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

You are connected to Wi-Fi on your Honor (or Huawei with firmware EMUI/Magic UI), but forgot your password—sound familiar? Unlike iPhones, where passwords are stored in iCloud Keychain, Android devices don't display saved networks in plaintext. However, there are several ways to retrieve the password, ranging from standard firmware features to technical workarounds.

In this article we will look at 5 working methods, including options for both rooted and unrooted phones. Important: Some methods require additional steps (such as connecting to a PC or installing apps), while others only work on certain versions. EMUIIf you use Honor Magic 5 Pro, Honor 90 or an older model like Honor 8X — check the compatibility of the method with your firmware.

Let us warn you right away: Extracting someone else's network password without the owner's permission may be illegal. (depending on jurisdiction). All methods below are intended to restore access to his own network for which you have forgotten the password.

1. Standard method: via router settings

The most reliable and universal method is to access the router's web interface. It works on any phone Honor, regardless of the model and version of Android, and does not require root rights.

You will need:

  • 📱 A phone already connected to the target Wi-Fi network.
  • 🌐 Browser (for example, Chrome or Honor Browser).
  • 🔑 Login and password for the router's admin panel (usually found on the device's sticker).

Instructions:

  1. Open your browser and type in the address bar 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 (less often - 192.168.8.1 for some models Huawei/Honor).
  2. Enter your login and password (by default it is often admin/admin or admin/empty).
  3. Go to the section Wi-Fi (or Wireless network, Wireless).
  4. Find the field PSK password or Wireless Password — the current security key will be displayed here.

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

2. Using the "Share Wi-Fi" feature (EMUI 10+ and Magic UI)

Starting from EMUI 10 (and later versions Magic UI For Honor) a built-in QR code generation function for connecting to the network has appeared. It does not explicitly display the password, but allows extract it via third-party scanners.

How does this work:

  1. Open Settings → Mobile networks → Hotspot & tethering → Wi-Fi sharing (the path may differ slightly).
  2. Select the desired network from the list of saved ones.
  3. Click Share password — a QR code will open.
  4. Scan it with an app like WiFi Key Recovery (available in Play Market), which will decrypt the password.
Why doesn't this method work on all phones?

The "Wi-Fi Share" feature depends on the firmware version and regional settings. On some models (for example, Honor 8A with EMUI 9) it may not be there, or the QR code will contain encrypted data that not all applications will be able to read.

⚠️ Attention: Some Wi-Fi QR code scanning apps require root access to decrypt them. If you don't have root access, try the alternative methods in this article.

3. Viewing the password via the configuration file (requires a PC)

Android stores data about Wi-Fi networks in a file wpa_supplicant.conf, but access to it is restricted. If you have a computer, you can extract this file via ADB (Android Debug Bridge) without root rights.

Step-by-step instructions:

  1. Turn on Developer mode on your phone: go to Settings → About phone and press 7 times Build number.
  2. Return to Settings → System → Developer options and activate USB debugging.
  3. Connect your phone to PC, install ADB drivers (for example, through Huawei HiSuite) and open the command prompt.
  4. Enter the commands: 
    adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml

    notepad WifiConfigStore.xml

    In the file that opens, find the line <string name="PreSharedKey">...</string> — there will be a password between the tags.

Install drivers for your Honor model|Enable USB debugging|Download ADB Tools (for example, from the Google website)|Connect the phone with the original cable-->

⚠️ Attention: On new versions EMUI/Magic UI (for example, on Honor Magic V2) The path to the configuration file may differ. If the command doesn't work, try:

adb shell

su


cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml

4. Password Viewer Apps (Requires Root)

If on yours Honor There is root rights, the task is simplified. Install one of the specialized applications:

  • 🔓 WiFi Password Viewer — displays all saved passwords in a clear interface.
  • 📡 WiFi Key Recovery — works even with encrypted QR codes from method #2.
  • 🛠️ Root Browser - allows you to manually find a file wpa_supplicant.conf on the way /data/misc/wifi/.

Example of working with WiFi Password Viewer:

  1. Open the app and grant root access.
  2. In the list of saved networks, find the one you need and click on it.
  3. The password will be displayed in the field. PSK or Password.

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⚠️ Attention: Rooting will void your warranty and may cause your phone to become unstable. On models with Magic UI 7.0+ (For example, Honor Magic5 Pro) unlocking the bootloader is officially prohibited by the manufacturer.

5. Alternative methods (if nothing helps)

If standard methods don't work, try:

Method Description Required Powered by
Resetting the router Click the button Reset on the router (hold for 10 seconds). The password will be reset to the factory default (indicated on the sticker). Physical access to the router Any router
Viewing through another device If a Windows laptop is connected to the same network, the password can be viewed in Network and Control Center. Another PC/Mac Any network
Contacting your provider Call your internet provider's support team and request connection details. Contract/passport Provider network

On Honor phones with Magic UI 4.0 and later (e.g., Honor 50, Honor Magic3), Wi-Fi passwords are encrypted and linked to your Huawei ID account. If you don't remember your account credentials, it will be impossible to restore network access through your phone. Use methods 1 or 5.

Common mistakes and how to avoid them

When trying to find out a password, users often encounter problems:

  • 🔌 "ADB doesn't see the device" → Make sure USB debugging is enabled and the correct drivers are installed (download Huawei HiSuite for automatic installation).
  • 🔒 "The WifiConfigStore.xml file is empty." → On newer versions of Android, data may be stored in /data/vendor/wifi/. Try the path adb pull /data/vendor/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml.
  • 📱 "The app requires root, but I don't have it." → Use methods 1, 2 or 5. Root on modern Honor It is almost impossible to obtain without the risk of "bricking".

⚠️ Attention: On phones with Magic UI 7.0+ (released after 2023) the manufacturer has strengthened the protection of system files. Attempts to access /data/misc/wifi/ without root can lead to automatic phone reset (function Tamper Protection).

FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions

Is it possible to find out the Wi-Fi password on an Honor device without rooting or using a PC?

Yes, but only if you have EMUI 10+ or Magic UI with the "Share Wi-Fi" feature. Scan the generated QR code using a third-party app (e.g. WiFi Key Recovery). This method does not work on older firmware versions.

Why is there no password in the WifiConfigStore.xml file?

You're probably looking at the wrong file. On newer versions of Android, data may be stored in /data/vendor/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml or be encrypted. Also, check that you're connected to the network—if the connection is lost, the password may not be displayed.

Does the ADB method work on Honor Magic6 Pro?

Partially. On Magic UI 8.0 The path to the configuration file has changed and access to it is restricted. Try the command adb shell dumpsys wifi — the output may contain information about the current network (but not always with the password).

Is it possible to recover a password if the phone is not connected to the network?

No. All methods (except resetting the router) require an active connection to the target Wi-Fi network. If your phone is disconnected, try connecting another device (laptop, tablet) and using it to extract the password.

Is it legal to use these methods on other people's networks?

No. Unauthorized access to other people's networks may be classified as a violation of Article 272 of the Russian Criminal Code ("Unauthorized access to computer information"). All methods in the article are intended to restore access to his own networks.

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