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Where can I see my Wi-Fi password on Android?

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Seeing your Wi-Fi password on an Android device requires root access to view the 'wpa_supplicant.conf' file or sharing the network via a QR code on Android 10 or above. Use of a file explorer for rooted devices or a QR code reader for non-rooted devices can reveal the password. Only attempt to access passwords for networks you have a right to use.

Step-by-step explanation:

To see your Wi-Fi password on an Android device, you'll need to have access to the device's settings and be somewhat technologically savvy, as newer versions of Android do not allow you to see Wi-Fi passwords directly for security reasons. However, if your device is rooted, you can use a file explorer app to navigate to the '/data/misc/wifi' directory and open the 'wpa_supplicant.conf' file where Wi-Fi credentials are stored. For non-rooted devices, you can if your device has Android 10 or above, share the Wi-Fi network through a QR code, which can then be decoded to reveal the password using any QR code reader app. It's important to remember that accessing the Wi-Fi password should only be done on devices and networks you own or have permission to access, as doing otherwise could be considered unauthorized access.

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