How to find the Wi-Fi password on an Honor 8A: all the working methods

Forgot your home Wi-Fi password, and the sticker on your router has worn off? Or need to connect a new device, but can't be bothered to find the piece of paper with the code? Honor 8A There are several ways to retrieve a saved network password—most of them don't require root privileges or installing questionable apps. The main thing to remember is that your phone must already be connected to the network (or have been connected previously).

In this article we will analyze all current methods to view the password, including built-in functions EMUI 9.x, working with configuration files, and workarounds using backups. We'll also cover security nuances: why some methods may not work on newer versions of Android and how to avoid account lockout. Huawei ID when manipulating system files.

⚠️ Important: If your Honor 8A runs under control Android 10+ with EMUI 10/11, some methods (for example, viewing through wpa_supplicant.conf) may be blocked by the manufacturer. In this case, we recommend immediately proceeding to methods involving backup or using Huawei Share.

Method 1: Through the router settings (if you have access to the router)

The most reliable and universal method is to access the router's web interface and look up the password there. This will work even if the phone has never connected to the network, but it requires physical access to the router and knowledge of its IP address.

Instructions:

• 🔌 Connect Honor 8A Connect to the router via cable (via an OTG adapter) or Wi-Fi. If Wi-Fi connection is not possible, use another device (laptop, tablet) that is already connected to the network.
• 🌐 Open your browser and enter in the address bar 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 (the exact address is indicated on the router sticker).
• 🔑 Enter your login and password to log in (usually admin/admin or admin/password, if you haven't changed it).
• 📜 Go to the section Wireless (or Wi-Fi → Security) and find the field Password/PSKThe password may be hidden behind asterisks—click the eye icon or copy it.

⚠️ Attention: If the router is rented from a provider (for example, Rostelecom or Beeline), access to settings may be restricted. In this case, the password is sometimes provided on the device box or in the contract.

2. Method: via file wpa_supplicant.conf (only for Android 9)

On Honor 8A With Android 9 Pie And EMUI 9.0/9.1 Wi-Fi passwords are stored in clear text in a system file wpa_supplicant.conf. It can be accessed via a file manager with root rights or a standard application. Conductor (if USB debugging is enabled).

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB cable and turn it on Developer mode (Click 7 times on Build number V Settings → About phone).
2. IN Settings → System → Developer Options activate USB debugging.
3. Install on PC ADB Tools (For example, Platform Tools) and run the command:

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

The file will appear in the folder with ADB. Open it with any text editor (for example, Notepad++) and find the block:

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

⚠️ Attention: Starting from Android 10, file wpa_supplicant.conf encrypted, and this method stops working. Also, some firmware EMUI block access to the file even on Android 9.

adb pull /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
adb pull /data/vendor/wifi/wpa/wpa_supplicant.conf

Method 3: via backup (without root)

Official method from Huawei, which works on all versions EMUI — creating a backup of your Wi-Fi settings and extracting the password from it. Disadvantage: Requires a computer and software installed. HiSuite.

How to do it:

• 📱 Connect Honor 8A to PC and run HiSuite (you can download it from official website).
• 🔄 In the program, select Backup → User data → mark only Wi-Fi.
• 💾 Create a backup (the file will have the extension .hbk).
• 🔍 Use the utility Huawei Backup Extractor (For example, this one) to extract data:

java -jar huawei-backup-extractor.jar unpack backup.hbk output_folder

In the folder output_folder find the file wifi_password.xml — it will contain SSID and passwords in clear text.

💡 Helpful tip: If you don't have access to a PC, you can create a backup copy directly to your phone via Settings → System → Backup, and then transfer the file to another device for unpacking.

Install HiSuite on PC|Enable USB debugging on Honor 8A|Download Huawei Backup Extractor|Create a Wi-Fi-only backup|Check for wifi_password.xml file-->

4. Method: via Huawei Share (if you have a second Huawei/Honor device)

Function Huawei Share (previously Huawei Beam) allows you to transfer Wi-Fi passwords between devices from the same manufacturer. If you have a second phone or tablet Huawei/Honor, already connected to the desired network, you can "pull up" the password without manual entry.

How does this work:

1. Activate Huawei Share on both devices (Settings → Connections → Huawei Share).
2. On the phone that already connected to Wi-Fi, open the notification panel and tap the icon Huawei Share.
3. Select Honor 8A from the list of available devices.
4. On Honor 8A A notification will appear asking you to connect to the network - confirm the action.

🔹 Restrictions: The method only works between devices with EMUI 8.0+ and requires Bluetooth/Wi-Fi to be enabled on both devices. Both phones must also be linked to the same account. Huawei ID.

5. Method: via password viewing apps (requires root)

If you have superuser rights (root), you can use third-party utilities like WiFi Password Viewer or Root BrowserThese programs read system files and display a list of all saved networks with passwords.

Best apps for Honor 8A:

⚠️ Attention: Installing root on Honor 8A may lead to:

• 🚫 Loss of warranty (if the device is under warranty).
• 🔒 Blocking services Huawei Mobile Services (including AppGallery).
• 🔄 Inability to update firmware over the air.

6. Alternative methods (if nothing helps)

If none of the methods work, there are radical measures left:

• 🔄 Resetting the router. Click the button Reset on the back of the router (hold for 10-15 seconds). After resetting, use the default password (indicated on the sticker).
• 📞 Contacting the provider. Call your internet service provider's support team and ask for your Wi-Fi password (you will need to confirm your personal information).
• 🔧 Reflashing the phone. On forums like 4PDA There are custom firmwares for Honor 8A, which unlock access to system files. But this is an extreme measure - the risk of bricking the phone is ~30%.

💡 Helpful tip: If you often forget your passwords, create one Google Keep or Huawei Notes Create a note with the network name and password, and then pin it to your home screen. This way, the data is always at hand.

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