How to view the Wi-Fi password on a Huawei tablet: all the working methods

Forgot your home Wi-Fi password, but your tablet is connected to the network Huawei — the only device at hand? The situation is familiar to many: the router displays a complex combination of characters that is difficult to remember, and writing it down on a piece of paper is not always convenient. Fortunately, on tablets with the OS EMUI (even without superuser rights) there are several ways to extract the saved password - from standard settings to hidden functions of the file system.

In this article we will look at 5 proven methods, relevant for models Huawei MediaPad, MatePad and other tablets of the brand based on Android 8–14Important: Some methods require connecting the tablet to a computer or installing additional apps, but none of them will void the device's warranty. If you use the tablet at work or school— Make sure your network rules allow such actions to avoid blocking your device..

1. Standard method: via Wi-Fi settings (EMUI 9–14)

The easiest method is to use the built-in password display feature in the connections menu. It works on most tablets. Huawei with shell EMUI 9 and later, but may be hidden on some firmware for corporate devices.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open Settings → Wireless networks → Wi-Fi.
• 🔍 Find the network you are connected to in the list and tap on its name.
• 👁️ In the window that opens, select Share password (or Show password).
• 🔐 The system will ask for confirmation PIN code, graphic key or fingerprint.
• 📋 After authorization, the password will be displayed as a QR code and a text string.

If the point Share password no - then it's your version EMUI doesn't support this feature. In this case, proceed to the following methods.

⚠️ Note: On some models Huawei for corporate clients (for example, MatePad Pro 10.8" (With proprietary firmware), the password display function may be disabled by the network administrator. In this case, alternative methods will need to be used.

2. Via the file manager: where is the password stored in the system?

Wi-Fi network passwords on Android stored in an encrypted file wpa_supplicant.confOn tablets Huawei It can be found in the system partition, but you will need to access it file manager with root rights or a workaround through ADB (more on that in the next section). If you have root rights, follow these instructions:

Steps:

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

   /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/

   or (on newer versions of EMUI):

   /data/vendor/wifi/WifiConfigStore/

3. Find the file WifiConfigStore.xml and open it with a text editor.
4. Look for the line <string name="PreSharedKey">... — after it the password will be indicated in encrypted form.

Without root rights this method won't work, but there is a workaround: copy the file via ADB (see next section).

adb shell
su
wpa_cli -i wlan0 list_networks
wpa_cli -i wlan0 get_network [network_ID] ssid
wpa_cli -i wlan0 get_network [network_ID] psk

3. Extracting the password via ADB (without root rights)

ADB (Android Debug Bridge) — is a debugging tool that allows you to interact with the system Android via a computer. You can use it to extract the Wi-Fi password even without superuser rights, but you will need to enable developer mode on the tablet.

Step-by-step instructions:

Enable developer mode (tap the build number 7 times in Settings → About phone)

Enable USB debugging in Settings → System → Developer Options

Download ADB Tools on PC

Connect the tablet to the computer via USB (select file transfer mode)

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After preparation:

1. Open Command Prompt (or PowerShell in Windows) and go to the folder with adb.exe.
2. Run the command to check the connection:

   adb devices

   The name of your tablet should appear.

3. Extract the list of saved networks:

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

   Or (for newer EMUI versions):

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

4. Find the line with in the output PreSharedKey - this is the password (possibly in encrypted form).

⚠️ Attention: On EMUI 12+ Huawei has tightened system file protection. If the command returns an error Permission denied, try an alternative method using wpa_cli (see spoiler above) or go to the method with applications.

4. Apps for viewing Wi-Fi passwords

If the previous methods did not work, you can use specialized utilities from Google PlayThey don't require root access, but their effectiveness depends on the version. EMUI and tablet models. The best options:

• 🔓 WiFi Password Viewer - shows saved passwords on devices up to Android 10.
• 📡 WiFi Key Recovery - works on some firmware Huawei without root.
• 🔍 Network Info II — displays technical data of the network, including the password (if available).

How to use:

1. Install one of the applications from the list.
2. Run it and grant the requested permissions.
3. Select a network from the list of saved connections.
4. Click Show password or Export (export).

Restrictions:

• ❌ On EMUI 11+ Many applications stopped working due to changes in security policy.
• ❌ Some utilities require payment for the full version.
• ✅ However, this method does not require a PC connection or technical skills.

Through the tablet settings

Using ADB

Using a file manager

Apps from Google Play

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5. Resetting the router as a last resort

If none of the methods worked and Wi-Fi access is critical, there is still Hard reset of the routerThis will reset all router settings to factory defaults, including the password (usually found on a sticker on the back of the router).

How to reset a router:

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

⚠️ Note: Resetting your router will disconnect all users from the network and delete port settings, parental controls, and guest access. Use this method only if other options are unavailable.

6. Alternative methods (if nothing helps)

If none of the above methods work, consider these options:

• 📞 Contact your network administrator (if this is a work or school network).
• 🔄 Connect your tablet to the router via cable (if supported) and log into the router's web interface (192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1).
• 📱 Use another device (smartphone, laptop) where the password is saved and available for viewing.
• 🛠️ Contact support Huawei, if the problem is related to the tablet firmware.

On some models Huawei MatePad (For example, MatePad 11 2023) the password can be extracted through Huawei ShareIf the tablet is synced with another device of the brand (smartphone or laptop). To do this:

1. Activate Huawei Share in the notification curtain.
2. Bring the tablet close to another device Huawei with it turned on Huawei Share.
3. In the menu, select Wi-Fi → Share password.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions