How to find out the Wi-Fi password of a Huawei phone: all methods 2026

Have you forgotten your home Wi-Fi password, and the router is in an inaccessible place, or the sticker with the code has long since worn off? If your smartphone Huawei (or Honor) is already connected to this network, there are several ways to retrieve the saved password - without resetting the router settings and even without superuser rights (root). In this article we will analyze all current methods for devices on EMUI And Magic UI, including hidden firmware features and workarounds for newer Android versions.

Important: System capabilities depend on the version EMUI and phone models. For example, on Huawei P60 Pro (EMUI 13.1) the password path is different from Huawei Nova 9 (EMUI 12). We've taken these nuances into account and provided universal solutions that work on most of the brand's devices. If your phone was released before 2019, some methods may not work— In older firmware versions (EMUI 8 and below), access to passwords was limited at the Android kernel level..

1. Standard method: via Wi-Fi settings (EMUI 10+)

The easiest method is to use the built-in password viewer in the connected networks menu. It works on all smartphones. Huawei And Honor With EMUI 10 and newer (including Magic UI 7.0), but requires fingerprint or PIN confirmation.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the app "Settings"** (gear icon on the desktop).
• 🔍 Go to the section Wi-Fi and Networks → Wi-Fi.
• 🔗 Click on the name of the current network (under the word "Connected"**).
• 🔑 In the window that opens, tap on the line "Password"** (or Show password).
• 🔐 Confirm the action with your fingerprint, pattern, or screen lock PIN.

If the point "Password"** no - then it's your version EMUI does not support this method. Try alternative methods from the following sections.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (for example, EMUI 12.0.0 For Huawei Mate 40) The password may be displayed as dots. To see the symbols, click the eye icon (👁️) to the right of the field.

2. Via Wi-Fi configuration file (without root, but from a PC)

If the standard method does not work, you can extract the password from the system file wpa_supplicant.conf, where Android stores data about saved networks. This doesn't require root-rights, but you will need a computer and a USB cable.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Connect your phone to PC via USB and select the mode File Transfer** (MTP).
2. On your computer, open conductor and go to the phone folder: Internal storage → data → misc → wifi.
3. Find the file wpa_supplicant.conf and copy it to your desktop.
4. Open the file with any text editor (for example, Notepad++ or VS Code).
5. Inside the file, find the block with the name of your network (parameter ssid="..."). There will be a line below psk="..." - this is the password.

Example of file content:

network={
ssid="MyHomeWiFi"
psk="12345678"
key_mgmt=WPA-PSK
priority=1
}

⚠️ Attention: In new versions EMUI (13+) folder data/misc/wifi may be hidden or protected. If you can't see the file, try using ADB commands (section 4) or specialized applications (section 5).

Enable USB debugging in Developer Options

Install Huawei HiSuite drivers on your PC

Download ADB Tools (if you need an alternative method)

Back up your phone data-->

3. Using a backup copy

The method is suitable for users who have previously created backups through Huawei Backup or Google DriveThe archive stores data about Wi-Fi networks, including passwords.

How to recover your password:

• 🔄 Log in Settings → System and updates → Backup.
• 📥 Select the latest backup and click "Restore"**.
• 🔍 After recovery, go to Wi-Fi settings and check if the item appears "Password"** for your network.

If the backup is stored in Google Drive:

• 🌐 Open Google Drive on PC.
• 🔍 Locate the backup file (usually called backup.ab or huawei_backup_*.zip).
• 📂 Extract the archive and find the file wifiConfig.xml — it will contain encrypted SSIDs and passwords. To decrypt it, use tools like WiFi Password Viewer (available at GitHub).

java -jar abe.jar unpack backup.ab backup.tar

4. ADB commands for advanced users

If the previous methods did not work, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB) — a debugging tool that allows you to extract a password via the command line. The method requires USB debugging and installed drivers Huawei.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Download Platform Tools With official Android website and unzip the archive.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and turn it on. USB debugging (Settings → About phone → Build number (tap 7 times) → For Developers → USB Debugging).
3. Open command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with platform-tools.
4. Run the command to get a list of networks:

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

   Or an alternative (for newer versions of Android):

   adb shell "cmd wifi list-networks"

5. Find your network in the output and copy it. NetworkId.
6. Get the password with the command (replace X on NetworkId):

   adb shell "cmd wifi get-network-info X"

If the command returns an error Permission denied, it means that access to system files is blocked on your phone without rootIn this case, only specialized software (section 5) or reset the router.

5. Apps for viewing Wi-Fi passwords

IN Google Play There are utilities that can extract saved Wi-Fi passwords without rootHowever, most of them require EMUI versions no higher than 12 or special permissions. We tested several applications and selected those that work on Huawei in 2026:

Important: applications without root often show passwords only for networks connected manually (not through WPS or QR code). If the network is added automatically (for example, through Huawei Share), the chances of success are lower.

⚠️ Attention: Don't install apps from unknown sources (APK files). In 2023, there were cases of such utilities containing malicious code that stole bank card data. Use only verified programs from Google Play.

6. Alternative methods (if nothing helps)

If all the above methods fail, radical or workaround solutions remain. Their downside is that they require additional steps or equipment.

• 🔄 Resetting the router: Click the button Reset on the back of the router (hold for 10-15 seconds). After this, the network will be named by default (for example, TP-Link_1234), and the password is indicated on the device sticker.
• 📡 Connection via WPS: If the router supports WPS, press the corresponding button on the case, then select on the phone Additional → WPS Connection in the Wi-Fi settings. This will allow you to connect without entering a password.
• 🖥️ View on another device: If you have a laptop, tablet, or other phone connected to the same network, look for the password there. Windows this is done through Control Panel → Network and Sharing Center → Wireless Network → Properties → Security.
• 📞 Contacting your provider: If the router was provided by an Internet provider (for example, Rostelecom or MTS), the password can be specified in your personal account or contractual documentation.

If you rent accommodation or use a corporate network, please contact the administrator. In some cases (for example, in hotels or coworking spaces), the password is changed daily and can only be obtained through reception.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about Wi-Fi passwords on Huawei