With iOS 18 you'll be able to share your WiFi password from iphone to Android

June 21, 2024

Apple with iOS 18 brings a major upgrade to the process of sharing Wi-Fi passwords, making it easier to share them between iPhone and Android devices. Let's take a closer look at what this means and how it works.

The new feature in iOS 18 allows users to easily share their Wi-Fi password with Android devices via QR Code or other means. Until now, sharing Wi-Fi passwords was limited to iOS devices only, using the "Share Password" feature.

The iPhone user can generate a QR Code containing the Wi-Fi network connection details. This QR Code can be scanned by an Android device to connect to the same Wi-Fi network.

Another method is sharing via Bluetooth. Users can send the Wi-Fi password to nearby Android devices connected via Bluetooth.

There is also the possibility of sharing via NFC. iPhone devices can send the Wi-Fi password to NFC-enabled Android devices.

Steps to Share Wi-Fi Password from iPhone to Android

With QR Code:

Go to Settings -> Wi-Fi on your iPhone.
Click on the network you are connected to.
Select "Share" or "Share" and the QR Code is generated.
Scan the QR Code with the camera of your Android device.

Via Bluetooth:

Make sure both devices have Bluetooth turned on.
Select the Wi-Fi network from the iPhone and choose "Share via Bluetooth".
The Android device will receive the Wi-Fi password and can connect.

With NFC:

Place the iPhone near the Android device.
Select "Share via NFC" on your iPhone.
Touch the two devices to complete the sharing process.

By introducing these features in iOS 18, Apple is showing a clear commitment to improving the user experience and promoting interoperability between different platforms. These changes make sharing Wi-Fi simpler and more practical for all users.