Where to look for password management on Xiaomi phone: all the ways and hidden features

Xiaomi’s current MIUI-based smartphones store dozens of passwords, from Wi-Fi networks to app accounts. But where exactly do you look for that data if you want to look at it, edit it, or migrate it to another device? Many users are lost in the maze of settings, especially after updating the firmware when the interface changes. This article will help you understand everything from the standard MIUI password manager to the hidden features of the Mi Browser browser and synchronization through Mi Account.

We're going to look at not only the obvious ways, but also the little-known tricks -- like how to get saved passwords from backups, or why some data can disappear after a reset. And you'll also learn which Xiaomi apps automatically save your logins and how to disable it. If you've ever forgotten a password from a social network or email, but remember that your phone "remembered" it -- this is the guide for you.

Warning: Passwords require caution: Never give login details to third parties, even if they claim to represent Xiaomi's support team. Fraudsters often use vulnerabilities in password managers to steal accounts.

1. Standard password manager in MIUI: where to look and how to use

The main password management tool in Xiaomi is hidden in the system settings. Depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13, 14 or 15), the path to it may be slightly different, but the general logic is maintained. On most models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13 and later), the password manager is integrated into the Settings → Passwords and Security section.

To open the list of stored data:

1. Go to Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Select the password and security item.
3. Tap on Password Manager or Save Passwords (name depends on firmware version).
4. Enter. PIN-code, pattern lock or fingerprint to verify identity.

Here you will see all the saved logins and passwords, grouped by application and website.

• 🔍 View passwords (click on record and confirm access).
• ✏️ Edit data (e.g., update your password after you change it).
• 🗑️ Delete unnecessary records.
• 🔄 Export passwords to a file (not available on all devices).

Important: on devices with MIUI 14 and later, password export is possible only when synchronization with Mi Account is enabled.

2. Passwords in the Mi Browser browser: how to find and transfer

If you use a standard Mi Browser browser, all passwords stored on sites are stored separately from the system manager, which is often confusing: users search for data in the phone settings, but do not find it because it is tied to the browser.

To access passwords in Mi Browser:

1. Open your browser and tap on the three dots in the upper right corner.
2. Select Settings → Passwords.
3. Confirm your identity using biometrics or PIN- code.

Here you will see a list of sites where logins are saved.

• 🌐 Passwords are synced to Mi Account if the option to Sync browser data is enabled.
• 📱 On some models (Redmi 10, POCO M4), it is not possible to export passwords from the browser - only browsing.
• 🔒 If you reset your phone to factory settings, the Mi Browser passwords will only be restored when you re-enter the same Mi Account.

To transfer passwords to another browser (such as Chrome or Firefox), you will have to manually copy them from Mi Browser or use third-party managers like Bitwarden.

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If you use multiple browsers frequently, enable Autocomplete forms (in password settings) in the Mi Browser to speed up site login, but make sure that the device does not have malicious applications that can intercept input.

3.Sync passwords through Mi Account: how to enable and what to do if data is lost

Mi Account is a cloud service from Xiaomi that can store passwords, notes, contacts and other data. If sync is enabled, your logins will be available on all devices associated with a single account. However, many users face problems: passwords do not sync, disappear after an update or do not recover when you reinstall the firmware.

To check and adjust the synchronization:

1. Open the Settings. → Mi Account.
2. Put it on your profile (email or phone number).
3. Choose Sync or Xiaomi Cloud.
4. Make sure that the slider opposite the Password (or browser data) is active.

If passwords aren’t synced, try the following steps:

• 🔄 Update: In the Sync section, click Update Now.
• 📶 Check the Internet: synchronization only works when you are connected to a network.
• 🔧 Reboot your phone: sometimes the banal shutdown/on helps.
• 📱 Update your firmware: Older versions MIUI (below 13) have cloud bugs.

⚠️ Warning: If you reset your phone to factory settings and didn't log in to the same Mi Account the first time you set up, synchronized passwords may be irretrievably lost. Xiaomi doesn't provide tools to recover them without being linked to an account.

Compatibility table for synchronizing passwords with Mi Account:

4 Hidden Passwords: Where else Xiaomi is saving your data

In addition to the system manager and browser, Xiaomi stores passwords in several other places, many users overlook them, and in vain - sometimes this is where the most important data is stored.

