Where and how to find saved passwords on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones: a complete guide

Introduction: Why Passwords “Disappear” from View

Have you ever faced a situation where you urgently need to remember a password from a social network, email or banking application, but it “evaporated” from memory? Xiaomi Redmi smartphones (like other Android devices) automatically store many passwords — but it is not always clear where they are stored and how to extract them. The problem is complicated by the fact that the manufacturer does not make this feature prominent: unlike the iPhone, where there is a single “bundles of keys”, in MIUI data is scattered across different sections.

In this article, we’ll take a look at all the official and secure ways to find saved passwords on Xiaomi Redmi, from built-in MIUI tools to Google Smart Lock capabilities. We’ll also warn you about the risks of using third-party password managers and explain why some methods may not work on your model. Importantly, if you’re looking for a password from a Mi Account (Xiaomi account), this is a separate story, and we’ll cover it in the last section.

Before you start, make sure you have access to your phone (screen unlocked) and remember PIN-without this, most of the methods will not be available.

Method 1: Built-in password manager MIUI

Starting with MIUI 12, Xiaomi added its own password storage tool, "Accounts," which works similarly to Google's Smart Lock, but is integrated deeper into the system to find the data stored:

1. Open the Settings. → Passwords and security.
2. Select the item Credentials (on some firmwares may be called the password store).
3. Enter. PIN-code, pattern lock or fingerprint to confirm.

Here you will see a list of sites and applications that have saved a login / password. To copy the password, tap on the record and select Show password (re-authentication will be required).

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Limitations of the method:

• 🔄 It only works for passwords saved after updating to MIUI 12+. Old data may not be displayed.
• 🌐 Does not show passwords from apps installed before resetting the phone.
• 🔒 If you have used third-party browsers (such as Firefox or Opera), their passwords will not be here.

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If you do not see the desired password in the “Accounts”, try to log in to the application or site again – the system may suggest saving the data again.

Method 2: Google Smart Lock and Chrome

Most Xiaomi Redmi users sync their data to a Google account, which means that passwords stored in Chrome or through Smart Lock can be found on a dedicated Google page.

1. Open the Chrome browser on your phone or PC.
2. Go to passwords.google.com (requires login to your Google account).
3. Scroll through the list to the Save Passwords section.

This will show all the logins and passwords you saved when you logged in to websites via Chrome or apps that support Google Smart Lock. To see the password, click on the eye icon. 👁️ enter PIN-device code (if requested).

Important nuances:

• 📱 Passwords from mobile apps (such as Instagram or VK) This may not be available here, but only from the web version.
• 🔄 If you previously disabled password sync in Google settings, the data may not be saved.
• 🛡️ For security reasons, Google may request confirmation via SMS backup email.

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Method 3: Passwords from Wi-Fi networks

A separate category is passwords from connected Wi-Fi networks, which you can view without root permission, but only for networks that your phone has previously connected to.

1. Go to Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the name of the network you want (it should be in the list of saved networks).
3. Select Share (or Show Password on older versions of MIUI).
4. Confirm the action with a fingerprint or PIN-code.

The name of the network will appear QR-A code and a text password that can be copied or sent to another device.

⚠️ Note: If the network was saved on the phone before the upgrade MIUI 11, the password may not show up. In this case, only resetting the router settings will help.

Method 4: Third-party password managers

If the built-in tools didn't help, you can use third-party apps.The most popular options for Xiaomi Redmi are:

• 🔐 KeePassDX is an open manager with database encryption that requires manual password entry, but supports import from other systems.
• 🛡️ Bitwarden is a cross-platform service with device synchronization. There is a free version.
• 📱 LastPass is a user-friendly interface, but after updating the policy, the free tariff is limited.

How to transfer passwords to a third-party manager:

1. Export data from Google Smart Lock (on passwords.google.com click here) ⋮ → Exports).
2. Import the file to the selected application (usually via Settings → Import).

⚠️ Warning: Do not install password managers from unknown sources (outside Google Play) and attackers often disguise them as spyware that steals all stored data.

Method 5: Password from Mi Account (Xiaomi account)

If you forget the password from your Xiaomi account (Mi Account), which is used to synchronize data, backups and unlock the bootloader, you can only restore it through official channels.

1. Go to the recovery page: account.xiaomi.com/pass/forgetPassword.
2. Enter the linked email or phone number.
3. Confirm your identity via SMS or backup email.
4. Create a new password.

If you don’t remember or lose access to your email/phone, it will be extremely difficult to restore your account. Xiaomi requires you to send scans of documents (passports) to verify your identity, and the process can take up to 30 days.

What to do if your account is blocked:

• 📧 Try all possible emails and numbers you might have used when registering.
• 📱 Check the Spam folder in the mail – there may be an email from Xiaomi with instructions.
• 🛠️ Contact us for support through the form mi.com/support (Select the Mi Account section).

Frequent problems and solutions

Not all methods work equally well on different Xiaomi Redmi models, and here are the typical challenges and ways to get around them:

If nothing helps:

• 🔄 Try resetting your network settings (Settings) → System system → Resetting settings → Resetting Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth settings: This won’t delete passwords, but it can “wake up” hidden data.
• 📱 Install. MIUI latest version through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🛠️ In extreme cases, contact the Xiaomi service center with a passport - they can extract data through the engineering menu (paid).

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Before resetting your phone to factory settings, be sure to export passwords through Google Smart Lock or screenshots – they will be lost after reset!

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