser Samsung Internet (if removed, install from Galaxy Store).
2. In the address bar, enter:

   chrome://flags

3. In the search at the top, enter password.
4. Find the flag #show-passwords-in-settings and set the value Enabled.
5. Restart your browser (close all tabs).
6. Now open it Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi.
7. Tap and hold any saved network (even an inactive one) for 2 seconds.
8. In the menu that appears, select Network management → Show password.

🔹 Important: The flag may be missing on some firmware versions. If passwords are not displayed after enabling it, try updating your browser or using alternative method.

3. Using ADB (for advanced users)

If the previous methods did not work, you can extract passwords through Android Debug Bridge (ADB) — a tool for debugging Android devices. The method requires connecting the phone to a computer, but no root rights required.

What you will need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux;
• 📱 Cable USB-Type C (original for stable connection);
• 🛠️ Utility ADB (download from official website);
• ⚙️ Enabled USB debugging on the phone.

Instructions:

1. Activate Developer mode on the phone:
   • Go to Settings → About phone → Software information.
   • Click 7 times on Build numberuntil the "You are now a developer" notification appears.

adb devices

adb shell
su -c "cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml | grep -E 'SSID|PreSharedKey'"

⚠️ Attention: On Android 12+ The path to the password file may differ. If the command doesn't work, try:

adb shell
su -c "cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStoreSoftAp.xml"

4. Password viewer apps (requires root)

If on yours Samsung There is root rights, the process is simplified by installing a specialized app. The best options:

📌 How to use:

• 📥 Install one of the applications (for example, WiFi Password Viewer).
• 🔓 Provide root access upon request.
• 🔍 A list of all saved networks with passwords will appear in the application's main menu.
• 📤 Click on a network to copy the password or export the list.

⚠️ Attention: Installing applications from root access may disrupt operation Samsung Knox and cause the reset of security certificates (for example, for Samsung Pay or Secure Folder). Please backup your data before use!

Back up your data using Smart Switch

Check the app's compatibility with your Android version

Install an antivirus (for example, Malwarebytes)

Disable Samsung Knox in Security Settings (if you don't use it)

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5. Alternative methods (if nothing helps)

If none of the above methods worked, try these options:

🔄 Resetting the router:

• 🔌 Find the button Reset on the back panel of the router (usually recessed).
• 📍 Click it with a toothpick or a paper clip and hold for 10-15 seconds.
• 🔄 After rebooting, the router will return to factory settings. The password will be on the sticker (usually in the format admin/admin or 12345678).

📱 View password on another device:

• 💻 On Windows: open Control Panel → Network and Sharing Center → Change adapter settings, right-click on Wi-Fi → Wireless network properties → Security → check the box Show entered characters.
• 🍎 On Mac: open Terminal and enter:

  security find-generic-password -wa "NETWORK_NAME"

📡 Connection via WPS:

• 🔄 Click the button WPS on the router (usually blinks for 2 minutes).
• 📱 On your phone, in the Wi-Fi settings, select Advanced → Connect via WPS.
• ✅ The connection will be established without entering a password (but this method does not work on all routers).

Critical information: On routers with firmware from a provider (e.g., Rostelecom or MTS), the Reset button can reset not only Wi-Fi settings but also internet connection parameters (PPPoE, VLAN). In this case, you will need to reconfigure the settings through your provider's personal account.

6. How to avoid losing your password in the future

To stop searching for ways to extract your password, follow these tips:

• 📝 Save your password in a safe place:
  • Use password managers (1Password, Bitwarden, Samsung Pass).
  • Take a photo of the sticker from the router and save the photo in Secure Folder.
• 🔄 Set up backup:
  • Enable Wi-Fi password syncing across your account Google (Settings → Google → Backup).
  • Regularly export your router settings to a file (via the web interface, usually at 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1).
• 🔐 Simplify the password (if it's a home network):
  • Use a catchy phrase (e.g. MoyDom2026!WiFi).
  • Avoid complex combinations like 7x!A2#k9P - they are easy to forget.

💡 Helpful tip: Place a sticker with your password on the bottom of your router (if it's in a secure location). This will eliminate the need to search for it in your phone's settings.

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