How to find saved passwords on Xiaomi phone: all ways of 2026

You forgot your password from a social network, email or banking application, but remember exactly what you saved it on your Xiaomi phone? Don't rush to reset your settings or look for old notebooks. Modern smartphones Redmi, POCO and Mi automatically store logins and passwords in a secure storage - you just need to know where to look for them.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to access saved passwords on MIUI devices (including the latest versions of MIUI 14/15 and HyperOS), learn how to extract data through built-in tools, Google accounts, password managers and even without root rights, and how to export passwords for backup or transfer to another phone.

Importantly, the methods vary depending on the firmware version and the smartphone model. For example, on the Xiaomi 13 Pro with HyperOS, the path to passwords will be different from on the Redmi Note 10 with MIUI 12.5. We have outlined all the nuances so that you do not waste time on useless actions.

1. Built-in MIUI password manager (fastest way)

Xiaomi MIUI-based smartphones have their own password manager that automatically saves data from Mi Browser, apps and system forms.

1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the Passwords and Security section (on some models – Security).
3. Choose a password manager or saved passwords.
4. Confirm access by fingerprint, PIN-code-key.

Here you'll see a list of all the stored credentials, grouped by application and site, to see the password:

• 🔍 Click on the desired service (for example, Vkontakte or Gmail).
• 👁️ Touch the eye icon next to the password field (re-authentication will be required).
• 📋 To copy, click on the password text - a pop-up menu will appear.

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If the password manager is empty, check if the autocomplete function is enabled in Settings → Additional → Language and Enter → Autocomplete.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ Does not show passwords from Wi-Fi (for them there is a separate section in the settings).
• ❌ Does not work with data stored in Google Chrome or third-party browsers.
• ❌ On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global menus may be called different – look for Passwords.

2. passwords in Google account (universal method)

If you use Google Chrome or other Google services on Xiaomi, your passwords are most likely synced to the cloud to find them:

1. Open passwords.google.com in any browser (including Mi Browser).
2. Sign in with the same Google account that is linked to your phone.
3. In the list, find the desired site or application and click on it.
4. Touch the eye badge (👁️) next to the password and confirm access.

Advantages of this method:

• ☑️ It works on any device, even if the phone is broken or dropped.
• ☑️ Shows passwords from Chrome, YouTube, Gmail and other Google services.
• ☑️ You can export all passwords to CSV-file (click on three dots in the upper right corner).

If you can't see passwords on Google, check:

⚠️ Attention: Password sync should be enabled in the Google account settings on your phone. → Accounts. → Google → Sync and make sure that the slider opposite the password is active.

3. Wi-Fi passwords on Xiaomi: where are stored and how to see

Passwords from wireless networks are stored separately from other data to extract:

1. Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Click on the name of the connected network (or select the one saved from the list).
3. Tap Share or Show Password (on some models — QR-code).
4. Confirm the action on PIN-code-print.

If there is no share button:

• 📱 Nana MIUI 12/13 Try to keep your finger on the network name. 2-3 seconds.
• 🔧 Nana MIUI 14+ or HyperOS go to Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi → Additionally. → Save networks.
• 💻 To view all saved passwords without root, use the WiFi Password Viewer app (available on Google Play).

Beware of scammers! Networks often suggest hacking Wi-Fi passwords through ADB or special scripts, which is not only inefficient, but also dangerous - such methods can:

• 🚫 Remove all saved networks.
• 🚫 Infecting your phone with viruses.
• 🚫 Disrupt the Wi-Fi module.

4.Third-Party Password Managers: How to Move Data from Xiaomi

If built-in tools aren't enough, use specialized apps. The best options for Xiaomi are:

To transfer passwords from MIUI to a third-party manager:

1. Export data from Google (as described in Section 2).
2. Import. CSV-file in the selected application (in the settings, look for Import / Export).
3. Configure autocomplete in Settings → System → Language and input → Autocomplete.

Export passwords from Google to CSV| Install Bitwarden from Google Play|Import CSV to Bitwarden (Settings → Tools → Import)|Disable autocomplete MIUI|Enable autocomplete for Bitwarden

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Advice for advanced: If you use KeePassDX, you can configure base sync via Nextcloud or WebDAV. This will allow you to access passwords even without the Internet, but will require an initial setup.

5. How to find passwords without root rights: hidden opportunities

Many users mistakenly believe that root access is needed to view all passwords on Xiaomi.

• 📁 Backup copy MIUI: Create a backup through Settings → The phone. → Backup and extract from the archive file passwords.db (you will need a PC and program) MIUI Backup Extractor).
• 🔄 Password reset via SMS: For some system applications (such as Mi Account) it is possible to restore access via a linked phone number.
• 🌐 Web versions of services: If the password is saved in the browser, try to log in to the site from a PC - many services (Vkontakte, Facebook) show the last session.

Critical information: On HyperOS devices (such as Xiaomi 14 or Redmi K70), the built-in password manager is integrated with Mi Account. This means that when you reset your phone, data can only be restored through the original Xiaomi account!

If none of these methods work, the last option is to reset.

⚠️ Attention: When reset to factory settings (Settings) → The phone. → Resetting Settings: All locally stored passwords (except those synced to Google or Mi Account) will be permanently deleted.

6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When working with passwords on Xiaomi, users often face typical problems:

• 🔒 "Password Manager won't open: Make sure your phone is installed PIN-without it, the system blocks access to sensitive data.
• 🔄 "Passwords are not synced with Google: Check if sync is enabled in Settings → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization of the account.
• 📱 "After updating MIUI Passwords are missing: This is a known version error MIUI 13.0.4–13.0.6 The solution is to roll back on the previous firmware or wait for the patch.
• 🔍 "I don't see the password from the app": Some programs (e.g. banking) block passwords being saved in the manager.

If you have a mistake that is not on the list:

1. Check out the MIUI version in Settings → About the phone.
2. Search for a solution on the official Xiaomi Community forum (see phone model).
3. Contact Xiaomi support via Settings → Reviews.

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Before updating MIUI, always back up your passwords through Google or export to CSV. This will save you from losing data when you crash firmware.

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