Ever needed to connect another device to your Wi-Fi but couldn’t remember the password? Good news — you can view your connected Wi-Fi password directly from your Android phone without rooting your device or installing third-party apps.

This article will walk you through a quick and easy method to retrieve your Wi-Fi password using a QR code and a free online decoding tool.

🔍 Step-by-Step Guide to View Wi-Fi Password on Android

✅ Step 1: Go to Wi-Fi Settings

1. Open your phone’s Settings.
2. Tap on Wi-Fi or Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
3. Find and tap on the connected Wi-Fi network.
4. Tap on the gear/settings icon next to the connected network.

✅ Step 2: Access the QR Code

1. On the network info page, look for the QR code option — usually located at the bottom left corner.
2. Tap on QR code to open the Share Network page.
3. Here, you can either:
   • Take a screenshot, or
   • Tap “Save as image” to store the QR code directly to your gallery.

✅ Step 3: Use a QR Code Decoder Website

1. Open any browser on your Android phone (e.g., Chrome).
2. Go to https://zxing.org.
3. On the homepage, scroll down and find the option “Choose File.”
4. Tap on it and upload the saved QR code image from your phone’s gallery or file manager.

✅ Step 4: Submit and View Password

1. After selecting the image, scroll to find the Submit button.
2. Tap Submit.
3. The site will process the QR code and display:
   • Wi-Fi name (SSID)
   • Security type (e.g., WPA/WPA2)
   • Wi-Fi password

That’s it! You’ve successfully retrieved your connected Wi-Fi password.

💡 Why This Works

Most Android phones now support Wi-Fi sharing via QR code. These QR codes encode the network credentials in a standardized format. Tools like ZXing.org decode the QR code contents, revealing the password in plain text.

This method works perfectly on devices running Android 10 and above.

🔐 Pro Tips

• Make sure your phone is currently connected to the Wi-Fi network you want to retrieve the password for.
• Only use trusted QR decoding tools — ZXing.org is a reliable and free open-source tool.
• Do not share the QR code or decoded info with others unless you want them to access your network.

✅ Summary

With this simple method, you can view your connected Wi-Fi password in under a minute — no root access or apps needed. Whether you’ve forgotten your password or want to share it with someone, this is a handy trick to know.

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Sahil Verma

Sahil is a mobile technology blogger and Android developer who has worked on custom ROM projects and app testing. With a background in mobile software engineering, he reviews apps, explains Android tweaks, and creates in-depth tutorials for both casual users and advanced tinkerers.

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