how do i make my wpa password visible - maemo.org

craigsalva · #1 2008-07-25, 00:07

my IT dept is tight with the network passwords, i had to hand in my 810 so the password could be entered. i just would like to be able to re flash an not need the IT guys fingering my unit. thanks

Jerome · #2 2008-07-25, 06:15

If you backup your settings before reflashing, you will keep your wpa connections running.

krisse · #3 2008-07-25, 10:32

D'oh! Why didn't I think of that?

pycage · #4 2008-07-25, 20:09

The WPA password is stored in clear text somewhere in the gconf config database. I don't exactly remember where, but if you install gconf editor on your tablet and look around a bit, you should be able to find it rather quickly.

Eris_of_the_apple · #5 2008-07-26, 15:00

I had a similar problem earlier. The password is indeed stored in clear text and is located in /var/lib/gconf/system/osso/connectivity/IAP/<name of your network>/%gconf.xml

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