Where to find passwords from apps on Xiaomi: the complete guide

Xiaomi smartphone owners often face the situation when you need to remember the password from the account on the social network, messenger or even from the Wi-Fi hotspot to which the device was previously connected. Unlike computers where data can be stored in a browser or special password managers, on Android devices with a shell MIUI or HyperOS, this information is hidden in secure system storage. Direct access to files with passwords without superuser rights (Root) is closed for security purposes.

But that doesn't mean that data is lost forever. Xiaomi has introduced convenient synchronization and autosave mechanisms that allow you to restore or view the necessary credentials at any time. The main principle of modern versions of Android is to link key information to a Google or Mi Account. If you previously agreed to save data when you log in, you can find it in a couple of taps through standard system settings.

In this article, we will take a look at all the legal and secure ways to view saved passwords. We will look at both the built-in features of the MIUI shell and the Google ecosystem that are available on any Xiaomi. You will learn exactly where this data is hidden, how to export it and what to do if standard methods do not work. Remember, password viewing is only possible for applications where the auto-save function was activated before the access was lost.

Using Google Password Manager on Xiaomi

The most common place to store credentials on Xiaomi smartphones is Google’s built-in password manager. Because the Android operating system is deeply integrated with the search giant’s services, most users automatically save logins and passwords when they first log in.

To get to the storage, you need to go to the settings of the smartphone itself. Open the Settings menu, then search the Google section. In the list that opens, select Autocomplete, then click on Autocomplete from Google. This shows a complete list of all the sites and applications that have login data saved.

When you select a particular application, the system will require proof of identity, which can be fingerprint scanning, facial recognition, or pattern lock input, a critical security measure that prevents attackers from accessing your data in the event of a phone loss, and once you successfully authenticate, you will see a login and a hidden password that can be copied or displayed.

⚠️ Note: If you have changed your primary Google account on your phone or performed a full reset without first syncing, data in the Google cloud may not be available for your current profile.

Search passwords through Mi Cloud and sync Xiaomi

Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices have access to their own cloud service, Mi Cloud, which also saves passwords from Wi-Fi networks and some applications, synchronizing them between devices tied to the same Mi Account. This is especially useful if you have switched from the old Xiaomi to the new one and want to quickly restore access.

To check the stored data through the Xiaomi cloud, you can use both the smartphone itself and the web version of the service. On the phone, the path is as follows: go to Settings, click on the top plaque with your name (Mi Account), then select Xiaomi Cloud. In the list of synchronized data, find the password or Wi-Fi passwords.

• 🔐 Data security: Information in Mi Cloud is encrypted during transmission and storage.
• 🔄 Cross-platform: Passwords can be accessed from any device via a browser.
• 📱 Autonomy: Works even if Google services are temporarily unavailable.

The i.mi.com web interface provides a more user-friendly interface for managing stored data, so by logging in from your computer, you can not only view passwords, but also delete outdated records, a great way to audit your digital security and remove access from applications you no longer use.

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Use the Find Device feature in Mi Cloud to remotely lock your phone or erase data if you suspect a password leak.

Viewing passwords through browsers on Android

Often users search for passwords from web services, forgetting that they could have been saved directly in the browser. Chrome, Mi Browser and Firefox are popular on Xiaomi. Each of them has its own independent storage, which is not always synchronized with the system manager of Google.

In Chrome (which is the standard for many), the algorithm is simple: click on the three dots in the top right corner, select Settings, then go to the Passwords section. Here you will see a list of all sites. By clicking on the right one, you can copy your username or open your password, again confirming your identity with biometrics or code.

The Mi Browser logic is similar: Open the menu, select Settings, and find the Privacy and Security section where Save Passwords usually resides, and it's important to understand that if you've used incognito, the passwords are not saved, and you can't find them through your browser.

Recover passwords from Wi-Fi networks

One of the most common queries is where to find the Wi-Fi password that Xiaomi is connected to. Starting with Android 10 and MIUI 11/12/13/14 shells, the system makes it easy to see the security key of your current or previously connected network, eliminating the need to get into the router settings.

To do this, go to the Settings. → Wi-Fi. Click on the name of the network you're currently connected to, or select "Save Networks" from the menu at the top. QR-This code is often (but not always, depending on the firmware version) written under the code: "Password: your password".

If you don't have a text password, use a screenshot. Take a screenshot of the screen from the screen. QR-Then open the Google Lens app (or any scanner). QR-- codes with image analysis function) and select this screenshot from the gallery.

• 📸 Screenshot: Take a screenshot from QR-network-code.
• 🔍 Analysis: Use Google Lens to read data.
• 📋 Copying: Copy the password text for use on other devices.

⚠️ Note: On some custom assemblies MIUI or in Chinese versions of firmware function text display password under QR-And then the scanner method can be cut out. QR-The code is the only official solution.

Third-party applications and Root access

For users who need advanced capabilities, there are dedicated password management applications such as Bitwarden, KeePass or 1Password, which work on the principle of intercepting input fields or using Accessibility Services on Xiaomi. However, to find passwords that are already stored deep in the system, it often requires superuser rights (Root).

Getting Root rights to Xiaomi is a complex and risky process, requiring the bootloader to be unlocked, leading to complete deletion of data from the phone and waiting for 7 days (168 hours), and then Magisk is installed, which gives access to system files where password databases are stored (for example, credentials.db file).

Risks of using Root:

Interfering with system files can lead to unstable MIUI. Banking applications and services like Google Pay (now Google Wallet) stop working on rooted devices without additional manipulations to hide rights.

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Using Root rights to extract passwords is only justified for power users in critical situations, as it violates the warranty and reduces the overall security of the device.

Security issues and data protection

Finding ways to find passwords often arises from a desire to protect yourself or, conversely, because of loss of access. It is important to understand that the security of your data on Xiaomi depends on how securely protected the phone itself. SIM-Maps and Two-Factor Authentication are the first lines of defense.

If you've found a way to look at passwords, it means that someone who can access your unlocked phone can use it, so don't keep your password screenshots in plain text or in the gallery, use built-in encryption or storage apps that require a separate login.

Check the list of devices that have access to your Google and Mi Account regularly. If you see an unfamiliar device, change your password immediately and end your session. Xiaomi provides tools to manage active sessions in your account security settings.

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