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

Forgot your home Wi-Fi password, and the router is in a hard-to-reach place, or the sticker with the code has long since worn off? If your phone Samsung already connected to this network, you can extract the saved password in several ways - without complex manipulations and even without superuser rights (root). In this article, we will examine all the current methods: from standard functions One UI to little-known life hacks using a QR code or ADB.

Important: Password viewing capabilities vary by version. Android and smartphone models. On new devices (Galaxy S23, S24, Z Fold 5) Some methods may be limited by security policy Samsung KnoxWe have noted such cases in the instructions.

If you're looking for a way to hack someone else's network, be warned: it's illegal. This article is intended only for restoring access to to his own Wi-Fi, the password for which was lost.

1. Standard method: via Wi-Fi settings (Android 10 and newer)

Starting from Android 10, Samsung Added the ability to view passwords for saved networks directly in the settings menu. This method works on most modern devices (Galaxy S20/S21/S22/S23, Note 20, A52/A53/A54 etc.), but requires confirmation with a fingerprint, PIN code or graphic key.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the app "Settings"** (gear icon).
• 🔗 Go to the section Connections → Wi-Fi.
• 🔍 Click on the name of the current network (there will be a label next to it) "Connected"**).
• 🔐 Choose Network Management (or Share on some models).
• 🔑 Confirm your identity (fingerprint/PIN) and copy the password from the field "Password"**.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware versions One UI 5.0+ (for example, on Galaxy S23 Ultra) Instead of the actual password, only a QR code for connecting other devices may be displayed. In this case, use the methods in the following sections.

Administrator rights on the phone

Updating the firmware to the latest version

Disabling VPN or proxy servers

Restarting your phone-->

2. Via the network's QR code (if the standard method doesn't work)

If your settings only show a QR code instead of a password, you can decrypt it using third-party apps. This method is universal and works even on devices with Android 12/13/14, where direct password issuance is blocked.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Open your Wi-Fi settings as in the previous method and find the option Share or QR code.
2. Take a screenshot of the QR code (press and hold Power + Volume Down simultaneously).
3. Install from Google Play QR reader app (eg «QR & Barcode Scanner»** from Gamma Play).
4. Open the screenshot in this app - the QR code data will contain a string like this:

   WIFI:S:MyWiFi;T:WPA;P:your_password_here;;

   Where your_password_here — the password you are looking for.

💡 Helpful tip: If the QR code is not scanned, try increasing the contrast of the image in any graphics editor (for example, Snapseed or Lightroom).

3. Using a Wi-Fi configuration file (requires a PC)

On devices with Android network passwords are stored in an encrypted file wpa_supplicant.confTo extract it, you will need a computer and software debugging enabled. USB (USB Debugging). The method is suitable for models Samsung Galaxy on Android 8–11.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Activate developer mode:
   • Go to Settings → About phone → Software information.
   • Click 7 times on Build numberuntil a notification appears "You've become a developer".

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

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

⚠️ Attention: On devices with Android 12+ and active protection Knox access to wpa_supplicant.conf may be blocked. In this case, try alternative methods.

Standard Wi-Fi settings

Network QR code

Configuration file (ADB)

Third-party applications-->

4. Password Viewer Apps (No Root)

If the previous methods don't work, you can use specialized utilities. They don't require any privileges. root, but their effectiveness depends on the version Android and smartphone models. Best options:

🔹 How to use: Install the app, grant access to Settings And "Storage", then select the desired network from the list. If the password isn't displayed, try different software.

On devices with One UI 4.0+ (Android 12 and later) Most of these apps stopped working due to stricter security policies. Samsung Knox.

5. Alternative methods (if nothing helps)

If none of these methods work, there are radical solutions left. Their downside is that they require more time or a reset.

• 🔄 Resetting the router: Click the button Reset on the back of the router (hold for 10-15 seconds). The password will be reset to the factory default (indicated on the sticker).
• 📡 Connection via WPS: If the router supports WPS, press the corresponding button on it, then in the phone's Wi-Fi settings, select "Connect via WPS"**.
• 🖥️ View on PC: If a laptop/PC is connected to the network Windows, the password can be found out through Control Panel → Network and Sharing Center → Wireless Network → Properties → Security.

⚠️ Attention: Resetting your router will disconnect all network users and restore factory settings. Use this method only as a last resort.

6. Common mistakes and how to avoid them

When trying to find a password, users often encounter typical problems. Here are the most common ones and their solutions:

🔧 Technical note: On some models Samsung (For example, Galaxy J-series or M-series) The settings interface may vary. If you can't find the item you need, use the settings search (the magnifying glass icon at the top of the screen).

FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions