How to find the Wi-Fi password on a Samsung tablet: all the methods without rooting

I forgot my home Wi-Fi password, and it's only saved on my tablet. Samsung? The situation is familiar to many: the router was set up a long time ago, the sticker with the password is lost, and a new gadget needs to be reconnected. Fortunately, on devices running Android (including tablets Galaxy Tab) There are several ways to retrieve a saved password - without resetting the router and even without superuser rights (root).

In this article we will analyze 5 proven methods, from the simplest (through standard settings) to advanced (using ADB). All instructions are relevant for tablets. Samsung at the base Android 9–14, including models Galaxy Tab S6/S7/S8/S9, Tab A, Tab E and others. Important: Some methods may not work on devices with corporate profiles or data encryption.

If you're unsure of your technical skills, start with the first two methods—they don't require installing any additional software. For advanced users, the methods with ADB or a file manager, but they will require more time and care.

Method 1: Via Android settings (no additional programs required)

The most obvious and safest method is to use built-in tools. AndroidOn tablets Samsung with OS version Android 10 and later You can view your Wi-Fi password directly in the connections menu, but there's one caveat: confirmation is required. PIN code, pattern or fingerprint.

Here are the step-by-step instructions:

1. Open the app Settings (gear icon on the home screen or in the notification bar).
2. Go to the section Connections → Wi-Fi.
3. Click on the name of your network (under the word Connected).
4. In the window that opens, tap the button Share (or Share (on English firmware).
5. The system will ask you to confirm your identity - enter Tablet unlock PIN.
6. After authorization you will see QR code and a text password underneath it.

⚠️ Attention: If you have Android 9 Pie or older, this method may not work—older OS versions don't have the option to view the password through settings. Also, this method won't work if the network was connected via WPS or Enterprise mode (corporate networks).

2. Method: via file manager (requires access to system files)

On tablets Samsung Wi-Fi passwords are stored in an encrypted file wpa_supplicant.confTo read it, you need file manager with root folder access (For example, Solid Explorer, FX File Explorer or Root Browser). Important: this method does not require root rights, but on some devices you may need to enable developer mode.

Instructions:

• 📁 Install a file manager from Google Play (recommended) Solid Explorer).
• 🔍 Open the manager and follow this path: /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/.
• 📄 Find the file wpa_supplicant.conf and open it with any text editor.
• 🔑 The file will list all saved networks in the following format:

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

⚠️ Attention: On tablets with Android 11+ and encryption FBE (File-Based Encryption) This file may not be accessible without rootIf the manager returns an "Access Denied" error, try the following method.

Method 3: Using ADB (for advanced users)

If the previous methods did not work, you can extract the password through Android Debug Bridge (ADB) — a tool for debugging Android devices. This method does not require root, but will require a computer with installed drivers Samsung and included developer mode on the tablet.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Turn on developer mode on the tablet:
   • Go to Settings → About tablet → Software information.
   • Click 7 times on the item Build number (a notification will appear saying "You have become a developer").
   • Return to Settings → System → Developer options and turn it on USB debugging.

adb devices

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

If everything is done correctly, the terminal will display a list of networks with passwords in the format psk="your_password"If the command returns an error Permission denied, then it is enabled on your device FBE encryption - try the method with root or proceed to the next method.

4. Method: via backup (if saving to Google is enabled)

Few people know, but Android can automatically save Wi-Fi passwords Google account (if the backup feature is enabled). This works if you have ever logged into your Google account on the tablet and allowed data synchronization.

How to recover your password:

• 📱 Take any other Android smartphone or tablet (not even Samsung).
• 🔄 Log in to the same Google account, as on your tablet Samsung.
• 📶 Connect to any Wi-Fi network (even a mobile hotspot).
• 🔍 Go to Settings → Google → Backup and check if sync is enabled Wi-Fi passwords.
• 🔑 Now open Settings → Wi-Fi, click on your network and select Share — the password should be displayed.

⚠️ Attention: This method only works if you have a tablet Samsung synchronization was enabled with GoogleIf you never confirmed the backup, your passwords were not saved in your account.

5. Method: Using third-party applications (requires caution)

IN Google Play There are apps that promise to show saved Wi-Fi passwords without rootHowever, most of them don't work on new versions of Android (11+) or require additional permissions. We tested several tools and identified two that were relatively reliable:

Application 1: WiFi Password Viewer

• ✅ Powered by Android 9–10 without root.
• ❌ On Android 11+ shows passwords only for networks connected manually (not via WPS).
• 🔗 Link to Google Play.

Application 2: WiFi Key Recovery

• ✅ Supports some models Samsung With Android 11.
• ❌ Requires enabled developer mode And ADB.
• 🔗 Link to Google Play.

⚠️ Attention: Don't install apps with names like "WiFi Password Hack" or "WiFi Master Key"—they either don't work or contain malicious code. Also, avoid programs that ask for permission. root or access to SMS/contacts.

What to do if none of the methods worked?

If all the above methods fail to extract the password, you have three alternatives:

1. Reset your router settings

• 🔄 Click the button Reset on the back panel of the router (hold for 10-15 seconds).
• 📝 The default password is usually indicated on the router sticker (for example, admin/admin or 12345678).
• ⚠️ All devices on the network will be disconnected, and you will have to configure the router again.

2. View the password on another device

• 💻 On Windows: open Control Panel → Network and Sharing Center → Change adapter settings, right click on your network and select Properties → Security.
• 📱 On iPhone/iPad: go to Settings → Wi-Fi, click on i next to the network and copy the password (required iOS 16+).

3. Contact your provider

• 📞 Call your internet provider's support team (the number is usually listed on your contract).
• 🔐 An employee can provide the router password if it was set by default.

Critical caveat: On Samsung tablets with corporate profiles (e.g., those issued to companies), Wi-Fi passwords may be stored in encrypted form and not accessible without administrator permission.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about Wi-Fi passwords on Samsung devices