Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco users often face a situation where they need to remember or restore forgotten credentials. Xiaomi password is not just a set of characters to log into the menu, it is the key to the ecosystem, cloud storage and protection against theft, and you can find it in different ways depending on what you forgot: the unlock code, the password from Wi-Fi or the data of the Mi Account.
Modern MIUI and HyperOS security systems are designed to make it rare to store passwords in plain form, but if you've taken care of setting up a backup or linking a phone number beforehand, you can get access back, and it's important to understand that finding a password and resetting it are different processes with different data implications.
In this article, we will look at all possible scenarios in detail, where to look for saved keys in the system settings, how to restore access via mail or SMS, and what to do if the device is locked, and this information will be useful for both beginners and experienced users who want to refresh their knowledge about the security of their gadget.
Recovery of Mi Account Password
The most common request is for your Mi Account, your digital passport in the Xiaomi world, and if you forget your password, you can't log in or sync your data, and fortunately, the recovery process is well-established and takes only a few minutes if you have access to your linked phone or email.
Go to the official Xiaomi security page through any browser, you will need to enter the phone number or email address that was specified during registration, the system will prompt you to send a confirmation code. SMS-a message or a letter to the mail, enter the received code in the appropriate field to confirm the identity.
Once you've successfully verified, you'll be asked to come up with a new password, and you'll be asked to reset your old password, because it's technically impossible to recover, because you can only replace it with a new one, and come up with a complex combination that's easy for you to remember, but hard for outsiders to guess.
⚠️ Note: If you have changed your phone number and can’t get it SMS, The process of recovery through the linking of the number will become impossible, in which case the only option is to use a backup mail or contact the support service with a check to purchase the device.
For the convenience of users, there are several recovery scenarios that depend on what data you have saved.
| Affordable way | Required data | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Through SMS | Access to SIM-map | Low. |
| Through e-mail. | Access to the mailbox | Low. |
| Through questions | Answers to secret questions | Medium |
| Through support | Check, box, IMEI | Tall. |
Search for saved Wi-Fi passwords on Xiaomi
Often users are looking for where to find the password Xiaomi, referring to the key to access the Wi-Fi network to which the phone is already connected. MIUI And HyperOS, this feature is natively built in and doesn't require root permissions. You can see the saved password as a root. QR-code-line.
To find the key you want, open the settings and go to the Wi-Fi section. Click on the name of the network you are currently connected to, or select "Manage Save Networks" if you want to find the password from another access point. QR-code for fast connection of other devices.
Under QR-The code usually displays the text "Password:" To see the characters, you need to pass a biometric check (fingerprint or Face). ID) Or you could type in a graphical unlock key to your screen, so that the person who took your unlocked phone wouldn't be able to get the password from your network.
- 🔑 Click on the eye icon next to the stars to see the password text.
- 📸 Take a screenshot. QR-If you need to connect another phone without entering characters.
- 📋 Use the Copy button to insert a password into a message or note.
If you have a very old version of Android (below 10), you may not have a built-in password viewing feature, so you can use Google Chrome if your passwords are synced with your Google account. Open your browser, go to settings, and select the Passwords section where you can find your stored Wi-Fi keys.
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If you see QR-code, but you can’t see the text of the password, try to scan this code with the camera of another Xiaomi phone – it will automatically prompt you to connect to the network.
Unlocking the screen and pattern lock
The situation with the forgotten pattern lock or PIN-The unlock code is one of the most critical. Unlike the Wi-Fi password you can see, the security access code is not stored anywhere in the open. You can't find it in the settings without logging in.
If you forget the code, the standard security procedure involves completely resetting the device to factory settings, which means that all photos, contacts and apps will be deleted, and data recovery will only be possible from a backup if it was created previously in Mi Cloud or Google Drive.
