hHow can I "read" a...
 

hHow can I "read" a saved wifi password (android phone or W laptop)?

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err, thassit really

rather than reset my dad's wifi, I'd like to view the password as saved on my devices so that I can set up a new laptop for his house
Is it easy ?


 
Posted : 15/03/2024 1:55 pm
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Assuming it's not been changed from the default, it'll probably be on a sticker on the router.

Log in to the router admin panel, it'll be in settings somewhere.

Failing that, netsh wlan show profile name="(whatever the Wi-Fi SSID name is)" key=clear from a command prompt.


 
Posted : 15/03/2024 1:59 pm
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Has been changed
Ta for the gobbledigook - will try that !


 
Posted : 15/03/2024 2:01 pm
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This is dead easy on Android:

Click on the Wifi Connection settings->internet?

Click the settings cog to the Network Details

Click share and it shows you a QR tag with the password underneath.


 
Posted : 15/03/2024 2:22 pm
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👆 what @geomickb said works, i've done it recently


 
Posted : 15/03/2024 2:37 pm
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Thanks - got there and my devices couldn't find his network. Some barst has reset the router (prime suspect, my brother), so just used the default from the sticker 🙄


 
Posted : 15/03/2024 7:11 pm