Xiaomi MIUI-based smartphones automatically store passwords from Wi-Fi, apps and websites, but they are not as easy to find as on an iPhone or pure Android. Depending on the firmware version and model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T, etc.), the ways to access stored data are different. In this article, current methods for MIUI 12-15, including hidden features and circumventing restrictions without superuser rights.
It’s important to understand that Xiaomi doesn’t provide direct access to a password manager like Google or Apple. Most data is stored in encrypted form, and viewing it requires additional actions. We’ll look at official and alternative ways, from embedded tools to third-party apps tested for compatibility with the latest versions of MIUI.
If you are looking for a password from a particular service (e.g. vk.com or ok.ru), check autocomplete in your browser first, which is the fastest method.
1. Wi-Fi passwords: how to look at Xiaomi without root
Network passwords are stored in a file wpa_supplicant.conf, But access to it is limited. MIUI 14/15 There are two working ways:
- 📱 Through router settings: Connect to the network, open 192.168.1.1 in the browser and log in under admin (usually) admin/admin). Password will appear in the Wireless section → Security.
- 🔍 File Manager: Install Solid Explorer or FX File Manager, enable the display of hidden files and go on the way /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml. Network name and password will be in tags <string name="ConfigStore:WifiConfiguration_XX">.
- 📋 Through ADB: Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml The file will be saved to your computer – open it with any text editor.
⚠️ Attention: MIUI 15 The path to the file may be different. /data/misc/wifi/ Try an alternative method with Mi Account (see section) 3).
2. Passwords from sites: autocomplete in the browser
If you saved passwords in Mi Browser, Google Chrome or Firefox, you can extract them without additional programs:
- Open the browser, go to Settings → Passwords (in Chrome: ⋮ → Settings → Passwords).
- Sign in to your Google/Mi Account if required.
- Press the eye icon (👁️) next to the password and enter PIN-phone.
🔹 For Mi Browser: Passwords sync to Mi Account. If they are not listed, check the sync setting in Settings → Xiaomi account → Synchronization.
🔹 For Chrome: All saved data is available at passwords.google.com (requires login to the same account as your phone).
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If the password is not displayed in the browser, try to log in again - sometimes MIUI blocks the display of saved data after a long period of inactivity.
3. System passwords: accounts and applications
Passwords from installed applications (e.g., VKontakte, Telegram, banking services) are stored in the Android account manager to see them:
- Go to Settings → Passwords and Security → Accounts.
- Select an application (for example, VKontakte or SberBank Online).
- Click Account Management – if the password is saved, the option to Show Password will appear.
⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14+ Some apps block passwords for security reasons, and only resetting the password through the service itself will help.
| Password type | Where it's stored | Way of viewing |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | /data/misc/wifi/ | File Manager with root or ADB |
| Sites (Chrome) | Google account | passwords.google.com |
| Sites (Mi Browser) | Mi Account | Browser settings → Passwords |
| Annexes | Account manager | Settings → Accounts |
4.Export of passwords: backup
If you need to transfer passwords to another phone or save them backup, use the built-in MIUI tools:
- 📲 Through Mi Account: Open Settings → Xiaomi account → Sync. Make sure you have your password and login data enabled. On the new device, log in to the same account, and the passwords will automatically be pulled up.
- 🔄 Google Smart Lock: Go to Settings → Google → Managing a Google Account → Select passwords and export them to.csv file.
🔹 Important: Exported passwords are stored in plain form – delete the file after use to avoid leakage.
☑️ Preparation for password export
5. Third-party applications: alternative methods
If the built-in methods don’t work, use the proven utilities we tested on Redmi Note 11 (MIUI 14) and POCO F5 (MIUI 15):
- 🛠️ Password Manager (from Xiaomi): Official app, but doesn't work on all models. download from Mi App Store.
- 🔓 LastPass or 1Password: Import passwords from Google Smart Lock or Mi Account.
- 📂 Root Explorer: Only for devices with unlocked bootloader. Allows you to view system files with passwords.
⚠️ Note: Apps like WiFi Password Viewer require root rights and may violate warranty. MIUI 15 They Often Don't Work Due to Xiaomi's Enhanced Protection.
How to unlock the bootloader on Xiaomi?
6. Frequent problems and solutions
"Passwords are not displayed in the settings":
- Check if sync is enabled in Mi Account or Google.
- Update MIUI to the latest version – in old firmware there are bugs with display.
- Clear the Settings app cache (Settings → Applications → Application Management → Settings → Clear the cache).
"I can't export passwords":
- Make sure you have enough space on your phone (at least 100MB of free memory is needed).
- Turn off VPN and power saving mode – they can block background processes.
- Try exporting passwords through Google Chrome to your PC.