Hi friends,
Knowing the password for a Wi-Fi network you’ve previously connected to can be a lifesaver when you need to share it with friends or colleagues. Whether you have a stock Android there are a few methods to find these passwords. In this article, we’ll explore how to view the passwords for Wi-Fi networks on various Android devices, from Android 4.4 to Android 13, on both rooted and non-rooted devices.
Method 1: Stock Android 10 to Android 13
This method is the easiest for stock Android 10, Android 11, Android 12, and Android 13 devices. No root access is required, and it doesn’t even need an additional app.
Devices That Support This Method
Google’s Pixel devices, such as newer models, support Android 13, the latest operating system update. Although the Android One program is no longer available, manufacturers like LG, Nokia, Motorola, and Xiaomi are still bound by Google’s requirements to provide software updates for at least two years following the device’s release. Phones such as the Nokia X10 and X20 support Android 13, but others released in 2020 or 2021 will likely max out at Android 12.
Quick Steps
- Open the Wi-Fi or Internet submenu in Settings.
- Tap the current network or select “Saved networks” and choose one.
- Tap “Share” below the network’s name.
- Authenticate yourself if you have device security set up.
- See the plain text password under the QR code.
Full Instructions
First, locate the “Wi-Fi” submenu in your Settings app. Depending on your phone model and software, you can find it using one of these methods:
- Search for “wifi” in Settings, then tap the “Wi-Fi” result.
- Ask Google Assistant to “open Wi-Fi settings.”
- Long-press the Wi-Fi symbol in the Quick Settings.
- Go to Settings -> Network & internet -> Internet.
- Go to Settings -> Network & internet -> Wi-Fi.
- Go to Settings -> Wi-Fi (on Android 11 only).
