How to View a Saved WiFi Password on Android

How to View a Saved WiFi Password on Android

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you needed to access a WiFi network on your Android device, but couldn't remember the password? Well, fret not! In this article, we will guide you through the steps to view a saved WiFi password on your Android device.

Method 1: Using File Explorer

1. Download and install a file explorer app that allows you to access root files on your Android device.

2. Navigate to the root directory of your device and locate the data/misc/wifi folder.

3. In the wifi folder, you will find a file named wpa_supplicant.conf. Open this file using a text editor.

4. Find the network SSID (name) and look for the line that starts with 'psk=', followed by the WiFi password.

Method 2: Using Third-Party Apps

1. There are several third-party apps available on the Google Play Store that can help you retrieve saved WiFi passwords on your Android device. One popular app is 'WiFi Password Viewer'.

2. Download and install the app from the Play Store.

3. Open the app and grant it the necessary permissions to access WiFi passwords.

4. The app will display a list of all the saved WiFi networks along with their passwords.

Method 3: Using ADB Commands

1. Enable USB debugging on your Android device from the developer options in the settings.

2. Connect your device to a computer and open a command prompt window.

3. Enter the command 'adb pull /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf' to copy the WiFi passwords to your computer.

4. Open the wpa_supplicant.conf file using a text editor to view the saved WiFi passwords.

By following any of these methods, you can easily view the saved WiFi password on your Android device. Just remember to use this information ethically and responsibly!