How to find the Wi-Fi password on the Honor 10 Lite: all the working methods

You are connected to Wi-Fi on your Honor 10 Lite, but forgot your password—sound familiar? Your smartphone stores the security keys of every network it's ever connected to, but manufacturers often keep this information under wraps. Unlike the iPhone, where passwords can be found in iCloud settings, on Android (including EMUI (from Huawei/Honor) this process requires workarounds.

In this article - 5 proven methods extract wifi password from Honor 10 Lite (model HRY-LX1/HRY-LX2), running Android 9 Pie or 10 with EMUI 9/10. We did it without root access or questionable apps: all methods are based on built-in system functions or official tools. Important: some methods require access to the router or an additional device (PC, second phone).

If you're looking for a one-size-fits-all, two-click solution, let us warn you: there isn't one. Manufacturers intentionally make password access difficult for security reasons. But after reading this, you'll be able to choose the method that best suits your situation—whether you're locked out of your router or need to share your password with a friend.

1. Through the router settings (if you have access to its control panel)

The most reliable way is to go to the router's web interface and look up the password there. This will work even if Honor 10 Lite It's not rooted and you've never saved keys manually. The main requirement is that you must be connected to the same network (or know the router's IP address).

Instructions:

• 📱 Open on your phone Settings → Wi-Fi and remember the name of the network (SSID) you are connected to.
• 🌐 Enter the router's address in your browser. This is usually 192.168.1.1, 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.100.1 (the exact address is indicated on the device sticker).
• 🔑 Enter your login/password to log in (by default it is often admin/admin or admin/password from sticker).
• 🔍 Go to the section Wireless → Wireless Security (or similar). The password will be in the field PSK Password or Network Key.

⚠️ Note: If you rent a router from a provider (e.g., Rostelecom or Beeline), access to the settings may be restricted. In this case, the password is sometimes listed on the device's sticker under the "Wi-Fi Key" or "Network Key" label.

2. Via Wi-Fi configuration file (without root, but with ADB)

Android stores all saved Wi-Fi passwords in an encrypted file. wpa_supplicant.confOn . Honor 10 Lite Without root rights it cannot be read directly, but it can be extracted via ADB (Android Debug Bridge) is a debugging tool built into the system. This method works on all smartphones running Android 4.0+, including EMUI.

What you will need:

• 🖥️ A computer with Windows/macOS/Linux and installed drivers for Honor 10 Lite.
• 🔌 USB cable (preferably original).
• 🛠️ Utility ADB Tools (download from the official Google website).

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Turn it on on your phone developer mode: go to Settings → About phone → Build number and tap on it 7 times.
2. Return to Settings → System → Developer Options and activate USB debugging.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, open a command prompt (terminal) in the ADB folder and run:

adb devices

(A device with a serial number should appear. If not, confirm trust of the PC on the phone screen.)

adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml /path/on/pc/wifi.conf

File WifiConfigStore.xml will be saved on your computer. Open it with any text editor (for example, Notepad++) and find the line:

<string name="PreSharedKey">&#x31;&#x32;&#x33;&#x34;&#x35;&#x36;&#x37;&#x38;</string>

This is an encrypted password. Decrypt it using ASCII code converter: replace &#x on 0x (For example, 0x31 0x32 = "12").

⚠️ Note: On some EMUI firmware versions the file may have a different name (for example, wpa_supplicant.conf). If the command doesn't work, try:

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

(requires superuser rights, but sometimes works without root).

Install ADB Tools on PC

Enable USB Debugging on the Honor 10 Lite

Connect the phone with the original cable

Download a text editor (Notepad++, VS Code)

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3. Using the Wi-Fi Password Viewer app (rooted devices only)

If on yours Honor 10 Lite installed superuser rights (root), the task is simplified to installing a single application. The most popular tool is WiFi Password Viewer (available on Google Play). It reads data from system files and displays all saved passwords in a convenient format.

How to use:

• 📲 Install the app from Google Play.
• 🔓 Grant root access when prompted (click Grant in the SuperSU/Magisk window).
• 📋 A list of all networks with passwords will appear in the main window. Tap the one you need to copy the key.

Alternative applications (if the first one didn't work):

• 🔹 WiFi Password Recovery — supports EMUI and shows connection history.
• 🔹 Root Browser — a file manager for rooted devices. Go to /data/misc/wifi/ and open WifiConfigStore.xml manually.

⚠️ Warning: Rooting will void your Huawei/Honor warranty and may affect your banking apps (due to security requirements). SafetyNet). If you are not ready to take risks, use other methods.

4. Using a backup copy of the settings (without root, but with a computer)

Android allows you to create backup copy data, including Wi-Fi settings. Passwords are stored in encrypted form, but they can be extracted using special tools. The method is suitable for Honor 10 Lite without root, but requires a computer and a little patience.

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to PC and install Syncios or Mobikin Assistant (free versions are enough).
2. In the program, select Backup → Full Backup and save the data to your computer.
3. Download the utility WiFiKeyDump (for Windows) and open the backup file with it.
4. The program will automatically extract all SSIDs and passwords in a readable form.

Alternative: If you have Huawei account, try restoring settings via the cloud:

• 🖥️ Go to Huawei Cloud and log in.
• 📱 Find the section Devices → [Your Honor 10 Lite] → Backups.
• 🔍 Look in the list of files WiFi_config or com.android.providers.settings.

5. Via QR code (if you need to transfer the password to another device)

The easiest way share password with another technique - generate a QR code directly on Honor 10 LiteThis won't reveal the password itself, but it will allow you to connect another device (phone, tablet, laptop) without manually entering it. This method works on EMUI 9/10 without any additional apps.

How to do it:

1. Open Settings → Wi-Fi and tap on the name of the current network.
2. Click Share (or Share (in the English version).
3. The system will ask PIN code or fingerprint for confirmation.
4. A QR code will appear - scan it with the camera of another device.

On Honor 10 Lite With EMUI 10+, the QR code contains not only the password but also the encryption type (WPA2/WPA3), which speeds up the connection. If you need to see the password itself, use any QR scanning app (for example, Google Lens) to decipher the contents of the code.

6. Alternative methods (if nothing helps)

If the above methods don't work, there are less obvious options:

• 📞 Call the providerIf your Wi-Fi is distributed by a router from an internet service provider (MTS, Beeline, Rostelecom), the password can sometimes be found using the contract number. Tell them you forgot the connection details for the new device.
• 🔧 Reset the router: Click the button Reset on the back of the router (hold for 10 seconds). After resetting, use the default password from the sticker (usually admin or an empty field). Minus: All network settings will be reset, including the Wi-Fi name.
• 📱 Use a second phoneIf you have another smartphone (even an iOS one) connected to the same network, retrieve the password from it. On an iPhone: Settings → Wi-Fi → ⓘ → Password (Face ID required).

For Honor 10 Lite With unlocked bootloader (bootloader) there is another way - flash a custom recovery (TWRP) and extract the file through it wpa_supplicant.confHowever, this is risky: incorrect actions can lead to brick (Device malfunction). If you're not an experienced user, it's best to contact a service center.

⚠️ Note: Router interfaces and EMUI firmware may vary depending on the region and software version. For example, in some countries, the QR code generation feature is disabled by default. If the instructions don't match your screen, please consult the official Huawei documentation for your model.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

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