How to Transfer Passwords to Xiaomi’s New Phone: A Complete 2026 Guide

The transition to a new Xiaomi smartphone is always an exciting event, but along with the joy of a fresh device comes a headache: how to transfer all important data, especially passwords from accounts? In 2026, MIUI users have at least 5 working ways to migrate passwords - from built-in tools to third-party solutions. This article will help you choose the best method depending on your model (Redmi Note 13 Pro +, Xiaomi 14 Ultra, POCO F6, etc.), MIUI version (14/15) and level of technical training.

The main problem with password transfer is security, and many users mistakenly send their usernames and passwords through messengers or save them in unsecured text files, and we will show you how to do this without the risk of data leakage through cloud services or traffic interception, and we will also examine the nuances of working with the password manager Xiaomi, Google Password Manager and popular third-party solutions like Bitwarden or 1Password.

Important: If you use Mi Account for sync, check if password sync is enabled in your account settings. In recent versions of MIUI 15, this option is sometimes reset after you update the system.

1. Password transfer via Mi Account (official method)

The easiest method for Xiaomi owners is to use built-in sync through Mi Account, which works on all devices with MIUI 12 and later, including Redmi, POCO and Black Shark. The main advantage is that you do not need to install additional applications, and data is transmitted in encrypted form.

To transfer passwords through Mi Account:

1. On your old phone, open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account.
2. Make sure the password sync switch is active (green).
3. On the new Xiaomi, log in to the same Mi Account when you first enable or through settings.
4. Wait until sync is complete (it can take up to 10 minutes depending on the number of passwords saved).

⚠️ Note: If you are using Mi Account for the first time, the system may request confirmation by SMS Don't ignore this step, because without verification, password sync won't start. Also, make sure both devices have the latest version. MIUI (Update through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system).

• ✅ It works without the Internet after the first synchronization (passwords are stored locally).
• ✅ Supports biometric authentication (fingerprint/face).
• ❌ Not all third-party apps save passwords in Mi Password Manager.
• ❌ When you reset your phone to factory settings, passwords will be deleted if not synchronized.

2.Export passwords from Google Chrome (universal method)

If you used Google Chrome on your old phone, your passwords could already be synced with your Google account, a method that works for any Android smartphone, including Xiaomi, and doesn’t require any additional apps, and the main condition is that you had to log in to Google Account on your old device and allow passwords to be saved.

Instructions for transfer:

1. On the new Xiaomi, install Google Chrome from the Play Market (unless it is installed by default).
2. Log in to the same Google Account as your old phone.
3. Open Chrome, click on it. ⋮ (three-point) → Settings → Passwords.
4. Turn on the Automatic Login option if it is disabled.
5. Passwords will start to load automatically (may take a few minutes).

To check if all passwords have been moved:

1. Go to passwords.google.com in your browser.


2. log in to your account.




3. View the list of saved passwords.

⚠️ Note: If you used Incognito mode in Chrome on your old phone, passwords are not saved from it. Also check if the setting is enabled to Do not save passwords in Chrome Settings. → Passwords. → Settings for saving passwords.

3. Use of third-party password managers (Bitwarden, 1Password, KeePass)

If you care about security, the best option is open-source third-party password managers like Bitwarden or KeePass, which offer more robust encryption, cross-platforming and additional features like a password generator. For Xiaomi, these apps are stable but require pre-setting.

Step-by-step instructions for Bitwarden:

1. Install Bitwarden on old and new phones from Play Market or APKMirror (for models without Google services).
2. On an old phone, export passwords from your current manager (such as Mi Password Manager or Chrome) to.csv.
3. Import the file to Bitwarden via Settings → Tools → Data Import.
4. Sign in to Bitwarden on the new Xiaomi – all passwords will be downloaded automatically.

For KeePass, the process is more complicated but safer:

• 🔐 Create a database on an old phone and export it to a.kdbx file.
• 📱 Transfer the file to the new Xiaomi via Mi Share, Bluetooth or the cloud (e.g., Mi Cloud with encryption).
• 🔑 Install KeePassDX or Keepass2Android On a new device and open the base.

