How to find saved passwords on Xiaomi Poco smartphone: all ways

Xiaomi Poco smartphones running MIUI automatically store passwords from sites, apps and Wi-Fi networks — but not all users know where exactly this data is stored. Unlike “pure” Android, where passwords are synchronized through Google Smart Lock, Xiaomi’s firmware has its own nuances: some logins can be duplicated in the Mi Account cloud, and the other – remain only in local storage.

In this article, we will look at all the current ways to view saved passwords on Poco X3/X4/X5/X6 and other models, from standard MIUI tools to hidden features and third-party utilities. Special attention will be paid to the difference between passwords from Wi-Fi, browsers and applications, as they are stored in different parts of the system, if you forgot the code from social network or email, but previously entered it on the phone, the chances of regaining access are high.

1. Passwords from websites and applications in MIUI Password Manager

The main password repository in Xiaomi Poco is the built-in MIUI Password Manager, which automatically stores data from the Mi Browser browser, some applications and authorization forms, to get there:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Passwords and security → Password manager.
• 🔒 Enter. PIN-code, pattern lock or fingerprint to confirm.
• 🔍 In the list you will see saved logins and passwords grouped by services (Vkontakte, Instagram, mail, etc.).
• 📋 Click on any element to copy the password or go to the site.

If the Password Manager section is not in the settings, then the autocomplete function is disabled on your device. You can turn it on in Settings → Additional → Autocomplete (the path may vary depending on the version of MIUI). Please note: passwords from Google Chrome are not displayed here - they need a separate method for them (see section 3).

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If you do not see the desired password in the Manager, try to manually enter the login in the authorization field of any application - the system can offer a saved option.

2. Passwords from Wi-Fi networks: where are stored and how to view

Wi-Fi passwords in Xiaomi Poco are stored separately from other data and are not displayed in the Password Manager. To see them, you will need either root access or a workaround through the password manager. QR-code:

1. 📶 Go to Settings. → Wi-Fi and select a connected network.
2. 🖼️ Click on the icon. QR-code (or "Share") - an image with data to connect will open.
3. 📱 Scan this one. QR any scanner (for example, through Google Lens) – the results will be a row WPA:... password-wise.

To view all saved Wi-Fi passwords without QR-code required ADB-Team (works without root, but you need to connect to a PC):

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

⚠️ Note: If you use Mi Account for sync, Wi-Fi passwords can be stored in the Xiaomi cloud. To delete them from there, go to Settings → Xiaomi account → Cloud. → Synchronization → Wi-Fi passwords.

3. Passwords from Google Chrome and other browsers

If you are using Google Chrome or Mi Browser with sync through your Google account, all saved passwords are duplicated in Google Password Manager.

• 🌐 Open the Chrome browser on your phone or PC.
• 🔗 Go to passwords.google.com (or search for Google Password Manager").
• 🔑 Sign in with the same account as Poco.
• 📋 In the list, find the desired site and click on the eye icon to show the password.

For Mi Browser, the way is different: Browser settings → Passwords → Enter PIN. This will only show the data that was saved through this particular browser. If you used Firefox or Opera, check their built-in password managers - they are not synchronized with MIUI.

4.Export passwords: how to make a backup

MIUI doesn't provide a built-in password export feature, but there are workarounds. For Google Password Manager:

1. 🖥️ Open passwords.google.com on PC.
2. ⚙️ Click on the gear icon ("Settings") → "Password exports".
3. 📄 Save the.csv file to a safe place (it is not password protected!).

MIUI Password Manager requires ADB or root, and without superuser rights, you can try the following:

adb backup -f password_backup.ab com.android.providers.settings

This command will back up system settings, including some passwords, but it will not be possible to restore them selectively.

⚠️ Note: Files with exported passwords (.csv or.ab) contain sensitive data in plain view. Store it on an encrypted drive or in a secure cloud (such as Proton Drive!

5. Third-party applications for password management

If the built-in MIUI tools don't suit you, you can use third-party password managers who know how to import data from the system.

• 🔐 Bitwarden – open source, synchronization between devices, import from MIUI via.csv.
• 🛡️ KeePassDX – Local Storage with YubiKey and Biometrics Support.
• 🌐 1Password — paid solution with advanced features (for example, leak monitoring).
• 🤖 Enpass – one-time purchase, integration with Mi Account.

To transfer passwords from MIUI to a third-party manager:

1. Export data from passwords.google.com (if any).
2. Import the.csv file to the selected application (in Bitwarden this is done through Settings → Data Import).
3. Remove duplicates and check the correctness of the saved passwords.

Third-party solutions have the advantage of cross-platform (PC, iOS) and additional features like complex password generators or leak alerts. However, remember: Xiaomi Poco may block autocomplete for some managers due to MIUI security policies.

6.What to do if passwords are not displayed?

If you don’t see saved passwords in the expected sections, check the following points:

• 🔄 Sync is disabled: go to Settings → Account. Xiaomi/Google → Synchronize and enable the option for passwords.
• 🔐 An outdated version MIUI: firmware MIUI 12 Password Manager might have worked differently. Update the system to Settings → The phone. → Update of the PO.
• 🧹 Data deleted: if you reset your phone or changed your account, local passwords could be erased. Check the cart in Google Password Manager (stores deleted data for 30 days).
• 🛠️ Application conflict: Some cleaners (like Clean Master) delete browser cache along with passwords. → System system → Backup.

If your passwords are missing after the MIUI update, try:

adb shell pm clear com.android.providers.settings

This command will reset the password provider settings (data will not be deleted, but may need to be re-entered). PIN-code).

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On devices with MIUI Global and MIUI China, the paths to the Password Manager may be different. If you don't find a section, try searching for the settings (the magnifier icon at the top of the screen) with the request "password".

FAQ: Frequent questions about passwords on Xiaomi Poco