How to view saved passwords on your Android phone

Modern smartphones have a fairly high level of protection. This is due to the fact that people use special applications and electronic wallets, where confidential information can be stored. Nowadays, almost everyone installs special protection for unlocking, such as the same fingerprint. Such a solution prevents unauthorized users from gaining access to the device. Also, some installed applications require entering a secret PIN code, which is an additional security feature. However, sometimes the question arises: how can I see the saved passwords on my Android phone? It's not hard to do, as we'll tell you in detail below.

Where passwords are stored on your Android phone

It is clear that the Android operating system saves passwords somewhere. This is especially noticeable in some programs, which automatically offer to specify the saved data when logging in. On the one hand, it's very convenient, but on the other hand, it's very dangerous. But in fact, all information is stored in encrypted form, so even the owner of a particular phone is difficult will gain access to the secret file.

As for social networking applications, the situation is quite different. Authentication tokens are used to log in via saved passwords. Simply put, the system transmits the phone's IMEI code to the company's servers, and in response receives encrypted data. These tokens will only be relevant for the specific smartphone, so they are of no particular use.

How to find out the password

Now let's move on to the most interesting part, which is figuring out where and with what you can view saved passwords. There are a huge number of different services, but we have selected only the best ones.

Via Chrome app

Google Chrome is the default browser installed on every Android phone. It has an option that allows you to save the data you enter on websites. All passwords are stored in a special section of the web browser, which can be accessed by following the instructions below:

1. Click on the three-dot icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
2. Go to "Settings".
3. Open tab "Passwords".

It's worth noting that only your saved passwords will be available for viewing. If you've never used this option, you won't be able to find out the data you've entered before.

On the page that opens, you will see the sites for which you have saved passwords. To view them, follow these steps:

1. Click on the name of the desired website.
2. In the window that appears, we see the user name and the hidden password.
3. To display the secret data, press the eye icon. And after that we enter the PIN-code from the phone or put a finger to the scanner.

The obtained data can be copied to the clipboard by clicking on the appropriate icon. Almost every browser saves passwords, but you must first activate this function in the settings.

Via LastPass Password Manager

So, what is LastPass Password Manager? It is a special application designed for saving passwords. In other words, it is a full-fledged manager where you can save the data you enter. Initially, the program was available as a browser extensionbut now you can easily find it on Google Play. Let's install the utility and then make the initial settings:

1. View a brief overview-presentation of the application, and then select "Sign Up".
2. Enter the real e-mail address that you have access to. Click the "Create My Account".
3. Come up with a strong password of at least eight characters. It is desirable to use a combination of letters and numbers. We choose "Set My Password".
4. If necessary, set up fingerprint unlocking, if available.

Complete the registration and get to the main page of the application. Yes, the entire interface is completely in English, but this does not interfere with the comfortable use of the application. To save a password or other data, click the button in the form of a plus (+). In the menu that appears, select the desired type of data (password, address, data bank cardpassport, driver's license, and so on). After that we fill in the suggested items, i.e. detailed information. To save the information click on the check mark in the corner of the screen.

In the bottom column you can activate automatic authorization by checking the "AutoLogin" box.

As for the side menu of the application, it contains the following tabs:

• All items - opens the main page of the program.
• Passwords - saved passwords.
• Secure notes - opens the section with important notes. By the way, you can create them yourself.
• Addresses - tab where you can save addresses.
• Browser - The browser built into the application.
• Security is a useful menu through which, for example, you can generate a password.
• Settings - program settings.

Thus, LastPass Password Manager is a handy password manager. If you don't mind that this application is completely in English, you can safely use it.

Through the Root Manager and SQLite Editor

So, it should be noted right away that the Root Manager and SQLite Editor require ROOT rights. Without them, unfortunately, you can not use the features of the software. Root Manager is a special file manager that allows you to access the hidden documents of the system. With it you can manually find the necessary database with passwords, open it and access the data saved on the device.

