How to View the Wi-Fi Code on a Huawei Phone: 5 Working Methods (2026)

Forgot your home Wi-Fi password, and your router is sitting in a box with documents on the attic? Or a friend asked you to share your network, but you can't remember the 20-character combination? With phones Huawei And Honor at the base EMUI There are several ways to extract the saved network code - without root rights and complex manipulations. The main thing is that the device must already be connected to this access point.

Unlike iPhone, where passwords are hidden behind ironclad protection iOS, shell Huawei leaves loopholes. But there are nuances: in new versions EMUI 13/14 (for example, on Huawei P60 Pro or Mate 50) some methods stopped working. We tested the current solutions on models from Nova 9 up to the 2026 flagships - and weeded out outdated advice.

⚠️ Attention: If your phone isn't connected to the target Wi-Fi network, none of these methods will work. It's also impossible to find out the password for other networks (neighbors, cafes, offices)—only those you've previously connected to.

1. Standard method: via Wi-Fi settings (EMUI 10–14)

The easiest method is to use the built-in password viewer in the connections menu. It works on most devices. Huawei And Honor With EMUI 10 and newer, but in recent versions the path to the option has changed.

Instructions for EMUI 13/14 (2022–2026 models):

1. Open Settings → Mobile network → Wi-Fi.
2. Tap on the name of your network (it must be connected).
3. Scroll down and select Share password.
4. Confirm unlocking with PIN code, imprint or Face ID.
5. The password will be displayed as QR code and the text line below it.

For EMUI 10–12 (2019–2021 models):

• 📱 Go to Settings → Wi-Fi.
• 🔍 Tap on the connected network → Change network.
• 🔑 Check the box Show password (blocking confirmation will be required).

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (for example, Huawei P30 Lite With EMUI 9.1) this method is blocked. If the options Share password no - go to the next method.

2. Via Wi-Fi configuration file (for advanced users)

If the standard method does not work, you can extract the password from the system file wpa_supplicant.conf, where all saved networks are stored. This method requires access to the file system, but no root rights required.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Install any file manager with access to system folders (for example, FX File Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Enable display of hidden files in the manager settings.
3. Follow the path:

   /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/

   or (for older versions of Android):

   /data/misc/wifi/

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

   network={
   ssid="Your_Network_Name"
   psk="your_password"
   key_mgmt=WPA-PSK
   }

🔹 Important: On EMUI 12+ The file path may differ. If the folders WifiConfigStore No, try:

• 📁 /data/vendor/wifi/
• 📁 /data/misc_connectivity/

⚠️ Attention: Do not edit or delete the file. wpa_supplicant.conf - This will result in the loss of all saved networks!

Install a file manager with root access (optional, but recommended)

Enable display of hidden files

Make a backup copy of the wpa_supplicant.conf file (in case of an error)

Keep a notepad handy to write down your password-->

3. Using ADB commands (without root)

If the file manager does not find the required folder, you can extract the password through ADB (Android Debug Bridge). This method works on all versions. EMUI, but requires connecting the phone to the computer.

Instructions:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on PC.
2. Turn it on on your phone Developer mode (tap 7 times Build number V Settings → About phone).
3. Activate USB debugging V Settings → System → Developer Options.
4. Connect your phone to your PC and run the following in the command line:

   adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/wpa_supplicant.conf

   or (for newer versions):

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

5. The password will be in the line psk="..." after ssid="Network_Name".

🔹 Alternative team (if the first one didn't work):

adb shell su -c "cat /data/misc/wifi/*.conf"

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware versions Huawei blocks access to system files even through ADB. In this case, only root.

4. View via backup (for EMUI 8-11)

On older versions EMUI (before 12th) it was possible to extract passwords from a backup created through HiSuiteThis method is currently unstable, but it's worth a try.

How to do it:

• 📱 Connect your phone to your PC and launch it Huawei HiSuite.
• 🔄 Create a backup (select only Wi-Fi settings).
• 🖥️ The copy file will be in the following format: .hbk. Use the utility Huawei Backup Extractor (For example, this one) to extract data.
• 🔍 Look for it in the unpacked files wifiConfig.xml — SSIDs and passwords are stored there.

On EMUI 13+ Backups are encrypted more securely, and this method no longer works.

5. Resetting the router as a last resort

If none of the methods work and you have physical access to the router, you can reset it to factory settings. This is a radical approach, but it's guaranteed to restore network access.

How to reset a router:

1. Find the button on the back of the router. Reset (usually recessed into the body).
2. Press and hold it for 10-15 seconds (until the indicators flash).
3. After rebooting, connect to the network with the factory name (for example, TP-Link_1234).
4. The default password is located on the router sticker (usually admin or a combination of 8 digits).

⚠️ Attention: Resetting will delete all router settings, including:

• 🔐 Custom Wi-Fi password
• 📡 IP address settings (DHCP)
• 🔌 Forwarded ports (if any)

After the reset, you will have to set up your internet connection again (enter your provider's details from the contract).

What to do if resetting doesn't help?

If the router doesn't distribute the Internet after a reset, check:

1. Is the provider's cable connected to the WAN port (usually highlighted in blue).

2. Are the "Internet" and "Wi-Fi" indicators lit? If not, there is a problem with the power supply or cable.

3. Do the connection details (login/password) match those specified in the contract with the provider.

If the "Internet" indicator is blinking, but there is no connection, call your provider's support (it may be bound by MAC address).

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

Not all methods are equally effective. Here's a summary table with the pros and cons of each:

🔹 Conclusion: Start with the easiest way (Share password (in the settings). If that doesn't work, try a file manager or ADB. Save resetting the router as a 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:

• 🚫 There is no 'Share password' option. → Update your firmware to the latest version or use ADB.
• 🚫 "The wpa_supplicant.conf file was not found." → Check alternative paths (/data/vendor/wifi/).
• 🚫 "ADB doesn't see the device" → Install drivers Huawei HiSuite and turn it on USB debugging.
• 🚫 "The password in the file is encrypted" → On new versions of EMUI, passwords are stored in encrypted form—only ADB with superuser rights will help.

🔹 If nothing helps:

1. Try connecting your phone to another network (such as a mobile hotspot) and then return to the target access point.
2. Use a second phone (eg. Xiaomi or Samsung), where password viewing is allowed.
3. Contact your provider - some operators (eg Rostelecom or MTS) can send the router password via SMS.

⚠️ Attention: On phones with HarmonyOS (new models Huawei (without Google services) methods may differ. For example, in HarmonyOS 4.0 option Share password transferred to Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi → Advanced.

FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions

Is it possible to find out the password for a Wi-Fi network to which the phone is not connected?

No. All of the listed methods only work with saved networks. Other networks (neighbors', cafes') cannot be hacked legally—this violates the Law on Personal Data (Federal Law No. 152) and Article 272 of the Russian Criminal Code ("Unauthorized access to computer information").

Why is the password displayed as ?

This means that the password is encrypted. Starting with EMUI 12, Huawei Encrypts stored keys. In this case, only the following will help:

• ADB with rights root (risky for the guarantee).
• Resetting the router (if you have physical access).

Does the QR code method work on Honor?

On smartphones HonorReleased after the brand split (2021), uses its own shell Magic UIThere is an option there. Share password it's called Network QR code and is located in the same Wi-Fi settings. For older models (Honor 9X, Honor 20) the standard method is suitable for EMUI.

Is it possible to find out the password through a Google Account?

No. Unlike Chrome, where website passwords are synchronized with the account, Wi-Fi network data are not saved V Google or Huawei IDThey are stored only locally on the device.

What should you do if your phone is locked and you urgently need to know the password?

If the screen is locked and unlocking is impossible (PIN/pattern key forgotten), there are two options:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and try to extract the password via ADB (if USB debugging was included earlier).
2. Reset your phone to factory settings (Wipe Data V Recovery Mode), but this will delete all data, including saved networks.

⚠️ After the reset, you will have to set up Wi-Fi again (you can get the password from the router sticker).