How to Find Wi-Fi Password on Android

Finding the Wi-Fi password on an Android device can be a bit tricky, especially if you don’t have root access. However, there are several methods you can try:

Method 1: Check Your Router (For Home Wi-Fi)

1. Most home Wi-Fi routers have a default Wi-Fi password printed on a sticker on the router itself. Look for the sticker on the bottom or back of your router.
2. If you’ve changed the Wi-Fi password from the default, but you can’t remember it, you may need to reset your router to its factory settings. Keep in mind that this will erase all custom settings on your router.

Method 2: Check Your Android Device (For Connected Devices)

If your Android device is already connected to the Wi-Fi network, you can retrieve the saved Wi-Fi password using these steps:

Using a File Explorer (Requires Root):

• You will need a rooted Android device to access the Wi-Fi password this way.
• Download and install a root-enabled file explorer app from the Google Play Store, such as “ES File Explorer” or “Solid Explorer.”
• Grant the app root access if prompted.
• Navigate to the /data/misc/wifi/ directory.
• Look for a file named “wpa_supplicant.conf” and open it with a text editor.
• You will find the Wi-Fi network information, including the SSID (network name) and PSK (password).

Using ADB (Requires USB Debugging):

• You can use the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) to retrieve the Wi-Fi password from a connected Android device, but it requires enabling USB debugging.
• Connect your Android device to a computer with ADB installed.
• Open a command prompt or terminal window on the computer.
• Enter the following command to access the Wi-Fi password:
  adb shell cat /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
• Look for the network block corresponding to the Wi-Fi network you’re interested in. The PSK field contains the Wi-Fi password.

Using QR Code (For Some Android Versions):

• Some Android devices with Android 10 or later have a QR code option to share Wi-Fi network details.
• Open the Wi-Fi settings on your Android device.
• Tap on the connected Wi-Fi network’s name.
• Look for the QR code icon and tap on it.
• A QR code containing the network details, including the password, will be displayed. You can share or scan this code to connect other devices.

Method 3: Router Admin Page (For Network Administrators)

If you have access to the router’s admin page, you can usually find the Wi-Fi password there. Here’s how:

1. Open a web browser on a device connected to the same network.
2. Enter the router’s IP address into the browser’s address bar. Common router IP addresses include “192.168.1.1” or “192.168.0.1,” but it can vary by router brand.
3. Log in to the router’s admin page. You may need to enter a username and password. If you haven’t changed these, the default credentials may be printed on the router or available in the router’s manual.
4. Navigate to the Wi-Fi settings or wireless security section. You should find the Wi-Fi password listed there.

The attempting to access a Wi-Fi network without authorization is illegal and unethical. Make sure you have the necessary permissions and legal rights to retrieve or change Wi-Fi passwords.