Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphone owners often have to find a built-in password manager, but not everyone knows where exactly it hides in the MIUI system. This feature allows you to save logins, passwords from apps and websites, and auto-fill them if necessary. However, the location of the password manager depends on the firmware version, device model and even regional settings.
If you're looking for where to find saved passwords on Xiaomi, it's worth considering that in the latest versions of MIUI 14/15, the interface has changed, and the password manager used to be part of the Security app, and now it can be moved to Settings or Google Services, and then we'll go through all the possible ways of access, from standard to hidden.
It's important to understand that Xiaomi's password manager works in tandem with a Mi Account or Google account. If you haven't synced the data, the passwords can only be stored locally - and when you reset the phone, they will be lost. So check before you search whether sync is enabled in your account settings.
1. Standard method: through the application "Security"
On most Xiaomi devices (especially older versions of MIUI 12 and below), the password manager is built into the Security app (the shield icon) to find it:
- 📱 Open the Security app** (if it isn't on your desktop, check the Tools folder or search the system).
On some models (such as the Redmi Note 10 Pro or POCO X3 Pro), this section may be called “Password Storage” or “Autocomplete.” If you don’t see it, update the Security app** via Google Play, as the new versions have expanded the functionality.
⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI For the global market (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T Pro) Password Manager can be replaced by Google Password Manager, in which case the data is stored in a Google account, not in a local Xiaomi store.
If the Security app is not available at all, this may mean that:
Make sure you have the latest version of MIUI| installed.
Check the availability of the "Security" app |
Sync your Mi or Google | account
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2. Alternative path: via the phone's "Settings"
In newer versions of MIUI 14/15 (including HyperOS), access to the password manager can be moved to the main settings of the system.
- Open the settings (cog icon).
- Go to Passwords and Security (or Google → Password Management if you use a Google account).
- Select Password Manager or Save Passwords.
On some devices (such as Xiaomi 12T or Redmi K50), the path may look like this: Settings → Additional → Privacy → Password Manager.
If you don’t have this section in your settings, try another way:
- 🔎 Enter in the search by settings (looop at the top) the request for password or password.
- 📋 Click on the result of the Managing Passwords.
⚠️ Note: On HyperOS devices (such as Xiaomi 14), the password manager can be integrated into the Mi Account Cloud. To see it, log in to your Xiaomi account and check the Cloud section. → Passwords.
What to do if the section is not in the settings?
3. Password Manager via Google Account
If your Xiaomi has Google services installed, then by default, passwords can be saved to Google Password Manager, not to Xiaomi storage.
- 🌐 Open the Chrome browser and go to Settings → Passwords.
- 📱 Or open your phone settings. → Google → Managing a Google Account → Security → Password Manager.
Here you will see all the passwords saved from sites and apps that used autocomplete through Google Smart Lock, and the advantage of this method is synchronization between all devices where you are logged into the same Google account.
To enable autocomplete passwords from Google on Xiaomi:
- Go to Settings → System and Device → Additional → Autocomplete.
- Select the Autocomplete Service and activate Google.
- Allow access to passwords in the window that appears.
| Storage method | Where to find | Synchronization | Support for MIUI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Manager Xiaomi | Security App or Settings | Only through Mi Account. | MIUI 12 and below |
| Google Password Manager | Google or Chrome settings | Yeah, between all the devices. | All versions with Google services |
| Mi Account Cloud | Settings → Mi Account → Cloud | Yes, through a Xiaomi account. | MIUI 14/HyperOS |
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If you don’t remember what password storage method your Xiaomi is using, try entering any login/password in your browser or app. The system will suggest saving it – the window that appears will tell you whether Google or Xiaomi local storage is used.
4. Search through System Search
If you don't want to go through the settings, the quickest way is to use a search system.
- Swipe down on the home screen to open the search bar.
- Enter the request: password, password or password manager.
- The system will show all the relevant sections - select the desired one.
This method works on all versions of MIUI, including HyperOS. If the search does not yield results, try typing in English: password manager or saved passwords.
On some devices (e.g., POCO F5), a search can give you several options:
- 🔒 Password Manager (local storage Xiaomi).
- 🌐 Google Passwords (if you use a Google Account).
- ☁️ Cloud Mi (if passwords are synced to Xiaomi account).
⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI For China (without Google services), search engine search may not find Google Password Manager, even if you manually installed it. GMS. In this case, passwords are stored only in local storage or Mi Cloud.
5. Access via browser (for web passwords)
If you're looking for passwords from websites, you can find them not only in your phone settings, but also in your browser, and depending on the browser you use, the instructions will vary:
- 🌍 Google Chrome: Open Chrome and tap on it ⋮ → Settings → Passwords. Enter passwords. PIN-code or fingerprint.
- 🦊 Mozilla Firefox: Go to Mozilla ⋮ → Settings → Logins and passwords. log in to your Firefox account (if required).
Mi Browser:
- Open up. ⋮ → Settings → Confidentiality → Saved passwords.
- Passwords can be stored locally or in Mi Cloud.
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Web passwords stored in the browser and passwords from the Xiaomi/Google Manager are different storages. If you change the password on a site through a browser, it may not update to Google Password Manager (and vice versa).
6.What to do if the password manager is not available?
If you have tried all the methods, but have not found a password manager, the following reasons are possible:
- 📵 No firmware with support: On very old models (e.g. Redmi) 3S Mi 5, this function may not be at all.
- 🔧 Removed System App: If you or the previous owner removed com.miui.securitycenter (Security App), the Password Manager will disappear.
- 🌐 Google Services Disabled: On Chinese Versions MIUI without GMS Only Mi Accounts are available.
- 🛠️ Custom firmware: In informal builds (for example, Pixel Experience), the Xiaomi password manager is replaced by standard Android.
⚠️ Warning: On Chinese-based devices without root rights, you can't restore the remote Security system application, so the only way out is to reflash the phone to the global version. MIUI.
7.Security: How to protect saved passwords?
Even if you find a password manager, it's important to protect them.
- 🔐 Set it up solid. PIN-password/code on the lock screen (at least 6 characters).
- 👆 Enable two-factor authentication for Mi Account and Google.
- ☁️ Turn off autocomplete for sensitive applications (banks, payments).
- 🔄 Regularly update firmware to close vulnerabilities in password storage.