How to find the Wi-Fi password on an Honor phone: 5 proven methods

Have you forgotten the password for your home or work Wi-Fi, but your phone Honor (or another smartphone on Android) is successfully connected to this network? The situation is familiar to many - especially when guests need to provide access, but the sticker with the password on the router is long gone. Fortunately, there are several ways to retrieve a saved password directly from your phone, and not all of them require superuser rights (root) or technical skills.

In this article, we'll cover 5 working methods from standard functions Android to advanced tools for advanced users. Important: some methods may not work on new versions of EMUI (proprietary shell Huawei/Honor), so we will indicate alternatives. Also note legal nuances: retrieving passwords from other people's networks without the owner's permission may violate local laws.

If you are using Honor 70/80/90/X-series or an older model (for example, Honor 8X), the instructions below will be suitable taking into account the features of your version EMUI. For convenience, we have divided the methods by level of complexity - from the simplest to the most technically advanced.

1. Standard method: password in Wi-Fi settings (without root)

On some versions EMUI (especially before EMUI 10) the password for the current network can be viewed in the settings. This method does not require additional applications or rights root, but does not work on all devices.

Here's how to do it:

📱 Open Settings → Wi-Fi and networks (or simply Wi-Fi).
🔗 Find the name of your network (SSID) and tap on it.
🔑 If there is a button next to the field Password or an eye ( Show or eye (👁️) - press it. You may need to enter Screen lock PIN.
📋 Copy or write down the password.

⚠️ Attention: On Honor s EMUI 11/12+ i Magic UI this method is often blocked by default. If there are no buttons, go to the next method. Show password no - go to the next method.

2. Via a network QR code (for guests or quick access)

If you do not need the password itself, but only the ability to connect another device, you can generate QR code networks. This is an official function Androidthat works on most modern smartphones Honor.

Instructions:

Connect to the desired Wi-Fi network.
Go to Settings → Wi-Fi.
Tap on the name of your network (SSID).
Find the button Share or QR code (maybe be called Share on English firmware).
Enter PIN code unlock phone number, if required.
Show the QR code to another device - it will automatically connect to the network.

💡 Useful life hack: If the second device does not have a camera (for example, laptop), you can scan the QR code through Google Lens or special applications like QR & Barcode Scanner.

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If the QR code is not readable, try increasing the screen brightness or turning on the "No restrictions" mode in the energy saving settings.

3. Using the Wi-Fi configuration file (PC required)

All saved networks and their passwords are stored in the system file wpa_supplicant.conf. It can be accessed through ADB (Android Debug Bridge) - a debugging tool that does not require root, but needs to be connected to a computer.

Step-by-step guide:

🖥️ Install ADB Tools on PC (Windows/macOS/Linux).
📱 On your phone, turn on Developer mode (tap on Build number v Settings → About phone).
🔌 Connect the phone to the PC via USB and select mode File transfer.
🐍 Open the command line (or Terminal) and enter:

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

If the file is not found, try an alternative command:

adb shell su -c"cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml" > wifi_pass.txt

📄 In the resulting file (WifiConfigStore.xml or wifi_pass.txt) find the line "PASSWORD". The password will be encrypted in HEX or Base64 —use online decoders (for example, CyberChef).

⚠️ Attention: On EMUI 12+ and Android 12/13 access to this file may be limited even through ADB. In this case, you will need rights. root.

4. Applications for viewing passwords (without root and with root)

If the previous methods did not work, you can use third-party applications. We divided them into two categories:

Application type	Examples	Requires root?	Works on EMUI?
For devices without root	WiFi Password Viewer, WiFi Key Recovery	❌ No	⚠️ Partially (depending on the version)
For devices with root	Root Browser, ES File Explorer (old version)	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Universal (ADB)	ADB WiFi Password	❌ No (but you need a PC)	✅ Yes

🔍 How to use:

Download the application from Google Play (for example, WiFi Password Viewer).
Run it and provide the necessary permissions.
In the list of saved networks, find the one you need and copy the password.

⚠️ Attention: Applications without root can only show passwords from the networks to which the phone was connected after installing them. Older networks will require superuser rights.

