How to View the Wi-Fi Password on a Samsung Galaxy A50: Step-by-Step Instructions

Forgot your home or office Wi-Fi password, but your Samsung Galaxy A50 Successfully connected to the network? The situation is familiar to many: your ISP or a friend set up your router, wrote down the password on a piece of paper that's long since been lost, and now you need to connect a new device. Luckily, there are several ways Find out your saved Wi-Fi password directly from your phone - without resetting the router or calling support.

In this article we will look at all current methods For Samsung Galaxy A50 (and other devices on Android 9-12), including official settings, file system workarounds, and even options for cases when the phone is not rooted. Important: some methods require superuser rights (root), but we'll start with the simplest solutions that work out of the box.

If you are looking for a way hack someone else's Wi-Fi — We warn you right away: this is illegal and technically impossible without physical access to the router. Our article is dedicated exclusively to restore access to your network, to which the phone is already connected.

1. Method via Android settings (without root)

The most obvious and safest method is to use built-in tools. AndroidOn . Samsung Galaxy A50 with firmware One UI (based on Android 9-12) There's a hidden feature that displays the password for the current network. Here's how to activate it:

1. Open Settings and go to the section Connections → Wi-Fi.
2. Click on the title current network, to which the phone is connected (it is marked with a tick).
3. Tap on the icon "Gear" (⚙️) or point Network management.
4. In the new window, select Show password or Share (depending on the firmware version).
5. The system will ask PIN code, pattern or fingerprint - enter it.
6. The password will be displayed in the field. Password or will be generated QR code for connection other devices.

⚠️ Attention: On some versions One UI (especially after security updates) option Show password may be missing. If it's missing, proceed to the next method.

2. Using the Share Wi-Fi feature (QR code)

Modern versions Android (starting from 10th) support generation QR code for connecting to Wi-FiThis is convenient if you need to connect another device but don't know the password. Samsung Galaxy A50 The function works like this:

• 📱 Open Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi.
• 🔍 Find your network in the list and tap on its name.
• 🖼️ Select an item Share (or QR code).
• 🔒 Confirm the action with your fingerprint or PIN.
• 📷 Scan the QR code that appears with another device (for example, iPhone or tablet).

If you need exactly text password, rather than a QR code, you can use third-party scanning applications (for example, Google Lens), which recognize data from code. However, it is easier to use the following method.

3. Viewing the password via the configuration file (root required)

If your Samsung Galaxy A50 has superuser rights (root), you can extract the password directly from the system file, where Android Stores network data. This method works 100%, but requires rooting the device first.

Instructions:

1. Install any file manager with root support (For example, Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Follow the path:

   /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml

   or (for newer versions of Android):

   /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStoreSoftAp.xml

3. Open the file in a text editor and find the line:

   <string name="PreSharedKey">YOUR_PASSWORD</string>

4. Copy the value between the tags - this is the password.

⚠️ Attention: Modifying or deleting files in /data/misc/wifi/ may lead to loss of all saved networks or Wi-Fi problems. Do not edit the file manually!

What to do if the WifiConfigStore.xml file is missing?

On some firmware versions (especially custom ones), the file path may differ. Try searching in the following folders: /data/vendor/wifi/ or /data/wifi/bcf/.

If there is no file at all, then the passwords are stored in encrypted form - you will need specialized software like WiFi Password Viewer (for root only).

4. Extracting the password via ADB (without root, but from a PC)

If you don't have root rights, but you have access to your computer, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB) — a debugging tool that allows you to extract a password without full access to the system. The method works on Samsung Galaxy A50, if enabled USB debugging.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on PC.
2. Activate on your phone Settings → About phone → Build number (tap 7 times to unlock developer mode).
3. Return to Settings → Developer options and turn it on USB debugging.
4. Connect your phone to your PC and run the following in the command line (terminal):

   adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml

   If the file was not copied, try:

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

5. Open the copied file and find the line with PreSharedKey.

⚠️ Attention: On Android 11+ access to /data/misc/wifi/ via ADB may be blocked by default. In this case, only root or alternative methods (see next section).

Install ADB Tools on your PC | Enable developer mode on your phone | Enable USB debugging | Connect your phone with the original cable | Check the connection with the command adb devices-->

5. Alternative methods: router and third-party applications

If none of the above methods worked, there are two options left:

1. View the password on the router:
   • 🔌 Connect to the router via cable or another phone.
   • 🌐 Open your browser and enter the router's IP address (usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1).
   • 🔐 Enter your login/password (often by default) admin/admin).
   • 📡 Go to the section Wi-Fi or Wireless network — the password will be in the field Password or Pre-Shared Key.

Use third-party applications (for root only):

• 📱 WiFi Password Viewer — shows all saved passwords.
• 🔑 WiFi Key Recovery — works on most firmware.
• 🛠️ Root Browser — for manual search of configuration files.

Important: Unrooted apps that promise "Wi-Fi hacking" are scams. They either display ads or distribute malware.

6. Resetting the Wi-Fi password (last resort)

If none of the methods helped, and you have access to the router, you can reset password and set a new one. This is a radical solution, but it's guaranteed to solve the problem. Here's how to do it:

1. Find the button on your router Reset (usually recessed into the body).
2. Press and hold it 10-15 seconds (until the indicators flash).
3. The router will reboot factory settings.
4. Connect to the network with the router name (for example, TP-Link_XXXX) - the password will be standard (indicated on the device sticker).
5. Set a new password in the router's web interface (192.168.0.1).

⚠️ Attention: Resetting the router deletes all settings, including:

• Settings PPPoE (login/password from the provider).
• Rules Port Forwarding.
• Guest networks and parental control.

If you're unsure of your internet connection settings, take a photo of all the tabs in your router settings before resetting.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

Method	Root required	Need a PC	Complexity	Reliability
Android settings	❌ No	❌ No	⭐	⚠️ Doesn't always work
QR code (Share)	❌ No	❌ No	⭐	✅ Stable
Configuration file	✅ Yes	❌ No	⭐⭐	✅ 100% result
ADB	❌ No*	✅ Yes	⭐⭐⭐	⚠️ Depends on Android version
Router settings	❌ No	❌ No	⭐⭐	✅ Guaranteed

* On Android 11+ root may be required even for ADB.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to find out a Wi-Fi password without rooting or using a PC?

Yes, if on yours Samsung Galaxy A50 there is an option Show password in the network settings or the QR code generation function. You can also access the router settings through a browser.

Why isn't my network listed in the WifiConfigStore.xml file?

The network is probably saved in a different file (for example, WifiConfigStoreSoftAp.xml) or encrypted. On Android 10+ Passwords can be stored in a secure vault accessible only by root.

What to do if the router does not have a web interface?

Some providers block access to router settings. In this case, contact support—they are obliged to provide your network password upon request (you'll need to verify your personal information).

Is it possible to find out the password for someone else's Wi-Fi that their phone is connected to?

Technically yes, but that's breaks the law (Article 272 of the Russian Criminal Code – unauthorized access to computer information). We strongly advise against this.

After updating Android, all methods stopped working. Why?

Starting from Android 10Google has tightened its security policy. In new versions, access to password files is restricted even for ADB. The only viable methods are router settings or root access.