Have you forgotten your home Wi-Fi password, and the router is in an awkward position to turn it over and read the sticker? Or are friends visiting and asking to connect to your network, but you can't remember the password? This situation is familiar to many homeowners. Samsung Galaxy A7 (2015-2018 models). Luckily, there are several ways to retrieve a saved password on Android: without resetting the router and even without superuser rights (root).
In this article we will look at 5 current methods, including standard phone settings, working with system files, and third-party utilities. Important: not all methods are equally safe. For example, using root access may void the warranty or cause the device to malfunction. But here's the method Settings → Wi-Fi Suitable even for beginners.
⚠️ Attention: Firmware versions Android and shells Samsung One UI on Galaxy A7 may differ depending on the year of manufacture (2015, 2016, 2017 or 2018). If the required menu item is not in the instructions, check the software version in Settings → About phone → Android version.
1. Standard method: view password via Wi-Fi settings (without root)
The easiest method is to use built-in tools AndroidOn . Samsung Galaxy A7 with version Android 6.0–9.0 (depending on the model) the password can be seen directly in the menu of connected networks, but only if the phone is already connected to this network.
Here are the step-by-step instructions:
- Open
Settings(gear icon on the home screen or in the application menu). - Go to the section
Connections → Wi-Fi. - Click on the name of your network (it must be connected).
- In the window that opens, tap on the icon Share (or
Sharein the English version of the firmware). - The system will ask for confirmation. PIN code, fingerprint or pattern.
- After authentication, you will see QR code and a text password underneath it.
✅ Advantages of the method: does not require rights root, works on most versions Android, safe for the system.
❌ Cons: If the phone isn't connected to the network, this method won't work. Also, on some firmware versions Samsung paragraph Share may be absent.
⚠️ Attention: If you use Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) With Android 10+, the system can hide the password behind asterisks (••••••••). In this case, try copying it by long-tapping on the field or use the following method.
2. Viewing the password via a file wpa_supplicant.conf (file manager required)
All saved networks and their passwords on Android stored in the system file wpa_supplicant.conf. You can access it without rights root, but only through special file managers, for example, FX File Explorer or Solid Explorer.
Instructions:
- Install from Google Play file manager with support for access to system folders (for example, FX File Explorer).
- Open the manager and go to the following path:
/data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/Or (on older versions Android):
/data/misc/wifi/ - Find the file
wpa_supplicant.confand open it with any text editor. - Inside the file there will be blocks of the following type:
network={ssid="Your_Network_Name"
psk="your_password"
key_mgmt=WPA-PSK
}Where
psk- this is the password.
🔹 Important: On Android 9.0+ The file path may differ, and the file itself may be encrypted. In this case, the method will not work.
☑️ What is needed for this method
Why might the file be missing?
On newer versions of Android (10+), Samsung encrypts system files, restricting access even to root users. Files can also be moved to another directory after a firmware update.
3. Using password viewer apps (without root)
If the previous methods don't work, you can use third-party utilities. For example, the app WiFi Password Viewer (or similar: WiFi Key Recovery, WiFi Password Show) can extract saved passwords without rights root, but with limitations.
How does this work:
- 📱 Install the app from Google Play (For example, WiFi Password Viewer from SimoneDev).
- 🔓 Run the utility and grant access to
Wi-Fi settings(the application will redirect you to system settings). - 🔍 Find your network in the list and tap it. The password will be displayed in the window that opens.
⚠️ Attention: Many such apps require a VPN connection or display ads. Avoid installing apps with suspicious permissions (such as access to SMS or contacts). Before installing, check reviews and ratings in Google Play.
📌 Alternative applications:
| Name | Root | Advertising | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| WiFi Password Viewer | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | 4.3 |
| WiFi Key Recovery | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | 4.5 |
| WiFi Password Show | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | 3.9 |
| Root Browser | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | 4.2 |
4. Getting the password using ADB (for advanced users)
If you have a computer and are willing to dig around a bit, you can extract the password through Android Debug Bridge (ADB)This method does not require root, but they are needed USB debugging And ADB drivers.
Step-by-step instructions:
- Turn on
Developer modeon the phone:- Go to
Settings → About phone → Software information. - Tap the item 7 times
Build number. - Return to
Settings- a new section will appearDeveloper Options. - Activate
USB debugging.
- Go to
adb shell
su -c "cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/wpa_supplicant.conf"
Or (for older versions):
adb pull /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.confssid="Your_network" And psk="password".5. Resetting the password via the router (if nothing helps)
If all the above methods do not work, there remains extreme measure — reset the password on the router itself. This will disconnect all devices from the network, but you'll be able to set a new password.
How to reset your password:
- 🔌 Find the button on your router
Reset(usually it is recessed into the body and requires a paper clip or toothpick). - 🕒 Press and hold the button on 10-15 seconds — the indicators on the router should blink and reboot.
- 📡 Connect to the router's network (it will be named according to the model, for example,
TP-Link_1234) - the default password is indicated on the sticker below. - 🖥️ Go to your router's control panel (usually at
192.168.0.1or192.168.1.1) and set a new password in the sectionWi-Fi → Security.
⚠️ Attention: After resetting the router, all personal settings (includingPPPoE,MAC filteringAndport forwarding) will return to factory settings. If you don't know how to reset your internet, contact your provider or save your current settings before resetting (viaBackupin the router control panel).
Common mistakes and how to avoid them
When trying to find out the Wi-Fi password on Samsung Galaxy A7 Users often encounter typical problems. Here are the most common ones and their solutions:
🔘 Error 1: There is no option in the Wi-Fi settings Share.
- 📵 Cause: The phone is not connected to the network, or version Android does not support this feature.
- 🔧 Solution: Connect to Wi-Fi or use the method with
wpa_supplicant.conf.
🔘 Error 2: File wpa_supplicant.conf empty or encrypted.
- 🔐 Cause: On Android 9.0+ Samsung encrypts system files.
- 🔧 Solution: Try it ADB method or applications with root access.
🔘 Error 3: Password viewer app does not show data.
- 🚫 Cause: The app lacks permissions or is not compatible with your version. Android.
- 🔧 Solution: Check reviews in Google Play or use ADB.
FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions
❓ Is it possible to find out the password for a Wi-Fi network that my phone isn't connected to?
No, if the phone has never connected to this network, it's impossible to retrieve the password from its memory. In this case, the only option is to reset the router or contact the network administrator.
❓ Will these methods work on Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) With Android 10?
The standard way is through Settings → Share should work. Method with wpa_supplicant.conf may not work due to encryption of system files. For Android 10+ better to use ADB or applications with root access.
❓ Do I need to receive root rightsto see the password?
No, in most cases root Not required. However, with superuser rights, you will have access to all system files, including encrypted ones.
❓ Is it possible to find out my neighbors' Wi-Fi password via their phone?
No, this is not possible (unless you have previously connected to their network). All methods in this article only work with saved on the phone networks.
❓ What should I do if the internet doesn't work after resetting my router?
After the reset, you need to reconfigure your connection to the provider. Usually, you need to enter login/password (specified in the contract) in the section WAN or Internet router control panel. If you don't know the details, contact your provider's support team.