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

You forgot your home Wi-Fi password, but your smartphone is connected to the network. Honor 8A — the only device that "remembers" it? The situation is familiar to many: the router was configured years ago, the sticker with the password has long been lost, and the new gadget requires re-entering. Luckily, there are several ways to retrieve the saved password on Android—even without root access (root).

In this article we will look at 5 current methods For Honor 8A (and other devices on Android 9 Pie or Android 10 with shell EMUI), including hidden system menus, commands ADB, and workarounds using backups. Important: Not all methods are universal—their effectiveness depends on the firmware version and security settings. If one method doesn't work, try the next.

A word of caution: some steps require connecting your phone to a computer or installing additional apps. However, none of these steps will void your warranty. Honor - if not used root or unauthorized modifications to the system.

1. View the password through the router settings (the most reliable method)

If you have access to router web interfaceThis method works 100% of the time, regardless of the phone model. The password is stored in the router settings and can be viewed using any browser.

Here's how to do it:

• 📡 Connect Honor 8A to the Wi-Fi network whose password you need to find out.
• 🌐 Open your browser and enter in the address bar 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 (The default IP address of most routers). If it doesn't open, check the IP address in your phone's network settings: Settings → Wi-Fi → [network name] → Network management → Advanced.
• 🔑 Enter your login and password to log into the router (usually admin/admin or indicated on the device sticker).
• 🔍 Go to the section Wireless network or Wi-Fi → Security settingsHere in the field Password or Network Key The current password will be displayed.

⚠️ Attention: If you have never changed the login/password of the router, and the standard data (admin) are not suitable, you will have to reset the router settings using the button Reset (hold for 10 seconds). After the reset, the network will be named by default (for example, TP-Link_1234), and the password is indicated on the sticker.

2. Using a Wi-Fi configuration file (only for Android 9 and below)

On Android 9 Pie (which is initially installed on Honor 8A) passwords for saved networks are stored unencrypted in a system file wpa_supplicant.conf. It can be accessed through Explorer with root rights or with the help of ADB.

If you have no root rights, try the following workaround:

1. Connect Honor 8A to the computer via USB (in mode File transfer).
2. Install ADB Tools (or use a portable version, for example, Minimal ADB and Fastboot).
3. Open Command Prompt (cmd) in the folder with adb.exe and run the commands:

adb shell
su
cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml

If the command returns an error, try the alternative path:

adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml C:\wifi_passwords.xml

Open the downloaded file WifiConfigStore.xml any text editor (for example, Notepad++) and find the line <string name="PreSharedKey">...</string> — there will be a password between the tags.

What to do if ADB asks for debugging permission?

A prompt will appear on your phone's screen asking "Allow USB debugging?" - check "Always allow from this computer" and tap "Allow." If the prompt doesn't appear, check if debugging is enabled in Settings → System → About phone → Build number (press 7 times to unlock developer mode).

3. Password Viewer Apps (No Root)

IN Google Play There are applications that can extract Wi-Fi passwords without root rights, but their functionality is limited by the Android version. For Honor 8A will do:

• 🔓 WiFi Password Viewer — shows passwords for networks the phone has previously connected to. Works on Android 9-10, but requires permission to access files.
• 📱 WiFi Key Recovery — scans system files for saved keys. Efficiency is ~60%, depending on the firmware.
• 🔍 WiFi Password Show — simple interface, but often gives the "No rights" error on newer versions of EMUI.

⚠️ Attention: Most of these applications require that you have USB debugging or installation via ADBDon't download programs from unknown sources—they may contain malicious code designed to steal data.

If the app doesn't show your password, try:

1. Disable your antivirus (it may block access to system files).
2. Restart your phone after installing the program.
3. Use ADB for manual extraction (see method 2).

Enable USB debugging

Allow installation from unknown sources

Connect to the Wi-Fi network for which you need the password

Close background applications (especially antiviruses)-->

4. Backup Wi-Fi settings (for advanced users)

This method is suitable if you have previously created backup copy phone via HiSuite (official software from Huawei/Honor) or Google DriveThe backup can store data about saved networks, including passwords.