Make sure that the phone is connected to the desired Wi-Fi network

Check the Android version (EMUI 9+ may block access)

Download the application only from official sources (Google Play, APKMirror)

When using root: make a backup data-->

5. Advanced method: manually extracting the password via root

If your Honor has rights root (for example, after unlocking bootloader and installation Magisk), you can manually find the password in the system files. This method is suitable for experienced users.

Instructions:

📁 Install a file manager with support root (for example, Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
🔍 Follow the path:

/data/misc/wifi/

Or an alternative path for new versions:

/data/vendor/wifi/

📄 Find the file WifiConfigStore.xml or wpa_supplicant.conf and open it with a text editor.
🔑 The file will contain lines like:

network={
ssid="NAZVANIE_SETI"
psk="PAROL_OT_WIFI"
key_mgmt=WPA-PSK
}

🛠️ If the file is encrypted, use the command via Terminal Emulator:

su

cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml | grep psk

⚠️ Attention: Incorrect editing of system files can lead to loss of Wi-Fi connection or network failure. We recommend making a backup of the file before making changes.

What to do if after editing Wi-Fi stops working?

If after changing the files wpa_supplicant.conf or WifiConfigStore.xml the network is lost - delete the file and restart the phone, but Android will restore it automatically, but everything will be restored. saved passwords will be lost. To avoid this, always make a backup copy of the original file in a separate folder.

6. Alternative methods (if all else fails)

If none of the methods worked, do not despair:

🔄 Resetting the router: Press the button Reset on the back panel of the router (hold for 10 seconds). After this, the network will use the default password (indicated on the sticker).
📡 Connect via WPS: Many routers support WPS - press the corresponding button on the router, and on your phone select Connect via WPS in the Wi-Fi settings.
💬 Contact your provider: If the router was issued by an Internet provider (for example, Rostelecom or Beeline), the password can be found in your personal account on their website.
🔧 Use another gadget: If you have laptop or tabletconnected to this network, the password can be viewed in settings Windows/macOS.

🔹 For owners Honor with EMUI 13/Magic UI 7+: In the latest firmware versions, access to passwords is severely limited. If it is critical for you to obtain a password, consider the option of temporarily obtaining root via Magisk (but this will void the warranty and may disrupt the operation of some functions, for example Huawei Mobile Services).

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On new versions EMUI/Magic UI (Android 12+) standard methods for viewing passwords are often blocked. In this case, it is easier to reset the router or use alternative methods (WPS, provider’s personal account).

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about Wi-Fi passwords on Honor

❓ Is it possible to find out the Wi-Fi password without root on Honor? 30/50/70?

On most models Honor without root the password can only be viewed if:

You have an old version EMUI (up to 10th).

You use applications like WiFi Password Viewer, but they will show passwords only for the networks to which the phone was connected after installing the application.

You are ready to connect to the PC and use ADB.

On EMUI 11+ the chances are minimal - the firmware blocks access to system files with passwords.

❓ Why is there no "Show password" button in the Wi-Fi settings?

This is a restriction Huawei/Honorimplemented in EMUI 9+ for security reasons. The company has removed the ability to view cleartext passwords to protect users from accidental data disclosure. An alternative is to use QR code to transfer access.

❓ Is it possible to find out the password from someone else's network to which the phone is connected?

Technically yes, but:

It can violate legislation your country (unauthorized access to the network).

On other people's networks (cafes, hotels), passwords are often encrypted or stored temporarily.

The owner of the network can track yours MAC address and block the device.

🔴 We do not recommend use this method for networks that you are not allowed to access.

❓ How to reset your Wi-Fi password if you forgot?

There are three ways:

Reset the router: Press the button Reset for 10 seconds - the network will return to factory settings (the password is indicated on the sticker).

Provider's personal account: Go to the website of your Internet provider (for example, MTS, Beeline) and find the "Wi-Fi" section.

Router mobile application: Install the official application of your router (for example, TP-Link Tether, Mi WiFi) and change the password through it.

❓ Do these methods work on Honor with HarmonyOS?

HarmonyOS (used on some new models Honor in China) has a different architecture, and most methods for Android will not fit. In this OS:

No standard access to files wpa_supplicant.conf.

Applications for viewing passwords do not work.

The only reliable way is to reset the router or use QR code.

How to find the Wi-Fi password on an Honor phone: all methods from simple to complex