Where else to look for passwords:

• 📱 Notes app: If you have saved logins in text form, they may be in lock notes (check Protected folder).
• 🔑 Google Smart Lock: If you used Google Autocomplete, passwords are stored in Settings → Google → Managing Google Account → Security → Password Manager.
• 📎 Backups MIUI: When creating a backup in Settings → About Phone → Backup Passwords are included in the archive, but only if sync with Mi Account is enabled.
• 💬 Messages App: Sometimes SMS with confirmation codes or passwords are saved in the Important folder (available on MIUI 14+).

Google Smart Lock deserves special attention. Many Xiaomi users do not even suspect that their phone automatically saves passwords to a Google account if the autocomplete option is enabled.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Autocomplete.
2. Select the Google Autocomplete Service.
3. Slip your passwords and confirm access.

⚠️ Warning: If you use multiple Google accounts on the same phone, passwords can be distributed randomly between them. Before resetting your phone, check all associated profiles in Settings → Accounts.

5.Export and import passwords: how to transfer data to another phone

Transferring passwords from one Xiaomi device to another is not an easy task. Unlike Google Chrome or Apple Keychain, MIUI does not offer easy migration tools.

Methods of exporting passwords:

1. Mi Account (recommended method): Enable password sync on your old phone, log in to the same account on your new device, and wait for automatic sync (may take up to 24 hours).
2. Manual export (not available on all models): Open Settings → Passwords & Security → Password Manager. Slip on three dots in the top corner and select Password Export. Save the file to a safe location (like Google Drive).
3. With third-party managers: Install Bitwarden or 1Password. Import passwords from Mi Browser or system manager (if supported). Export data to a universal format (e.g.,.csv).

On newer models (Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 13), password exports are often blocked due to security policies, and a workaround will help:

Take screenshots of the password list (without displaying the passwords themselves)

Copy logins into notes with a lock

Use the “Share” function for each password separately (send to yourself by mail)

Set up sync with Google Smart Lock in advance

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⚠️ Warning: Files with exported passwords are not protected — they can be opened by any text editor. Store them in an encrypted archive or delete them after transfer.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Passwords are often misused on Xiaomi, and here are the most common situations and ways to fix them:

Problem 1: Passwords are not displayed in the manager

• 🔹 Reason: Sync with Mi Account is disabled or settings are reset.
• 🔹 Solution: Enable sync in Settings → Mi Account → Cloud and restart your phone.

Problem 2: You can't export passwords

• 🔹 Reason: Restriction on newer versions MIUI (14+).
• 🔹 Solution: Use third-party managers (Bitwarden) or manual input.

Problem 3: Passwords are gone after the update

• 🔹 Cause: Failure when updating firmware or resetting cache.
• 🔹 Solution: Return to the previous version MIUI via Fastboot or recover data from the backup.

Problem 4: The browser does not save new passwords

• 🔹 Reason: Autocomplete or conflict with another manager is disabled.
• 🔹 Solution: Check Mi Browser settings in Settings → Passwords → Save Passwords.

1. Did you log in to the same Mi Account when you first set up your phone?

2. Whether password synchronization was enabled prior to reset.

3. Have you changed your main email to Mi Account (this can reset your data binding).-->

7.Security: How to Protect Your Passwords on Xiaomi

Storing passwords on your phone is always risky, and if a device falls into the wrong hands, an attacker can access all of your accounts, and to avoid that, follow these rules:

Basic security measures:

• 🔐 Use a complex PIN-code (at least 6 digits) or a pattern lock with an unobvious trajectory.
• 👆 Enable two-factor authentication for Mi Account in Settings → Mi Account → Security.
• 📱 Turn off the display of passwords on the lock screen in Settings → Lock screen → Additional.
• 🔄 Regularly change passwords from critical services (banks, mail, social networks).
• 🚫 Do not install third-party password managers from unverified sources — they may be infected with spyware.

An additional layer of protection is the encryption of the device, which on Xiaomi is enabled as follows:

1. Go to Settings → Further → Privacy.
2. Select Encryption and credentials.
3. Tap Encrypt your phone and follow the instructions.

The process will take 30-60 minutes, and after that all data (including passwords) will be protected by hardware encryption.

⚠️ Warning: If you encrypted your phone, remember the PIN- code or password. If you reset the settings, all the data will be permanently lost — even Xiaomi won't be able to recover it.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions