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How to see WiFi password used on mobile?

How to see WiFi password used on mobile?

The Android system stores WiFi network configurations in the Root portion of the system that the user cannot access without Root permissions. So, if you have connected to a WiFi network, you can no longer see the password but only change it. However, there is one trick you can use to get the password you entered for the WiFi network.

Helpful: Follow this guide if you need a WiFi password that you do not have access to

You will need it

  • The phone through which you connected to the WiFi network from which you need a password
  • QR & Barcode Reader application - download

Instruction

Enter WiFi settings and tap the gear next to the network name. Now tap then "QR Code" icon at the bottom and the QR code of that network will appear. Now take a picture of the phone screen so that the QR code is visible.

Instruction

Now install the mentioned QR scanner application and open it. Select the "Scan image" option and mark the screen image in the gallery where the QR code is visible. When the image loads, it will type "Wi-Fi Detected" and tap the icon in the upper right corner (see image).

Now install the mentioned QR scanner application and open it. Select the "Scan image" option and mark the screen image in the gallery where the QR code is visible. When the image loads, it will type "Wi-Fi Detected" and tap the icon in the upper right corner (see image).

A WiFi data screen will now appear, including the name and password. You can now rewrite this password, and below is the button to copy it. When you copy it, you can paste it where you want.

A WiFi data screen will now appear, including the name and password. You can now rewrite this password, and below is the button to copy it. When you copy it, you can paste it where you want.

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