How to find Wi-Fi passwords on Android phones?

Wi-Fi password on Android phone

In this article, we will examine how to find the Wi-Fi password on Android phones, as well as how to see the password of any Wi-Fi network you have previously connected to.

How to see the Wi-Fi password on the phone?

If your device has Android 10 or later, you can easily check the password of any Wi-Fi network. This method works for Pixel phones and many other manufacturers like Motorola, Nokia, and LG.

In the following, we will examine how to view the Wi-Fi password on Android phones:

  1.  Open Settings and tap on Network & internet

  2. Tap on Internet

  3. Tap on the gear icon next to the Wi-Fi network

  1. Tap on the Share option

  2. If needed, provide fingerprints, PIN, or other authentication methods

  3.  The password is on the next page

This page also has a QR code. Scanning this code with another mobile allows you to connect to the Wi-Fi network without entering the password.

How to find Wi-Fi passwords on Samsung Galaxy devices?

Checking the saved Wi-Fi password on Samsung Galaxy phones is more complicated than other Android devices due to its use of One UI.

In this case, you need to generate a QR code to share your current Wi-Fi network.

This process only works for the network you are currently connected to.

See Wi-Fi password on Samsung mobile phone

  1. Open Settings > Connections

  2.  Tap on Wi-Fi

  3. Tap on the gear icon next to your current Wi-Fi network

  4. Tap on the QR code

  5.  Tap on Save as image

  6. Open the image in Google Photos or Google Lens

  7. Use Google Lens to read the QR code and display the password

There is no way to see the Wi-Fi password on Android 9 and below devices unless the device is rooted.
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