How to find out your Wi-Fi name and password on an Honor phone: all the methods

3. Alternative method: using a Wi-Fi QR code

If your Honor does not show the password in plain text, but allows you to generate it QR code for connection, you can extract network data using it. This method is suitable for models where the button Share there is, but the password is hidden (for example, on MagicOS 8.0).

How does this work:

1. Generate a network QR code (see steps from Section 2).
2. Take a screenshot of the screen with the QR code (press and hold Volume Down + Power).
3. Scan the QR code with another device (such as a second phone) or online decoder.
4. As a result, you will get a string like this:

   WIFI:T:WPA;S:MyNetwork;P:myPassword123;;

   Where S: - This SSID, A P: - password.

This method is universal and works even on older models. Honor (For example, Honor 10 Lite), where there is no built-in password export function. The main requirement is the presence of a button QR code in the network settings.

4. View saved networks (including inactive ones)

If you need to know the data not of the current one, but previously saved network (for example, office or friends' network), standard settings EMUI/MagicOS do not provide this option. However, there are workarounds:

• 📁 Via configuration file (requires root): Passwords are stored in /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml, but access to it is only possible with superuser rights.
• 🔧 Using ADB: Connect your phone to your PC and run the command:

  adb shell cmd wifi list-networks

  This will show a list of saved networks, but not passwords.

• 📱 Third party applications: Apps like WiFi Password Viewer (require root) or WiFi Map (shows only open networks).

⚠️ Warning: Using password viewer apps without root access often carries the risk of installing malware. On official firmware Honor Such programs do not have access to system files with networks.

If you have access to the router, the easiest way is to look at the password in its settings (usually through 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1). To do this:

1. Connect to the router via cable or current Wi-Fi.
2. Enter the address in the browser 192.168.1.1 (or another one indicated on the router sticker).
3. Log in (the default login and password are often admin/admin).
4. Go to the section Wi-Fi or Wireless network — there will be SSID And password.

5. What to do if the network is hidden (Hidden Network)

Hidden Wi-Fi networks (Hidden Network) do not broadcast their SSID, so standard methods of detecting them do not work. However, if your Honor is already connected to such a network, and its data is stored in the system. Here's how to retrieve it:

Method 1: Via Wi-Fi settings

1. Open Settings → Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the three dots (⋮) in the upper right corner and select "Additionally" or Advanced Settings.
3. Find the option Hidden Networks or Add a network manually.
4. In the list of saved networks, find the one you need - it SSID will be displayed in the field Network Name.

Method 2: Via a configuration file (for advanced users)

If you have root access, you can view the list of hidden networks in the file /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml. Use a file manager with superuser rights (for example, Root Explorer) and find blocks with the parameter hidden="true".

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⚠️ Warning: Connecting to hidden networks is less secure than regular ones. Attackers can create a fake hidden network with the same SSIDto intercept your traffic. Always check the network name before connecting.

6. How to reset your Wi-Fi password if you can't find it

If none of the methods helped and there is no access to the router, there are two options left:

1. Reset your router settings: 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 can be found on the device sticker.
2. Change your password through your provider: If the router is provided by the Internet service provider (for example, Rostelecom or Beeline), the password can be reset in personal account on their website.

After resetting the router, all connected devices (including smart bulbs, TVs, and laptops) will be disconnected from the network. To avoid this, prepare a list of devices and their MAC addresses in advance (you can find them in the router settings section). DHCP or Connected devices).

7. Common mistakes and how to avoid them

When trying to find out Wi-Fi information on Honor Users often encounter typical problems. Here are the most common ones and how to solve them:

• 🔌 "No 'Share' button": Update your firmware to the latest version. EMUI 11 and older this function may be absent.
• 🔒 "Huawei ID required": If you don't remember your account details, restore them on the website. Huawei or create a new account.
• 📵 "The phone is not connected to the network": Reconnect to Wi-Fi or use the method with QR code (if the network is saved).
• 🛠️ "The application does not show the password": Most "Wi-Fi hackers" on the Play Market are fake. Don't install them.

If you encounter an error "Failed to export network", try:

1. Restart your phone.
2. Disable VPN (if enabled).
3. Remove the network from saved ones and connect again.

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