Smartphone Honor 8 Lite (model PRA-LX1/PRA-LA1), released in 2017, remains popular among users due to its reliability and simplicity. However, its firmware is based on EMUI 5.0/8.0 (Android 7.0 Nougat) has limitations: unlike newer versions of Android, there's no built-in feature to display saved Wi-Fi passwords in Settings. This creates difficulties if you need to connect a new device to the network and have forgotten or lost the password.
In this article we will look at 5 working methodsHow to extract Wi-Fi password from Honor 8 Lite — from standard methods through settings to advanced solutions using configuration files. Important: On devices without root access, only 2 of the 5 methods are available, the rest require additional manipulation. All instructions are adapted specifically for EMUI 5.0/8.0 and tested for relevance to this model.
Method 1: Through the router settings (without access to the phone)
If you have access to router web interfaceThis is the most secure method—it doesn't depend on your phone model or Android version. The password is stored in the router settings and can be viewed at any time.
Instructions:
- 🌐 Connect to a Wi-Fi network with Honor 8 Lite (or any other device already connected to this network).
- 🔗 Enter the router's IP address in the browser's address bar. This is usually
192.168.1.1or192.168.0.1(check the sticker on the back of the router). - 🔑 Enter your login and password to log in (by default, it is often
admin/adminoradmin/password). - 📡 Go to the section
Wireless(orWi-Fi,Wireless network) →Wireless Security(orWireless security). - 🔐 In the field
Password,PSK PasswordorNetwork keyThe current password will be displayed.
⚠️ Attention: If you have previously changed your login/password for logging into the router and do not remember them, you will have to reset the router settings using the button Reset (on the back panel). This will delete all user settings, including the Wi-Fi password!
Advantage of this method: it works 100% regardless of phone model and firmware version. Disadvantage: it requires physical access to the router or knowledge of its IP address.
2. Method: via Wi-Fi configuration file (requires file manager)
On Honor 8 Lite Wi-Fi passwords are stored in a system file wpa_supplicant.confIt can be read using a file manager with permissions. root or via ADB commands. However, there is a workaround for devices without root:
Steps for devices without root rights:
- Install a file manager with access to system folders, for example FX File Explorer or Solid Explorer (enable the "Show hidden files" option in the settings).
- Follow the path:
/data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xmlOr an alternative way (depending on the EMUI version):
/data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf - Open the file in a text editor and find the block with the name of your network (
ssid="..."). There will be a line next to it.psk="..."- this is the password.
⚠️ Attention: On EMUI 5.0/8.0 access to folder /data/misc/wifi/ Often blocked even by file managers. If you can't open the file, proceed to the ADB method (section 4).
☑️ Preparing to view the configuration file
For devices with root rights The process is simplified: just open the file wpa_supplicant.conf In any text editor. Passwords are stored there in clear text in the following format:
network={ssid="Network_Name"
psk="wifi_password"
key_mgmt=WPA-PSK
}
3. Method: via a backup copy of the settings (if backup is enabled)
If on Honor 8 Lite a backup was previously created via Settings → Advanced → Backup & resetWi-Fi passwords may have been saved in the archive. This method is suitable if:
- 📱 Did you make a backup via HiSuite (official software from Huawei).
- 🔄 Used the "Backup to SD card" function.
- ☁️ Cloud backup enabled in Huawei Cloud (not available on all firmware versions).
How to extract the password:
- Connect your phone to PC and open the backup via HiSuite.
- Find the section
Wi-FiorNetwork settingsin the archive. - Export the data to a text file and find the line with
psk.
Restrictions:
- ❌ Wi-Fi passwords are not saved in Google Account backups.
- ❌ If the backup is encrypted, you will need to enter the archive password.
What to do if the backup is corrupted?
If the archive won't open, try restoring it using HiSuite on another Huawei/Honor device. As a last resort, use tools like 7-Zip to extract data from the damaged file.
Method 4: Via ADB commands (for advanced users)
If the file manager does not provide access to wpa_supplicant.conf, you can extract the password through Android Debug Bridge (ADB)This method requires connecting your phone to a PC and enabling debugging mode.
Step-by-step instructions:
- Turn on
Developer modeon Honor 8 Lite:- Go to
Settings → About phone. - Click on the item 7 times
Build number. - Return to
Settings → For developersand turn it onUSB debugging.
- Go to
File transfer).adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xmlOr for older versions of EMUI:
adb pull /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.confpsk.⚠️ Attention: On some firmware versions EMUI 5.0 Access to the file via ADB may be blocked. In this case, root access is the only solution.
An alternative command to view all saved networks:
adb shell su -c "cat /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf"5. Method: using specialized applications (root required)
For devices with root rights There are apps that automatically extract Wi-Fi passwords. The most reliable ones are:
- 🔓 WiFi Password Viewer — shows all saved networks and their passwords.
- 📡 WiFi Key Recovery - works on most versions of Android, including EMUI.
- 🔑 Root Browser — file manager with access to system folders.
How to use:
- Install one of the applications from Google Play or APK file.
- Provide root access when prompted.
- Open the section
Saved NetworksorWi-Fi Passwords. - Find your network in the list - the password will be displayed next to the name.
Warning: Apps from untrusted sources may contain malicious code. Download APKs only from official developer websites.
| Way | Root required | Complexity | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Router settings | ❌ No | ⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
File wpa_supplicant.conf |
⚠️ Partially | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Backup | ❌ No | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ |
| ADB commands | ❌ No | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Root applications | ✅ Yes | ⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
What to do if none of the methods worked?
If all the above methods do not help, there are radical measures left:
- 🔄 Resetting the router settings: press the button
Reseton the back of the router (hold for 10 seconds). This will reset the Wi-Fi password to the factory default (found on the router's sticker). - 📞 Contact your providerIf your router was provided by your internet service provider, call support—they can reset your password remotely.
- 🔧 Reflash your phone: on custom firmware (for example, LineageOS) access to Wi-Fi passwords is often open by default.
For Honor 8 Lite the method with is also relevant connecting to the network via WPS (if your router supports this feature). To do this:
- Press the button on the router
WPS(usually marked with a 🔄 icon). - On your phone, go to
Settings → Wi-Fi, clickAdditional → Connect via WPS. - Wait for automatic connection (no password required).
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about recovering your Wi-Fi password on the Honor 8 Lite
Is it possible to find out the Wi-Fi password if the phone is not connected to the network?
No, if Honor 8 Lite If your account isn't connected to Wi-Fi, none of the methods (except accessing the router or a backup) will work. Passwords are only stored for saved networks.
Why in the file wpa_supplicant.conf Is the password displayed in encrypted form?
On some firmware versions EMUI Passwords are encrypted. In this case, only root access or decryption using specialized utilities (for example, Wifi Password Decryptor).
Will the ADB method work on Android 10+?
No, starting from Android 10 (And EMUI 10), access to system files via ADB is severely limited. Honor 8 Lite (Android 7) this method should work.
Is it possible to recover the password if the phone is reset to factory settings?
No, resetting deletes all saved networks. The only solution is to obtain the password from your router or ISP.
Are there any apps to view Wi-Fi passwords without root on EMUI 5.0?
No, all applications are in Google Play, promising to reveal passwords without root, either don't work or demand payment for a useless feature. Don't risk it—use the proven methods in this article.