How to find the Wi-Fi password on a Samsung tablet: all the methods in 2026

Forgot your home Wi-Fi password, but your tablet is connected Samsung Galaxy Tab — the only device where it's saved? The situation is familiar to many: the router issues a complex combination of characters that's hard to remember, and the piece of paper with the code has long been lost. Fortunately, on tablets running Android (including models Samsung on One UI) There are several ways to retrieve a saved password - both through standard settings and using hidden system functions.

In this article you will find 5 proven methods, including working with a file wpa_supplicant.conf, usage ADB-commands and third-party utilities. We've taken into account the latest versions' features. Android 13/14 and firmware One UI 5.1/6.0, where some classic methods no longer work. Important: Not all methods require root access., but some will require a computer or additional programs.

If you are looking for a solution for a specific model (eg. Galaxy Tab S8, Tab A7 or Tab Active), please refer to the compatibility table section—it lists limitations for different Android versions. And if you don't own the tablet, make sure you have permission to view passwords (this may violate the network's security policy).

Method 1: Via Android settings (without root)

The easiest method is to use the built-in password viewer feature that was introduced in Android 10 and works on all tablets Samsung With One UI 2.5+Unfortunately, this method is not available on older versions (Android 9 and below).

Instructions:

1. Open Settings on the tablet.
2. Go to the section Connections → Wi-Fi.
3. Find your network in the list and tap on its name.
4. In the window that opens, click on the icon QR code (or Share in some versions).
5. The system will ask for confirmation. PIN code, fingerprint or pattern.
6. After authentication, a QR code will open with network data, where the password will be indicated in text form under the scan code.

⚠️ Attention: If the button Share absent, then:

• 🔹 Your tablet is running on Android 9 or later (update firmware).
• 🔹 You have a custom firmware installed that does not support this feature.
• 🔹 Network added via WPS or enterprise authentication (such passwords are not displayed).

The tablet is connected to the desired Wi-Fi network

Android version 10 or later

A PIN/pattern is set on the lock screen

There are no corporate policy restrictions (for work devices)-->

2. Method: via the wpa_supplicant.conf file (requires a file manager)

On tablets Samsung (like other Android devices) Wi-Fi passwords are stored in an encrypted file wpa_supplicant.conf. You can access it without root rights, but only through special file managers, for example, Solid Explorer or FX File Explorer.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Install from Google Play file manager with support root access (even if you don't have root, some features will be available).
2. Open the manager and go to the following path:

   /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/

   On some firmware versions the path may differ:

   /data/misc/wifi/

3. Find the file wpa_supplicant.conf and open it with any text editor.
4. Inside the file there will be blocks of the following type:

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

⚠️ Attention: On Android 11+ And One UI 3.1+ Access to this file may be blocked even for file managers. In this case, only ADB method (described below) or root.

Method 3: via ADB (no root required, but a computer is required)

If the previous methods did not work, try extracting the password via Android Debug Bridge (ADB)This is Google's official tool that allows you to manage your device from a computer. This method works on all versions of Android, but requires some setup.

What you will need:

• 🖥️ A computer with Windows, macOS, or Linux.
• 🔌 USB cable (preferably original).
• 📱 Enabled USB debugging on the tablet.
• 🛠️ Installed drivers Samsung USB Drivers And ADB Tools.

Instructions:

1. Activate Developer mode on the tablet:
   • Go to Settings → About tablet → Software information.
   • Tap the item 7 times Build number.
   • Return to Settings → Developer options and turn it on USB debugging.

adb shell
su -c "cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/SoftApConfiguration.xml"

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

⚠️ Attention: On Android 12+ the command may return an error Permission deniedIn this case, only root or specialized utilities like WiFi Password Viewer (but they require superuser rights).

4. Method: Using third-party applications (root required)

If your tablet has Samsung There is root access, the task is simplified: in Google Play There are dozens of apps for viewing saved passwords. We tested three of the most reliable:

How to use:

• 📲 Install one of the applications (for example, WiFi Password Viewer).
• 🔓 Grant root access when requested.
• 🔍 A list of all saved networks with passwords will appear in the main window.
• 📋 Click on a network to copy the password or export data.

⚠️ Attention: Rooted apps can pose a security risk. Install them only from official sources and disable root access after use.

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

If the tablet is activated sync with a Google account, there's a chance you can extract the password from a backup. This method doesn't always work, but it can help if other options are unavailable.

How to check:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Backup → Backup and Restore.
2. Make sure the function Archive data included.
3. Go to the website Google Takeout (from a computer) and log in using the same account as on the tablet.
4. Select Android Device Configuration and create an archive.
5. After downloading the archive, find the file with the extension .xml — Wi-Fi data may be stored there (in encrypted form).

🔴 Limitations of the method:

• 🔹 Passwords are stored in encrypted form and require decryption.
• 🔹 Google does not guarantee that Wi-Fi passwords will be saved in backups.
• 🔹 On newer versions of Android (12+), Wi-Fi data may not be archived.

Common problems and solutions

Not all methods work equally well on different models. SamsungHere are some common difficulties and ways to overcome them:

⚠️ Attention: On tablets Samsung With Knox (Corporate devices) access to Wi-Fi passwords may be blocked by security policy. In this case, the only solution is to reset the router or contact the network administrator.

FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions