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

Forgot your home Wi-Fi password, and the sticker on your router has worn off? Or need to connect a new device but can't be bothered to find the paper with the code? On phones Samsung Galaxy (including models S24, S23, A54, A34 etc.) there are several ways to extract a saved network password - both by standard means Android, as well as with the help of additional tools. The main thing is to know where to look and what nuances to consider.

In this article we will look at 5 working methods, including options for devices without root-rights and with them. You will learn how to view the password through the phone settings, file system, third-party applications, and even with the help of ADBAnd also - why some methods may not work on the latest versions Android 14 And One UI 6, and what to do about it.

⚠️ Important: All methods only work for networks the phone has previously connected to. If you've never logged into this Wi-Fi network, you won't be able to extract its password from your phone.

1. Standard method via Samsung settings (without root)

Starting from Android 10 And One UI 2.5+, Samsung Added a built-in Wi-Fi password viewer—but with limitations. This method is the simplest, but it doesn't work on all firmware versions and models.

To try:

1. Open Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi.
2. Find the desired network in the list and tap on its name.
3. In the window that opens, click on the icon QR code (or Share in older versions).
4. The system will prompt you to enter PIN code, pattern or fingerprint for confirmation.
5. After authentication, a QR code with network data will open. Below it will be a line Password - this is the code we are looking for.

❌ Problems with the method:

• 🔴 On some models (for example, Galaxy S20 With One UI 4) button QR code may be absent.
• 🔴 If the network is saved, but the phone is not currently connected to it, the password may not be displayed.
• 🔴 On Android 14 With One UI 6 sometimes additional confirmation is required through Samsung Account.

2. Viewing the password via a file wpa_supplicant.conf (root required)

On phones with root rights you can directly read the file where Android Stores all saved Wi-Fi passwords. This method is universal, but requires some preparation.

Instructions:

1. Install any file manager with support root (For example, Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Follow the path:

   /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/

   or (on older versions of Android):

   /data/misc/wifi/

3. Find the file wpa_supplicant.conf and open it with a text editor.
4. Look for blocks like:

   network={
   ssid="Network_Name"
   psk="wi-fi_password"
   key_mgmt=WPA-PSK
   }

⚠️ Attention: Editing or deleting this file may result in the loss of all saved networks. Make a backup before making changes!

3. Using ADB (no root required, but USB debugging required)

If root-no rights, but enabled USB debugging, you can extract the password through ADB (Android Debug Bridge). This method works on most devices. Samsung, but requires a computer.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on PC.
2. Turn on your phone:
   • 🔧 Settings → About phone → Build number (tap 7 times to unlock Developer mode).
   • 🔧 Return to Settings → System → Developer Mode and turn it on USB debugging.

adb shell
su -c "cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/SoftApWpaSupplicant/softap_wpa_supplicant.conf"

adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/wpa_supplicant.conf

📌 On Samsung Galaxy With Android 13/14 The file path may differ. If the command doesn't work, try:

adb shell
su -c "ls /data/vendor/wifi/"

Install ADB Tools on your PC|Enable Developer Mode on your phone|Enable USB Debugging|Connect your phone with the original cable-->

4. Apps for viewing Wi-Fi passwords

IN Google Play There are utilities that make password extraction easier. Most require root, but some work without it (for example, through ADB).

Top 3 verified apps:

⚠️ Attention: Applications without root Often, only passwords that are already displayed in the network's standard QR code are shown. Full access to all saved networks requires superuser rights.

Galaxy S23/S24|Galaxy A54/A34|Galaxy S22/S21|Galaxy Note|Other-->

5. Alternative methods (if nothing works)

If none of the methods worked, try the workarounds:

• 🔄 Resetting the router. Click the button Reset on the back of the router (hold for 10 seconds). After the reset, connect to the network using the default password (indicated on the sticker).
• 📱 Another device. Look at the password on another phone/laptop that is connected to this network. Windows this is done through Control Panel → Network Connections.
• 📧 Contact your provider. If it is a network from an internet provider (for example, Rostelecom or MTS), the password can be in your personal account or via SMS when connecting.

💡 Advice for owners Samsung DeX: If you are using the mode DeX, try connecting your phone to a monitor and opening the Wi-Fi settings through the desktop interface—sometimes additional options are displayed there.