Learn how to see WiFi password on Android without QR code with these simple steps. Never forget your WiFi password again with these helpful tips.
Sometimes you may need to find out the password for a connected Wi-Fi network on an Android phone to connect another smartphone, laptop or other device. And if it is very easy to do this on a computer, then it is more difficult with Android without root.
Android 10 has a new feature: the ability to generate a QR code that can be scanned by another phone to connect to Wi-Fi. After reading this code, we can easily see the password of the connected Wi-Fi network in its content.
How to See WiFi Password on Android without QR Code
Method 1: Using Your Router Settings
- Open a web browser on a device that is already connected to your WiFi network.
- Enter your router’s IP address in the browser’s address bar. This information can usually be found on the back of your router or in the instruction manual.
- Log in to your router’s settings using the default username and password (often “admin” for both).
- Navigate to the Wireless or WiFi settings section.
- Look for the section labeled “WiFi Password,” “Security Key,” or something similar. Your WiFi password should be displayed here.
Method 2: Using a File Explorer App
- Download and install a file explorer app from the Google Play Store (such as ES File Explorer).
- Open the file explorer app and navigate to the root directory.
- Go to the data/misc/wifi folder.
- Look for a file named “wpa_supplicant.conf” and open it using a text editor.
- Your WiFi network details, including the password, should be listed under the network section.
What to do if a QR code is displayed but there is no password line?
To increase security, some smartphones only show a QR code with a password. But even in this case, the combination can still be found out.
- Save the image with the QR code.
- Go to your gallery or Photos app and tap on an image.
- The smartphone will automatically scan the QR code and copy the password text. You can write it down in notes or send it to another person.
If your device doesn’t recognize the QR code, open the Google Lens app, which is usually installed by default on all Android devices. Select an image from your gallery, and the network information and password will appear on the screen.
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