How to view the Wi-Fi password on a Samsung Galaxy phone: all the methods (2026)

Forgot your home Wi-Fi password, and on your phone Samsung Galaxy Is the network saved? The situation is familiar to many: the router was set up a long time ago, the password was written down on a piece of paper that has disappeared somewhere, and now guests or a new device need to connect. Luckily, Samsung Android smartphones There are several ways to retrieve a saved password - and most of them are not necessary root rights or complex manipulations.

In this article we will look at All current methods for Samsung Galaxy phones running Android 10–14, including official Samsung tools, workarounds through router settings, and alternative solutions. Important: Some methods may not work on older models (up to Galaxy S8) or on heavily customized firmware (for example, from carriers). If your phone was released after 2018, the chances of success are close to 100%.

Let us warn you in advance: none of the methods described will hack someone else's network. We are talking only about your home Wi-Fi, to which the phone is already connected. Attempting to obtain the password for other networks is illegal and may result in the device being blocked or legal consequences.

1. Method via "Samsung Internet" (works on 90% of devices)

The easiest and most reliable method is to use the built-in browser. Samsung InternetIt automatically saves passwords for Wi-Fi networks your phone connects to. Here's how it works:

1. Open your browser Samsung Internet (not Google Chrome!).
2. Enter in the address bar 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 (your router's address).
3. When you try to log in to the admin panel, your browser will prompt you to enter your username and password. Click the icon Saved Data (usually in the form of a key or lock) next to the password field.
4. In the list of saved passwords, find the line with the name of your Wi-Fi network (SSID). The current password will be displayed next to it.

⚠️ Attention: If you have never logged into your router settings through Samsung Internet, this method will not work. Also, some operators (for example, Beeline or MTS) block access to the router by default - in this case, try other methods.

Make sure your phone is connected to the desired Wi-Fi network.

Update your Samsung Internet browser to the latest version

Check that the IP address on the router has not been changed (default 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1)

Disable VPN if active-->

2. Using the Share Wi-Fi feature (Android 10 and later)

Starting from Android 10Samsung has added a QR code generator feature for connecting to Wi-Fi. While it doesn't directly display the password, you can extract it from the QR code using third-party services. Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi.
2. Click on the name of your network (under the word "Connected").
3. Tap on the icon Share (or QR code in new versions of One UI).
4. The system will ask for confirmation. PIN code, fingerprint or graphic key.
5. Take a photo of the QR code that appears or copy it.

Now you need to decode the QR code. To do this:

• 🌐 Use an online service like ZXing Decoder (upload a photo of the QR code).
• 📱 Install the application QR Code Reader (for example, from Kaspersky) and scan the code.

As a result, you will get a string like this:

WIFI:S:MyWiFiName;T:WPA;P:MyPassword123;;

Where P:MyPassword123 - this is your password.

3. Viewing the password through the router settings

If the previous methods don't work, you can go to your router's control panel and look up the password there. This is a universal method, but it requires knowing the router's login information (usually found on the device's sticker).

Steps:

1. Connect your phone to the Wi-Fi network whose password you need to find out.
2. Open your browser and enter the IP address of your router (usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1).
3. Enter your login and password (usually by default admin/admin or admin/password).
4. Go to the section Wireless (or Wi-Fi, Wireless network).
5. Find the field Password, Key or PSK password — the current password will be displayed there.

⚠️ Attention: On routers from some providers (for example, Rostelecom or Dom.ru) the password can be hidden by asterisks (*). In this case, click on the eye icon or use the "Show password" function (if available).

What should I do if I can't access my router?

If the default login and password don't work, they've been changed. Try this:

1. Reset the router to factory settings (button Reset on the back panel, hold for 10 seconds). ⚠️ After this, all settings will be reset, including the Wi-Fi password!

2. Call your provider's support team—they can provide you with your current login details.

3. Connect the router to the computer via cable and use programs like RouterPassView (for Windows only).

4. Password Viewer Apps (No Root)

If standard methods don't work, you can use third-party applications. Important: most of them require root rights, but there are exceptions. For example, WiFi Password Viewer (from Simone Dev) can extract passwords on some Samsung models without root.

How to use:

1. Download WiFi Password Viewer from Google Play.
2. Open the app and grant access to Wi-Fi settings (when prompted).
3. Find your network in the list and tap it. The password will be displayed in the window that opens.

⚠️ Attention: Not all applications work on the latest versions. One UI (for example, on Galaxy S23 or Galaxy A54If an app asks for root access and you don't have it, don't use workarounds (like unlocking the bootloader), as this could void your warranty.

Alternative apps (requires root):

• 🔓 Root Browser — to manually search for a file with passwords (/data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml).
• 📡 WiFi Key Recovery - automatically retrieves all saved passwords.
• 🛠️ ES File Explorer (old version) - for viewing system files.

5. Manual password search in system files (for advanced users)

This method is suitable for those who are willing to dig into Android system files. It doesn't require root, but it does require ADB debug bridge and a little patience. Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer mode on your phone: go to Settings → About phone → Software information and tap 7 times Build number.
2. Return to Settings → Developer options and turn it on USB Debugging.
3. Connect your phone to your computer and install Android SDK Platform-Tools and open a command prompt in the folder with adb.
4. Run the command:

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

   This will copy the Wi-Fi settings file to your computer.

5. Open the file WifiConfigStore.xml Use any text editor and find the line with your network. The password will be in the tag. <string name="PreSharedKey">...</string>.

⚠️ Attention: On newer versions of Android (12+), access to this file may be blocked. If the command adb pull gives an error Permission denied, try:

• Use adb shell su (requires root).
• Download file via TWRP Recovery (if installed).

6. Reset your Wi-Fi password (if nothing helps)

If all attempts are unsuccessful, your last option is to reset the router password. This is a radical method, but it's guaranteed to work. Here's how:

1. Find the button on your router Reset (usually it is recessed into the body and requires a paper clip or toothpick).
2. Press and hold it for 10-15 seconds until the indicators start flashing.
3. Wait 1-2 minutes for the router to reboot.
4. Connect to the Wi-Fi network with the default name (indicated on the router sticker).
5. The password will also be standard (usually it is a combination of 8 digits or a word admin).

⚠️ Attention: After the reset, all router settings will return to factory defaults. This means:

• 🔄 You'll have to set it up again PPPoE (if you don't have a dynamic IP).
• 📡 Your Wi-Fi name and password will change.
• 🔒 The rules will be reset Parent Control, Port Forwarding and others.

If you are not confident in your abilities, it is better to call the provider's support - they will tell you how to reset the password without losing the settings (some operators, for example MGTS, allow you to do this through your personal account).

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about Wi-Fi passwords on Samsung devices

Is it possible to find out the Wi-Fi password on a Samsung Galaxy without rooting?

Yes, on most Samsung models (starting from Galaxy S8 and newer) this is possible without root. Use the methods through Samsung Internet, QR code or router settingsRoot is only required for some third-party applications or manual password extraction from system files.

Why is there no Share button in the Wi-Fi settings?

This feature was introduced in Android 10 and newer. If you have an older version of the OS (for example, on Galaxy J5 2017), update the firmware via Settings → Software UpdateThe button may also be missing if the phone is connected to a corporate network (with security certificates).

I reset my router, but the default password doesn't work. What should I do?

Your ISP may have changed the factory settings. Try this:

1. Look at the password on the sticker under the router (sometimes it differs from admin).
2. Connect to the router via cable and use RouterPassView (for Windows).
3. Call your provider's support team—they know the default passwords for their devices.

Is it possible to find out the password for a Wi-Fi network that my phone was previously connected to but is not currently connected to?

Technically yes, but it's more complicated. Passwords for saved networks are stored in a file. WifiConfigStore.xml, but access to it without root is limited. If you have a backup of your phone (for example, via Samsung Smart Switch), you can try extracting the file from a backup. Alternatively, temporarily connect to this network and use the methods in the article.

Are Wi-Fi password viewer apps safe to use?

Most of the applications from Google Play (For example, WiFi Password Viewer) are safe, but:

• 🚫 Avoid programs that require sending SMS or access to Contacts.
• 🛡️ Check reviews and ratings (apps with ratings below 4.0 often contain adware).
• 🔍 On new phones (for example, Galaxy S23) many utilities do not work due to restrictions Knox.

It's better to try the built-in methods first (via Samsung Internet or QR code).