Forgot your home Wi-Fi password, or the sticker on your router has worn off? Or do you need to connect a new device, but are too lazy to look for the router box? On smartphones Samsung Galaxy with firmware One UI there are several ways to retrieve the saved Wi-Fi password directly from the settings - without root access and third-party applications. The main thing is that the phone must already be connected to this network.

Unlike “pure” Android, where the function of viewing passwords is hidden deep in the system files, Samsung has added a convenient interface for this back in One UI 4.0 (Android 12). However, not all users know where exactly to look. This article contains current methods for models from Galaxy S21 to Galaxy A54, including features for different firmware versions.

⚠️ Attention: If your Samsung Galaxy is not connected to the target Wi-Fi network, none of the methods will work. Also, on some corporate networks, passwords may be hidden by security policies (for example, when using EAP-SIM or 802.1X).

1. Standard method: through the "Wi-Fi" menu in the settings

The simplest method is to use the built-in function "Share password", which appeared in One UI on the base Android 10+. It works even without superuser rights and does not require the installation of additional utilities.

Instructions:

  • 📱 Open the application Settings (gear on the main screen or in the notification panel).
  • 🌐 Go to section Connections → Wi-Fi.
  • 🔍 Find in the list the network for which you want to find out the password and tap on its name.
  • 🔑 In the window that opens, click to the icon. data-i="61">or QR code (or Share in older versions).
  • 👁️ Under confirmation by PIN code, fingerprint or face recognition a screen will open with a QR code and a text password string.

⚠️ Attention: On some models (for example, Galaxy S20 s One UI 3.1) instead of a text password, only a QR code can be displayed. In this case, use the method from next section.

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2. Alternative method: through "SmartThings" (for Samsung routers)

If your router is from Samsung (for example, Samsung Smart Wi-Fi or Samsung Connect Home), you can extract the password through the app SmartThings. This method is suitable for ecosystem owners Samsung and works even if the phone is not connected to the network right now.

Step-by-step guide:

  1. Download SmartThings application from Google Play (if not already installed).
  2. Login using the same account Samsungas on the router.
  3. In the main menu, select the tab Devices → find your router.
  4. Tap on it → Wi-Fi settings → Password.
  5. The system will show the current password (maybe biometric confirmation will be required).

💡 Helpful advice: If the router is not displayed in SmartThings, check whether the function Remote control is enabled in its web interface (usually at 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1).

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3. Manually retrieving the password from the configuration file (for advanced)

If standard methods do not work, you can manually find the password in the system file wpa_supplicant.conf. This method requires access to the file manager with root access or use ADB (USB debugging).

🔧 Instructions via ADB:

  1. Enable Developer mode on your phone: Settings → About phone → Build number (tap 7 times).
  2. Activate USB debugging in the developer menu.
  3. Connect the phone to the PC and run the command:
adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml

In the resulting file, find the line [YOUR_PASSWORD].

What to do if the file is encrypted?

Starting with Android 10, some manufacturers (including Samsung) encrypt Wi-Fi configuration files. In this case, only the following will help:

1) Using the Magisk module "WiFi Password Viewer" (requires root).

2) Resetting the router to factory settings (the password will return to the default one indicated on the sticker).

⚠️ Attention: Change or delete file WifiConfigStore.xml can lead to loss of all saved Wi-Fi networks on the device. We recommend making a backup copy before editing.

4. Using third-party applications (without root)

If you don’t want to mess with ADB or files, you can use specialized utilities. For example, the application WiFi Password Viewer (from Simone Dev) can show passwords for connected networks on most devices Samsung s One UI 3.0+.

📌 Top 3 tested applications:

Application Requires root? Works on One UI? Link
WiFi Password Viewer ❌ No ✅ Yes (partially) Play Market
WiFi Key Recovery ✅ Yes ✅ Yes Play Market
Router Setup Page ❌ No ✅ Yes (for routers only) Play Market

🔍 Important: Apps without root may not show passwords on the latest versions One UI 5.0+ due to stricter policies security Samsung Knox. In this case, only the manual method or resetting the router will help.

