How to View Wi-Fi Password on Huawei: 5 Proven Methods

Forgot your home Wi-Fi password, and your router Huawei or phone on EMUI Doesn't want to show it? This situation is familiar to many people—especially when guests need to connect, and the password sticker on the router has long since worn off. Luckily, there are several ways Find out your saved Wi-Fi password directly on your smartphone Huawei or through the router settings. In this article, we'll cover all the current methods for Huawei P60 Pro, Mate 50, Nova 11 and other models on EMUI 13/14, as well as for routers Huawei WS5200, WS7200 and similar ones.

Some methods require root rights or access to the router's admin panel, but most work without them. If you're looking for a solution for Honor (models after 2020), please note: their firmware Magic UI It may differ—we'll mention that too. Let's start with the simplest.

1. View the password in Wi-Fi settings on Huawei (without rooting)

On most smartphones Huawei With EMUI 10 and later You can view the password for a connected network directly in the Wi-Fi menu—but only if your phone is already connected to that network. The feature is hidden and must be enabled through developer mode.

Here are the step-by-step instructions:

1. Open Settings → About phone and press 7 times Build numberto activate developer mode.
2. Return to the main settings menu and find the new section For developers (usually at the bottom of the list).
3. Enable the option Show Wi-Fi passwords (or Display Wi-Fi passwords (on English firmware).
4. Now go to Settings → Wi-Fi, tap on the name of your network and select Share passwordThe system will display a QR code and a text password.

⚠️ Attention: On some models (eg, Huawei P40 Lite) This option may not be available. If it's not there, proceed to the next method.

Activate developer mode

Enable display of Wi-Fi passwords

Connect to the desired network

Click "Share password" -->

If you have Honor With Magic UI 7+, the path may differ: instead of Build number click on EMUI versionAlso note that on some firmware versions, the password is only displayed after entering a PIN code or fingerprint.

2. Using a Wi-Fi configuration file (requires a file manager)

All saved networks and their passwords are stored in a system file. wpa_supplicant.conf. It can be accessed through file manager with root rights (For example, Root Explorer) or via ADB commands. This method is suitable for Huawei on Android 9-13.

Instructions for file manager:

1. Install Solid Explorer or FX File Explorer and give them root access.
2. Follow the path:

   /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/

   Or (for older EMUI versions):

   /data/misc/wifi/

3. Find the file wpa_supplicant.conf and open it with any text editor.
4. Look for blocks like:

   network={
   ssid="Your_Network_Name"
   psk="your_password"
   key_mgmt=WPA-PSK
   }

⚠️ Attention: Without root access, this method won't work. Also, don't edit the file manually—it could lead to loss of all saved networks.

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

If you don't want to mess around with root rights, the next method is easier.

3. Viewing the password through a Huawei router (universal method)

If you have a router Huawei (For example, WS5200, WS7200, B525 or B818), you can find your Wi-Fi password through its web interface. This method works even if you don't remember your admin login details—you can reset them.

Steps to enter router settings:

1. Connect to the router's network via Wi-Fi or cable.
2. Open your browser and enter the following in the address bar:

   192.168.8.1

   (for some models - 192.168.3.1 or 192.168.1.1).

3. Enter your login and password (usually by default admin/admin or indicated on the router sticker).
4. Go to the section Wi-Fi → Security Settings (or WLAN → Security).
5. The password will be in the field Wi-Fi password or WPA pre-shared key.

On Huawei routers with firmware newer than 11.0.3.21, the password may be hidden behind asterisks. To view it, click the eye icon (if present) or copy the field to the clipboard.

⚠️ Attention: If you can't log into your router because you forgot your admin password, you'll have to do reset (button Reset (For 10 seconds). After this, the network settings will be reset to factory defaults, and the Wi-Fi password will be the same as on the sticker.

