How to view saved passwords on Xiaomi phone: all ways

You forgot your social media, email, or Wi-Fi password, but remember exactly what you saved on your Xiaomi phone? Don't rush to reset accounts or reinstall apps. MIUI and Android have several built-in tools that store your usernames and passwords — you just need to know where to look. In this article, we'll look at all the current ways to view saved passwords on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO without rights, including hidden shell features and official Google services.

Importantly, the methods vary depending on the MIUI version (12/13/14) and the phone model. For example, on the Xiaomi 13 Pro with MIUI 14, the path to Wi-Fi passwords will be one, and on the Redmi Note 10 with MIUI 12.5, we took these nuances into account and collected universal instructions that work on 90% of the brand's devices. If your phone is released after 2020, chances are all the ways described below will suit you.

1. Wi-Fi passwords: where are stored and how to view

Xiaomi smartphones automatically save passwords from all connected Wi-Fi networks. You can access them without additional applications - just know the right way in the settings. The new version of MIUI 13/14 algorithm has changed a little, but the essence remains the same.

Here is a step-by-step guide for modern devices (2021-2026):

1. Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Click on the network name (it must be connected or stored in memory).
3. Slip the share button (or Share in English firmware).
4. The system will request confirmation by PIN-a code, fingerprint or pattern lock.
5. After confirmation, it will open. QR-code and text password underneath.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO X3 Pro) instead of the share button, there may be an icon ⚙️ (Cogs – click on it, then select Show Password.

If you have an older version of MIUI (up to 12), the path will be different:

Settings → Wi-Fi → Additional → Saved Networks → [select network] → Show password

2. Passwords from sites and applications in Google Password Manager

If you use a Google account on a Xiaomi phone, all saved passwords from sites and apps are automatically synced with Google Password Manager.This method works regardless of the version of MIUI and smartphone model – the main thing is that you sign in to the Chrome browser or apps through a Google account.

To see the passwords:

1. Open Chrome or click on passwords.google.com in any browser.
2. Sign in with the same account as on your phone.
3. In the Password section, you'll see a list of all the logins you saved. Click on the site or app you want.
4. Put the badge on. 👁️ (eye) next to the password field and confirm access by fingerprint or PIN-code.

💡 Useful tip: If the password doesn't show, check if sync is enabled in Google settings. → Google accounts → Sync your account and make sure the switch opposite your password is active.

3. Hidden section MIUI Security: passwords from accounts

The MIUI shell contains a little-known Security section that stores passwords from some system accounts, such as Mi Accounts or connected mailboxes, which works on most Xiaomi devices, but does not show passwords from social networks or third-party apps.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → Passwords and Security (or Passwords & Security).
2. Select Password Manager (Password Manager).
3. Enter. PIN-Use the code or biometrics to confirm.
4. In the list, find the account you want (such as Mi Account) and click on it.
5. Password will be hidden behind the stars - tap the icon 👁️, see.

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (especially global ones) may not have a password management section, in which case try an alternative path:

Settings → Additional → Privacy → Password Management

4. Third-party applications for viewing passwords

If the built-in methods didn't work, you can use specialized applications from Google Play, which tighten passwords from Android and MIUI system storages, but require permission to access data, and we tested some popular utilities and selected the most reliable ones:

• 🔐 LastPass not only shows saved passwords, but also generates new ones. The free version is limited to 1 device.
• 📱 1Password — synced between devices, there is a built-in browser for autocomplete.
• 🔓 Bitwarden – open source, supports biometric authorization.
• 🌐 Keeper Password Manager – Stores passwords in encrypted form, there is an emergency access function.

🔹 How to use it:

1. Install one of the apps (like Bitwarden) from Google Play.
2. When you first start, allow Autocomplete access in Android settings.
3. Go to the Save Passwords or Vault section.
4. Log in (if required) and find the right account.

⚠️ Note: Some apps (e.g. LastPass) may conflict with MIUI Optimization is a Xiaomi system utility that limits background activity. If passwords aren't loaded, add the app to exceptions:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → [select app] → Battery → Without restrictions

5. How to export passwords from Xiaomi to another phone

If you're planning to change your smartphone or just want to back up your passwords, you can export them to a file.

🔹 Export from Google Password Manager:

1. Go to passwords.google.com.
2. Press on. ⚙️ Settings (cog in the upper right corner).
3. Select Export Passwords.
4. Confirm the action through PIN-Google account code or password.
5. Download the.csv file and save it in a safe place (e.g. Google Drive).

🔹 Exports from MIUI Security:

Unfortunately, the built-in password manager MIUI does not support direct export, but you can bypass this restriction:

1. Install the Bitwarden or LastPass app.
2. Import passwords from the system storage (allow access when requested).
3. In the settings of the selected application, find the Export function and save the data in.json or.csv format.

💡 Useful tip: Password file is a potential vulnerability. Never store it in the public domain (for example, on a desktop or in the cloud without encryption.

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Exporting passwords from Google is the most reliable way, as data is synchronized between devices and protected by two-factor authentication.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When trying to view saved passwords on Xiaomi, users often encounter common errors, and we have collected the most common ones and ways to fix them:

• 🔄 The “Share” button in Wi-Fi is inactive → Check if you're connected to the network. If the network is saved but not connected, connect to it first.
• 🔒 Google Password Manager is completely empty → Make sure that synchronization is enabled (Settings) → Google accounts → Synchronization).
• 📱 The app does not see system passwords → Give it permission to Autocomplete in Android settings.
• 🔓 MIUI Security doesn't show passwords → Update your firmware to the latest version or use alternative methods.

If none of the methods worked, it is possible that the passwords were deleted after resetting the settings or updating the MIUI. In this case, they can only be restored through the account recovery function (for example, by clicking Forgot the password? on the service website).

⚠️ Note: Some of the scoring for POCO (for example, POCO F3 s MIUI 13 for POCO) The password management section may be called Credential Manager. Search for it through the Settings search.

7.Security: How to Protect Your Passwords on Xiaomi

Now that you know where passwords are stored, it's important to ensure they're protected. Xiaomi smartphones are vulnerable to data theft if not configured correctly. Here are key security measures:

• 🔐 Use the complex PIN-code (at least 6 digits) or a pattern lock with more than 4 points.
• 👆 Include biometrics (fingerprint or facial recognition) in Settings → Passwords and security.
• 🔄 Turn off autocomplete passwords in public places (such as cafes or airports).
• 🛡️ Set up two-factor authentication for Mi Account and Google Account.
• 📱 Update regularly MIUI — In new versions, vulnerabilities associated with password leakage are closed.

🔹 How to check if your passwords have been compromised:

1. Go to Have I Been Pwned.
2. Enter your email or phone number.
3. If the site shows that your data was involved in leaks, immediately change the passwords on all important services.

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If you often forget passwords, set up weak or repetitive password notifications in Google Password Manager. Go to Settings → Passwords → Security suggestions.

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