How To View Wi-Fi Passwords On Android

The sharing of Wi-Fi passwords has become a common practice, almost like the exchange of currency. Fortunately, most Android devices offer a simple way to access the password for your current or saved networks, and we are here to guide you through the process of finding and sharing these passwords between Android and iPhone.

How to See Wi-Fi Passwords on Android

The process of viewing your saved Wi-Fi password is relatively straightforward on Android devices, with the exception of Samsung Galaxy devices. These instructions are specifically intended for non-Samsung Android devices like Google Pixel.

To begin, you will need to swipe down from the top of the screen once or twice, which will reveal the Quick Settings panel in its entirety. Then, tap on the gear icon to access the Settings menu.

Once you have entered the Settings, select the “Network & Internet” option, followed by “Internet” at the top of the screen.

You will need to choose the gear icon that is adjacent to the Wi-Fi network that you are currently connected to, which will allow you to access the saved password.

Now tap the “Share” button with the QR code icon.

After following the previous steps, you will be presented with a QR code that can be scanned by others who wish to join the Wi-Fi network.

Beneath the QR code, you will find the network password, which is also accessible in text format.

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And that’s all there is to it! You can now access the Wi-Fi password in text form, and this same process applies to any networks that you have previously connected to. To locate these saved networks, navigate to the “Internet” page and select “Saved Networks”.

How to Locate Wi-Fi Passwords on Samsung Galaxy Devices

Accessing Wi-Fi passwords on Samsung Galaxy devices is a bit more complex than on other Android devices. Fortunately, there is a solution: utilizing Google Photos’ built-in Google Lens feature.

To get started, swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification shade and select the gear icon. From there, navigate to the “Connections” section.

Then, tap “Wi-Fi” at the top of the screen.

Once you have located the Wi-Fi network you are currently connected to, tap the gear icon adjacent to it, followed by selecting “QR Code” at the bottom of the screen.

At this point, things get a bit tricky. Unlike other devices, Samsung does not display the Wi-Fi password underneath the QR code. To access the password, you must first tap “Save as Image.”

After saving the image, open Google Photos and find the picture you just saved, which will be located in the “Pictures” folder. Once you have opened the image, tap the “Lens” button located in the bottom toolbar.

Google Lens will scan the QR code and generate an information card that displays the network name and password.

It’s unfortunate that accessing Wi-Fi passwords on Samsung Galaxy devices requires these additional steps, but the process itself is fairly straightforward. Unfortunately, Samsung only allows you to create QR codes for the Wi-Fi network you are currently connected to.

How to Share Wi-Fi Password From Android to Android

To begin, swipe down once or twice from the top of the screen to reveal the full Quick Settings panel. To open the Settings menu, tap the gear icon.

Then, select “Network & Internet” or “Connections.”

Tap “Internet” or “Wi-Fi” at the top of the screen.

Select the gear icon next to the Wi-Fi network you’ve connected to.

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Tap the “QR Code” or “Share” button with the QR code icon.

Anyone with an Android phone can now scan the QR code to connect to the Wi-Fi network automatically!

How to Share Wi-Fi Password From iPhone to Android

Sharing a Wi-Fi password from an iPhone is unfortunately not as simple as it is from an Android phone. The Wi-Fi password is visible, which may be all you need, but there is no built-in feature for creating an easily scannable QR code. To do so, we’ll use an iPhone Shortcut called “QR Your Wi-Fi.“

To begin, launch the “Shortcuts” app on your iPhone and navigate to the “Gallery” tab..

Enter “QR Your Wi-Fi” into the search bar and tap the plus icon on the Shortcut.

Then, in the Shortcuts app, go to the “Shortcuts” tab and select “QR Your Wi-Fi.“

You will first be prompted to enter the name of your Wi-Fi network. After that, tap “Done.”

Now, enter the Wi-Fi network password and press “Done.” 

A QR code will appear, which an Android phone can scan.

You’re ready to go! You’ll have to enter the Wi-Fi information each time you generate the QR code, so take a screenshot to save it for later use.

How to Send a Wi-Fi Password from an Android Phone to an iPhone

To begin, swipe down once or twice from the top of the screen to reveal the full Quick Settings panel. Tap the gear icon to open the Settings.

Then, select “Network & Internet” or “Connections.”

Tap “Internet” or “Wi-Fi” at the top of the screen.

Select the gear icon next to the Wi-Fi network to which you are connected.

Tap the “QR Code” or “Share” button with the QR code icon..

Anyone with an iPhone can now scan the QR code to automatically connect to the Wi-Fi network!

Accessing Wi-Fi passwords on Android devices is a simple process that can be accomplished with just a few steps. By following the instructions outlined in this guide, you can easily view the passwords for both current and previously saved Wi-Fi networks on your device. Whether you’re an Android user or an iPhone user, there are methods available to help you access and share Wi-Fi passwords with others.