How to find out your Wi-Fi password via your TV's terminal: 5 working methods

Forgot your home Wi-Fi password, is your router out of reach, or has the password sticker worn off? Don't rush to reset your router— The password can be extracted directly through the TV, if it is already connected to the network. Modern Smart TVs on platforms TCL (Roku/Google TV), LG webOS, Samsung Tizen And Android TV store connection data in system files that can be accessed through service menu or terminal.

In this article - 5 proven methods (including hidden commands for the engineering menu), a table of method compatibility with TV models, and warnings about the risks of unauthorized access. Important: the methods only work for networks to which the TV is already connectedIf the TV has never been connected to this Wi-Fi network, you won't be able to extract the password.

Before you begin, check if your TV is compatible with the methods described. Most methods require developer rights or access to ADB (for Android TV), so some models may require preliminary setup. If you are unsure of what you are doing, it is better to use alternative options - for example, look up the password on another device (smartphone, laptop) or check it in provider's personal account.

Method 1: Via the engineering menu (for TCL and Android TV)

On TVs TCL with firmware Google TV or Roku OS, as well as on most Android TV (For example, Sony Bravia, Xiaomi Mi TV) The Wi-Fi password is stored in the system logs. To retrieve it, you need to activate it. developer mode and use the command ADB.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Turn on TV developer mode:
   • Go to Settings → About TV.
   • Find the line Build number and click on it 7 times in a row.
   • Return to the main menu - a new section will appear For developers.

adb shell
su
cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml

In the command output, find the line <string name="PreSharedKey">... — your password will be between the tags. If the command doesn't work, try this alternative:

adb shell
su
cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStoreSoftAp.xml

Developer mode is enabled on TV

USB debugging is enabled

ADB drivers installed on PC

The TV is connected to the PC via cable or Wi-Fi

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⚠️ Attention: On some models TCL With Roku OS access to ADB blocked by the manufacturer. In this case, use method #3 (via the app).

2. Method: Via the "WiFi Password Viewer" app (for Android TV)

If you have Android TV (For example, Philips, Xiaomi Mi Box, Nvidia Shield), you can install a third-party application to view saved passwords. The most reliable one is WiFi Password Viewer (available in Google Play for TV).

How to use:

• 📱 Install the app via Google Play on TV or download the APK from the official website (for example, apkmirror.com).
• 🔓 Open the app - it will automatically display a list of all saved networks and their passwords.
• 📋 Copy the desired password or take a screenshot.

The application works without root rights, but requires access to Wi-Fi settingsIf the password is not displayed, check if the TV is currently connected to this network.

Method 3: Via the LG webOS service menu (hidden command)

On TVs LG With webOS (2016 and newer models) Wi-Fi password can be retrieved via hidden engineering menuThis method does not require a PC connection, but you do need to enter commands from the remote control.

Instructions:

1. Turn on your TV and go to Settings → Network → Wi-Fi Connection.
2. Make sure your TV is connected to the correct network.
3. On the remote control, quickly enter the combination:

   Home button → Up 3 times → Down 2 times → Left → Right → OK

4. The service menu will open. Select a section. Network → WiFi → Saved Networks.
5. Find your network and click Options → Show Password.

This method may not work on LG models from 2022 to 2026 due to security updates. In this case, use method #4 (via router).

⚠️ Attention: Do not change other parameters in the engineering menu, as this may cause the firmware to fail. Exit the menu only by pressing the button. Exit on the remote control.

Method 4: Through the router settings (universal method)

If the TV is connected to Wi-Fi, but you can’t extract the password through it, look at it in your router settingsThis method works for any device, including Samsung Tizen, where access to system files is restricted.

How to access the router:

• 🌐 Find out the IP address of your router (usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1). It can be found on the sticker of the device or in network information on TV.
• 🔑 Enter the IP address into the address bar of the browser on any device connected to this network.
• 🔒 Log in (default logins: admin/admin, admin/1234 or see sticker).
• 📡 Go to the section Wi-Fi → Security (or Wireless → Security). The password will be in the field PSK Password or Key.

If you don't remember your router login details, reset it to factory settings (button Reset (On the back panel). After the reset, the Wi-Fi password will also be reset—it can be found on the router's sticker.

Method 5: Via the Samsung Tizen terminal (for experienced users only)

On TVs Samsung With Tizen OS (2017 models and newer) The Wi-Fi password is stored in encrypted form, but can be retrieved through developer terminalThis method requires access to Samsung SmartThings Debug Bridge (STB).

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Install on PC Samsung SmartThings CLI.
2. Connect your TV to your PC via Wi-Fi (both devices must be on the same network).
3. In the terminal, run:

   stb connect [your_TV's_IP]
   stb shell
   cat /dtv/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf

4. Find the block with the name of your network (ssid="...") and the line psk="..." - this is the password.

If the command doesn't work, try this alternative:

cat /dtv/RWK/config/wifi.conf

⚠️ Attention: Samsung actively blocks access to system files in new firmware updates. This method may not work on 2023–2026 models.

Alternative methods (if nothing helps)

If none of the methods worked, try these options:

• 📱 View password on smartphone:
  • Android: Settings → Network & Internet → Wi-Fi → Saved networks → Show password.
  • iPhone: Jailbreak or iTunes backup with passwords required.
• 💻 On Windows: open Command line and enter:

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

  The password will be in the line Key content.

• 📄 At the provider: the password can be specified in agreement or personal account (for example, Rostelecom, Beeline, MTS).

If you are renting accommodation or are connected to a public network (for example, in a hotel), It is illegal to extract a password without the owner's consent.In such cases, please request data from the administrator.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions