How to remove a password from an Honor phone: a complete guide with saving data

Forgotten password on a smartphone Honor is a situation that every fifth user faces. According to statistics from service centers, 63% of unlocking calls are related to simple forgetfulness, and not to the theft of the device. If you are among this 63%, do not panic: modern phones Honor (including models Honor 50, Honor Magic 4, Honor X9) offer several official ways to unlock. The main thing is to act consistently and not use dubious “hacking” apps that can harm the system.

In this article we will analyze 5 legal methods, starting from the simplest (login through an account Huawei ID) and ending with technical solutions for advanced users. We will pay special attention saving data to photos, contacts and messages, which are often lost due to improper reset. If your Honor is blocked after updating or changing the SIM card, there is a solution here too.

⚠️ Important: Unlocking methods depend on the version EMUI (firmware) and phone models. On devices Honor s EMUI 12+ (released after 2021), some old methods may not work due to tightened security policies. Huawei.

1. Unlocking through a Huawei ID account (the safest method)

If your Honor is linked to an account Huawei, this method will allow you to remove the password without data loss in 5-10 minutes. Suitable for most models, including Honor 30, Honor View 40 and new series Magic.

After 5 unsuccessful attempts to enter the password, the system will offer the option "Forgot your password?" (or "Unlock via Huawei ID"). Click on this link and follow the instructions:

• 🔑 Enter the email address or phone number associated with your account Huawei.
• 📧 You will receive a confirmation code by email or SMS (valid for 5 minutes).
• 🔄 Enter the code in the appropriate field and create a new unlock password.
• 📱 The phone will unlock automatically, all data will remain in place.

If the button"Forgot your password?" does not appear, try entering the password wrong 2-3 more times. On some firmware (EMUI 10–11) this option is hidden until the 7th unsuccessful attempt.

⚠️ Attention: If you have previously disabled synchronization with Huawei ID or reset the phone to factory settings without logging out of your account, this method will not work. In this case, proceed to the next section.

2. Resetting the password via "Find Device" (Huawei Mobile Cloud)

Function"Find the device" from Huawei allows you not only to track your phone, but also remotely reset the lock password. This method works even if USB debugging is disabled, but requires:

• 🌐 Connecting the phone to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile network).
• 🔗 Tethered account Huawei ID with confirmed email.
• 📍 Enabled function"Find device" in the settings (activated by default).

Instructions:

1. Go to the site Huawei Mobile Cloud from a computer or another phone.
2. Login using the same account as on the blocked one Honor.
3. Select your device in the list and click "Lock" (or "Device management").
4. Specify new password (minimum 6 characters) and confirm the action.
5. Wait 1-2 minutes - phone is unlocked automatically.

If the device is not displayed in the list, check:

• 🔋 Battery level (should be >15%).
• 📶 Availability of Internet on the phone (try connecting to Wi-Fi).
• 🔄 Refresh your browser page - sometimes the service freezes.

3. Hard reset to factory settings (if other methods do not work). helped)

Hard Reset - an extreme measure that deletes all data from the phone, including photos, messages and installed applications. Use this method only if:

• 🚫 You do not remember the data from Huawei ID.
• 🔒 The phone is not connected to the Internet.
• 📵 USB debugging is disabled (cannot be used ADB).

Instructions for most models Honor (including Honor 8X, Honor 9 Lite, Honor 10):

1. Turn off the phone by long pressing the button power supply.
2. Press simultaneously Volume Up + Power and hold for 10-15 seconds until the logo appears Honor.
3. Release the buttons - you will be taken to the menu Recovery Mode.
4. Use the buttons volume to navigate and the power button to select the item"Wipe data/factory reset".
5. Confirm the action by selecting"Yes" and wait for the reset to complete (3-5 minutes).
6. Reboot the phone (Reboot system now).

On new models (Honor Magic 5, Honor 90) the combination of buttons may differ:

Model	Combination for Recovery	Notes
Honor 50/60/70	Volume Up + Power	Hold until vibration
Honor Magic 4/5	Volume Down + Power	Release when the logo appears
Honor X7/X8/X9	Volume Up + Down + Power	Works only when the phone is turned off
Honor 30/40 Pro	Volume Up + Power	Menu in Chinese - look for the hieroglyph""

⚠️ Attention: After a hard reset, the phone will require you to enter data from Huawei ID, which was linked before blocking. If you do not remember the login/password, the device will turn into "brick" (it will be impossible. use). In this case, contact Huawei service center with proof of purchase.

Disconnect the SIM card and memory card (if yes)

Battery charge >30%

Prepare a backup (if the phone was previously synchronized with Google/Huawei Cloud)

Make sure you remember the data from Huawei ID-->

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The method is suitable if on the phone enabled. USB debugging (setting for developers). This is a rare case, but if you activated it earlier, you can remove the password without losing data. You will need a computer with the drivers installed Huawei and the app ADB.

Step-by-step guide:

1. Download ADB Tools and unzip to a folder C:\adb.
2. Connect the locked one Honor to the computer via a USB cable.
3. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd → Enter).
4. Enter the commands in order:

   cd C:\adb
   adb devices

   If the phone is detected (the serial number appears), continue. If not, install the drivers Huawei HiSuite.

5. Delete the file from password:

   adb shell rm /data/system/gesture.key
   adb shell rm /data/system/password.key
   adb shell rm /data/system/locksettings.db
   adb shell rm /data/system/locksettings.db-wal
   adb shell rm /data/system/locksettings.db-shm

6. Reboot the phone:

   adb reboot

After rebooting, the password will be reset, but you may need to re-set pattern key or PIN code. This method works on EMUI 9–11, but on new versions (EMUI 12+) Huawei blocked such a bypass.

What to do if ADB does not see the device?

1. Check if USB debugging is enabled in the developer settings (this cannot be done on a locked phone - the method is not suitable).

2. Try another USB cable (original from Honor).

3. Install HiSuite drivers from the official Huawei website.

4. Restart your computer and phone.

5. If you are using Windows 11, run Command Prompt as an administrator.

5. Bypassing blocking through Safe Mode (if the password is set by a third-party application)

If the password appeared after installing a blocker application (for example, AppLock, Norton App Lock), you can try to remove it through Safe Mode. In this mode, only system applications are loaded, and third-party ones are blocked.

How to launch Safe Mode on Honor:

1. With the phone turned off, hold down the button Poweruntil the logo appears Honor.
2. As soon as the logo disappears, immediately press and hold the button Volume Downuntil the phone boots up.
3. The inscription will appear in the lower left corner of the screen"Safe Mode".

Next:

• 🔍 Go to Settings → Applications.
• 🗑️ Find the application that blocks the screen (for example AppLock), and delete it.
• 🔄 Reboot the phone in normal mode - the password will disappear.

If the password remains after deleting the application, it means it was set at the system level (EMUIIn this case, use the methods from the previous sections.

6. Contacting the service center: when nothing happens. does not help

If all of the above methods do not work, you just have to contact authorized Huawei/Honor service center. This is relevant for:

• 🔐 Phones with biometric locking (fingerprint + password), if both methods are forgotten.
• 📱 Devices that have disabled Huawei ID and no access to the Internet.
• 🔧 Models with damaged screen (impossible to enter a password).

What is needed to unlock:

• 📄 Receipt or phone box (proof of purchase).
• 🆔 Owner's passport (to confirm identity).
• 💳 Payment for the service (cost - from 1000 to 3000 rubles depending on the model).

Service centers use special equipment to reset eMMC (phone memory) or flash it through FastbootIn 90% of cases, the data is lost, but the phone becomes intact. operational.

⚠️ Attention: Do not contact unofficial workshops that promise to “hack the phone in 5 minutes.” Such methods often lead to damage IMEI or blocking of the network, after which the device cannot be used for calls.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about unlocking Honor

Is it possible to remove the password from Honor without losing data?

Yes, if:

• The phone is connected to Huawei ID and there is access to the Internet (method 1 or 2).
• USB debugging is enabled (method 4).
• The password is set by a third-party application (method 5).

In in all other cases, the data will be lost.

What to do if, after resetting, Honor asks for the old Huawei ID?

This is FRP protection (Factory Reset Protection)If you do not remember your account details:

1. Try to restore access via recovery page.
2. Contact the service center with proof of purchase.
3. If the phone was purchased secondhand, contact the previous owner.

Bypass FRP yourself on new models (EMUI 12+) is impossible.

Does unlocking via Google Find My Device work on Honor?

No. Since 2019 Honor (as well as Huawei) does not support Google services, including Find My Device. Use only Huawei Mobile Cloud (method 2).

Is it possible to unlock Honor through the engineering menu (##2846579##)?

No, this is myth. Engineering menu (##2846579## or ##1357946##) is intended for testing equipment and does not contain password reset functions. Using it without knowledge may result in firmware failure.

How to protect yourself from being blocked in the future?

Follow these recommendations:

• 🔐 Use fingerprint or face recognition as the main unlocking method.
• 📝 Write down your PIN or password in a safe place (for example, Google Keep or notepad).
• 🔄 Regularly sync your data with Huawei Cloud or Google Drive.
• 🔧 Enable USB debugging (in case of use ADB).
• 📱 Link a backup email and recovery number to your phone Huawei ID.