Forgot your password VKontakte, but it is saved on your phone? Don’t rush to reset your account via email - there are several ways to retrieve saved data. Depending on where you logged in Android There are several ways to retrieve saved data. Depending on where you logged in VK (browser, official application or third-party client), recovery methods will differ.

In this article we will look at 5 proven methodsincluding viewing passwords in Google Chrome, Samsung Internet, through Android settings and even with the help ADB for advanced users. Important: some methods require root access or special knowledge - we will separately note such cases. You will also learn how to protect your data from leakage in the future.

⚠️ Attention: Retrieving saved passwords may violate security policy VK. Use these methods only to restore access to yours accounts. The transfer of other people's data to third parties is punishable by law (Article 138 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation "Violation of the secrecy of correspondence").

📊 Where do you most often log into VK?
In the official application
Through a browser (Chrome, Samsung Internet)
In third-party clients (Kate Mobile, VKontakte Reborn)
I don’t remember

1. How to view your VK password in Google Chrome

If you logged in VKontakte via a browser Google Chrome, the password could be saved in the password manager. This method works on most devices Android without additional apps.

To find saved data:

  1. Open Google Chrome and tap on the three dots in the upper right corner.
  2. Go to Settings → Passwords.
  3. Enter PIN code or fingerprint to confirm.
  4. Find the site in the list vk.com and tap on it.
  5. Click on the eye icon (👁️) next to the "Password" field to see it.

⚠️ Attention: If you do not see vk.com in the list, it means the password was not saved or was deleted. Try other browsers (for example Samsung Internet or Yandex Browser) - they have their own password stores.

Important: In the latest versions Chrome (starting from 2023) passwords are synchronized with account Google. If you log out or reset your phone, your data may disappear. To avoid this, export your passwords to a file:

  • 📁 Go to Chrome Settings → Passwords → Three dots (⋮) → Export passwords.
  • 🔒 Confirm the action PIN code.
  • 📄 Save the file .csv to a safe place (for example, in Google Drive).

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2. password via Samsung Internet or other browsers. in

On smartphones Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei and other brands often have proprietary browsers preinstalled (Samsung Internet, Mi Browser, Huawei Browser). They have their own password vaults that are not associated with Google Chrome.

Instructions for Samsung Internet:

  1. Open your browser and go to ⋮ → Settings → Personal data → Saved passwords.
  2. Authorize using your fingerprint or PIN code.
  3. Find vk.com in the list and tap on it.
  4. Click Show password (re-authentication may be required).

For Mi Browser (on Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO):

  • 🔍 Go in Profile → Settings → Privacy → Passwords.
  • 🔐 Enter the pattern or password for the lock screen.
  • 📋 Find VKontakte in the list and copy password.

⚠️ Attention: Some manufacturers (for example, Huawei) encrypt passwords linked to the device. After resetting the phone or flashing it, the data may become unavailable. If you plan to sell the phone, export the passwords first!

What to do if the browser does not show the password?

If the password field is empty or gray, then the data was not saved. Try:

- Log in to VK through this browser again and allow saving the password.

- Check other browsers (for example, Yandex Browser or Firefox).

- Use the method with ADB (section 5 of this article).

3. View the password in the official VK application (without root)

Official The application VKontakte for Android does not save passwords in clear text, but there is a workaround: you can extract access tokenwhich allows you to log in without a password. This method will not show the password itself, but will help restore access to your account.

Instructions:

  1. Install the application Packet Capture (or similar, for example HTTP Toolkit).
  2. Start traffic capture and log into the application VK.
  3. Find in the logs a request to api.vk.com with the parameter access_token.
  4. Copy the token and use it to log in via VK authorization page (enter in URL: https://oauth.vk.com/blank.html#access_token=YOUR_TOKEN).

Method limitations:

  • 🔄 The token is valid for a limited time (usually a few hours).
  • 🚫 Does not work if two-factor is enabled authentication.
  • 🛡️ VK can block an account for suspicious activity.

⚠️ Attention: Using traffic sniffers (for example, Packet Capture) may violate the user agreement VKUse this method only as a last resort and on your device.

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If you often forget passwords, set up a backup email and phone number in your VK account. To do this, go to Settings → Security → Recovery methods and add current contacts.

4. Retrieving passwords through Android settings (only for some devices)

On some smartphones (for example, Samsung Galaxy s One UI or Xiaomi s MIUIs) passwords are stored in the system manager. This method does not require root access, but does not work on all firmware.

For Samsung (One UI):

  1. Open Settings → Biometrics and security → Credential Manager.
  2. Enter the PIN code or pattern.
  3. Find VKontakte in the list and tap on it.
  4. Click Show password (a fingerprint scan may be required).

For Xiaomi (MIUI):

  • 🔓 Go to Settings → Passwords and security → Applications with passwords.
  • 📱 Log in using your fingerprint or lock password.
  • 🔍 Find com.vkontakte.android (official VK application) or vk.com (browser).

On devices with pure Android (Pixel, Motorola, Nokia) there is usually no system password manager - use the methods from sections 1 or 5.

