How to find the Wi-Fi password on an Honor 7A: a step-by-step guide

If you have forgotten the password for your home or work Wi-Fi network, but your Huawei Honor 7A already connected to it, there are several ways to retrieve the saved data. Unlike new models with Android 10+, where passwords are hidden behind additional protection, Honor 7A (With Android 8.0 Oreo and shell EMUI 8.0) it’s easier to do this - but only if you have administrator rights or through workarounds.

In this article we will look at 5 working methods: from standard settings to use ADB and file manager. Important: some methods require root access or connecting to a computer, but there are also options without them. Also keep in mind that On phones with File-Based Encryption (FBE), it is almost impossible to extract the password without rooting. - This applies to most devices after 2019.

Before you begin, please check:

• 🔹 Yours Honor 7A connected to the target Wi-Fi network (otherwise the data is not saved).
• 🔹 You have access to Settings phone or computer with ADB.
• 🔹 Encryption is disabled on the device (if not, see the section about FBE).

If the phone is not yours - Obtaining a password without the owner's consent is illegal. (Article 272 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation on unauthorized access to computer information). This instruction is intended only for restoring access to his own networks.

Method 1: Through router settings (without root)

The most reliable and legal method is to view the password in router web interfaceThis doesn't require root access on your phone, but it does require access to the router itself.

Instructions:

1. Connect Honor 7A to the Wi-Fi network whose password you need to find out.
2. Open your browser and type in the address bar 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 (the address may differ - see the sticker on the router).
3. Enter your login and password to log in (by default, it is often admin/admin or admin/empty).
4. Go to the section Wireless (or Wi-Fi, Wireless network) → Wireless Security.
5. The password will be in the field Password, Key or PSK.

⚠️ Attention: If the router is rented from a provider (for example, Rostelecom or Beeline), access to settings may be restricted. In this case, please contact support; they will provide the password upon request from the line owner.

2. Method: via the wpa_supplicant.conf file (root required)

On Android 8.0 (as in Honor 7A) Wi-Fi passwords are stored in a file /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml or /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.confTo read it, you need root access or ADB with superuser rights.

Step-by-step instructions:

• 📱 Install a file manager with root support (for example, Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
• 🔍 Follow the path /data/misc/wifi/ and find the file wpa_supplicant.conf.
• 📄 Open the file with a text editor. Look for blocks like this:

  network={
  ssid="Network_Name"
  psk="wifi_password"
  key_mgmt=WPA-PSK
  }

• 🔑 The password will be in the line psk="...".

⚠️ Attention: On new versions EMUI (even on older phones after an update) the file may be encrypted. If instead of a password you see a set of characters like hash:ccmp - This method won't work.

Get root access (e.g. via Magisk)|Install Root Explorer|Download a text editor (e.g. QuickEdit)|Make a backup copy of the file before making changes-->

Method 3: Using ADB (without root, but with a computer)

If you don't have root rights, but you have access to the computer, you can try to extract the password through Android Debug Bridge (ADB)This method does not work on all firmware, but for Honor 7A on EMUI 8.0 the chances are high.

What you will need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 🔌 USB cable (preferably original).
• 🛠️ Installed drivers Huawei And ADB (you can download it from the website) Android Developers).

Instructions:

1. Turn it on on your phone Developer mode: go to Settings → About phone and press 7 times Build number.
2. Return to Settings → System → Developer Options and turn it on USB debugging.
3. Connect your phone to your computer and trust the device.
4. Open Command Prompt (or Terminal on macOS/Linux) and enter:

   adb pull /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf

5. If the command is successful, the file will be copied to your computer. Open it and find the line with psk.

🔹 Alternative team (if the first method didn’t work):

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

Look for the tag in the output <string name="PreSharedKey">PASSWORD</string>.

What to do if ADB doesn't see the file?

If the command returns an error Permission denied or No such file, Means:

1. Encryption (FBE) is enabled on the phone - see section 5.

2. The firmware blocks access to system files (solution: get root).

3. The path to the file has changed (try /data/vendor/wifi/...).

Method 4: Using password viewing apps

IN Google Play There are apps that promise to show saved Wi-Fi passwords. However, most of them require root rights or only work on older versions of Android. For Honor 7A will do:

⚠️ Attention: Unrooted apps often display outdated data or require payment for the "full version." Before installing, check reviews—many users complain of scams (for example, an app asking for money but not revealing the password).

Method 5: Bypass File-Based Encryption (FBE) on EMUI

Starting from Android 7.0, Huawei began to use File-Based Encryption (FBE) — a technology that encrypts system files (including Wi-Fi passwords) separately for each user. Honor 7A With EMUI 8.0 FBE may be enabled by default, which blocks all of the above methods.

How to check if FBE is enabled:

• 🔍 Go to Settings → Security → Encryption.
• 🔒 If there is a point Encrypt phone or File encryption — FBE is active.
• 📱 Install the application Device Info HW and check the line File Encryption.

If FBE is enabled, there are two options:

1. Reset your phone to factory settings (Wi-Fi passwords will be deleted).
2. Get TWRP and disable encryption (difficult, risk of "bricking").

🔹 Important: Disabling FBE requires unlocking the bootloader (bootloader), that on Huawei Officially, it's impossible without a manufacturer code. Unofficial methods may void the warranty or render the phone inoperable.

6. Alternative solutions if nothing helps

If none of the methods work, consider these options:

• 🔄 Reset your router to factory settings (button Reset on the back panel). The password will be reset to the default (indicated on the sticker).
• 📞 Contact your provider - If the router is theirs, they are obliged to provide the password upon request of the subscriber.
• 📶 Connect to the network via WPS (if your router supports it). Click the button WPS on the router and select the network on your phone.
• 🔧 Use a different phone, on which this Wi-Fi is already saved (for example, the old one Android 6.0 without FBE).

⚠️ Attention: If you rent a place or use a corporate network, resetting your router may disrupt other users' settings. Always confirm with the network owner before performing this action.

Honor 7A Wi-Fi Password FAQ

Is it possible to find out the Wi-Fi password on an Honor 7A without rooting?

Yes, but only if it's on the phone. encryption disabled (FBE) and the standard firmware is used EMUI 8.0Try the method with ADB Or check your router settings. If FBE is enabled, you won't be able to retrieve the password without rooting or resetting the router.

Why are strange characters displayed instead of a password in the wpa_supplicant.conf file?

This means the password is encrypted. On newer versions EMUI (even after updating on older phones) is used File-Based EncryptionThere are no solutions without root.

Can I use KingRoot or other programs to root Honor 7A?

Theoretically yes, but Huawei blocks such methods at the bootloader level. KingRoot and similar programs often don't work on Honor 7A or lead to system freezing. The official method is unlocking via Fastboot, but for this you need the code from Huawei, which they no longer issue.

What should I do if the internet doesn't work after resetting my router?

After the reset, you'll need to reconfigure your connection to your provider. Typically, you'll need to:

1. Enter your provider login/password (specified in the contract).
2. Configure the connection type (PPPoE, L2TP, etc.).
3. Update the router firmware (if the Internet does not appear).

If you are not sure, call your provider's support team.

Is it possible to find out my neighbors' Wi-Fi password using my Honor 7A?

No, it is illegally (Article 272 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). The phone only shows passwords for the networks to which already connectedYou can use someone else's Wi-Fi only with the owner's permission.