How to find and view saved passwords on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones

Why Xiaomi Passwords Are Not Stored Where You Expect

Have you ever tried to recall a password from a social network that was entered six months ago on Xiaomi, but failed? MIUI automatically stores many credentials — from Wi-Fi to app accounts, but it is not as easy to find them as it is on an iPhone or pure Android. The fact is that Xiaomi uses a combined password storage system: some data is synchronized with Mi Account, some is encrypted in the browser, and some applications (for example, Facebook or VK) store credentials in their closed containers.

In this article, we will discuss all official and semi-official ways to extract saved passwords, from standard MIUI 14/15 tools to hidden Google Smart Lock features. Importantly, the methods differ depending on the model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T) and the firmware version, so we will specify the nuances for each situation.

We warn you right away: if you are looking for passwords from banking applications (SberBank, Tinkoff) or encrypted messengers (Telegram, WhatsApp), their extraction without root rights is almost impossible – these data are stored in secure application containers, but passwords from Wi-Fi, social networks, mail and most sites are quite possible to recover.

Method 1: Built-in password manager MIUI (works without root)

Starting with MIUI 12, Xiaomi has integrated its own password manager, which automatically saves data from apps and websites. However, access to it is hidden - many users do not even know it exists.

1. Go to Settings. → Passwords and security.
2. Select the password manager (on some firmware it is called credentials).
3. Enter. PIN-code, pattern lock or fingerprint to confirm.

Here you will see a list of saved accounts grouped by category:

• 🌐 Websites – passwords from Mi Browser and Chrome browsers (if synchronization is enabled).
• 📱 Apps - data from Instagram, Twitter, VK and other social media.
• 🔑 Other credentials – rarely used logins (for example, for forums or services).

To see your password, tap the account and click Show Password (re-authentication required). Note that if you have previously disabled Autocomplete in your settings, this section may be empty.

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If the password manager doesn’t display the data you need, check if sync is enabled in Settings → Xiaomi Account → Sync → Passwords. Without it, no new logins will be saved.

Method 2: Removing passwords from the browser (Chrome, Mi Browser, Firefox)

Xiaomi browsers are the second most popular source of saved passwords, and the access methods depend on the browser used:

🔹 Mi Browser (standard Xiaomi browser)

Open the browser, go to the menu (⋮) → Settings → Passwords. Here you'll see a list of sites with logins saved. To see the password, click on the eye icon (👁️) enter PIN-code.

🔹 Google Chrome

If you're using Chrome synced through a Google Account, the passwords are stored in the cloud.

1. Open Chrome and go to chrome://settings/passwords.
2. Click on the eye icon next to the desired site.
3. Enter your Google Account password (not from Xiaomi!).

🔹 Mozilla Firefox

In Firefox, the way is (⋮) → Settings → Privacy and protection → Saved logins. You can export passwords to the CSV-file (a master password is required if installed).

Method 3: Wi-Fi passwords – where are they stored and how to extract them

Passwords from Wi-Fi networks on Xiaomi are stored in encrypted form, but they can be viewed without root permissions.

1. Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Tap on the connected network (or select saved from the list).
3. Click Share (or) QR-newer-version MIUI).
4. Enter. PIN-device code – after that, the password will be displayed in the form of text or QR-code.

If the network is not in the list of connected, but you remember its name, use the developer mode:

Activate Developer Mode (7 times tap the MIUI version in Settings → About Phone)|

Enable USB Debugging in Settings → Additional → For Developers |

Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command:

adb shell su -c "cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml"

Find the <string name="PreSharedKey">...</string> is the password

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⚠️ Attention: Method C ADB requires an unlocked bootloader or root rights. MIUI 13+ and enabled Mi Protect, this method can only work after a complete reset, which will lead to data loss.

Alternatively, you can use applications like WiFi Password Viewer (requires root) or MiXplorer (requires access to system files), but on the latest versions of MIUI 14/15, these methods are often blocked by security.

Method 4: Export passwords via Mi Account (cloud synchronization)

If your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO has Mi Account sync enabled, some of the passwords can be extracted via the web interface.

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com and log in.
2. Select the Devices section → Data management.
3. Find passwords and credentials (in English – Passwords & Credentials).

Here you can see passwords saved through the MIUI system manager, but there are some nuances:

• 🔄 Only data that was saved after connecting Mi Account is synchronized.
• 🚫 Passwords from banking applications and some messengers are not available here.
• 📱 On devices with MIUI For global firmware (e.g. Xiaomi 12 Lite), this section may be hidden.

If you don’t have the right password in the cloud, try manually exporting data through your phone’s settings:

1. Go to Settings → Passwords and Security → Password Manager.
2. Press three points (⋮) In the upper right corner and select Export Passwords.
3. Confirm the action. PIN-code - the file with passwords will be saved in.csv format.

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Exporting passwords through Mi Account only works when you actively sync it, and if you disabled it earlier, the data may not be saved to the cloud.

Method 5: Third-party apps for viewing passwords (with caution!)

If the standard methods don't work, you can use third-party utilities, but there are risks.

• 🛡️ Security: Many Play Market apps require root rights or send data to the server.
• 🚨 Lockdown MIUI: New firmware versions (MIUI 14+) The system can block access to system files.
• 🔧 Restrictions: Without root, you will only see passwords saved in open databases (e.g., from a browser).

Among the verified applications:

• 🔓 LastPass – Imports passwords from system storage (requires manual configuration).
• 📱 1Password — Supports imports from Google Smart Lock and MIUI Password Manager.
• 🔍 Password Fox – shows passwords from browsers (works without root, but with restrictions).

⚠️ Note: Do not install apps with names like “Xiaomi Password Hack” or "MIUI Password Cracker is a fraudulent software that can steal your data or encrypt files on your phone.

If you still decide to use third-party tools, follow the rules:

Download only from the official Play Market|

Check reviews and ratings (minimum 4.5 ★ and 100K+ installations) |

Do not give the application administrator rights or access to SMS|

Use a temporary password for testing

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Method 6: Reset password through account recovery (if nothing helps)

If you have forgotten the password from an important account (e.g. Mi Account or Google) and none of the above methods worked, the last option is to restore access.

🔹 Recovery of Mi Account

1. Go to the recovery page.
2. Enter the linked phone number or email.
3. Confirm your identity via SMS or backup email.
4. Create a new password.

🔹 Restoration of Google Account

If you forget the Google password used for Smart Lock:

1. Go to the Google Recovery page.
2. Answer the check questions or confirm access via backup email/phone.
3. If two-factor authentication is enabled, you will need code from Google Authenticator.

On Xiaomi devices with MIUI 13+, additional verification via SMS or email may be required after resetting the Mi Account password, even if you are logged in.This is due to enhanced protection against data theft.

FAQ: Frequent questions about passwords on Xiaomi