How to find the Wi-Fi password on an ASUS phone: all the working methods

Introduction: Why Wi-Fi passwords are needed and why they are difficult to find on Android

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you need to connect a new gadget to your home Wi-Fi, but you've long forgotten the password? Or a friend asks for access to your network, but you can't remember the password you entered years ago? ASUS Zenfone, ROG Phone or other smartphones of the brand, this task is complicated by the fact that Android hides saved passwords by default. — unlike iOS, where they can be seen in iCloud settings.

The reasons for this restriction lie in the security policy. Google: The system doesn't allow you to view passwords in plaintext without additional manipulation. However, there are workarounds, ranging from simple (via router settings) to technically complex (working with system files). In this article, we'll discuss All current methods for ASUS phones, including models running pure Android and with a proprietary shell ZenUI.

Important: methods vary depending on access level. For example, for owners of phones with root rights Advanced features are available, while standard solutions are suitable for most users. We'll start with the simplest options and gradually move on to more advanced ones.

Method 1: View the password through the router settings

The most reliable and universal method is log into the router's web interfaceIt works regardless of the phone model. ASUS and doesn't require any special knowledge. You only need a device already connected to this Wi-Fi network (for example, your smartphone).

Algorithm of actions:

• 🌐 Open the browser on your phone and enter in the address bar 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 (less often - 192.168.100.1). These are the standard IP addresses for logging into the control panel of most routers.
• 🔑 Enter your login and password to access. This is usually a combination admin/admin or admin/passwordIf the data has changed, look at the sticker on the back of the router.
• 📡 Go to the section Wireless (or Wi-Fi, Wireless network) → Security (Security). Here in the field Password/PSK The current password will be displayed.

⚠️ Attention: If your router returns an error when logging in or the IP address doesn't open, check your network connection. Your ISP may be using a non-standard control panel address (e.g. 192.168.8.1 for some models TP-Link).

If you have changed your default login details and don't remember them, the only way out is to reset the router to factory settings (button Reset (on the back panel). Please note that this will disconnect all users from the network and reset all settings to default.

Method 2: Using a QR code (for modern ASUS phones)

Many modern smartphones ASUS (For example, Zenfone 9, ROG Phone 6) support the function generating a QR code for Wi-FiThis method does not display the password explicitly, but allows you to connect other devices without entering it.

How does this work:

1. Open Settings → Wi-Fi.
2. Click on the name of your network (already connected).
3. Tap on the icon Share (or Share).
4. The system will prompt you to enter a PIN code or scan a fingerprint for confirmation.
5. After authentication, a QR code will appear. You can scan it with another phone, and it will automatically connect to the network.

🔍 Limitation: This method isn't suitable if you need the password itself (for example, to enter it on a PC or smart TV). However, it's ideal for quickly connecting guest devices.

Method 3: Viewing the password via the configuration file (requires root)

For users with root rights A method for extracting passwords directly from system files is available AndroidThis method works on all phones. ASUS, but requires caution - incorrect actions can disrupt the operation of the system.

Instructions:

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

   /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml

   or (for newer versions of Android):

   /data/misc/apexdata/com.android.wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml

3. Open the file in a text editor and find the line with the name of your network (SSID). There will be a field nearby. PreSharedKey - this is the password.

⚠️ Attention: Modifying or deleting files in a folder /data/misc/wifi/ may lead to loss of all saved networks or Wi-Fi module malfunctions. We recommend creating a backup copy of the file beforehand.

su
cat /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf

network={
ssid="Network_Name"
psk="password"

}

Method 4: Password Viewer Apps (No Root)

If you don't have root rights, but your phone ASUS runs under control Android 10 or later, you can use third-party applications. They don't show passwords directly, but they allow export them in encrypted form or connect other devices via QR code.

Top 3 verified apps:

• 📱 WiFi Password Viewer - works on some firmware ASUS Due to vulnerabilities in the Android API, it requires location and storage permissions.
• 🔗 WiFi Key Recovery - Recovers passwords from backups (you need a backup created via adb backup).
• 🔒 WiFi Map — does not show passwords, but saves connection history and can generate QR codes for the network.

⚠️ Attention: Most of the applications in Google PlayApps that promise to reveal passwords without root are scams. They either don't work or are collecting user data. Before installing, check reviews and ratings (they should be at least 4.0 with 10,000+ ratings).

Method 5: Resetting the password by resetting the router settings

If none of the previous methods worked, there remains a radical solution - reset the router settingsThis will reset the password to the factory default (usually found on the device's sticker), but has some side effects:

What happens after the reset:

• ⚙️ All personal router settings (including network name, password, device priorities) will be deleted.
• 📡 All connected devices will be disconnected from Wi-Fi.
• 🔌 You may need to reconfigure your Internet connection (enter data from your provider).

How to reset:

1. Find the small button on the back of the router. Reset (sometimes it is recessed into the body).
2. Take a paper clip or toothpick, press and hold the button for 10-15 seconds until the indicators start flashing.
3. After rebooting the router, connect to the network with the factory name (for example, ASUS_XX) and password (indicated on the sticker).

💡 Advice: If you're worried about losing your settings, export them before resetting (if your router supports this feature). For example, in firmware ASUSWRT This can be done in the section Administration → Restore/Save/Upload Setting.

Common mistakes and how to avoid them

When trying to find out the Wi-Fi password on ASUS Users often encounter typical problems. Let's look at the most common ones:

1. The router control panel won't open.

• 🔌 Check if your phone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the router.
• 🌍 Make sure you are entering the correct IP address (try 192.168.1.1, 192.168.0.1, 192.168.8.1).
• 🔄 Reboot your router (turn off the power for 30 seconds).

2. The app doesn't show the password

• 📱 Make sure the app has permission to access Locations And Storage.
• 🔄 Try reinstalling the app or using an alternative (for example, WiFi Password Viewer instead of WiFi Key Recovery).
• 📌 Check your Android version: on newer versions (12+), many apps have stopped working due to stricter security policies.

3. The WifiConfigStore.xml file is empty or missing

• 🔍 It's possible that your firmware stores passwords in a different location (see spoiler above).
• 📲 Try using adb pull To extract the file to your PC:

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

• 🔄 If the file is damaged, restart your phone—sometimes this restores its contents.

FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions