Where saved passwords are stored on Xiaomi phone: all ways to retrieve

You forgot your password from your social network, email or banking app, but remember exactly what you saved it on your Xiaomi phone? There are several hidden places in the MIUI operating system where credentials are stored, from the built-in password manager to Google backups. The problem is that the manufacturer does not make this functionality obvious: there is no single “All my passwords” section, like on the iPhone.

In this article, we’ll look at 5 working ways to find saved passwords on Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO, from official methods to workarounds for power users. Importantly, some options require root rights or ADB access, but we’ll start with the simplest solutions that will work on any device without any additional manipulation.

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

With MIUI 12, Xiaomi has its own password manager that automatically saves data from apps and browsers, and you can find it through system settings, but the path depends on the version of the shell.

On Xiaomi with MIUI 14/15 (2023-2026) you can do this:

1. Open Settings → Google → Manage your Google account.
2. Go to the Security tab.
3. Find the password manager block and click on it.
4. To view the password will need to enter PIN-lock-screen code or fingerprint.

⚠️ Note: If you use a Mi Account without Google binding, this section may not be available.

In older versions (MIUI 11-12.5), the path is different.

• 🔹 Settings → Passwords and security → Password manager
• 🔹 If there is no section, check the settings. → Additionally. → Confidentiality → Password manager

In the manager, you'll see a list of saved logins and passwords sorted by application. To copy the password, click on the entry and select Show Password (biometric confirmation required).

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If the password manager is empty but you have saved the data exactly, try syncing your Google account manually: Settings → Accounts → Google → Sync

2. passwords in the browser (Chrome, Mi Browser, Firefox)

Android browsers save passwords separately from the system manager, and if you logged in to accounts via Chrome, Mi Browser, or Firefox, the data could have stayed there.

2.1. Google Chrome

To view saved passwords in Chrome:

1. Open your browser and tap on ⋮ (three-point) → Settings.
2. Go to Passwords (the section may be called Autocomplete → Password Manager).
3. Enter. PIN-phone code or pattern lock to confirm.
4. Click on the desired site and select Show Password (eye icon).

If passwords are not displayed, check if sync with your Google account is enabled:

• 🔹 In Chrome: Settings → Your profile. → Synchronization
• 🔹 In the phone settings: Settings → Google → Synchronization of the account

2.2. Mi Browser (standard Xiaomi browser)

Mi Browser also saves passwords, but the manager interface is less user-friendly.

1. Open Mi Browser and click on it. ⋮ → Settings → Confidentiality.
2. Select Saved Passwords.
3. Confirm access with a fingerprint or PIN-code.

⚠️ Note: Some versions of the Mi Browser encrypt passwords with a link to the Mi Account. If you reset your phone to factory settings without a backup, it will be impossible to restore them.

2.3. Firefox and other browsers

In Firefox, the way is this:

1. ⋮ → Settings → Logins and passwords.
2. Click on the desired site and select Show Password.

For other browsers (like Opera or Edge), the algorithm is similar – look for the Passwords section or Autocomplete in the settings.

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3. Passwords from Google backups

If you've ever enabled Google sync, your passwords could be saved to the cloud. This method works even after you reset your phone to factory settings.

To check:

1. Go to your computer at passwords.google.com (or open in your phone’s browser).
2. Sign in with the same Google account that is linked to your phone.
3. You will see a list of all saved passwords with the ability to search the site or application.

🔹 Advantage: Passwords are available from any device, even if the phone is lost.

🔹 Disadvantage: If synchronization was disabled, the data may not be saved.

To enable automatic password synchronization in the future:

• 🔹 On the phone: Settings → Google → Synchronization of the account → Passwords (slider insert).
• 🔹 In Chrome: Settings → Synchronization → Synchronization management → Passwords.

4. Access passwords via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can try extracting passwords using Android Debug Bridge (ADB).This requires connecting the phone to a computer and basic command line knowledge.

⚠️ Note: The method works only on unlocked phones (with debugging enabled on the phone). USB). On devices with MIUI 13+ You may need to unlock the bootloader.

Instructions:

1. Enable Developer Mode on Phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times)
2. Activate USB Debugging: Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging by USB
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command in ADB: adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db This file may contain some system passwords (e.g., from Wi-Fi).
4. To extract passwords from Chrome, use: adb pull /data/data/com.android.chrome/app_chrome/Default/Login\ Login Data File can be opened using utilities such as DB Browser for SQLite.

Important: The extracted files contain encrypted data, which will require additional tools (such as NirSoft’s ChromePass) to decrypt, and the process may violate Google’s privacy policy.

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Use ADB only if other methods have not worked, and incorrect commands can result in data loss or phone lockdown.

5. Wi-Fi passwords

If you need a Wi-Fi password, you can view it without third-party programs:

1. Go to Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Click on the connected network and select Share (or QR-newer-version MIUI).
3. Confirm the action with a fingerprint or PIN-code.
4. The password will be displayed under QR-code or separate window.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro), the password display function may be blocked by security policy. ADB root-access.

Alternative method (requires root):

• 🔹 Install a file manager with root support (e.g., Root Explorer).
• 🔹 Cross the path. /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml.
• 🔹 Find a line. <string name="PreSharedKey">...</string> — There's a password between tags.

6. Third-party password managers (if nothing helped)

If Xiaomi’s built-in tools didn’t save passwords, you may have used a third-party manager: 1Password, Keeper, Bitwarden or LastPass.

• 🔹 Installed Appendices in Settings → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔹 Security folder in the phone menu (some managers create shortcuts).
• 🔹 Email – when registering with password managers, confirming letters come.

If you have forgotten the master password from the third-party manager:

• 🔹 Try to restore access via email or phone.
• 🔹 Check the emergency code (if you saved it when setting up).
• 🔹 Contact us for support – some managers (e.g. Bitwarden) offer a recovery procedure through a secret phrase.

💡 Tip: If you often forget passwords, set up automatic sync with Google, or install a trusted manager (like open source Bitwarden) to eliminate the need to search for passwords manually.

FAQ: Frequent questions about passwords on Xiaomi