How to find saved passwords on Honor smartphones: official and hidden methods

Smartphones Honor based EMUI or MagicOS automatically save passwords from Wi-Fi, applications and websites - but It's not always obvious where to find them. If you have forgotten the code for a social network, email or banking application, do not rush to reset your account: most likely, the data is already stored in the system. In this article we will look at all official and hidden methods access to saved passwords, including nuances for different firmware versions and models (from Honor 8X to Honor Magic6 Pro).

Important: the methods differ depending on where exactly the password was saved - in browser, system manager or third-party applications like Google Smart Lock. We will also tell you how to export passwords for backup and why some methods may not work on phones with corporate security policies (for example, on devices linked to a work account). data-i="42">browser

1. System password manager in EMUI/MagicOS

Starting with EMUI 10.1 (and all versions MagicOS), Honor now has a built-in password manager that stores data from applications and some websites. To find it:

1. Open Settings → Security and privacy.
2. Select Password manager (on some models — Password management).
3. Authorize using PIN code, fingerprint or pattern key.

Here you will see a list of saved accounts records. Please note: if the password was saved via Google Smart Lock (see section 3), it may not be displayed in the system manager. Also, some applications (for example, banking) block saving passwords at their security level.

Firmware version	Section name	Authorization required?	Supports export?
EMUI 9.1 and below	No	—	—
EMUI 10.1 – 12	Password manager	Yes (PIN/biometrics)	No
MagicOS 7.0+	Password management	Yes (PIN/biometrics)	Yes (in CSV)

On devices with MagicOS 7.2+, the opportunity has appeared. exporting passwords to an encrypted CSV file —to do this, you need to go to the manager settings and select Exporting passwords. The file will be protected with your main password from the lock screen.

2. Wi-Fi passwords: where they are stored and how to view

Passwords from wireless networks on Honor are not displayed in clear text, but they can be retrieved in two ways:

• 📱 Through the router settings: Connect to the network, open the browser and enter 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1. Login information is usually indicated on the router sticker.
• 🔧 Using ADB: If enabled on the phone USB debugging, you can run the command:

  adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml

  The resulting file will contain the line preSharedKey="your_password".

⚠️ Attention: The ADB method requires unlocked bootloader on some models (for example, Honor View 20). Without this, the command will return an empty file. Also, after retrieving the password, it is recommended to disable USB debugging in the developer settings.

For devices. With root access you can use applications like WiFi Password Viewer (available in APKMirror), but this violates the warranty and may lead to blocking of some functions (for example, Huawei Mobile Services).

3. Google Smart Lock: how to find saved passwords via Google account

If you use Google Smart Lock (autofill from Google), all saved passwords are synchronized with your account and are available on any device. To view them:

1. Open passwords.google.com in a browser (log in with the same account as on your browser). phone).
2. In the list, find the desired site or application.
3. Click on the eye icon 👁️ next to the password and enter the PIN code from your Google account.

On the phone itself Honor these passwords can be found in:

• 🔑 Settings → Google → Google account management → Security → Passwords.
• 🌐 In the browser Chrome: ⋮ → Settings → Passwords.

⚠️ Attention: If you have corporate profile installed on your phone (for example, via Android Enterprise), the administrator can block access to passwords via Google Smart Lock. In this case, you will see a notification “Managed by your organization.”

4. Passwords in browsers: Chrome, Huawei Browser, Firefox

Each browser stores passwords separately. Let's look at where to look for them in the most popular applications on Honor:

Google Chrome

• 🔍 Open the browser, click ⋮ → Settings → Passwords.
• 👁️ Click on the eye icon next to the password and confirm unlocking.
• 📤 To export: ⋮ → Export passwords (you will need to enter a PIN code Google).

Huawei Browser / Honor Browser

• 🔍 Go to ⋮ → Settings → Privacy → Manage passwords.
• 🔒 Log in using PIN code or biometrics.
• ⚠️ Attention: In some browser versions, exporting passwords is not available.

Mozilla Firefox

• 🔍 Open ☰ → Settings → Logins and passwords.
• 👁️ Click on the desired site and select "Show password".
• 📤 Export: ☰ → Logins and passwords → ⋮ → Export logins (will create a CSV file).

Important: If you use Firefox with a master password, you will need to enter it before viewing the saved data. This password is not synchronized with your Mozilla account - it can only be reset by resetting the browser settings.

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5. Third-party password managers: 1Password, KeePass, Bitwarden

If you use third-party applications to store passwords, the data will not be displayed in the system settings. Honor. To find them:

• 🔐 1Password: Open the application, log in and go to the "Passwords" tab.
• 🔑 KeePass: Launch the application and open your database (file .kdbx).
• 🔒 Bitwarden: Log in to your account and select "My passwords" in the menu.

The advantage of third-party managers is cross-platform i encryption. For example, Bitwarden allows you to export passwords in encrypted JSON format, and KeePass stores them locally in a file that can be copied to a PC.

⚠️ Attention: When removing a third-party password manager (for example, when resetting your phone) all data will be lost if a backup has not been created. It is recommended to export passwords to the cloud or to an external drive.

On Honor s MagicOS some managers (for example 1Password) can be integrated into the system autofill to do this. configure:

1. Open Settings → System and updates → Language and input → Autofill.
2. Select your password manager from the list.
3. Turn on the "Autofill" switch passwords."

6. Hidden methods: backups and system files

If standard methods do not help, you can try to extract passwords from backups or system files. These methods require technical skills and may disrupt the stability of the phone.

How to extract passwords from an Honor backup

1. Create a backup via Settings → System → Backup (select "Local storage").

2. Connect your phone to your PC and copy the file Backup/ (usually in the folder /Huawei/Backup).

3. Use the utility Huawei Backup Extractor (available on GitHub) to extract the data.

4. Passwords can be stored in files with the extension .db (for example, passwords.db).

For devices with root access you can manually view system files:

• 📁 Wi-Fi passwords: /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml.
• 📁 Passwords applications: /data/system/users/0/accounts.db.
• 📁 Chrome browser data: /data/data/com.android.chrome/app_chrome/Default/Login Data.

On Honor phones with Kirin processors (for example Honor 30 Pro), access to these folders can be blocked even with root access due to hardware protection. In this case, only full firmware with bootloader unlocking will help.

⚠️ Attention: Changing system files without proper experience can lead to loss data or locking the device. Before experiments, create a full backup through Fastboot or Huawei HiSuite.

7. What to do if passwords are not displayed

If saved passwords are not visible in any of the listed places, check the following points:

• 🔄 Synchronization is disabled: Make sure password synchronization is enabled in your Google account (Google Settings → Synchronization).
• 🔒 Corporate restrictions: On work phones, the administrator can block access to passwords.
• 🗑️ Clearing data: If you reset the browser or password manager settings, the data may have been deleted.
• 🛠️ Outdated firmware: On EMUI below 10.1 there is no system password manager.

If the password has been saved but is not displayed, try:

1. Reboot your phone.
2. Update the firmware to the latest version.
3. Delete and re-add your Google account (this will not delete saved passwords, but may restore synchronization).

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about passwords on Honor

Can I see the password for the application if I have enabled saving, but it is not displayed in the manager?

Yes, try the following steps:

1. Open the application for which you need to remember the password.
2. In the password entry field, click on the key icon 🔑 or "Autofill".
3. If the password is saved in Google Smart Lock, the system will prompt you to paste it.

If this doesn't work, check to see if the app is blocking passwords from being saved (for example, many banking apps do this by default).

How to transfer passwords from Honor to a new phone?

Transfer methods depend on where the passwords are stored:

• Google Smart Lock: Automatically synced when added Google account on the new phone.
• Honor System Manager: On MagicOS 7.2+, export passwords to CSV and import on the new device.
• Third-party managers: Use built-in export/import (for example, in Bitwarden or 1Password).

For passwords Wi-Fi you can use the function Data transfer in Huawei Share (if the new phone is also on EMUI/MagicOS).

Is it safe to store passwords in the Honor system manager?

The system password manager MagicOS/EMUI uses hardware encryption (on chips Kirin i Qualcomm), so the data is protected at the hardware level. However, there are nuances:

• 🔐 Pros: Passwords are tied to the device and are not transferred to the cloud (unless synchronization with Huawei Cloud is enabled).
• ⚠️ Cons:
  • There is no possibility of recovery if you lose your phone.
  • Old versions of EMUI (up to 10.1) have encryption vulnerabilities.

For critical passwords (bank, mail) it is better to use third-party managers with backup (for example Bitwarden or KeePassDX).

Is it possible to recover passwords after resetting the phone to factory settings?

It depends on where the passwords were saved:

• ✅ Will be restored:
  • Passwords from Google Smart Lock (if you log into your Google account again).
  • Passwords from third-party managers (if there was a backup).
• ❌ Will not be restored:
  • Passwords from the system manager Honor (if no export was done).
  • Wi-Fi passwords (if a backup was not created via HiSuite).

If you are planning a reset be sure to export passwords in advance (see section 6).

Why are some passwords displayed as dots and not in plain text?

This is due to security settings:

• B Honor system manager passwords are always hidden and are displayed only after authorization (PIN/biometrics).
• V Google Smart Lock the password is shown after clicking on the eye icon 👁️ and entering the PIN code of your Google account.
• V browsers (Chrome, Firefox) passwords are hidden by default, but they can be made visible in settings.

If the password is displayed in dots and is not revealed, it may have been saved in encrypted form (for example, in KeePass without a master password).