Instructions for HiSuite:

1. Install HiSuite to your computer and connect Honor 8A.
2. Select Backup → Restore and find the latest backup.
3. In the data list, mark only Wi-Fi settings and restore.
4. After recovery, go to Settings → Wi-Fi, click on the desired network and select Share — the system will show a QR code with a password.

For Google Drive:

1. Open Settings → Google → Backup.
2. Make sure backup is enabled Wi-Fi settings.
3. Reset your phone to factory settings (Settings → System → Reset).
4. When first setting up, select restore from Google Drive — after this, passwords will be available in the Wi-Fi settings.

⚠️ Attention: Resetting your phone will delete all data, including photos and apps. Before doing so, back up important files to your computer or cloud storage.

5. Alternative methods (if nothing helps)

If the above methods do not work, there are radical or indirect solutions:

If you decide to get root rights, please note:

• 🔧 On Honor 8A To do this, you need to unlock the bootloader through the official website Huawei (the procedure is paid, ~$50).
• 📉 After unlocking, all data will be lost from the phone, and OTA updates will no longer work.
• 🛡️ Installation Magisk or SuperSU may result in a boot loop if an incompatible firmware is selected.

On Honor 8A with firmware EMUI 9.1 Wi-Fi passwords on newer devices are encrypted by the system, making them virtually impossible to extract without root access. The only reliable way is to reset the router or access its web interface.

What should you do if your password has been changed without your knowledge?

If you find that your Wi-Fi password has changed (for example, the network requires re-authentication), this could mean:

• 🔄 Someone at home reset the router settings.
• 🕵️‍♂️ Your network has been hacked (especially if your internet speed has dropped sharply).
• 📡 The provider updated the equipment and changed the security keys.

You can check for suspicious activity like this:

1. Go to the router's web interface (see Method 1).
2. Open the section DHCP or Connected devices — there will be a list of all gadgets on the network.
3. If you see strangers MAC addresses, change your Wi-Fi password to a more complex one (at least 12 characters with numbers and special characters).

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about Wi-Fi passwords on the Honor 8A

Is it possible to find out the password for a Wi-Fi network that my phone connected to a long time ago but is not connected now?

Yes, but only if the network is saved in the phone's memory. Check the list of saved networks in Settings → Wi-Fi → Advanced → Saved networksIf the network is on the list, try the methods with ADB or applications (see methods 2 and 3).

Why don't password viewer apps work on my Honor 8A?

Most likely you have Android 10 or newer, where access to files with passwords is restricted. This could also be the cause:

• Lack of rights to read system files (even without root, some applications require additional permissions).
• Firmware EMUI blocks access to wpa_supplicant.conf.
• Antivirus or Google Play Protect blocks the program from running.

Try disabling your antivirus or using ADB.

Is it possible to find out my neighbor's Wi-Fi password if my Honor 8A is connected to it?

Technically yes, but that's breaks the law (Article 272 of the Russian Criminal Code – unauthorized access to computer information). Even if you "simply forgot to ask," this action is considered hacking. It's better to ask for the password directly or use a guest network if one is configured.

How to protect your Wi-Fi from hacking after you know the password?

Follow these guidelines:

• 🔒 Change your password to a complex one (example: k7#pL9!vR2@q).
• 🔄 Turn it off WPS in the router settings - this is a vulnerable protocol.
• 📡 Change the network name (SSID) to neutral (do not indicate the router model or personal information).
• 🛡️ Enable filtering by MAC addresses (allow connection only to your devices).
• 🔄 Update your router firmware to the latest version.

Why doesn't the internet work after resetting the router?

A reset returns the router to factory settings, including ISP connection settings. You need to:

1. Check with your provider for the connection type (PPPoE, Dynamic IP, Static IP).
2. Enter your login/password to access the Internet (usually specified in the contract).
3. Tune VLAN ID, if required (relevant for some providers, for example, Rostelecom).

If you're unsure, call your provider's support team—they'll be able to help you with the settings for your region.