How to View Wi-Fi Password on a Smartphone: 6 Proven Methods for Android and iPhone

Forgot your home Wi-Fi password, and the sticker on your router has worn off? Or do you need to connect a new device but haven't written down the password anywhere? This situation is familiar to many, especially if the network was set up a long time ago or someone else did it. Luckily, You can view your Wi-Fi password directly on your smartphone., if he has connected to this network at least once. The methods differ for Android And iPhone, and some require additional rights or applications.

In this article - 6 working methods for different OS versions, including bypassing restrictions iOS and hidden functions Android 14/15We'll also discuss why some methods stopped working after updates and what to do if your smartphone isn't rooted. Important: All instructions are relevant for 2026, but interfaces may change - check them on your device.

If you are looking for a way find out someone else's Wi-Fi password (for example, from a neighbor's network), we must warn you right away: this is illegal in most countries, including Russia (Article 272 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). This article is intended only for restoring access to your own networks to which you previously connected legally.

1. The standard method on Android: via network settings (without root)

On most modern smartphones Android (starting with version 10) You can view your Wi-Fi password directly in the settings - without installing applications and root rightsThis method works on Samsung Galaxy, Xiaomi, Google Pixel, OnePlus and other devices with clean Android or shells MIUI, One UI, ColorOS.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Wi-Fi (or Network and Internet → Wi-Fi).
2. Find your network in the list and tap on its name (SSID).
3. In the window that opens, select Share (or Share (on English firmware).
4. Verify your identity with PIN code, fingerprint or pattern.
5. The password will be displayed below QR code in the field Password.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 14+) after pressing Share The password may not be displayed immediately - instead it will appear QR codeTo see the text password, click on the icon "eye" (👁️) or "show" next to the field.

Make sure your smartphone is connected to this Wi-Fi network|Check that you have the latest firmware version installed|Restart your phone and try again|Try another method (see below)

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If there is no item in your settings Share, then the manufacturer has blocked this feature. In this case, proceed to the next methods.

2. Alternative method for Android: via configuration file (requires file manager)

All Wi-Fi passwords on Android stored in the system file wpa_supplicant.conf. It can be accessed through any file manager with root rights (For example, Root Explorer) or without root — if you use special applications. The method works on devices up to Android 12 inclusive; on newer versions the file may be encrypted.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Install a file manager with access to system folders (for example, FX File Explorer or Solid 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 any text editor.
4. The file will contain lines like this:

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

   Where psk - this is your password.

⚠️ Attention: On Android 13/14/15 access to this file is often blocked even with root rights. If the folder /data/misc/wifi/ empty or file missing, try method with ADB (see section 4).

If you don't have root rights but have a computer, you can use ADB commands to extract the password - we will talk about this further.

3. Special applications for viewing Wi-Fi passwords

IN Google Play There are dozens of apps that promise to show saved Wi-Fi passwords. However, Most of them require root access. or don't work on new versions AndroidWe've tested top utilities and compiled a list of those that really help:

• 🔹 WiFi Password Viewer — shows passwords for networks the phone has connected to. Works without root on some firmware versions (for example, Samsung One UI).
• 🔹 WiFi Key Recovery — Recovers passwords from system files. Requires root access, but supports Android 14.
• 🔹 WiFi Password (Root) — simple interface, password export to file. Only for rooted devices.
• 🔹 Network Analyzer — doesn't show passwords directly, but helps you find weak points in your network security (useful if you've forgotten your router password).

⚠️ Attention: Apps without root often request suspicious permissions (for example, access to SMS or geolocation). Do not install utilities with low ratings or from unknown developers. — they may be malicious. Before installing, check reviews and the last update date (relevant apps are updated at least once every 2-3 months).

On Android 15 Most Wi-Fi password viewer apps have stopped working due to Google's stricter security policies. If your smartphone has been updated to this version, use the ADB method or reset the router.

4. Viewing the password via ADB (for advanced users)

ADB (Android Debug Bridge) — is a tool for debugging Android devices via a computer. With it, you can Extract Wi-Fi passwords without root, but you will need to enable developer mode and connect the phone to the PC.

Instructions:

1. Turn on developer mode on the phone:
   • Go to Settings → About phone.
   • Tap the item 7 times Build number (or Version MIUI on Xiaomi).
   • Return to Settings - a new section will appear For developers.

adb shell
su
cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/ConfigStoreFile

cat /data/misc/wifi/WPA_SUPPLICANT.conf

In the command output, find blocks with ssid="..." And psk="..." — these are the names of the networks and their passwords.

⚠️ Attention: On Android 12+ Access to system files via ADB may be restricted. If the commands return an error Permission denied, try rooting or use another method.

5. How to find the Wi-Fi password on iPhone (iOS)

On iPhone And iPad With iOS the situation is more complicated: Apple doesn't provide direct access to saved Wi-Fi passwords. through the settings. However, there are workarounds:

• 🔹 Via iCloud Keychain (if you have a Mac):
  1. Open Spotlight (⌘ + Space) and enter Keychain Access.
  2. Find your Wi-Fi network in the list and double-click on it.
  3. Check the box Show password and enter your Mac account password.
• 🔹 Via iTunes backup (PC required):
  1. Create a backup of your iPhone iTunes (or Finder on macOS Catalina and later).
  2. Use the utility iBackup Viewer or iMazing to extract passwords from a backup.

⚠️ Attention: Applications from App Store, promising to reveal Wi-Fi passwords, don't work - this is a limitation iOSThe only reliable way to iPhone - use Mac or router.

6. What to do if none of the methods worked?

If you have tried all the methods, but still could not find out the password, there are still radical measures:

If you decide to reset your router, please note:

1. Press and hold the button Reset (usually it is recessed into the body) during 10-15 seconds.
2. After the reset, the router will return to factory settings. Connect to its network (the name will look like this) TP-Link_1234 or Keenetic-5G).
3. Open the router control panel at 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 and set up a new network.

Bonus: How to protect your Wi-Fi from hacking?

If you were able to restore network access, Be sure to check its safetyWi-Fi hacking is a common problem, especially when using a weak password or an outdated encryption protocol.

Network Security Checklist:

• 🔒 Use WPA3 instead of WPA2 or WEP (configure in the router panel).
• 🔑 Set a password length at least 12 characters with letters, numbers and special characters (for example, K7#pL9!mQ2$v).
• 📵 Turn off WPS - This protocol is vulnerable to brute force attacks.
• 🔄 Change your Wi-Fi password regularly (every 3-6 months).
• 📡 Hide SSID (network name), if it does not interfere with your devices.
• 🛡️ Update your router firmware (there is a section in the control panel Software update).

⚠️ Attention: If in the list of connected devices (section DHCP or Clients in the router settings) you see unfamiliar gadgets, Change your password immediately — your network could have been hacked.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about viewing Wi-Fi passwords