How to find out the Wi-Fi password for your Samsung tablet: all the working methods

Forgot your home Wi-Fi password and your tablet Samsung Galaxy Tab Successfully connected to the network? The situation is familiar to many: the router was set up by the provider or a friend, the password was entered once and successfully erased from memory. Fortunately, on devices running Android (including tablets Samsung at the base One UI) There are several ways to retrieve the saved password - without resetting the router or calling support.

In this article we will analyze 5 proven methods, relevant for models Galaxy Tab A, Tab S6/S7/S8/S9 and other tablets Samsung on Android 10–14Some methods require only standard settings, while others require connecting to a PC or using a file manager. Important: On rooted tablets, additional tools are available (for example, the app WiFi Password Viewer), but we will focus on methods without root accessso that the instructions are suitable for most users.

Before you begin, make sure your tablet is currently connected to the target Wi-Fi network. If the connection is lost, some methods won't work. Also, check the version Android in the settings (Settings → About phone → Software information) - the choice of method depends on this.

1. View the password via Wi-Fi settings (Android 10 and later)

The easiest way is to use the built-in password display feature in the network settings. It works on tablets. Samsung With Android 10 and above (including One UI 2.5–6.0). If your device is older, skip to the next section.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open Settings (gear icon in the applications menu).
• 🔗 Go to the section Connections → Wi-Fi.
• 🔍 Find the network whose password you need to know in the list and tap on its name.
• 👁️ Click on the icon "Eye" (or Show password) next to the field Password.
• 🔐 Confirm the action with PIN code, fingerprint or pattern (if requested).

Done! The password will be displayed in the text field. You can copy it or write it down. Please note: on some firmware versions Samsung there could be a button instead of an eye Share - when you click on it, a QR code with network data will appear, where the password will also be visible.

⚠️ Attention: If the "Show Password" button is missing, then your tablet is running on Android 9 or later, or the manufacturer has disabled this feature. Try the alternative methods below.

The tablet is connected to the correct Wi-Fi network|Android version 10 or later|The device has a PIN/pattern lock|There are no corporate policy restrictions (on work tablets)-->

2. Using a file manager (without root)

If the first method did not work, you can extract the password from the system file wpa_supplicant.conf, Where Android stores data about saved networks. To do this, you will need any file manager with access to root folders (for example, Solid Explorer, FX File Explorer or MiXplorer).

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Install from Google Play file manager with support for access to system files (for example, Solid Explorer).
2. Open the manager and grant all requested permissions.
3. Follow the path:

   /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/

   or (on some firmware):

   /data/misc/wifi/

4. Find the file WifiConfigStore.xml or wpa_supplicant.conf and open it in a text editor.
5. Inside the file, find the block with the name of your network (SSID) - there will be a line next to it psk="your_password".

Example of file content:

network={
ssid="MyWiFi_2.4G"
psk="12345678"
key_mgmt=WPA-PSK
...
}

⚠️ Attention: On Android 11+ access to folder /data/ may be blocked even for file managers. In this case, use the method with ADB (section 4) or connect the tablet to the PC.

3. Export Wi-Fi settings via QR code

A little-known but effective method is to generate a QR code with network data and read it with another device. This method works on most tablets. Samsung With Android 10+ and does not require additional applications.

How to do it:

• 📱 Open Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi.
• 🔍 Tap on the name of the current network.
• 🔄 Click Share (or QR code, if there is such an option).
• 📷 Scan the QR code with another device (smartphone or tablet) using a camera or scanning app (e.g. Google Lens).
• 🔑 The network information will contain the password in plain text.

If you don't have a second device to scan, you can take a screenshot of the QR code and upload it to an online decoder (e.g. ZXing Decoder). The main thing is not to share the screenshot with strangers!

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

A method for those who are ready to connect the tablet to the computer. ADB (Android Debug Bridge) Allows you to run a command to retrieve a password without root privileges. You will need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 🔌 USB cable (preferably original).
• 🛠️ Utilities ADB And Fastboot (you can download it from official Android website).
• 🔧 Enabled USB debugging on the tablet.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Activate developer mode on the tablet:
   • Go to Settings → About phone → 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.xml | grep psk"

adb shell
cmd wifi list_networks
cmd wifi show_password [network_id]

If the command returns an error Permission denied, then access to system files on your device is blocked without root access. In this case, try the file manager method (Section 2) or reset the router password.

⚠️ Attention: Usage ADB This requires caution. Don't execute unknown commands—they may disrupt the system. If you're unsure of what you're doing, skip this method.

5. Resetting the router password (if nothing helps)

If all the previous methods have not worked, there remains a radical but reliable method - reset the router settings to factory settings. This will erase all custom settings, including the Wi-Fi password, which will be replaced with the default one (found on the router's sticker).

How to reset a router:

1. Find the button on the back of the router. Reset (usually recessed into the body).
2. Press and hold it 10-15 seconds using a paper clip or a toothpick.
3. Wait until the router reboots (all indicators will light up).
4. Connect to the Wi-Fi network with the name indicated on the router sticker (for example, TP-Link_1234).
5. The default password is also indicated on the sticker (for example, admin or 12345678).

After resetting, configure the router again through the web interface (usually at 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1). If you don't know how to do this, refer to your provider's instructions or use the quick setup wizard (usually accessible at the same IP address).

⚠️ Attention: Resetting your router will disconnect all users from the network and remove personal settings (such as port forwarding or parental controls). Use this method only as a last resort.

Method	Required	Complexity	Powered by
Wi-Fi Settings (Android 10+)	Tablet only	⭐	Galaxy Tab S6/S7/S8, Tab A (2019+)
File manager	Solid Explorer/FX File Explorer	⭐⭐	Android 9–13 (rootless)
QR code	Second scanning device	⭐	Android 10+
ADB	PC, USB cable, USB debugging	⭐⭐⭐	Any Samsung tablets
Resetting the router	Physical access to the router	⭐⭐	Any routers

Common mistakes and how to avoid them

When trying to find a Wi-Fi password, users often encounter typical problems. Here are the most common ones and how to solve them:

• 🔄 "The 'Show Password' button is missing." → Your tablet is running on Android 9 or laterUse the file manager or ADB method.
• 🚫 "You cannot access the folder /data/" → Access is limited on newer versions of Android. Try it out. ADB or connect the tablet to the PC.
• 🔌 "ADB doesn't see the device" → Make sure it is enabled USB debugging and the drivers are installed Samsung on PC. Reconnect the cable.
• 📵 "The QR code cannot be scanned." → Check the brightness of your tablet screen or use a different scanning application (e.g. Barcode Scanner).
• 🔒 "After resetting the router, the Internet doesn't work." → Re-configure your connection to your provider (the details for setting it up are usually specified in your contract).

If none of the methods worked, you may have a problem with your tablet. corporate firmware with restrictions (for example, on work devices). In this case, please contact your network administrator or support team. Samsung.

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