How to view your Wi-Fi password on a tablet: all the methods for Android and iPad

Forgot your home Wi-Fi password and need it to connect a new device? Don't rush to reset your router or call your provider. On a tablet running Android or iPadOS You can retrieve a saved network password if the device has previously connected to it. In this article, we'll look at 5 working methods, including hidden system settings, third-party utilities, and access via the router's web interface.

Important: Tablet capabilities depend on the operating system version and model. For example, on iPad With iOS 16+ You can view the password in two clicks, and on old ones Android 9 and below will be required root access or workarounds. We'll consider options for all cases, from the simplest to the most technically complex.

1. Standard method for Android tablets (without root)

On most modern tablets with Android 10 and newer devices, you can view your Wi-Fi password through the system settings—unless the manufacturer has blocked this feature. For example, on devices Samsung, Xiaomi And Huawei The algorithm is different, but the general logic remains the same.

Instructions for pure Android (Pixel, Motorola, Nokia):

1. Open Settings → Network & Internet → Wi-Fi.
2. Tap on the name of the connected network (there will be an inscription next to it) Connected).
3. Select an item Share (or Share (on English firmware).
4. Confirm unlocking PIN code, imprint or graphic key.
5. The password will be displayed below QR code in the field Password.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 12 and below) point Share may be missing. In this case, proceed to the following method.

Make sure your tablet is connected to the correct Wi-Fi network|Check your Android version (Settings → About phone)|Update your firmware if a new version is available|Try an alternative method (see section 2)

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2. Viewing the password via the configuration file (for advanced users)

If the standard method does not work, you can extract the password from the system file wpa_supplicant.conf, where all saved networks are stored. This method requires access to the file system - through Explorer with root or ADB (without superuser rights).

Step-by-step instructions via ADB (works on most Android devices):

1. Turn on USB debugging in the developer settings (Settings → About phone → Build number - tap 7 times, then return to System → For Developers).
2. Connect your tablet to your PC and run the command:

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

   Or for newer Android versions:

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

3. Open the downloaded file in any text editor (for example, Notepad++).
4. Find the line with the name of your network (<string name="SSID">Your_WiFi</string>) - there will be a field nearby PreSharedKey with a password.

⚠️ Attention: On Android 11+ The file path may differ, and the data is encrypted. If the command doesn't work, try an alternative path:

adb shell su -c "cat /data/misc/wifi/config"

(requires root).

3. Using third-party applications (without root)

If manual methods seem complicated, you can use specialized utilities. They work on most tablets without root, but they require physical access to the device and connecting to the target network.

Top 3 verified apps:

• 🔍 WiFi Password Viewer - shows passwords for saved networks (works on Android 9-13). You can download it in Google Play or APKMirror.
• 📱 WiFi Key Recovery - Recovers passwords from system files (requires ADB for new versions of Android).
• 🔐 Router Setup Page — does not show the password directly, but opens the router's web interface to change it.

Instructions for WiFi Password Viewer:

1. Install the application and open it.
2. Provide access to location And storage (required for scanning networks).
3. Find your network in the list and tap on it - the password will be displayed in the field Password.
4. Copy it or share it via QR code.

⚠️ Attention: Some antiviruses (for example, Avast) may block such applications as "potentially dangerous." This is a false positive—the utilities don't steal data, but only read system files.

4. Viewing the password through the router's web interface

If your tablet can't display the password, you can always access the router settings through a browser. This method is universal and works regardless of the tablet model (Android/iPad). The main thing is to know. Router IP address and login information (usually found on the device sticker).

Steps to log into your router:

1. Find out your router's IP address:
   • On Android: Settings → Wi-Fi → Tap on network → Advanced → Router IP address.
   • On iPad: Settings → Wi-Fi → ⓘ next to network → Router.

📌 Table: Standard IP addresses and logins for popular routers

⚠️ Attention: If you changed your login/password for logging into the router but forgot it, you will have to reset the device settings using the button Reset (usually located on the rear panel). After the reset, the login information will be default, but all network settings will need to be reconfigured.

5. Features for iPad (iOS/iPadOS)

On tablets Apple the process is simpler than on Android, but there are nuances. In iOS 16 and newer versions can be viewed directly in the settings, but on older versions you will need a workaround through iCloud Keychain or Mac.

Instructions for iPadOS 16+:

1. Open Settings → Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the ⓘ icon next to the connected network.
3. Click Password — the system will ask Face ID, Touch ID or password code.
4. The password will appear in the text field. To copy it, hold your finger on the line and select Copy.

For iOS 15 and older:

• 🖥️ Connect iPad To Mac and open Keychain Access app (Keychain Access).
• 🔍 Enter the name of the Wi-Fi network in the search bar.
• 📋 Double-click on the found entry and check the checkbox Show password.

⚠️ Attention: On iPad With jailbreak You can use tweaks like WiFi Passwords from the repository Cydia, but this is not safe - Apple may block your device for violating its terms of service.

6. Alternative methods (if nothing helps)

If none of the above methods work, radical or non-obvious solutions remain. These should be used as a last resort, as they can lead to data loss or network security breach.

List of backup options:

• 🔄 Resetting the router - press the button Reset for 10 seconds to restore factory settings. The password will return to the default one (indicated on the sticker). Cons: All network settings will be reset, including the Wi-Fi name and provider settings.
• 📡 Connection via WPS - if the router supports it WPS, press the button on its body to connect a new device without a password (not available on all models).
• 📞 Contacting your provider - some operators (for example, Rostelecom or Beeline) store router passwords in your personal account. Check the section My devices.
• 🔧 Extracting a password from another device - if connected to the network laptop or smartphone, try to look at the password on it (see. Section 1).

⚠️ Attention: The router reset method should only be used if you are confident that you can configure it again. Some providers (e.g., MTS or Third Transport Ring) After the reset, the service must be reactivated by calling support.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about viewing your Wi-Fi password on a tablet

Is it possible to find out the password for a Wi-Fi network to which the tablet is NOT connected?
No, if the device has never been connected to the network, it's impossible to extract the password from the tablet. In this case, the only options are:
• View the password on another connected device (laptop, smartphone).
• Access the router settings via a browser (see Section 4).
• Reset the router to factory settings (the password will be on the sticker).

netsh wlan show profile name="NETWORK_NAME" key=clear