To automate the process, you can use the application SQLite Editor. It analyzes the existing databases in smartphone memory, and then finds the necessary ones. It remains to open the found file, where the necessary information will be specified, that is, the login and password for a particular service.

Note that you will not be able to get passwords from social networking apps.

Using system functions

As you know, to use your phone fully, you need to sign in to your Google Account. This account is used to sign in to many services and synchronize data. It can also store your application passwords. To view the information you want, follow these steps:

1. Go to settings.
2. Go to "Accounts", or directly open the tab "Google". It all depends on the firmware installed.
3. Click on "Account Management Google".

Pre-select a specific account, which was used for authorization in most services.

Now on the page that opens, do the following steps:

1. Go to the tab "Security".
2. Scroll to the end of the list and select "Password Manager".
3. Here you can see the applications and services whose passwords are saved in a particular account.
4. Tap the name of the desired site or program, and then put your finger on the fingerprint scanner or enter the PIN code from your phone.
5. To display the password, click on the crossed-out eye icon. On the same page, you can change the login information or delete it altogether.

With this method you can find out passwords from many services (VK, Odnoklassniki, Instagram, Facebook and other sites). The only limitation is that it is not possible to find out the login data from the Google account.

Apps for saving passwords on Android

Special programs can help you prevent accidental loss of passwords. You can use them to enter important data and then return to them at any time. We will tell you about such applications in detail below.

KeePassDroid

KeePass is one of the simplest applications for saving passwords. You can install it from Google Play on any phone, be it a Samsung or Xiaomi. After the first run, you will need to make some basic settings:

1. Specify the path to the database. That is, to the place where all passwords will be stored. You can leave the entered folder as the default one.
2. Press the button "Create".
3. Create a password for the database, and, if desired, enter a key file. Choose "Ok".
4. The desired database has been created, which means that you can add various passwords to it. To do this, click on the button "New entry". In the window that appears, specify the name of the site, login, PIN-code and other information. By the way, the level of protection is quite high, as the program did not even allow a screenshot to be taken when entering all these data.

As for the settings, they are standard in the program. You can enable or disable hiding passwords with asterisks, change the font size in the list, configure the base lock when inactive, and so on.

All in all, the KeePassDroid app really deserves attention.

B-Folders

B-Folders is a comfortable password manager in English. The application is available for download at Google Playbut may not be compatible with all new smartphones. As usual, a step-by-step guide will help you make the right settings:

1. Press the button "Got it".
2. Create a code and select "Create". You can set the automatic unlock time (the default setting is three minutes).
3. Now click on the plus icon (+) in the right corner of the screen. Choose the type of data you want to save. This can be a memo, a login, credit card information, and so on.
4. Fill in the necessary information and save the changes.

The program settings are simple, but it is better not to change anything in them. If you want, you can enable unlocking the application via fingerprint scanning.

Handy Safe Pro

Handy Safe Pro is a well-known password manager with a simple design and functionality. The application allows you to save different types of data, from bank cards to logins from accounts. When you run it for the first time, perform the following actions:

1. Think of a password for the database and click on the button "Ok".
2. Then we can move on to saving the necessary information. The whole principle of the program is built on the so-called cards, where all the entered data is displayed.
3. You can change the entered passwords or display them on the screen. The corresponding keys are responsible for all these actions.

If you can not find this program on Google Play, you can install it as an APK-file from the famous site 4PDA.

Password Master

Password Master is a simple application that allows you to save passwords from websites in the first place. There's no point in telling you much about it, so let's just skip to the instructions:

1. We create a so called "Master Password", that is, the PIN code to log in to the application. Also, do not forget to specify your own name (a fake one is possible).
2. Click on the button with a plus sign (+) to save the password for a particular web site. In a special field, specify the necessary information (page URL, login, resource category, code, and other notes).
3. Save the entered information by clicking on the check mark at the top of the screen.

