Have you ever forgotten the password for Wi-Fisaved on Honor, or lost access to your account in an application that you have not used for a long time? Smartphones based on Android shell EMUI or MagicOS store passwords in several places - from open managers to hidden system files. But finding them is not as easy as it seems: the manufacturer does not always provide direct tools for viewing.

In this article we will examine all possible password storage on Honor (including models Honor 90, Honor Magic5, Honor X9 and others), explain how to extract data without rootrights and when additional software Important: some methods depend on the version Android (10–14) and shell, so we will indicate the nuances for each. If you are looking for a way to restore access to a specific service, you will find a solution here.

We warn you right away: some actions may violate the security policy Huawei/Honor. Use them only for personal devices and lawful purposes.

1. System password manager (Huawei Cloud and EMUI Password Vault)

The main password storage on Honor is built-in EMUI manager, which is synchronized with Huawei Cloud. It automatically saves data from:

  • 🔑 Wi-Fi networks (including hidden SSIDs)
  • 📱 Applications (if the developer supports the autofill API)
  • 🌐 Sites in the browser Huawei Browser or Chrome (if synchronization is enabled)
  • 📧 Email accounts (for example, for @huawei.com or connected via Mail)

To find saved passwords:

  1. Open Settings → Security and privacy → Password manager.
  2. Login using PIN code, fingerprint or face.
  3. Select a category (for example, “Wi-Fi” or “Applications”).
  4. Click on the entry and confirm access via Huawei ID.

Limitations: Not all applications transfer passwords to this manager. For example, data from VK, Telegram or banking applications (SberBank Online, Tinkoff) will not be displayed here - they are stored in isolated containers.

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2. Wi-Fi passwords: how to view without root (including hidden networks)

The Honor passwords are stored in an encrypted file Wi-Fi stored in an encrypted file wpa_supplicant.conf, but access to it is limited. However, there are legal ways to extract them:

Method. 1. Through the router settings

  • 📡 Connect to the desired network.
  • 🔍 Open the browser and enter 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 in the address bar (the address is indicated on the router sticker).
  • 🔑 Log in (default logins/passwords: admin/admin or admin/password from the sticker).
  • 📝 Find the section Wireless → Security —the current password will be there.

Method 2. Via QR code (Android 10+)

  1. Go to Settings → Wi-Fi.
  2. Click on the connected network → Share.
  3. The QR code scanner will display the password in text form (confirmation required PIN code).

On models with MagicOS 7.0+ (Honor Magic5, Honor 90), the “Share” function may be hidden. In this case, use third-party applications like WiFi Password Viewer (requires ADB-access).

☑️ What to do if the "Share" option is not visible

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3. Application passwords: where they search for Google, banks and social networks

Applications on Android store passwords in different ways:

Application type Where the password is stored Can it be retrieved
📌 Google account In Google Smart Lock (synchronized with the cloud) Yes, via passwords.google.com
💳 Banking applications In isolation Android Keystore No (only reset through bank support)
👥 Social networks (VK, OK, Facebook) In SharedPreferences or server tokens Partly (via ADB or root)
📧 Mail (Gmail, Yandex Mail) B Account Manager or Huawei Cloud Yes (via account settings)

For Google account:

  1. Go to passwords.google.com (log in).
  2. Find the “Saved Passwords” section.
  3. Use search by site/application name.

For banking applications: passwords are not stored on the device in a readable form. Instead, they are used access tokens, which are reset when you reinstall the application. If you have forgotten your password, restore it through official channels (SberBank Online: call support or visit a branch).

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If the application supports biometrics (fingerprint/face), this does not mean that the password is stored on the device. Most often it is encrypted and sent to the developer’s server.

4. Hidden files with passwords: where. search manually

Without rootrights, access to system files is limited, but some data can be found through Explorer or ADB:

Path 1. Applications folder (for some social networks)

/data/data/{application_package_name}/shared_prefs

Example for VK:

/data/data/com.vkontakte.android/shared_prefs/com.vkontakte.android_preferences.xml

This file can store access tokens (not the passwords themselves), but they can be used to restore the session.

Way 2. Wi-Fi password file (requires ADB)

  1. Connect the phone to the PC and turn on Debugging via USB (Settings → About phone → Build number - press 7 times, then return to Settings → System → For developers).
  2. Run the command: 
    adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml
  3. Open the file in a text editor - the passwords are encrypted, but they can be decrypted using WiFi Password Decryptor.

⚠️ Attention: changing or deleting files in /data/data/ may cause applications to crash. Back up data before experiments.

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By using Android Debug Bridge (ADB) you can access some passwords without obtaining superuser rights. Here are the key commands:

1. View saved Wi-Fi networks:

adb shell cmd wifi list-networks

Displays a list of networks with identifiers:

adb shell cmd wifi get-network-info {network_ID} | grep psk

2. Export data from Account Manager (email accounts):

adb shell dumpsys account

Shows all added accounts, but not passwords only logins and types (Google, Huawei and etc.).

3. View autofill tokens (Android 9+):

adb shell content query --uri content://com.android.providers.settings.settings name=autofill_service

⚠️ Attention: commands ADB work only when USB debugging is enabled. On some models. data-i="185">(for example Honor (For example, Honor 8X), additional confirmation may be required on the phone screen.

What to do if ADB does not see the device?

Make sure the drivers are installed Huawei HiSuite. Restart your phone and PC. Try another USB cable (the original one). Enable the "Allow USB debugging (safe mode)" option in the developer settings.

6. Third-party password managers: pros and risks

If built-in tools Honor are not enough, you can use third-party managers:

  • 🔐 1Password — supports biometrics and synchronization between devices.
  • 🛡️ Bitwarden — open source, free plan with basic functions.
  • 📱 KeePassDX — local storage without the cloud (suitable for confidential data).
  • 🌐 LastPass — convenient for storing passwords from websites, but has limitations in the free version.

How to transfer passwords from EMUI:

  1. Export data from Honor Password Manager to a file (if the option is available).
  2. Import the file into the selected manager (for example, Bitwarden supports format .csv).
  3. Configure autofill in Settings → System → Language and input → Autofill.

⚠️ Attention: when using third-party managers, disable saving passwords in Huawei Cloudto avoid duplication. Also check application permissions: some managers request access to SMS or contacts - This is overkill for the basic function of storing passwords.

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The best choice for bank passwords is local managers (KeePassDX) or built-in bank tools.

7. What to do if your password is lost forever

If none of the methods helped, radical measures remain:

For Wi-Fi:

  • 🔄 Reset the router button Reset (the password will return to the factory specified on the sticker).
  • 📞 Contact your provider - some operators (for example, Rostelecom) can send the password via SMS.

For applications:

  • 🔍 Use the function password recovery (for example, in VK —via linked email or phone).
  • 📧 Check letters from the service —many people send a password during registration (look in the “Inbox” or “Spam” folder).

For system accounts (Huawei ID, Google):

If the device is locked (forgotten PIN code or pattern), the only way out is reset to factory settings (Settings → System → ResetThis will delete all data, including passwords!

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about passwords on Honor

🔒 Is it possible to see the Wi-Fi password, to which you connected a year ago?

Yes, if the network is saved in the phone's memory. Check in Settings. → Wi-Fi —if the network is in the list, use the method with QR code or ADBIf there is no network, the data is deleted.

📱 Why is there no data from Telegram in the Honor password manager?

Telegram (like many instant messengers) does not transfer passwords to the system storage. They are stored in an encrypted database inside the application. Access can only be restored through official channels. (Change number or Account recovery in settings Telegram).

🔑 How to transfer passwords from Honor to a new phone (not Huawei)?

Export data from Password Manager to a file (if available) or use Google Smart Lock for synchronization. To Wi-Fi it's easier to connect to networks on a new device manually or copy the file WifiConfigStore.xml via ADB.

🛡️ Is it safe to store passwords in Huawei Cloud?

Huawei Cloud uses end-to-end encryption, but risks remain: if your Huawei ID has been hacked, an attacker will have access to all synchronized passwords. We recommend. enable two-factor authentication and do not store data from banks or cryptocurrency wallets in the cloud.

🔄 What happens if you reset your phone to factory settings?

Everything locally saved passwords (including data from Honor Password Manager) will be deleted. Cloud copies (in Huawei Cloud or Google) will remain, but re-authorization will be required.

If your model Honor works on Android 14+ or MagicOS 8.0+, some file paths may differ. The manufacturer regularly updates the data storage structure, so for critical tasks (for example, restoring access to a banking account). account) contact support Huawei/Honor.