How to view saved passwords on Xiaomi smartphones: all ways

Forgot your password from your social network or email, but remember exactly what you saved it on Xiaomi? Don't rush to reset your account - all the data is stored in the system and can be extracted without complex manipulation. In this article, we will analyze 5 proven ways to find saved passwords on devices with MIUI 14/15, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T and others. No root or third-party programs - only official tools.

It's important to understand that Xiaomi doesn't store passwords in plain sight in one place, like Google Chrome does on a PC. It's distributed across system services like the browser, Mi Account password manager, autocomplete, and even some apps. We'll show you exactly where to look, how to export data, and what to do if the password isn't displayed. And we'll also warn you about the hidden risks of password syncing through the Mi Cloud, which few people know about.

1. Passwords from the Mi Browser browser (the easiest way)

If you saved passwords when you logged in to sites through the standard Mi Browser browser, it can be retrieved in 30 seconds.This method works on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices with MIUI 12 and later, including the latest versions of HyperOS.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Mi Browser (Blue Globe icon).
• 🔍 Click on three dots in the lower right corner → Settings → Passwords.
• 🔐 Enter. PIN-Screen lock code or pattern lock (if requested).
• 📋 You'll see a list of sites with logins and hidden passwords. Click on any one to see the password.

⚠️ Note: If you do not see the password section in the browser settings, then:

⚠️ Note: Your version of Mi Browser is outdated or has been modified. Update your browser via Google Play or reinstall it. Also check if password sync is disabled in Mi Account (more on this below).

Update your browser to the latest version | Check your Internet connection | Make sure you sync with Mi Account |Reboot your smartphone-->

2.Mi Account Password Manager: Cloud Storage

Xiaomi automatically saves passwords from apps and sites in the cloud service Mi Account, if synchronization is enabled, this method is convenient because passwords are available on all devices associated with a single account, but there is a caveat: the data is encrypted, and without authorization in the system, you can not extract them.

How to see it:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account.
2. Select Account Management → Security → Passwords.
3. Sign in upon request (may be required) SMS-finger-print).
4. In the list, select the desired service - the password will appear after confirmation.

🔍 Important point: If you previously disabled password synchronization (for example, to save traffic), the data may not be saved to the cloud.

3. Autocomplete Android: hidden passwords in system settings

Android has an autocomplete manager built in that stores data for fast app login. On Xiaomi, this functionality is integrated into MIUI, but access to it is not obvious. Here's how to get there:

Steps:

• 🛠️ Open the Settings. → Additionally. → Language and input → Auto-filling.
• 🔑 Select Google or Mi Account (depending on which service was used to save your account).
• 📄 Click on Passwords (may be called Password Management).
• 🔍 Enter. PIN-Device code and find the service you need in the list.

⚠️ Note: If this section is empty, it means:

⚠️ Warning: You’ve never saved passwords through system autocomplete.Try an alternative method: install Google Smart Lock from the Play Market – sometimes passwords are duplicated there automatically.

Mi Account|Google Smart Lock|Third-party apps (1Password, KeePass)|I don't use password managers-->

4. Export passwords to file (for backup)

If you need to save all passwords to a separate file (for example, to transfer to another phone), MIUI allows you to export them to an encrypted archive.

Export instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account → Security → Passwords.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Export passwords.
3. Confirm the action with the help of PIN-fingerprint.
4. Select a save location (such as Downloads or Google Drive).
5. The file will be saved in.csv format (you can open it in Excel or Google Sheets).

🔐 Security: Exported file is not password protected by default! Store it in a safe place or delete it immediately after use. For additional protection, archive the file with a password (for example, through the use of a password). 7-Zip or RAR).

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If the exported file does not open, check the encoding. In Excel, select the UTF-8 encoding when you import, otherwise the Cyrillic characters will appear in Krakozabra.

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

Wi-Fi passwords are stored separately from the rest of the data. You can't see them in a standard password manager, but there's a workaround through router settings or special applications. On Xiaomi with root rights, this is done in seconds, but we'll show you a way without root.

Method for devices without root rights:

1. Install the WiFi Password Viewer app from Play Market (such as this one).
2. Run it and give access to location and memory.
3. In the list, find the desired network - the password will appear in the Password field.

⚠️ Warning: Some Wi-Fi password viewing apps may contain advertising software. Check reviews and ratings in the Play Market before installing. Alternatively, connect to the router via a browser (usually at 192.168.1.1) and see the password in its settings.

6.What to do if passwords are not stored in any place?

If none of the above methods worked, it means that:

• 🚫 You never saved passwords on your device (e.g., manually entered them every time you entered them).
• 🔄 The data was deleted after resetting or flashing.
• 🔒 Passwords are saved in a third-party manager (for example, 1Password, KeePass, LastPass).

There are two options:

1. Recovery through service. Most sites (Vkontakte, Instagram, Gmail) have a password recovery feature via email or phone, use it if you remember backup data.
2. Backup check. If you've been backing up through Mi Cloud or Google Drive, try recovering data from the archive. Instructions: Settings → About Phone → Backup and Reset → Recover data

💡 Advice for the future: Set up automatic password synchronization in Mi Account or Google Smart Lock:

• Go to Settings → Accounts and Synchronization.
• Choose Mi Account or Google.
• Enable the option of synchronizing passwords.

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If you often forget passwords, use third-party managers (like Bitwarden or KeePassDX) that are more robust than built-in solutions and work on all devices, including PCs.

FAQ: Frequent questions about passwords on Xiaomi