How to find the Wi-Fi password on a Samsung Galaxy A10: all the working methods

You forgot your home or office Wi-Fi password, but your Samsung Galaxy A10 Are you successfully connected to the network? This situation is familiar to many: the router was set up by a provider or a friend, but the entry with the code has long been lost. Luckily, Android devices (including Galaxy A10) There are several ways to retrieve the saved password - without resetting the router or calling tech support.

In this article we will look at 5 proven methods, adapted specifically for Samsung Galaxy A10 (models SM-A105F, SM-A105G, SM-A105M etc.) with firmware based on Android 9 Pie or Android 10/11 (One UI 1.1–3.1). Important: Some methods require superuser rights (root), but we'll start with the simplest ones - without additional programs and warranty risks.

Please be advised: if the network belongs to an organization (hotel, cafe, university), extracting the password may violate the terms of use. In such cases, it is best to confirm the code with the administrator.

1. View password through Android settings (without root)

The most obvious, but often overlooked, way is to use built-in tools. AndroidOn . Samsung Galaxy A10 With One UI The password path is hidden, but you can find it through the connected networks menu. Here are the step-by-step instructions:

1. Open Settings (gear in the notification bar or icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the section Connections → Wi-Fi.
3. Tap on the name of the current network (there will be an inscription next to it) Connected).
4. In the window that opens, click on Network management (or Additionally, depending on the firmware version).
5. Check the box next to Show password (may require input PIN code or pattern phone).

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware versions Samsung option Show password is missing. If it is not there, proceed to the next method.

2. Using a Wi-Fi configuration file (requires a file manager)

All saved networks and their passwords are stored in a system file. wpa_supplicant.confOn . Samsung Galaxy A10 Without root access, access to it is limited, but you can try to bypass this using file manager with extended rights (for example, FX File Explorer or Solid Explorer).

Instructions:

1. Install FX File Explorer from Google Play.
2. Launch the application and grant access to the storage.
3. Follow the path:

   /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore

   (If the folder is not visible, enable displaying hidden files in the manager settings).

4. Find the file wpa_supplicant.conf and open it with any text editor.
5. Look for blocks like:

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

⚠️ Attention: On Android 10+ access to this file is often blocked even for file managers. If the folder /data/misc/wifi/ empty or unavailable - this method will not work.

3. Password Viewer Apps (No Root)

If system methods don't work, third-party utilities will come to the rescue. Samsung Galaxy A10 will do:

• 🔍 WiFi Password Viewer — shows saved passwords (requires Android 8.0+). Minus: May not work on latest versions of One UI.
• 📱 WiFi Key Recovery — Recovers passwords from Android backups. Plus: does not require root, but backups are required.
• 🔓 WiFi Password Show — simple interface, but often blocked by antiviruses (false positives).

How to use:

1. Download one of the applications from Google Play.
2. Launch and grant access to Storage And Wi-Fi settings.
3. In the list of networks, find the one you need and tap on it - the password will be displayed as dots (press Show).

⚠️ Attention: Be careful with apps that ask for administrator rights or payment for viewing a passwordMany of them are scams.

4. Extracting Password Using ADB (For Advanced Users)

If you are familiar with Android Debug Bridge (ADB), you can extract the password via the command line. This method works on Samsung Galaxy A10 without root, but requires USB debugging enabled and computer.

Step-by-step instructions:

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

adb devices

adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/wpa_supplicant.conf

⚠️ Attention: On Android 10+ Access to the file may be blocked even through ADB. In this case, only root.

5. Obtaining root rights and viewing the password (extreme case)

If none of the above methods worked, the only thing left is obtaining root rightsThis will give you full access to system files, but voids the warranty and may cause the phone to malfunction.On . Samsung Galaxy A10 root is obtained through:

• 🛠️ Magisk — the most popular solution (requires unlocking the bootloader).
• 🔧 KingRoot — simpler, but less reliable (may not work on new firmware).
• 📱 Odine — for flashing a custom recovery (TWRP) and subsequent rooting.

Instructions after obtaining root:

1. Install Root Explorer or ES File Explorer with the option enabled Root Access.
2. Follow the path /data/misc/wifi/ or /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/.
3. Open the file wpa_supplicant.conf — passwords will be in the field psk.

⚠️ Attention: Root access is disabled Samsung Pay, Secure Folder and may cause problems with OTA updates. Before the procedure make a backup copy through Settings → Cloud and accounts → Backup.

Alternative methods (if nothing helps)

If you were unable to extract the password from your phone, try:

• 📡 Reset the router (button Reset on the back panel) - will return to factory settings (the password is usually indicated on the sticker).
• 📞 Call the provider — If the network was configured by the Internet provider, they can provide the password using the contract number.
• 💻 View password on another device — If a laptop or tablet is connected to the same network, extract the code from there.
• 🔄 Connect via WPS - if the router supports it WPS, press the button on it and connect the phone without a password.

For Samsung Galaxy A10 There is also a non-obvious life hack: if the phone has ever been connected to Samsung account, passwords may be synced with the cloud. Check:

1. Go to the website Samsung Account.
2. Log in and find the section Backup and recovery.
3. Check if the backup contains data about Wi-Fi networks.

Common mistakes and how to avoid them

When trying to find out the password, users Samsung Galaxy A10 often encounter problems:

• 🔒 "File access denied" - so you have Android 10+ With system folders locked. Try ADB or root.
• 📱 "The app doesn't show the password." - update the firmware or use other software (for example, WiFi Password Viewer instead of WiFi Key Recovery).
• 🔌 "ADB doesn't see the device" - check if it is turned on USB debugging and are the drivers installed? Samsung on PC.
• 🛑 "The phone stopped working after rooting." — this means that an incompatible firmware was installed. Try reflashing the phone using Odin.

If you see the message "This file is not supported" when opening wpa_supplicant.conf, use text editors like Notepad++ (Windows) or TextEdit (macOS) in Text Only mode.

FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions

If none of the methods worked, and the network is really yours, the easiest way is reset the router settings (button Reset) and set it up again. The default password is usually found on the device's sticker.