How to view the saved Wi-Fi password on a Samsung Galaxy smartphone

Forgot the password for your home Wi-Fi, but on your phone Samsung Galaxy it saved? Don’t rush to reset your router or call your provider. Android has several ways to retrieve the password from the device's memory - from standard settings to hidden system files. The main thing is to act carefully so as not to disrupt the network or security.

In this article you will find 5 working methods to view the Wi-Fi password on Samsung Galaxy (including models S23 Ultra, A54, S22+ and others with Android 12–14). We will look at options without and with root access, and also explain why some methods may not work on new firmware versions. If you need to share the network with a guest or reconfigure the router, read on. One UI. If you need to share your network with a guest or reconfigure your router, read on.

1. Standard method: through Android settings (without root)

The easiest method is to use the built-in tools Android 10 and later. Unfortunately, it does not work on all versions One UI, but it's worth a try. You will not need additional applications or superuser rights.

Open the menu Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi. Find your network in the list and tap on its name. In some firmware Samsung a button Share (or Share) is displayed here - click on it. The system will request confirmation by PIN code, fingerprint or pattern. After authorization, you will see QR code with network data and a text password underneath.

• ✅ Works on: One UI 3.1–5.1 (Android 11–14)
• ❌ Does not work on: older versions of Android (up to 10) or custom firmware
• 🔒 Required: screen unlock (PIN/password/biometrics)

⚠️ Attention: If button Share is missing, which means the manufacturer or telecom operator has disabled this function. Try the alternative methods below.

2. Viewing the password through a file wpa_supplicant.conf (file manager required)

Android stores data about saved Wi-Fi networks in a system file wpa_supplicant.conf. To read it, you will need file manager with access to root folders (for example, Solid Explorer, FX File Explorer or Root Browser). The method works without root, but only on some firmware versions.

Instructions:

1. Install the file manager from Google Play (links above).
2. Go to path:

   /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/

   Or an alternative path (on some models):

   /data/misc/wifi/

3. Find the file wpa_supplicant.conf and open it with a text editor.
4. Inside there will be blocks like:

   network={
   ssid="Name_of your_network"
   psk="your_password"
   key_mgmt=WPA-PSK
   }

   Value psk is the password.

Install a file manager with access to system folders

Enable display of hidden files in the manager settings

Check the path /data/misc/wifi/ or alternative options

Copy file for backup (optional)-->

⚠️ Attention: On Samsung Galaxy c Android 12+ access to this file may be blocked even for file managers. If the folder /data/ does not open, try the method with ADB (section 4).

Android version	Access to wpa_supplicant.conf	Alternative method
Android 9 and below	✅ Yes (without root)	—
Android 10–11	⚠️ Partially (depending on the firmware)	ADB or root
Android 12–14	❌ No (Samsung lock)	ADB or third-party applications

3. Using applications to view Wi-Fi passwords

If system methods do not work, third-party utilities will come to the rescue. They analyze Android data and extract stored passwords. Important: most of these applications require root access, but there are exceptions.

The best applications for Samsung Galaxy:

• 🔓 WiFi Password Viewer - shows passwords without root on some firmware (works through backups).
• 🛠️ WiFi Key Recovery - requires root, but supports new versions of Android.
• 📱 WiFi Password Show - simple interface, suitable for One UI.

How to use:

1. Download the application from Google Play (beware of fakes!).
2. Launch and provide the necessary permissions.
3. In the list of networks, find yours and copy the password.

⚠️ Warning: Non-rooted applications often use Android vulnerabilities to extract passwords. After using them update the firmwareto close potential security gaps.

4. Method for advanced: retrieving password via ADB

If you have a computer and a little experience with the command line, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method does not require root, but you do need USB debugging and access to SDK Platform Tools.

Step-by-step guide:

1. Enable USB debugging on your phone: Settings → About phone → Build number (tap 7 times to unlock Developer mode).

   Then: Settings → Developer Mode → USB Debugging.

2. Connect Samsung Galaxy to your PC and confirm trust in the device.
3. Open Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder c ADB.
4. Run the commands:

   adb shell
   su -c "cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/SoftAp_WifiConfigStore.xml"

   Or alternatively:

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

5. In the resulting file, find the line PASSWORD.

What to do if ADB gives the error "Permission denied"?

This means that you do not have permission to read system files. Try:

1. Repeat the command with su (requires root).

2. data-i="145">3. Check if USB debugging is enabled in the developer settings. /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/.

3. Check if USB debugging is enabled in the developer settings.

This method is more complicated than others, but reliable. If the commands do not work, check the relevance of the paths - in new versions One UI they may change.

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

If all of the above methods did not work, there remains reset the router settings. This is a radical method, but it is guaranteed to provide access to the network. After resetting, you will have to configure the router again (including the network name, password and connection parameters to the provider).

How to reset the router:

1. Find the button on the back panel of the router Reset (usually recessed into the body).
2. Press and hold it 10–15 seconds (until the indicators blink).
3. Connect to the router network via cable or via Wi-Fi (the network name and password will be standard, indicated on the device sticker).
4. Open the browser and go to 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 (usually logins/passwords admin/admin or admin/password from the sticker).
5. In the control panel, find the section Wi-Fi or Wireless network and set a new password.

⚠️ Attention: After resetting the router, all connected devices (including smart appliances, TVs, laptops) will be disconnected from the network. Prepare in advance the data for re-configuration (logins, passwords from the provider, IP/VPN settings).

Bonus: how to avoid losing your password in future

In order not to look for ways to retrieve the password every time guests or a new device needs it, follow these simple tips:

• 📝 Save the password in a safe place: use password managers (1Password, Bitwarden) or write it down in a notepad (but not on a sticky note on the router!).
• 🔄 Set up backup: in Samsung Cloud or Google Drive you can save Wi-Fi data (including passwords).
• 📱 Use the QR code: in the Wi-Fi settings on Samsung Galaxy you can generate a QR to quickly connect other devices.
• 🔧 Update the router firmware: modern models allow you to view password in the web interface (section Wi-Fi → Security).

If you often share the network with friends, consider creating guest network on the router. It is isolated from the main one and has a separate password that can be changed without risk to the main devices.

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

Can I find out the Wi-Fi password without root access?

Yes, on Samsung Galaxy s Android 10 and newer this is possible through the menu Settings → Wi-Fi → Share. Some applications also work (for example, WiFi Password Viewer) and the method with ADB. However, on new versions One UI (Android 13–14) access to system files is often blocked.

Why is my network not in the file? wpa_supplicant.conf no network?

This can happen for several reasons:

• The file was cleared after a firmware update.
• Samsung changed the Wi-Fi data storage path (try /data/vendor/wifi/).
• The network is saved in a different format (for example, as Enterprise with certificates).

Try alternative methods or check presence of a network in the file SoftAp_WifiConfigStore.xml.

Will resetting the router affect the Internet speed?

No, reset the router to factory settings does not affect the tariff or speedprovided by the provider. However, after a reset, the following may go wrong:

• Wi-Fi channel settings (automatic selection may reduce stability).
• QoS parameters (traffic prioritization for games/videos).
• Guest access or parental controls.

To return optimal settings, after resetting, go to the control panel of the router and select the channel manually (for example, 5 GHz for less interference).

Is it possible to find out the password for someone else's Wi-Fi through Samsung Galaxy?

Technically noif your device has not connected to this network before. Android only stores passwords for saved networks. Attempts to hack someone else's Wi-Fi:

• Violate the law (Article 272 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation - unlawful access to computer information).
• Can lead to blocking of your device on the network.
• Modern routers use security WPA3that is almost impossible to hack without physical access.

If you need access to someone else's network, ask the owner to share the password via a QR code or function Wi-Fi Direct.

Why did the methods with files stop working after the One UI update?

Samsung regularly tightens security policy in new versions One UI. Starting from Android 12:

• Access to system folders (/data/, /system/) without root is blocked.
• Files with passwords are encrypted or stored in protected sections.
• ADB commands require confirmation on the device (even with debugging).

If you depend on password extraction, avoid firmware updates or use root solutions (for example, Magisk).