How to See All Passwords on Xiaomi: Official and Hidden Methods

Xiaomi MIUI-based smartphones store dozens of passwords, from Wi-Fi networks to social media accounts and banking applications. But where exactly are they hidden? Most users do not even realize that the system automatically retains credentials from sites, applications and networks, and access to them can be obtained without root rights. In this article, we will examine all the legal ways to view passwords on Redmi, POCO and Mi devices, from the built-in MIUI manager to the hidden functions of the Mi Browser browser.

It is important to understand that starting with MIUI 14 Xiaomi encrypts system passwords by binding to the Mi Account, so without authorization in the profile, the data will not be available. PIN-The lock screen code is a measure of protection against unauthorized access. If you forget the pattern lock, first unlock the device through the reset instruction.

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

The most popular type of credentials is wireless keys, which can be extracted in MIUI without third-party utilities, but with limitations:

• 🔹 Connected Networks Only: The system will only show the password from the Wi-Fi point to which the device is currently connected.
• 🔹 Root or need to be rooted ADB: To view all stored networks, you will need the rights of a superuser or command via an adb shell.
• 🔹 Limitation MIUI 14+: on new versions of the firmware path to the file wpa_supplicant.conf It has been changed and the standard methods do not work.

To see the password from the current network:

1. Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the name of the connected network.
3. Select Share Password (you will need to enter) PIN-lock-in).
4. Under QR-The code will appear text password.

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If there is no option to share a password, upgrade your MIUI to the latest version or use the ADB method (described below).

To view all saved Wi-Fi passwords without root:

adb shell


su




cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml

In the output, find the lines with the <string name="PreSharedKey"> tag — these are the passwords. If the command did not work, then on your version of MIUI the path to the file has changed (relevant to Xiaomi 13/14 and Redmi Note 12).

2 Passwords from the Mi Browser and Chrome browser

The built-in Mi Browser and Google Chrome store usernames/passwords from sites, but access to them is organized differently: in Chrome, data is synchronized with a Google account, and in Mi Browser, with a Mi Account.

For Mi Browser (version 12.5+):

1. Open the browser and tap the profile icon (top right corner).
2. Select Settings → Passwords.
3. Sign in via Mi Account (if not authorized).
4. Click on the site from the list → the eye icon to view the password.

For Google Chrome:

• 🌐 Go to the address. chrome://settings/passwords address-bar.
• 🔍 Enter. PIN-code or fingerprint.
• 📋 Click on the eye icon next to the password.

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If passwords are not displayed, check:

• 🔄 Is synchronization enabled in account settings (Settings) → Accounts. → Google/Mi).
• 🔒 Are there restrictions through Digital Wellbeing or Parental Controls.
• 🛠️ Have not reset browser settings (Settings) → Resetting settings).

3. System passwords in Mi Account: how to export

The Mi Account stores not only browser data, but also credentials from applications, if they were saved through the system dialog "Save password?".

1. Go to Settings → Accounts → Mi Account.
2. Select Data Management → Passwords.
3. Please log in (if necessary).
4. Slip on the desired service and click Show password.

For export of all passwords:

• 📤 Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Password exports.
• 🔐 Enter. PIN-code.
• 📄 Select the format (.csv or.txt) and save the file.

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Limitations of the method:

• 🚫 Not all apps store passwords in Mi Account (e.g. Telegram or WhatsApp store data locally).
• 🔄 Exports are only available on devices with MIUI 13+.
• 🔒 File with passwords is protected – you will need to enter to open PIN again.

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Exporting passwords through Mi Account is the most secure way, as the data is end-to-end encrypted and tied to your device.

4. Application passwords: where to look and how to extract

Many apps (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, VK) store access tokens but not passwords explicitly, but some services (e.g. Mi Video or Mi Cloud) can store credentials in plain form to find them:

Method 1: Through Application Settings

• 📱 Open the application from which you need a password.
• 🔧 Go to its settings (usually in the profile or menu).
• 🔑 Find the "Account Management" or "Security" section".

Method 2: Through Application Files (requires root)

adb shell


su




cd /data/data/com.example.app/shared_prefs




ls *.xml




cat com.example.app_preferences.xml | grep"password"

Replace com.example.app with a packet application identifier (e.g. com.facebook.katana for Facebook).

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You can find out the batch name of the application through App Inspector (available in Developer Settings) or the Google Play website (name in the address bar after id=).

Safety warning:

⚠️ Note: Removing passwords through ADB or root may violate the security policies of some applications (for example, banking applications), after such actions SberBank Online or Tinkoff may require re-authorization or block the session.

5. Third-party password managers: how to transfer data

If you use 1Password, Keepass, or Bitwarden, their databases are stored separately from MIUI system passwords.

For Keepass:

• 📁 The database file is usually in /storage/emulated/0/Download/ or /storage/emulated/0/Keepass/.
• 🔑 You need a master password to open.
• 📤 Export through Files → Settings → Exports.

For Bitwarden:

• 🌐 Sign in to the web version.
• 📥 In the settings, select Data Export (format.csv or.json).
• 🔒 Confirm the action via email.

If the password manager syncs to the cloud, you can recover the data even after the phone is reset, for example, in 1Password:

1. Install the application on the new device.
2. Sign in via Secret Key + Master Password.
3. Download the backup from Settings → Additional → Export.

6. Password reset: what to do if nothing works

If none of the methods worked, maybe the passwords:

• 🔄 Not saved initially (option disabled in settings).
• 🗑️ They were removed after resetting the settings.
• 🔒 Encrypted at the application level (for example, WhatsApp does not store a password in the system).

What can be done:

• 🔍 Check Notes or Notepad – many users save passwords there.
• 📧 Look for letters with registration details in Gmail or Mi Mail (query: "your password" site:gmail.com).
• 📱 Connect your phone to your PC and scan the memory with Recuva or DiskDigger (for deleted files).

Extreme measures:

⚠️ Note: If you are willing to take risks, you can try to extract passwords through TWRP and backup /data. However, this method requires an unlocked bootloader and can result in loss of warranty on Xiaomi devices (relevant to models). 2023+ year-end).

FAQ: Frequent questions about passwords on Xiaomi