Where passwords are stored in Xiaomi phone: a complete guide to search and management

Have you forgotten your password from a social network, email or banking application, but remember exactly that you saved it on a Xiaomi smartphone? MIUI There are at least 5 places where the system automatically stores credentials, from the standard password manager to hidden configuration files.

It is important to understand: methods of searching for passwords depend on the version. MIUI (12–14), smartphone models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T And so on, and even whether you used your Mi Account when you set up it, like on devices with a Mi Account. MIUI Global features may be blocked due to regional restrictions, and we have taken into account all the nuances and collected current instructions for 2026.

Warn in advance: some methods require superuser rights (root) or access to the engineering menu. If you are not sure about your actions, skip these sections - improper manipulation can lead to data loss or locking the device.

1. Built-in password manager MIUI

The most obvious and secure way is to use a standard password manager that is integrated into the password management system. MIUI. It automatically saves logins and passwords from your browser, apps, and even some games to find it:

1. Open the Settings. → Passwords and security.
2. Select the password manager (on some models – credentials).
3. Sign in with a fingerprint, pattern lock, or PIN-code.

If there is no menu, check:

• 🔍 Version MIUI: on MIUI 14 Ways May Be Different - Try Settings → Google → Managing a Google Account → Security → Password manager.
• 🌍 Firmware region: on Chinese versions (MIUI China Password Manager is Often Disabled.
• 🔄 Updates: If you have Redmi 9A or older model, update the software to the latest version.

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If the password manager is empty but you have saved the data for sure, try syncing your Mi or Google account – sometimes passwords are stored in the cloud but not displayed locally.

In the manager you will see a list of saved credentials with the possibility:

• 👁️ View password (re-authentication required).
• 📋 Copy the login / password in the clipboard.
• 🗑️ Delete unnecessary records.
• 🔄 Export passwords to a file (not available on all models).

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

If you entered passwords through a browser, they could be saved in its database. MIUI Mi Browser is the default, but many users install Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

Mi Browser (standard Xiaomi browser)

To find the passwords saved:

1. Open Mi Browser.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Settings.
3. Go to Confidentiality. → Saved passwords.
4. Enter. PIN-code or fingerprint.

Please note: on some of the firmware (MIUI 12.5 and below) this section may be called Password Management or hidden. If you don't find it, check if your browser is disabled from syncing with your Mi Account.

2.2. Google Chrome

In Chrome, passwords are synced to your Google account, so you can find them on your phone and on your computer.

1. Open Chrome. → three-point → Settings.
2. Select Passwords (or Password Management).
3. Sign in if you need to.
4. Click on the right site. → eye-icon (👁️) password-reader.

If passwords are not displayed:

• 🔄 Make sure that sync is enabled in your Google account (Settings) → Google → Synchronization).
• 📱 Check if Chrome is disabled from autocomplete (Settings) → System system → Language and input → Auto-filling).
• 🔒 If you use VPN or adblocker, temporarily disable them – they can block access to the password manager.

2.3. Mozilla Firefox

In Firefox, passwords are stored locally and may not sync to the cloud.

1. Open Firefox. → three-point → Settings.
2. Go to Confidentiality. → Saved logins.
3. Click on the right site. → Showing the password.

If passwords are not displayed, check:

• 🔐 Master Password Settings: You can set an additional password in Firefox to access saved data (Settings) → Confidentiality → Master password).
• 🗑️ Have you cleared your browser history – passwords could also be deleted with it.

3. Passwords from Wi-Fi networks

If you forget your home or work Wi-Fi password, you can view it right in Xiaomi's settings.

1. Go to Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Click on the name of the connected network (or select the saved network from the list).
3. Slip on the item Share password (or QR-newer-version MIUI).
4. Confirm the action with a fingerprint or PIN-code.

It'll appear on screen. QR-code to connect other devices quickly, and underneath it is a text password:

• 📱 Update. MIUI Before the last version, the function appeared in MIUI 12 and newer.
• 🔧 Make sure you have administrator rights on the device (some firmware requires root).
• 🔄 Reconnect to the network – sometimes the password is only displayed for active connections.

Make sure your phone is connected to the right network

Check out the MIUI version (should be 12+)

Shut down. VPN (It can block the display of the password)

Use an alternative method (see Section 5)

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If the standard method did not work, you can use the engineering menu (does not work on all models):

1. Open the Phone app and type ##4636##.
2. Go to Wi-Fi Information.
3. Select the desired network – the password will appear in the Password field.

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Wi-Fi passwords on Xiaomi are stored in a file /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml, But you need root to access it, or ADB-team.

4. Passwords from applications (VK, Instagram, banks)

Many applications (especially banking and social networks) store access tokens or cache passwords in their internal files, which are harder to extract than data from a browser, but possible. ADB.

Recovery through the application settings

Some applications (e.g, VK, Telegram, WhatsApp allow you to reset your password directly in the settings:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the desired application (for example, VKontakte).
3. Press Warehouse. → Clear the data (this will delete the saved password, but will allow you to restore access through the SMS/mail).