Install Bitwarden on both phones |Export passwords to CSV| Check file integrity |Import data to Bitwarden | Set up biometrics on the new device-->

⚠️ Note: When using.csv files, never send them through unsecured channels (email, messengers without encryption); it is better to use Mi Share with Privacy Mode enabled or encrypted archives (.zip with password).

4. Manual password transfer (for a small number of accounts)

If you don’t have enough passwords (up to 10-15), you can manually transfer them.This method doesn’t require synchronization or third-party apps, but takes longer, suitable for users who don’t trust cloud services or have devices without access to Google Play (for example, Xiaomi with global firmware on the Chinese model).

How to transfer passwords manually:

1. On your old phone, open a list of saved passwords: For Mi Password Manager: Settings → Passwords & Security → Passwords. For Chrome: Settings → Passwords.

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To speed up the process:

• 📝 Use Google Sheets or Mi Notes to temporarily store passwords (delete the entry after the transfer!).
• 🔗 For frequently used services (Vkontakte, Instagram, banks) enable Autocomplete in Android settings.
• 🔒 After transferring, change the passwords to more reliable ones using the built-in generator in the MIUI (Settings → Passwords. → Password generator).

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If you are transferring passwords from banking applications (Sberbank, Tinkoff), after logging in on a new phone, you may need to confirm via SMS or push notification.

5. Password Transfer from iPhone to Xiaomi (cross-platform method)

If you're moving from an iPhone to Xiaomi, the process is complicated by ecosystem differences. Apple doesn't provide a direct way to export passwords from iCloud Keychain, but there are workarounds. The most reliable way to do this is to use an intermediate password manager like Bitwarden or 1Password.

Instructions for switching from iOS to MIUI:

1. On iPhone, install Bitwarden from the App Store.
2. Export passwords from iCloud Keychain: Go to Settings → Passwords → Password settings. Select Password Export (you will need to unlock Face ID/Touch ID). Save the file to Bitwarden.

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Alternative method (without third-party applications):

• 🍎 Use iCloud for Windows on PC to export passwords to.csv.
• 📎 Transfer the file to Xiaomi via Mi PC suite USB-cable.
• 🔓 Import passwords to Mi Password Manager or Google Chrome.

⚠️ Note: When exporting passwords from iCloud Keychain, the.csv file contains data in plain form. delete it immediately after importing it to Xiaomi to avoid leakage.

6. Problems with Password Transfer and Solutions

Even if you follow the instructions correctly, you can get errors. Let’s look at the typical problems and how to fix them on Xiaomi.

If the passwords are moved but not suitable at the entrance:

• 🔄 Check if two-factor authentication is enabled (2FA) on-account.
• 📱 Make sure you enter your password in the correct register (on the MIUI The keyboard can automatically change the layout).
• 🔒 Try to reset your password through the recovery form on the service website.

7. Post-transfer security: what to do

Password transfer is only half the battle, and when you migrate to the new Xiaomi, you need to protect it.

Set up a screen lock (PIN/print/face)|Enable device encryption|Update MIUI last-minute|Delete temporary password files (CSV, txt)|Set up password backups-->

Additional security measures:

• 🔐 Enable Device Encryption in Settings → The phone. → Encryption (available on MIUI 14+).
• 🛡️ Install Google Play Protect to scan malicious apps that can steal passwords.
• 🔄 Update regularly MIUI and applications – new versions close vulnerabilities associated with data leakage.

For users of Xiaomi with root rights:

⚠️ Note: If you use Magisk or other root tools, disable access to password files (/data/data/com.miui.passwordmanager/) This will prevent data theft through vulnerabilities in modules.

FAQ: Frequent questions about password transfers to Xiaomi

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The most reliable way to transfer passwords is to use third-party managers (Bitwarden, 1Password) with encryption, which provide cross-platform and leak protection even when a device is stolen.