Huawei WS5200/WS7200

Huawei B315/B525 (4G router)

Huawei HG8245 (for providers)

Another model

I don't know what kind of router I have-->

4. Apps to view Wi-Fi passwords (without root)

If the previous methods don't work, you can use third-party apps. They don't require root access, but their effectiveness depends on the version. EMUI and phone models.

Top 3 verified apps:

• 🔍 WiFi Password Viewer — shows passwords for saved networks on Android 10 and later. Works on Huawei P30, Mate 20, but may not support EMUI 14.
• 📱 WiFi Key Recovery — Recovers passwords from backups. Requires a prior backup. Settings → System → Backup.
• 🔐 Router Setup Page — automatically finds the router's IP and opens the login page. Useful if you don't know the address. 192.168.x.x.

⚠️ Attention: Apps from Google Play are often blocked on Huawei due to the lack of Google services. Install them through AppGallery or APK files from trusted sources (for example, APKMirror).

If the app doesn't show your password, try:

1. Connect to the network for which you need to find out the password.
2. Disable VPN (it may block access to system files).
3. Restart your phone before running the application.

5. Resetting the Wi-Fi password on a Huawei router (if nothing else helps)

If all methods have proven useless, there remains the last option - reset the router settings and set a new password. This will disconnect all devices from the network, but you'll gain access to the admin panel.

How to reset a router Huawei:

1. Find the small button on the back of the router. Reset (usually recessed into the body).
2. Take a paper clip or a toothpick and press and hold the button 10-15 secondsuntil the indicators start flashing.
3. After rebooting, the router will return to factory settings. The login information will be on a sticker (usually admin/admin).
4. Go to the web interface (192.168.8.1) and set up Wi-Fi again in the section WLAN → Security.

⚠️ Attention: After the reset you will have to reconfigure:

• 🌐 Network name (SSID) and password
• 🔄 Encryption type (recommended) WPA2-PSK or WPA3)
• 📡 Wi-Fi Channel (select Auto or manual with minimal interference)
• 🔒 Admin password (change from the factory default to your own)

If the router is provided by the provider (for example, Rostelecom or MTS), after the reset, you may need to re-authorize through your personal account. Check with your operator for details.

6. Alternative methods (for advanced users)

If you're up for some experimentation, here are two more methods—they're more complicated, but sometimes they can save you in desperate situations.

Method 1: ADB commands (without root, but with USB debugging)

For this you need USB debugging enabled and a computer with installed ADB Tools.

1. Connect Huawei to the PC and run the following in the command line:

   adb shell
   su
   cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/wpa_supplicant.conf

2. If an error occurs Permission denied, which means root rights are needed.

Method 2: Backup via HiSuite

Official utility Huawei HiSuite can create a backup that stores Wi-Fi passwords. To retrieve them:

1. Connect your phone to PC and make a backup via HiSuite.
2. The backup file will have the extension .hbk. It can be opened with an archiver (for example, 7-Zip) and find the file with Wi-Fi settings inside.

⚠️ Attention: HiSuite encrypts backups, so this method doesn't always work. For newer models (Huawei P60, Mate 60) it is better to use other methods.

Common mistakes and how to avoid them

When trying to find out the Wi-Fi password on Huawei Users often encounter typical problems. Here's how to solve them:

• 🔄 "I can't access my router via 192.168.8.1." → Check if you are connected to this router's network. Try a different browser or clear your cache. If the IP address doesn't open, the router may have a different address (you can find it using the command ipconfig on PC).
• 🔒 "The admin password does not work." → Reset the router using the button ResetIf this is a router from a provider, the password may be linked to the contract (check with support).
• 📱 There is no 'Show Password' option on the phone. → Update your firmware to the latest version EMUIThis feature may not be available on older versions (EMUI 8-9).
• 🚫 "The app doesn't show the password." → Check if you're connected to the correct network. Some programs only work with an active connection.

If you use Huawei Mesh System (For example, WS7200 + WS5200), the password for all access points is the same. You can find it through the main router (the one connected to the internet).

FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions