Where to see the password on Xiaomi: from Wi-Fi, Mi Account and apps

Forgot your Wi-Fi password, Mi Account or Xiaomi smartphone app? Don't rush to reset your settings to factory settings - in most cases, the password can be found directly in the system. In this article, we will analyze all the official and hidden ways to view saved passwords on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices without root rights and third-party programs.

It's important to understand that not all passwords are stored in the public domain, such as data from a Google account or banking applications that are protected by hardware encryption and not available for viewing, but passwords from Wi-Fi networks, Xiaomi's Mi Account and some applications (such as Mi Home or Mi Cloud) can be extracted legally. We have compiled current instructions for MIUI 14/13/12 and more.

1. How to view Wi-Fi password on Xiaomi

If your Xiaomi is already connected to Wi-Fi, but you have forgotten your password, you can find it in 30 seconds through standard settings, which works on all models, from the Redmi Note 10 to the flagship Xiaomi 14.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Click on the current network name (under the word "Connected").
3. Slip on the "Share" icon (or "QR-code in older versions MIUI).
4. Enter. PIN-screen-locking code.
5. The password will be displayed under QR-coded in the "password" field".

⚠️ Note: If the "Share" button is missing, your firmware has been modified (for example, customized). MIUI EU). In this case, use the method through the engineering menu.

• 📱 Works on: MIUI 12/13/14, HyperOS (for new models) 2026 year-end).
• 🔒 Required: Unlocking the screen (PIN/graphical key/fingerprint).
• ❌ Not working: if the network is saved but not connected (you need to connect first).

2 Where the password from the Mi (Mi Account) account is stored

The password from Xiaomi's Mi Account cannot be viewed in the smartphone settings, it is stored encrypted on the company's servers, but there are 3 legal ways to restore access:

Step-by-step instructions for reset via email:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com.
2. Click "Forgot your password?"
3. Select "Restore via email".
4. Enter the email address and follow the instructions in the letter.

⚠️ Note: If the account is not linked to an email or number, recovery is possible only through Xiaomi support with the provision of a purchase check".

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If you often forget passwords, enable two-factor authentication in Mi Account: Settings → Xiaomi Account → Security → Two-step verification.

3. View passwords through the engineering menu (for advanced)

The engineering menu (#4636##) allows you to access hidden Xiaomi settings, including network data, but Wi-Fi passwords are not always displayed here, depending on the version of MIUI and the model of the smartphone.

How to check:

1. Open the phone app.
2. Enter the combination: ##4636###.
3. Go to the tab "Information about Wi-Fi".
4. Scroll down to the Save Networks block.

If the password is displayed as dots, try copying it (stick and hold the field) and pasting it into a notebook. Sometimes the characters become visible.

• ⚙️ Works on: Xiaomi with clean MIUI (custom-free).
• 🛑 Risks: Accidental change of parameters can disrupt the network.
• 🔧 Alternative: Use it ADB-Teams (see next section).

4. Retrieving passwords through ADB (without root)

If the standard methods didn’t work, you can try extracting passwords through Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method does not require root rights, but it is necessary. USB-debug.

Instructions:

1. Turn it on. USB-Debugging on a smartphone: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Tap 7 times) Settings → Additionally. → For developers → USB-debugging
2. Connect Xiaomi to your PC and confirm your trust in the device.
3. Open the command line (Windows) or Terminal (macOS/Linux) and type: adb shell su -c "cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml"
4. In the conclusion, find the <string name="PreSharedKey">...</string> - this is the password.

⚠️ Attention: On new versions MIUI (13+) file WifiConfigStore.xml In this case, only root or specialized utilities like WiFi Password Viewer (requires superuser rights) will help).

5.App passwords: where to look and how to recover

Passwords from third-party apps (e.g. Mi Home, Mi Fit, social networks) are not stored on the system, they are encrypted through the Android Keystore or application API.

• 🔐 Mi Home/Mijia: Password can be reset via email in the application settings.
• 📱 Autocomplete apps: If you used Google Smart Lock, passwords are stored in passwords.google.com.
• 🌐 Browsers: Mi Browser or Chrome Passwords Available in Autocomplete Settings.

To view saved passwords in Chrome:

1. Open the browser and go to ⋮ → Settings → Passwords.
2. Sign in to your Google account if required.
3. Tap on the desired site and click "Show password" (enter will be required). PIN-phone-code).

⚠️ Note: If you use Mi Browser, sync your passwords to Mi Cloud beforehand. Once your phone is reset, it will be impossible to restore them without a backup.

6 What to do if none of the methods worked

If you have exhausted all the ways, but the password has not been found, radical measures remain:

1. Setting reset: It will return the phone to factory status, but delete all data. Way: Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Contact the service: official Xiaomi centers can help with unlocking Mi Account if you have a check.
3. Root access: allows you to extract any passwords, but deprives of warranty and can disrupt the MIUI.

Before discharge, it is mandatory:

• 📲 Make a backup copy through Settings → Additionally. → Backup.
• 🔄 Make sure your Mi Account has contact and photo sync enabled.
• 📧 Check if your phone has a Google account (will help you recover apps after a reset).

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Resetting is the last option. In 80% of cases, the password from Wi-Fi or Mi Account can be restored through standard settings or Xiaomi support.

FAQ: Frequent questions about passwords on Xiaomi