Manufacturer Path to passwords Is a PIN required? Does VK support
Samsung Settings → Biometrics and Security → Credential Manager Yes Yes
Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO Settings → Passwords and security → Applications with passwords Yes Yes (browser only)
Huawei/Honor Settings → Security → Password storage Yes No (system applications only)
Google Pixel Settings → Google → Google account management → Security → Password manager Yes Yes (only Chrome)

5. Advanced method: retrieving the password via ADB (for advanced users)

If the previous methods did not work, you can try retrieving the password via Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method requires connecting the phone to the computer and basic knowledge of the command line.

Step 1. Preparation:

  • 🖥️ Install ADB Tools on the PC.
  • 📱 Enable Developer mode on the phone: go to Settings → About phone → Build number and tap on it 7 times.
  • 🔌 Connect your phone to the PC via USB and enable debugging (Settings → System → For Developers → USB Debugging).

Step 2. Extracting passwords:

  1. Open the command line (cmd on Windows or Terminal on macOS/Linux).
  2. Enter the command to check the connection: 
    adb devices

    The serial number of your device should appear.

  3. Download the password database (for Chrome): 
    adb pull /data/data/com.android.chrome/app_chrome/Default/Login\ Data
  4. Open file Login Data using the app DB Browser for SQLite and find the entry with vk.com.

⚠️ Attention: This method may not work on Android 10+ due to enhanced data protection. It also requires an unlocked bootloader (bootloader), which will void the warranty. increases the risk of hacking the device.

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ADB is a powerful tool, but dangerous. Incorrect commands can lead to data loss or “bricking” the phone. Use only if you are confident in your actions!

6. data-i="223">If you have tried all the methods, but have not found the password, there are two options left:

If you have tried all the methods, but still haven’t found the password, there are two options left:

  1. Recovery via email/phone:
    • 📧 Go to VK recovery page.
    • 📱 Enter the linked email or phone number.
    • 🔑 Follow the instructions in the letter or SMS.
  • Contact VK support:
    • 📝 Fill out the form on support page.
    • 📎 Attach a screenshot of your identity document (passport, driver's license).
    • ⏳ Expect a response up to 72 hours.

    If the account is linked to an old phone number:

    • 📞 Try restoring access to the SIM card from the operator (for example, MTS, Beeline, Tele2).
    • 🔄 If the number is lost forever, please indicate this in your support request VK and attach a scan of your passport.

    ⚠️ Attention: Fraudsters often offer "hacking VK accounts" for money. Never give them data and do not pay for recovery - this is a scam. The only official way is through the support form VK.

    7 How to protect. passwords in the future?

    To avoid the problem of a forgotten password again, follow these tips:

    • 🔐 Use managers passwords (1Password, Bitwarden, KeePass). They store data in encrypted form and are synchronized between devices.
    • 📝 Enable two-factor authentication two-factor authentication VK (Settings → Security → Two-Step Verification).
    • 📧 Regularly update your backup email and phone number in your profile.
    • 🚫 Do not save passwords in browsers on other people's or work devices.

    How to export passwords from the manager:

    1. B Google Chrome: Settings → Passwords → ⋮ → Export passwords.
    2. To Bitwarden: Settings → Export storage.
    3. Save the file in a secure place (for example, in an encrypted archive).

    ⚠️ Attention: Save passwords in clear text (in notes, screenshots or a text file) is dangerous. Use only trusted managers with encryption.

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    Create an encrypted archive with backup copies of passwords. To do this, add files to the archive. Google Drive encrypted archive with backup copies of passwords. To do this, add files to the archive .zip, then protect it with a password through the app 7-Zip or WinRAR.

    FAQ: Frequently asked questions about VK passwords on Android

    Is it possible to see the VK password if the phone is not rooted?

    Yes, in most cases. Methods without root:

    • Viewing through a password manager Chrome or a proprietary browser.
    • Using the system password storage (on Samsung, Xiaomi).
    • Retrieving an access token via traffic sniffer (for example Packet Capture).

    Root is needed only to extract passwords from some applications (for example, Kate Mobile) or if the data is encrypted at the firmware level.

    Why is there no entry about VK in the Chrome password manager?

    Possible reasons:

    • You did not save your password when logging in (unchecked the "Remember" checkbox).
    • The data was deleted when clearing the browser cache.
    • You used the Incognito mode (passwords are not saved in it).
    • Logged in through the app, not the browser.

    Try to look for the password in other browsers or through Android Settings (section 4).

    Is it possible to recover a VK password after resetting the phone?

    This depends on whether the passwords were synchronized with the account Google:

    • 🔄 If synchronization was enabled, the passwords will be restored after logging into the same account Google.
    • 🚫 If not, the data will be deleted irrevocably (except for cases with backups Titanium Backup on rooted devices).

    To avoid loss, regularly export passwords (section 7).

    What to do if VK asks for the old password when restoring?

    If you forgot both the password and access to email/phone:

    1. Try to remember your backup email (check all mailboxes, including Mail.ru, Yandex, Gmail).
    2. Contact support VK with proof of identity (passport scan).
    3. If the account is linked to a number, try restoring the SIM card from operator.

    ⚠️ Do not use “account hacking” services - this is fraud.

    How do I know if my VK password is saved on my phone?

    Check the following places:

    • Google Chrome: Settings → Passwords → search "vk.com".
    • Samsung Internet: ⋮ → Settings → Personal data → Saved passwords.
    • Android Settings (for Samsung/Xiaomi): see section 4.
    • Password managers (Bitwarden, 1Password), if you used them.

    If there is no entry anywhere, then the password was not saved or was deleted.