To change the Wi-Fi password on your phone, you actually need to change the Wi-Fi password settings on your wireless router instead of changing it directly on your phone. This is usually done through a web interface or a dedicated router management application. Here are the general steps:
Connect to your Wi-Fi network
Make sure your phone is connected to the Wi-Fi network where you want to change the password.
Locate the IP address of your router
This is usually on the back label of the router or in its manual. Common addresses such as:or
Log in to the router's management interface
Enter your router's IP address into your phone's browser.
Enter your login credentials. If you haven't changed it, you can find the default username and password in your router's manual or on the label on the back.
Locate the Wi-Fi settings section
In your router's management interface, find the Wi-Fi settings, wireless settings, or similarly named section.
Change your Wi-Fi password
Find the section about Wi-Fi security or passwords.
Enter your new Wi-Fi password and save the changes.
Restart your router if needed
Some routers may need to be restarted after changing settings.
If your router brand offers dedicated management apps (e.g., TP-Link's Tether, Netgear's Nighthawk, etc.), you can also use those apps to change your Wi-Fi password.
** and install the app
From the App Store or Google Play **The official management app for router brands.
Log in and change your password
Open the app and sign in.
Follow the app's instructions to find the Wi-Fi settings section and change your password.
Strong passwords: Choose a strong password, which usually includes a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
Reconnect the device: After you change your password, you'll need to re-enter the new password on all your devices to connect to the Wi-Fi network.
Save information: Make a note of new passwords and router logins in case you need them in the future.
Changing your Wi-Fi password is an important step in keeping your network secure, and updating your password regularly can help protect your network from unauthorized access.