How to Share Wifi Password iPhone to Android

Joel Mason

Android, Tutorials

In this tutorial, we will learn how to share a WiFi password from an iPhone to an Android device. This feature comes in handy when you have guests who want to connect to your WiFi network but don’t have the password. With just a few simple steps, you can easily share the WiFi password without having to manually enter it on their Android device.

Step 1: Connect the iPhone and Android Device to the Same WiFi Network

Before sharing the WiFi password, make sure both devices are connected to the same WiFi network. This is important for the sharing process to work.

Step 2: Enable Personal Hotspot on iPhone

To enable the Personal Hotspot feature on your iPhone, follow these steps:

  1. Open Settings: Tap on the Settings app on your iPhone’s home screen.
  2. Select Personal Hotspot: In the settings menu, tap on Personal Hotspot.
  3. Turn on Personal Hotspot: Toggle the switch next to Personal Hotspot to turn it on.

Step 3: Share WiFi Password from iPhone to Android Device

To share your WiFi password from your iPhone to an Android device, follow these steps:

A) Method 1: Using QR Code (iOS 11 and later)

  1. Open Settings: On your iPhone, go to Settings.
  2. Select Wi-Fi: Tap on Wi-Fi.
  3. Tapping on Connected Network: Tap on the i icon next to the connected WiFi network.
  4. Show Password: Tap on Share Password. This will generate a QR code containing the WiFi password.
  5. Scanning QR Code: On the Android device, open the camera app and scan the QR code.

    A notification will appear with the option to connect to the WiFi network.

  6. Connecting to WiFi: Tap on the notification and select Connect. The Android device will automatically connect to the WiFi network using the shared password.

B) Method 2: Manually Entering Password (iOS 10 and earlier)

  1. Note Down the Password: On your iPhone, go to Settings, then Wi-Fi, and tap on the connected network. Note down the password displayed.
  2. Select Wi-Fi: On your Android device, go to Settings, then Wi-Fi.
  3. Select Network: Find and tap on the same WiFi network that you’re connected to on your iPhone.
  4. Enter Password: Enter th

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