How to Find Saved WiFi Password on Android

Updated: 2026-11-03 · 6 min read

Your phone has been connected to the home WiFi for two years. Now a friend asks for the password and you have no idea what it is. Good news: if your phone runs Android 10 or later, the password is only a few taps away.

Why Android hides the password

Your phone stores every WiFi password you have entered, but Android doesn't show them openly because anyone holding your unlocked phone could read them. Since Android 10, Google added a Share screen that reveals the password after you confirm your identity with your screen lock. That is the official, safe way to see it, with no root or special app needed.

To check your Android version, open Settings > About phone and look for "Android version".

Pixel and stock Android (Android 10 to 15)

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Network & internet, then Internet (on Android 10–11 it's simply Wi-Fi).
3. Tap the gear icon next to the network you're connected to, or tap a network under Saved networks to see one you used before.
4. Tap Share (the QR icon).
5. Verify with your PIN, pattern, password or fingerprint.
6. The screen shows a QR code and, below it, "Wi-Fi password: ...".

Motorola, Nokia, Sony and many other brands using near-stock Android follow the same path.

Samsung Galaxy (One UI)

1. Open Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the gear icon next to your current network.
3. On newer One UI versions you'll see View password under the password field; tap it and verify. On older versions, tap the QR code button at the bottom.
4. If you only get the QR code, take a screenshot and scan it with Google Lens: Lens reads the code and shows the network name and password in text.

For networks you aren't connected to right now, go to Wi-Fi > three-dot menu > Advanced > Manage networks, pick the network and look for the same options.

Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO (MIUI / HyperOS)

1. Open Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Tap your current network, or "Tap to share password".
3. A QR code appears. Some versions show the password text below; others don't.
4. If there's no text, screenshot the QR code and open it with Google Lens or the built-in Scanner app to read the password.

OnePlus, Oppo, Realme and Vivo

Paths are similar: Settings > Wi-Fi, tap the network or the (i) icon, then Share or QR code, and verify. On recent ColorOS and OxygenOS versions the password usually appears below the code or after tapping a "show" eye icon.

The QR code trick (works everywhere)

If your phone shows a QR code but hides the text, you can decode it yourself:

1. Take a screenshot of the QR code.
2. Open Google Lens (or the Google app's camera icon) and choose the screenshot from your gallery.
3. Lens displays the network name and the password.

The code contains plain text like WIFI:T:WPA;S:HomeNet;P:yourpassword;;. The part after P: and before the next semicolon is the password. If it contains a backslash, the next character is an escaped symbol; see WiFi QR Code Format Explained. Delete the screenshot afterwards so the password isn't sitting in your gallery or cloud backup.

A dedicated scanner like Wifi QR Connect can also read that screenshot-free: it scans WiFi QR codes, creates new ones from an SSID, security type and password, shares your hotspot with a QR code and shows your current connection info, with scan history stored locally on your device. Just point another phone's scanner at your Share screen.

Older phones (Android 9 and earlier)

Before Android 10 there is no built-in way to view saved passwords without root access. Options:

• Check the router. The default password is printed on a label on most routers ("WiFi key", "WPA key" or "Network key"). If someone changed it, log in to the router's admin page (often 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1, or the address on the label) and look under Wireless or WiFi settings.
• Use a Windows PC that's connected to the same network. Open Command Prompt and run:

netsh wlan show profile name="YourNetworkName" key=clear

The password is shown next to Key Content. On a Mac, open Keychain Access (or the Passwords app on macOS Sequoia and later), search for the network name and reveal the password with your Mac login.

• Use an iPhone on the same network: on iOS 16 and later, Settings > Wi-Fi > (i) > Password.

We don't recommend rooting a phone just to read a WiFi password; it can void warranties and weaken security.

Can apps show all saved passwords?

On non-rooted phones, regular apps cannot read the list of saved WiFi passwords. Android restricts that access for security. Apps that claim to "recover all WiFi passwords" either need root, show only the router's default, or are misleading. Be wary of such apps, especially ones asking for unusual permissions.

What if the network isn't listed?

If the network isn't in Saved networks, your phone has forgotten it, for example after a factory reset or if you tapped Forget. You'll need the password from the router, another device or the network owner. Google can back up WiFi networks with your Google Account backup, so after setting up a new phone they may return automatically.

Share it the smart way

Once you have the password, you don't have to read it out. Keep the Share screen open and let your friend scan the QR code with their camera. iPhones and Androids both read it. Step-by-step instructions for both sides are in How to Share WiFi Password With a QR Code (Android & iPhone), and if their phone struggles, try How to Scan a WiFi QR Code on Android or on iPhone.

If you discover the password is weak, such as your phone number or "12345678", now is a good time to change it: How to Change Your WiFi Password and Update QR Codes.

Privacy reminders

• Only view passwords for networks you are entitled to use.
• Don't screenshot your password and leave it in cloud photo backups.
• Remove saved networks you no longer use, especially public ones, so your phone doesn't auto-join lookalike networks.
• Keep a screen lock on your phone; it's what protects the Share screen.

FAQ

Can I see a WiFi password on Android without root?

Yes, on Android 10 and later. Use the network's Share button in WiFi settings and verify with your screen lock. The password appears under the QR code, or you can decode the code with Google Lens.

Why doesn't my phone show the password text?

Some brands show only the QR code. Screenshot it and scan the image with Google Lens, which displays the password in plain text.

Can I see passwords for networks I'm not connected to?

Yes, if the network is still saved. Open Saved networks or Manage networks in WiFi settings, tap the network and use Share or View password.

How do I find the WiFi password on Android 9 or older?

There's no built-in option without root. Check the router label or admin page, or use a connected Windows PC, Mac or iPhone to view the password.

Are WiFi password viewer apps safe?

Regular apps can't access saved WiFi passwords on non-rooted phones, so apps promising this often mislead. Stick to the built-in Share screen.