Where to view the Wi-Fi password on the Honor 10 Lite: all working methods

Forgot your home Wi-Fi password, and the router is in a hard-to-reach place, or the sticker with the code has long since worn off? Smartphone Honor 10 Lite under control EMUI 9/10 (based on Android 9/10) stores all saved networks, but the manufacturer hides the ability to directly view passwords. Unlike the iPhone or some Samsung models, there is no built-in "show password" feature in the Wi-Fi settings. However, it is possible to bypass this limitation—and it doesn't always require root rights or complex manipulations.

In this article we will look at 5 proven methodsHow to extract a password from a phone's memory: using standard tools Honor before using a file manager or third-party utilities. Please note: some methods require unlocking the bootloader or installing additional software, but we'll start with the simplest options. If you're connected to the right network right now, your chances of success are maximized!

⚠️ Important: Perform all actions only on your device. Extracting passwords from other people's phones without the owner's consent may violate data privacy law (Article 272 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation).

Method 1: View the password through the router settings (if you have access)

The most reliable and legal method is to log in router web interface and see the password there. This will work even if the phone is not currently connected to the network. The main condition is that you must know Router IP address (usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1) and have access to its settings.

How to do it:

• 📱 Open on your phone Settings → Wi-Fi and find the name of your network. Click on it and select "Delete" (to reconnect later).
• 🌐 In your phone or computer browser, enter 192.168.0.1 (or another address indicated on the router sticker).
• 🔑 Enter your login and password to log in (by default, it is often admin/admin or admin/1234).
• 🔍 Go to the section Wireless → Wireless Security (or "Wireless Network → Security"). There will be a field here Password or PSK Password with your password.

⚠️ Attention: If your router returns an error when logging in, your ISP may have blocked access to the settings. In this case, contact technical support or use the other methods in this article.

Method 2: Using a file manager (without root)

On Honor 10 Lite Wi-Fi passwords are stored in a system file wpa_supplicant.conf. It can be accessed through built-in file manager or a third-party application (eg Solid Explorer). This method works. without root rights, but requires a connection to the required network at the time of viewing.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Install Solid Explorer from Google Play.
2. Open the app and grant access to the device memory.
3. Follow the path:

   /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/

   There should be a file here WifiConfigStore.xml (in new versions of EMUI) or wpa_supplicant.conf (in the old ones).

4. Open the file with a text editor. Find the block with the name of your network (ssid="...") - there will be a line next to it psk="..." with a password.

🔹 If the file does not exist: The path may have changed in recent EMUI versions. Try this alternative route:

/data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/SoftAp/WifiConfigStore.xml

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3. Method: Password Viewer Apps (Requires Root)

If on yours Honor 10 Lite received root rights, the task is simplified. There are specialized utilities that automatically extract all saved passwords. The most popular are:

• 🔐 WiFi Password Viewer — displays passwords in a convenient list, supports export.
• 📡 WiFi Key Recovery — works even on older versions of Android, but requires SuperSU.
• 🔓 Root Browser — a file manager with access to system folders where passwords are stored.

⚠️ Attention: Getting root rights on Honor 10 Lite resets all data and may void your warrantyAdditionally, access may be blocked after updating EMUI. Use this method only if other methods fail.

📌 How to use:

1. Install one of the applications (for example, WiFi Password Viewer).
2. Provide root access when prompted.
3. A list of all saved networks with passwords will appear in the main window.

What should I do if the application doesn't see passwords?

If the utility shows an empty list, check:

1. Do you really have root rights (use Root Checker).

2. Does the antivirus block access to system files?

3. Was the firmware updated after rooting (rights could have been lost).

Method 4: ADB commands (for advanced users)

If you are familiar with Android Debug Bridge (ADB), you can extract the password via the command line. This method does not require root, but it does require debug bridge and connecting the phone to the computer.

Instructions:

1. Turn it on on your phone Developer mode (go to Settings → About phone and click on "Build number" 7 times).
2. Activate USB debugging in the developer menu.
3. Connect Honor 10 Lite to PC and install ADB drivers.
4. In the command line (Windows) or terminal (Mac/Linux), enter:

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

   The file will be saved on your computer. Open it and find the line with psk="...".

🔹 Alternative command (for EMUI 10+):

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

Requires root access.

Method 5: Resetting the router (last resort)

If none of the methods worked, and you have physical access to the router, you can do (hard reset). This will restore factory settings, including the default password, which is located on the device's sticker.

How to reset a router:

1. Find the button on the back of the router. Reset (usually recessed into the body).
2. Take a paper clip or a toothpick, press and hold the button for 10-15 seconds.
3. Wait for the reboot (all indicators will light up).
4. Connect to the network with the factory name (eg. TP-Link_1234) and use the password from the sticker.

⚠️ Attention: Resetting the router will remove all settings, including:

• 🔄 Configured ports and forwarding.
• 📡 Guest networks.
• 🔒 Passwords for connected devices (you will have to enter them again).

Use this method only if other options are not possible.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

🔍 Conclusion: Start with router settings or file manager — they're the safest. If that doesn't work, try ADB. Save rooting and resetting the router for last resort.

Common mistakes and how to avoid them

When trying to find a password, users often encounter common problems. Here's how to solve them:

• 🔌 "WifiConfigStore.xml file not found":
  In EMUI 9.1+, the path has changed. Try this:

  /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/SoftAp/

  or use Root Browser to search the entire section /data.

• 🔒 "ADB does not see the device":
  Make sure it is enabled USB debugging and the drivers are installed Huawei HiSuite.
• 📵 "The app asks for root, but it doesn't exist":
  Get root on Honor 10 Lite it is possible through Magisk, but this will void the warranty. The alternative is to use ADB method.
• 🌐 "I can't access my router settings":
  Check if your ISP has changed your default IP address. Try 192.168.100.1 or 10.0.0.1.

⚠️ Attention: On phones with file system encryption (FBE) access to wpa_supplicant.conf It can be blocked even through root access. In this case, the only solution is resetting the router or flashing a custom recovery.

FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions

Is it possible to find out the password for a Wi-Fi network that my phone was previously connected to but is not currently connected to?

Yes, but only if you have root rights or you use ADB with root privilegesWithout root, the phone stores passwords in encrypted form, and they can only be read when connected.

If you don't have root access, try connecting to the network again (enter any password to trigger an error—sometimes the system displays a prompt with the real code).

Why is the password in the WifiConfigStore.xml file displayed as asterisks or encrypted?

In new versions of EMUI (starting with 9.1), passwords are encrypted. To decrypt them, you need:

• 🔑 Root access + app WiFi Password Viewer.
• 🖥️ A computer with ADB and a decryption script (for example, wpa_supplicant_decrypt.py).

Without root, it is impossible to decrypt the password.

Will Magisk work on Honor 10 Lite to root it?

Yes, but with some reservations:

1. You need to unlock the bootloader through the official website Huawei (code is issued after registration).
2. Install TWRP or another custom recovery.
3. Flash Magisk via recovery.

⚠️ After unlocking the bootloader all data is reset, and the warranty will be voided. On some EMUI 10+ firmware versions, Magisk may not work reliably.

Is it possible to extract the password from a friend's phone without their knowledge?

Technically yes, but that's breaks the law (Article 272 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation "Unauthorized access to computer information"). In addition:

• 🔒 On phones with a screen lock, unlocking will be required.
• 📱 Modern versions of EMUI require a PIN code to access system files.
• 🚨 The phone owner will receive a notification about suspicious activity (for example, when trying to use ADB).

Use this method only on your device.

What to do if none of the methods worked?

There are two options left:

1. 📞 Contact your provider—they can reset your password remotely (identity verification required).
2. 🔄 Reset your router (as described in Method 5) and configure it again.

If your router is rented from a provider, resetting it may result in a blocking—check with support for details.