How to see the password from Google on the phone Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Forgot the password from the Google account tied to the Xiaomi smartphone, but it needs to be restored urgently? The situation is familiar to many: the device requires authorization after reset, and the login data is lost. Fortunately, on Redmi, POCO or Mi phones, there are several ways to view the saved password - both through built-in MIUI tools and using third-party utilities.

It's important to understand that Google is very protective of your account data, so you don't have direct access to your password in your settings. However, if you've previously saved it in your browser, password manager, or synced it through Smart Lock, the chances of success are high. In this article, current methods for MIUI 14/13 (including HyperOS) that work without root rights and do not violate Google's security policy.

We warn you in advance that attempts to hack someone else’s account or bypass two-factor authentication (2FA) are illegal, and all of the steps described below apply only to your personal device and the account you have legal access to.

1. View password through Google Smart Lock (if sync is enabled)

If your Xiaomi has Google Smart Lock activated, the system could automatically save the password from your account, which works even if you don’t remember your current password but have previously logged in to that device.

To check:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Google → Managing a Google Account.
• 🔑 Go to the Security tab. → Passwords (or Password Management).
• 🔍 Enter. PIN-code or pattern lock of the device for confirmation.
• 📝 Find accounts.google.com – next to the Show Password button (eye).

If the password partition is missing, then the Smart Lock is disabled, in which case, try other ways.

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If you use Chrome, Google passwords can be stored in its manager. Open chrome://settings/passwords in the address bar and check the list of saved data.

⚠️ Note: If two-factor authentication is enabled on your account (2FA), You don't need a password to log in, you also need a code from Google Authenticator or SMS.

2. Removing password from the browser (Chrome, Mi Browser)

Browsers on Xiaomi often store login data on sites including accounts.google.com. If you have ever logged in through a browser, the password may have stayed in their memory.

Instructions for Google Chrome:

1. Open your browser and go to chrome://flags.
2. In the search bar, type Password Manager and make sure the feature is active.
3. Return to the main browser settings: ⋮ → Settings → Passwords.
4. Find accounts.google.com, click on it and select Show Password (entering will be required). PIN-phone-code).

For Mi Browser:

• 🌐 Launch your browser, tap on ⋮ → Settings → Confidentiality → Saved passwords.
• 🔓 Enter the lock password of the Xiaomi screen.
• 🔍 Scroll through the list to google.com or accounts.google.com.

3.Using Xiaomi Password Manager (Mi Password Manager)

MIUI has a built-in password manager, Mi Password Manager, which automatically saves login data to apps and websites. If you've ever logged in to Google through apps (like Gmail or YouTube), the password could be saved here.

How to check:

• 🔐 Open the Settings. → Passwords and security → Password manager.
• 📱 Enter. PIN-code or fingerprint.
• 🔍 In the search bar, type Google or accounts.google.com.
• 👁️ Click on the found entry and select Show Password.

If the password manager is empty, then the data was not saved automatically. In this case, try to enable the function in advance: go to Settings → Additional → Autocomplete → Password Manager and activate the option Save passwords.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI (Mi Password Manager may not be available, in which case use alternative methods.

4. Password recovery via MIUI backup

If you have previously backed up your system through Settings → About Phone → Backup, Google account data may have been stored in the archive, a method that is suitable if you have access to an old copy.

How to extract the password:

1. Connect Xiaomi to your PC and copy the backup file (usually in the MIUI/backup/AllBackup folder).
2. Install Mi PC Suite or 7-Zip archiver on your computer.
3. Open the archive and find the folder com.google.android.gms or accounts.
4. Use a text editor (like Notepad++) to search for the password string in files with the.db or.xml extension.

This requires technical skills and does not guarantee success, since Google encrypts critical data, but in some cases, the password can be found in plain form, especially if the backup was created on older versions of MIUI (up to the 12th).

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5. Reset password through the official Google website (if other methods have not worked)

If none of the above methods work, the only legal option is to restore access through Google, an official method that does not require hacking or root rights.

Step-by-step:

• 🔄 Click Forgot Password? and select the recovery method: 📱 SMS/Call - the code will come to the linked phone number. ✉️ Backup email – a letter with a link to reset. 🔐 Google Authenticator – if two-factor authentication is enabled.

If you don’t have access to any of the recovery methods (phone lost, backup email unavailable), you’ll have to go through an advanced security check, and Google can ask for information about recent activity on your account, the devices you’ve logged in from, or even a scan of a proof of identity document.

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Restoration through the official Google website is the only legal way if the password is lost irrevocably. All other methods work only if the password was previously saved on the device.

6. Alternative methods (for experienced users only)

If you are willing to take risks and have experience with ADB or TWRP, you can try extracting a password through system files.These methods require an unlocked bootloader and can result in data loss or a Google account (FRP) lock.

Method 1: Reading through ADB (without root)

adb shell


su




cd /data/data/com.google.android.gms/shared_prefs




cat * | grep password

This team looks for password mentions in Google Play Services files, and success is not guaranteed, as modern versions of MIUI encrypt this data.

Method 2: View through TWRP (root required)

• 📱 Install custom recovery TWRP.
• 🔧 Load into recovery mode and connect to the PC.
• 📁 Open the folder. /data/data/com.google.android.gms/databases.
• 🔍 Use SQLite Editor to view the account.db database.

⚠️ Note: Any manipulation of system files through ADB or TWRP This can result in the loss of warranty on Xiaomi device and blocking of Google account (FRP-lock!

FAQ: Frequent questions about viewing Google password on Xiaomi