5. Resetting the password on the router (if all else fails)

If none of the methods worked, a radical option remains - resetting the router to factory settings. This will return the password to the standard one (indicated on the device sticker), but all user settings (including network name, guest access and port forwarding) will be lost.

🔄 How to reset the router:

  • 🔌 Find the button on the back panel of the router Reset (usually recessed into the case).
  • 📍 Press and hold it 10–15 seconds (until the indicators start blinking).
  • 🔄 After the reboot, the router will create a network with the default name (for example, TP-Link_1234) and the password from the sticker.

⚠️ Attention: After the reset, you will have to configure it again: PPPoE-connection (if used), IPTV, port forwarding for cameras or servers, as well as parental controls. Save screenshots of the current settings from the router’s web interface in advance (192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1).

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Reset router is the last option when other methods do not work. Always check the standard methods first through the phone settings.

6. Common problems and their solutions

Sometimes users encounter errors when trying to retrieve the password. Here are the most common cases and how to fix them:

🚫 "Share" button. inactive"

  • 🔄 Reconnect to the Wi-Fi network (forget the network and connect again).
  • 📱 Update the firmware to the latest version One UI.
  • 🔒 Check if it is turned on Guest mode or Private DNS in the Wi-Fi settings.

🚫 "The application does not show the password"

  • 🛡️ Disable Samsung Knox (if possible) or use an application with root access.
  • 📲 Try another application from the table above.
  • 🔧 Check for restrictions through Settings → Biometrics and security → Other settings security.

🚫 "QR code cannot be scanned"

  • 📸 Increase the brightness of your phone screen.
  • 🔍 Try scanning the code with another device.
  • 📱 Reboot your phone - sometimes it helps with camera glitches.
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If you often forget passwords, save them in Samsung Pass or Google Password Manager. To do this, when connecting to a new network, select the "Save in account" option.

❓ Is it possible to find out the password for Wi-Fi to which the phone connected before, but is not connected now?

No, using standard means One UI this impossible. Passwords are stored in encrypted form and access to them is provided only to active connection. The exception is the use of root access or ADB (see section 3).

❓ Why is SmartThings not is my router displayed?

Probable reasons:

  • The router is not from Samsung (the function only works with Samsung Smart Wi-Fi, Connect Home etc.).
  • The device is not linked to your account Samsung.
  • The function Remote control is disabled in the router settings.

Solution: connect to the router via cable and check the settings via the web interface (192.168.x.1).

❓ Does this method work on Samsung tablets?

Yes, all the described methods are also relevant for tablets Samsung Galaxy Tab s One UI (for example, Tab S8, Tab A7The settings interface is identical to smartphones, with the exception of the location of some menu items). (for example, Connections may be called Network and Internet on older models).

❓ Is it possible to find out the password for public Wi-Fi (cafe, airport)?

Noif it is a network with authorization through a portal (for example, Starbucks_WiFi or Moscow_Free). Such networks use dynamic keys that are not stored on the phone. The exception is if the network is without authorization (for example RT-WiFi in some hotels), but even in this case the password may be hidden by administrator policies.

❓ What to do if after updating One UI the "Share" button disappeared?

This is a known problem after the update to One UI 5.1/6.0. Solutions:

  1. Rolling back to the previous firmware version (risky, may block Knox).
  2. Use of ADB or applications with root access.
  3. Contact support Samsung (sometimes resetting helps network settings).

💡 Tip: Before updating the firmware, make a backup copy of your passwords via SmartThings or save them manually.

📌 Result: On Samsung Galaxy s One UI 4.0+ The easiest way to find out the Wi-Fi password is through the menu Settings → Wi-Fi → [Network name] → Share. If this method does not work, try SmartThings (for Samsung routers) or specialized applications. In extreme cases, resetting the router or manually retrieving the password via ADB.

🔄 The settings interface may vary. depending on the phone model and version One UI. If you don’t find the item you need, check the user manual for your specific model at Samsung official website.