Where to find saved passwords on Xiaomi phones: 5 proven ways

Forgot your password from a social network, email or banking app, but remember that you once saved it on a Xiaomi smartphone? Don't rush to reset accounts or restore access via SMS. MIUI and Android have several hidden places where you store all the logins and passwords ever entered, from Wi-Fi to Netflix. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to extract them, including official tools and workarounds for old versions of firmware.

It's important to understand that the methods vary depending on what password you're looking for, like Wi-Fi data being stored in one place and site logins being stored in another, and the MIUI version (the encryption algorithms have changed since MIUI 12) and the availability of root rights, and we'll look at the options for both standard and advanced users, with the risks and limitations of each approach.

If you’re using Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO or Black Shark, this guide will work for all Android 9 and later models. For devices older than 2018 (like the Redmi Note 5 or Mi A1), some methods may not work, as we’ll mention.

1. Standard password manager in MIUI

The easiest way to do this is to use the MIUI-built tool to manage stored data, which is available on all Xiaomi smartphones since MIUI 10, but its layout and functionality have changed over time, and now (2026) the interface looks like this:

Go to: Settings → Passwords and Security → Password Manager

Here you will see three tabs:

🔑 Local passwords – data stored directly on the device (including Wi-Fi, apps, and some websites).
🌐 Accounts – logins and passwords synchronized through Google Smart Lock or Mi Account.
📱 Applications – access to installed programs (e.g, VK, Telegram, bank clients).

To view the password, tap on the desired record and confirm the unlock with a fingerprint, PIN-Please note that if you haven’t used your device in a few months, the system may request re-authentication to Mi Account.

⚠️ Warning: If you reset your phone to factory settings without backing up, all local passwords will be deleted. Google-synchronized data will remain, but it will have to be manually restored on the new device.

📊 How often do you save passwords on your phone?

Always.

Only important.

Never.

I remember.

2 Wi-Fi passwords: where are stored and how to view

Data from wireless networks is stored separately from other passwords, which can be extracted without root permissions in MIUI, but with some restrictions, and works on all Xiaomi models, including the Redmi 10, POCO X3 and Mi 11.

Instructions:

Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi.
Tap on the connected network (or select saved in the list).
Click Share (arrow icon)
Confirm the unlocking with the help PIN-code.

Then it will be displayed. QR-The code and the text password underneath. If the Share button is inactive, it's:

🔄 The network is connected through WPS (password is not saved).
🔒 You have disabled the function Show passwords in the developer settings.
📱 The device is running Android 8.1 or older (update required).

How to enable Wi-Fi passwords on older versions of MIUI?

On MIUI 9 and below, the path is different: go to Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset → Local Backup. Create a backup, then open the miui/backup/AllBackup/wifi/.config file through any text editor (e.g. QuickEdit). Passwords will be encrypted, but they can be decrypted using the MiWiFiPassword tool (available on GitHub).

Xiaomi model	Supported version of MIUI	Can you see a Wi-Fi password without root?
Redmi Note 12 Pro+	MIUI 14	Yes (through "Share")
POCO F5	MIUI 13 for POCO	Yes.
Mi 11 Ultra	MIUI 12.5 Enhanced	Yes.
Redmi 9A	MIUI 12	Only through backup.
Mi A3 (Android One)	Stock Android 11	No (root needed)

3. Google Smart Lock: How to find passwords from Chrome and Android

If you use Google Chrome or other synced apps through Google Account, all saved passwords are duplicated in Google Smart Lock, a method that works even after a phone is reset if a Google account has been linked.

To gain access:

Open the Chrome browser on your phone or PC.
Go to passwords.google.com.
Sign in with the same account that was used on Xiaomi.
In the list, find the desired site and click on the eye icon (👁️) password-pattern.

Alternatively, the phone itself:

Start settings → Google → Manage your Google account.
Go to the Security tab.
Choose a password manager.

This will show all logins saved through Chrome, YouTube, Gmail and other Google services, and note that if you have previously disabled password sync, the data may not be available.

⚠️ Note: If you have Mi Browser installed on your phone instead of Chrome, your passwords are not synced to Google Smart Lock. MIUI (section (1)) or backup copy.

Make sure Chrome has saved passwords enabled | Check that Google account is added in your phone settings | Update the Google Play Services app to the latest version | Run manual sync in your account settings-->

4. Retrieving passwords through backup (without root)

If standard methods don’t work, you can try extracting passwords from a local backup, a method that works for rootless devices but requires access to a PC and Mi PC Suite (the official software from Xiaomi).

Step-by-step:

Connect your phone to your computer via USB (enable USB debugging in the developer settings).
Install Mi PC Suite from the official Xiaomi website.
In the program, select Backup → Create a backup.
Check System Settings and Applications (especially Password Manager).
Once you have finished copying, open the backup folder (usually C:\Users\Username\MiPhone\Backup).
Find the passwords.db file or miui_credentials Open it with SQLite Browser.

The logins table will store all the passwords stored in encrypted form, and decrypting them will require a key that can be extracted from the file. master_key In the same folder, use the MiPasswordDecrypt script (available on GitHub) to do this).

Importantly, this method only works on MIUI 12 and below. Since MIUI 13, Xiaomi has changed the encryption algorithm, and extracting passwords will require root or specialized software like Xiaomi Tool V2.

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If you don't have a backup, try disabling two-factor authentication in Mi Account for 10 minutes, sometimes solving the "Can't connect to the server" error.

5. Ways for Advanced: Root and ADB

If you have root rights or are willing to get them, more powerful password extraction tools are available, this section is for users who understand the risks (loss of warranty, possible brick device) and have experience with ADB.

Method 1: Through Root Explorer

Install any root-enabled file manager (such as Solid Explorer or FX File Explorer) and go to /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db

This file stores Wi-Fi data in an unencrypted form. Open it with SQLite Editor and find the wifi table. The password field will contain the desired password.

Method 2: Through ADB (without root but with debugging)

Connect your phone to your PC, turn on USB Debugging and execute the command:

adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml

In the resulting file, find the <string name="PreSharedKey"> string, after which the password from Wi-Fi will be specified.

⚠️ Attention: Starting with Android 10, access /data/misc/wifi/ limited even ADB. To circumvent the restrictions, you will need to temporarily obtain root rights using Magisk or a patch. disable_dm_verity_forceencrypt.

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Using root and ADB gives you full access to passwords, but voids the warranty and can lead to Mi Account blocking if you do not do it correctly.

Third-party applications: risks and alternatives

There are dozens of apps on Google Play that promise to show all saved passwords (e.g. Password Viewer, WiFi Password Show), but most of them either don’t run MIUI, require root, or are fraudulent (steal data).

The only relatively secure solution is LastPass or 1Password, if you have previously configured autocomplete through them, which stores passwords in encrypted form on their servers and allows you to restore access even after a phone reset.

What to do if nothing helps:

🔄 Try to restore access to your account through Forgotten Password? on the target site.
📧 Check your emails – many services send backup code emails.
🔐 If we are talking about a banking application, contact the bank with a passport in support.
🛠️ For Wi-Fi, reset the router with the Reset button (will be reset to factory settings).

Avoid programs that request accessibility service permissions or offer password hacking, and 90% of the time, these are viruses that steal data from the device.

FAQ: Frequent questions about passwords on Xiaomi

Can I see the password from the application (for example, VK or Sberbank) if it is saved?

Yes, but only if the application uses standard Android Autofill. Go to Settings → System → Language and input → Additional settings → Autocomplete and check which service is responsible for saving passwords. If it says Google or MIUI Password Manager, data can be extracted through the appropriate manager (sections 1 or 3 of this article). For banking applications (such as Sberbank Online or Tinkoff), passwords are usually not stored in the system - they need to be restored through support.

After the phone was reset, all the passwords that were saved were gone. Can they be restored?

This depends on whether sync was enabled: If you used Google Smart Lock, passwords can be returned via passwords.google.com (section 3). If sync was disabled and a local backup was not created, the data is lost irretrievably. Enable automatic backup in Settings → Accounts. → Mi Account → Backup to the cloud.

There's a MIUI 14 on the phone, but there's no password manager.

Probable reasons: You have disabled password saving in your browser or system settings. Data is stored in another manager (such as a Samsung Pass if you previously used a Samsung phone); Mi Browser is installed on your device that does not sync with Google Smart Lock. You use a Go version of apps (such as Facebook Lite) that do not support password saving. Try to manually save a new password (such as from a test site) and check if it appears in the manager.

Can I extract passwords from a Xiaomi phone if it is locked?

If the phone is locked (forgotten PIN, pattern lock or password), standard methods to extract saved passwords can not. Options: Unlock the device through Mi Account (if you are tied and enabled Find the device function), Reset the phone to factory settings (all local passwords will be deleted). Contact the Xiaomi service center with proof of ownership (check, box). Third-party unlock programs (like iMyFone LockWiper) often do not work on MIUI due to the enhanced protection of the Mi Account.

Where are the passwords from the game accounts (Genshin Impact, PUBG) stored?

Gaming accounts are usually linked to: Google Play Games (check in the app or play.google.com/games); Mi Account (for Xiaomi games, such as Black Shark); Social Networks (Facebook, VK, Twitter if registered through them); Stored logins/game passwords are searched in the MIUI Password Manager (section 1) or in the game settings (usually in the Account → Linked Services menu).