There is a method of unlocking through Xiaomi Cloud (Find Device), but it only works under strict conditions: the device must be on, connected to the Internet (Wi-Fi or mobile network), and the "Find Device" function must be activated. Through the cloud's web interest, you can select the "Unlock" command, which will delete the screen password.
⚠️ Note: After resetting the screen password through the cloud or hard reset, the device may activate the protection of Mi Account Lock. To turn on the phone, you will need to enter the username and password from the Mi Account that was synced on this device earlier.
The process of resetting through Recovery Mode (engineering menu) is as follows:
1. Turn off the device completely.
2. Press the volume button and the power button at the same time.
3. Hold until the Mi logo appears, then let go of power but keep the volume up.
4. From the Recovery menu, select Wipe Data -> Wipe All Data.☑️ Pre-reset check
Application password and Second Space
The MIUI shell offers unique privacy features such as Second Space and Application Protection, which are created separately from the main unlock code, and are often forgotten by users because they are rarely used.
For Second Space, the password is set the first time you run it, and if you forget it, you can't go to that space. The only way out is to delete the Second Space along with all the data in it. This is done from the main profile in the Additional → Second Space settings.
The application protection password is similar, protecting access to specific programs (gallery, messages, banking applications) if you forget this code, the system will prompt you to answer the control question if you set it. If the question is not asked or the answer is forgotten, you will need to reset the password through your Mi Account.
- 🛡️ Application protection password can be changed in security settings, knowing the old code.
- ❓ Check Is the Only Way to Recover Access Without Losing Data Inside Secure Folders.
- 🔄 Resetting your application password via Mi Account will remove your security settings, but not the data inside the apps.
It's important to distinguish between these layers of security: the primary password opens the phone, the application password opens the specific program, and the Mi Account password confirms your rights as the owner of the device in the ecosystem, and confusion in these terms often leads to unnecessary resetting actions.
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Use of Google and Mi password managers
Instead of remembering dozens of combinations, modern Xiaomi smartphones offer built-in password managers, which is the most reliable way to "find" a forgotten password, since it is stored in an encrypted cloud. The main tool here is Google Password Manager and Mi Cloud.
Google’s password manager is integrated into Android. When you enter your username and password on a website or app, the system asks, “Save password?” If you agree, the data goes to your Google account. To find it, go to Settings → Google → Autocomplete → Google Password Manager.
Here you'll see a list of all the sites and applications that have data stored, and if you click on the right site and you go through a biometric check, you can copy your username and password, and it's a universal method that works even if you've changed your phone to a different brand.
Xiaomi’s own password manager (Mi Cloud) works similarly, but is tailored to the brand ecosystem. It’s convenient if you only use Xiaomi devices. Synchronization occurs through Settings → Mi Account → Synchronization → Passwords.
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Using a cloud password manager is the only way to guarantee (find) a complex password without the device reset procedure.
Security issues and expert advice
Searching for passwords is always a balance between convenience and security. Storing all the keys in a phone is convenient, but if a device falls into the hands of an attacker, it can access all of your accounts. So experts recommend using two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever possible.
Two-factor authentication requires not only a password, but also an SMS or authentication application. Even if a hacker finds your Xiaomi password, without the second factor, they will not be able to log in to an account, which is critical for protecting financial data and personal correspondence.
Check the active session list on your Mi Account regularly, and if you see an unfamiliar device or sign-in city, change your password immediately, and it is not recommended to use the same passwords for the Mi Account and the email to which it is linked.
- 🔐 Use different passwords for different services so that compromising one does not lead to losing all of them.
- 📱 Turn on the function "Find the device" in advance, this will save data in case of theft or loss of the gadget.
- 📝 Write down master passwords from password managers on paper and store them in a safe place.
Remember, no customer service will ask for your password. If you receive a message asking for an access code, it's a scam. Xiaomi technicians never ask users for that data.
⚠️ Warning: Installing third-party apps to “hack” or “reset” passwords from unknown sites can infect your phone with stylist viruses that steal your banking data.