How to find the Wi-Fi password on a Huawei phone: all the working methods

Forgot your home Wi-Fi password, is your router out of reach, or has the sticker with the code worn off? If you have a smartphone Huawei or Honor, there are several ways to retrieve a saved password - both through standard settings and using hidden functions EMUIIn this article, we will examine all the current methods, including those that work without root-right and on the latest firmware versions.

Important: Password viewing capabilities vary by version. EMUI (Android shells on Huawei devices). Starting from EMUI 10 The company tightened its security policy, so some old methods no longer worked. We tested the instructions on models Huawei P50 Pro, Mate 40, Nova 9 And Honor 50 — all methods are current at the time of publication.

If you're trying to connect a new device to your network but don't remember the password, first check:

• 📱 List of saved networks In the Wi-Fi settings, the password is sometimes displayed as asterisks that can be revealed.
• 🔄 WPS button on the router - if it exists, connection is possible without entering a password (but this method is temporary).
• 📋 The sticker on the back of the router — the factory password is often indicated there (if it has not been changed).

1. The standard method through EMUI settings (without root)

The easiest method is to use the built-in password viewer feature in EMUIIt works on most devices with the shell version up to 12.0. On newer firmware (EMUI 13+) this path may be blocked.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Wi-Fi.
2. Find your network in the list and tap on its name.
3. In the window that opens, select Share password (or Share (on English firmware).
4. The system will ask for confirmation. PIN code, imprint or graphic key.
5. After authorization, a QR code and a text password will appear under it.

⚠️ Attention: On EMUI 13 For versions newer than this, this method may not work due to security policies. In this case, proceed to the next methods.

2. Viewing the password via the configuration file (requires a file manager)

All saved Wi-Fi passwords on Android are stored in a system file. wpa_supplicant.confOn . Huawei it can be found, but only if you have superuser rights (root) or you use ADB (Android Debug Bridge). Without root access, you can't access the file, but we'll tell you how to bypass this limitation.

If root There is:

1. Install a file manager with root support (e.g. Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Follow the path:

   /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/

   or (on older versions of Android):

   /data/misc/wifi/

3. Find the file wpa_supplicant.conf and open it with a text editor.
4. Look for blocks like:

   network={
   ssid="Your_Network_Name"
   psk="your_password"
   }

If root absent:

• 🔧 Use ADB (instructions below in section 4).
• 📱 Try it backup via HiSuite (official software from Huawei), but passwords are not always saved there in a readable form.

3. Using password viewer apps (without root)

IN Google Play There are apps that promise to show saved Wi-Fi passwords without root. However, Huawei With EMUI 10+ Most of them don't work due to manufacturer limitations. We tested several options—here are the ones that might still work:

⚠️ Attention: Root-less apps on new versions EMUI are mostly useless. They can only show passwords for networks you've connected to. before updating to EMUI 12+If the network was added on the new firmware, the chances are zero.

If you still want to try:

1. Download WiFi Password Viewer from Google Play.
2. Launch the app and grant access to Settings.
3. Find your network in the list and tap on it.
4. If the password is displayed, copy it. If not, a message will appear. Unable to read.

4. Extracting the password via ADB (for advanced users)

ADB (Android Debug Bridge) — is a tool for debugging Android devices via a computer. It can be used to extract the Wi-Fi password even if you don't have root access. This method works on most devices. Huawei, but requires inclusion USB debugging and installations drivers.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on PC.
2. On your phone, enable:
   • 🔧 Settings → About phone → Build number (tap 7 times to unlock Developer mode).
   • 🔌 Settings → System → Developer Options → USB Debugging.

adb shell
su
cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/wpa_supplicant.conf

Alternative command (for newer EMUI versions):

adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/wpa_supplicant.conf C:\

This command will copy the file to disk. C:\ your PC, where you can open it with Notepad.

Install ADB Tools on your PC|Enable Developer Mode on Huawei|Enable USB Debugging|Connect your phone in File Transfer mode|Run Command Prompt as Administrator-->

⚠️ Attention: On EMUI 13+ The path to the password file may differ. If the standard commands don't work, try:

adb shell
ls /data/misc/wifi/

This will show the current folder structure where the required file may be located.

5. Resetting the router password (if other methods don't help)

If none of the methods worked, there remains a radical option - reset the router settings Factory reset. This will erase all custom settings, including the Wi-Fi password, but you'll still be able to connect using the factory code (found on the router's sticker).

How to reset a router:

1. Find the button on the back of the router. Reset (usually it is recessed into the body).
2. Take a paper clip or a toothpick and press the button on 10-15 seconds.
3. Wait until the indicators on the router blink and it reboots.
4. Connect to the network with the factory name (eg. TP-Link_1234) and the password from the sticker.

⚠️ Attention: After the reset you will have to reconfigure:

• 🌐 Internet connection (PPPoE, dynamic IP, etc.).
• 🔒 Wi-Fi password (We recommend coming up with a new, more reliable one).
• 📡 Channel and operating mode (if previously configured manually).

6. Alternative methods (if Huawei is not yours)

If you're trying to connect to someone else's network (for example, a friend's or a cafe's) and the owners have forgotten the password, try:

• 📱 View password on another device, which is already connected to this network (for example, on iPhone or another Android-smartphone).
• 🖥️ Log into your router's control panel via a browser (usually at the address 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1). The login and password for entry are often standard: admin/admin.
• 📡 Use WPS (if your router supports this feature). Press the button WPS on the router, then select this option in the Wi-Fi settings on Huawei.

⚠️ Attention: Connecting to other people's networks without the owner's permission may be considered as illegal interference (Article 272 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). Use these methods only to restore access to his own networks.

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

Is it possible to find out the Wi-Fi password on a Huawei device without rooting?

Yes, but only on older versions EMUI (up to 12.0) via menu Share passwordOn new firmware versions, this is impossible without root – you will need ADB or reset the router.

Why isn't my network listed in the wpa_supplicant.conf file?
This could mean:
• The network has been added to the new version. EMUI, where passwords are stored elsewhere.
• The file is encrypted (relevant for EMUI 13+).
• You connected via WPS or QR code, and the password was not saved.