For banking applications (SberBank Online, Tinkoff), this method is not suitable - they use biometric keys or disposable codes.

• 📱 Try to enter through a fingerprint or face. ID.
• 🔑 Use the Forgot Password function? – Banks usually offer recovery via a call or a visit to the branch.
• 📧 Check your emails – some apps send backup codes when you first log in.

4.2. Removal of passwords through ADB (power-user)

If you have debugging enabled USB, You can try to extract passwords with the help of ADB (Android Debug Bridge: This method doesn’t work for all apps, but it can sometimes help you access stored data.

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and enable debugging. USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press the assembly number → Go back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers).
2. Install ADB Tools on your computer (you can download from the official Android website).
3. Open the command line and enter:

adb shell


su




cd /data/data/com.example.app/databases




sqlite3 databases.db




.select * from accounts;

Replace com.example.app with the batch name of the desired application (e.g. com.vkontakte.android for the application). VK).

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To find out the batch name of the application, use the command adb shell pm list packages. | grep "name." For example, for Instagram: adb shell pm list packages | grep insta.

⚠️ Note: this method requires root rights and can disrupt the application, and many modern applications (especially banking) encrypt passwords and cannot be extracted in this way.

5. Hidden files and folders with passwords

System system MIUI Stores some passwords in hidden folders that are not visible through standard Explorer, and to find them, you will need a root-access file manager (for example, Root Explorer or Root Explorer). FX File Manager or ADB.

Where to look:

To view these files:

1. Install a file manager with root support.
2. Follow the paths indicated.
3. Copy the files you want on your PC and open them with SQLite Browser or a text editor.

⚠️ Attention: Modifying or Deleting Files in the Folder /data/ This may cause the system to fail. backup before any manipulation!

If you do not have root rights, you can try to extract files through the TWRP (customization):

1. Install. TWRP for their Xiaomi model.
2. Load into recovery mode (click power). + Loudness up).
3. From the TWRP menu, select Advanced → File Manager.
4. Move to the /data/data/ and copy the necessary files to SD-map.

6. Recover passwords through your Mi or Google account

If you used a Xiaomi or Google account to sync, some of the passwords could be saved to the cloud.

6.1. Xiaomi account (Mi Account)

Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Xiaomi 13, Redmi) K50) synchronize passwords with your Mi Account to find them:

1. Go to Settings. → Mi Account.
2. Choose the Cloud. → Synchronization.
3. Make sure that synchronization of Passwords or Account Information is enabled.
4. If the function is active, you can see the passwords on account.xiaomi.com in the Security section.

If passwords are not displayed:

• 🔄 Try to log out of your account and log in again.
• 📱 Check if Mi Cloud is disabled in your phone settings.
• 🌍 Make sure your region supports password syncing (in some countries, the feature is disabled).

6.2.A Google account

Google saves passwords from Chrome, Android apps and some third-party services to check them:

1. Open passwords.google.com on any device.
2. Sign in with the same account as on your phone.
3. Check out the list of saved passwords.

If passwords are not synchronized:

• 🔄 Enable sync in Google settings (Settings) → Google → Synchronization).
• 📱 Make sure your phone has the latest Google Play Services update installed.
• 🔐 Check if your phone has an employer profile (it can block synchronization).

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Synchronizing passwords through Google works even if you reset your phone to factory settings – data is stored in the cloud.

7 Third-party password managers (Keepass, 1Password, LastPass)

If you use third-party password storage apps (such as Keepass, 1Password, LastPass, their data is not displayed in the standard manager MIUI. To find the passwords saved:

1. Open the application manager (if installed).
2. Sign in with a master password, fingerprint, or PIN-code.
3. Check out the list of saved credentials.

If you have removed the app, remember its name:

• 📱 Check the folder. /sdcard/ or /storage/emulated/0/ Backups (e.g.,.kdbx files for KeePass).
• 🔍 Search Google Drive or another cloud storage – many managers automatically create backups.
• 📧 Check your emails – when registering with password managers, a letter with recovery instructions usually arrives.

⚠️ Note: If you used LastPass and didn’t update it after 2023, your data may have been compromised due to a leak.

8 What to do if the passwords are not found?

If none of these methods worked, try the following steps:

• 🔄 Reset your password through the recovery function in the app or website (usually you need to access your mail or phone).
• 📱 Check Notes: Sometimes users save passwords in Notes, Google Keep or Mi Notes.
• 📧 Search for mail letters with registration – many services send welcome letters with logins.
• 🔧 Contact the support service (for example, to the bank or social network) – they can help restore access to documents.

If you are sure that the passwords were saved on your phone but can’t find them, they may:

• Removed after resetting settings.
• Encrypted and inaccessible without root rights.
• Stored in a closed firmware section (relevant for some models) POCO and Black Shark).

In extreme cases, you can try to recover data using specialized programs (for example, Dr.Fone or EaseUS MobiSaver), but success is not guaranteed - modern versions are not guaranteed. MIUI encrypt user data.

FAQ: Frequent questions about passwords on Xiaomi