The program runs entirely in English, and you can't change this even in the settings. But what you can do is change the color of the theme or activate the automatic exit from the application by time.

OI Safe

OI Safe is another application that works by saving passwords to a separate database. When you run the program for the first time, you need to perform a number of actions described below:

1. Press the button "Confirm".
2. Choosing "Next".
3. Make up a master password, which will be used to enter the program. At the end click on the button "Continue to".

The initial registration is complete. Now the next time you sign in to the application, you will need to enter your previously created password. But how do you save the password for an account or site? The following guide will help you do it correctly:

1. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the screen.
2. Choosing "Add"and enter the name of the group where the data will be saved. For example, "Passwords from social networks".
3. Now click on the name of the group, and then click on the key icon in the top panel of the application.
4. Fill in the required fields, that is, a login, site address and password.

As a result, we get a well-protected database where important information can be easily entered. And it can be not only passwords, but also other information.

How to find the password from Android apps

Sometimes there is a need to find password from a particular program. For example, from the same social network. Read below about how to do it.

VKontakte

Note right away that it is not possible to find out the passwords you enter via the VKontakte mobile app. Of course, it is possible to use some workarounds with root-rightsbut this is a very difficult and not always an effective solution. The easiest way to recover a forgotten page password is through a standard form. If you use a mobile app, follow these steps:

1. Go to the main page of the program, that is, the login form.
2. Next to the line "Password"Click on the question mark icon.
3. Enter the email or phone number linked to the page. Press the button "Next".
4. Get a confirmation code and create a new password.

You can also use the previous method associated with your Google account. If you have login information tied to your account, you can always view it. The same applies to browsers where the option to remember passwords is implemented.

Classmates

As for the mobile application of the Odnoklassniki social network, the situation is similar. In the settings of the program you can see the password, but only in encrypted form. However, it can always be restored:

1. Go to the login form and select "Can't get in".
2. Choose a recovery option: through a phone number or email address.
3. Enter your phone number or email address into the special form, and then confirm that the page found belongs to you.
4. Create a new password and click on "Next".

Again, you can also use the previous data recovery methods. With the same Google account and browser, of course, if synchronization has been performed.

Facebook

The social network Facebook is not very popular among the Russian-speaking population, but millions of people abroad log into their accounts every day. As in previous cases, it is not possible to find out the password without using special services. The only legal way to get the data is to restore it using a standard form. The instruction will help you to do everything correctly:

1. On the home page, click the button "Forgot your password?".
2. Enter the phone number or email address linked to the account.
3. Press the button "Find an account"and after successful completion of the procedure select the restore option.
4. Choosing "Continue to" and get the secret recovery code.
5. We enter it in a special form and change the input data.

As you can see, getting access to your own page is not that difficult.

Instagram

There is no way to recover the password in the Instagram mobile app. It is possible to restore the login data, just go to the main window of the program and perform the following actions:

1. Press the button "Get help with logging in".
2. Specify a username, email address or phone number.
3. Choosing "Next".
4. If you choose to restore via email, follow the link in the letter and change the data.

If there are problems, we recommend that you read information on the official Instagram site.

Answers to popular questions

Q: How do I know the password to the Wi-Fi network?
This can be done through special applications such as WiFi Key Recovery. It is also possible to open the corresponding file, but this requires root rights. And on the Xiaomi phone to connect to the network it is enough to scan the QR-code. In general, you can always open the router settings and change the Internet connection parameters.

Q: How do I enable or disable password saving?
This is done in the settings of the corresponding web browser. In Yandex Browser, go this way: "Settings" → "Password Manager". Remove the check mark next to the last item.

Q: How do I manage passwords on my Android phone?
The most convenient way is to use the various managers described above. For example, KeePass.

To summarize, the easiest way to see your saved passwords on your Android phone is through your Google account. However, you can always use alternative methods.