You forgot your Wi-Fi, social network, or email password, but remember exactly what you typed it into your Xiaomi? Don't rush to reset your settings or search for complex programs — most passwords are stored directly in the MIUI system, and can be extracted without special knowledge. In this article, we will analyze all the working methods, from standard tools to hidden functions for power users.
It’s important to understand that access to saved passwords depends on the Android version and MIUI shell, as well as the availability of root rights. On new smartphones (such as the Xiaomi 14 or Redmi Note 13 Pro+), some methods can be blocked by default due to Google’s tightening security policy.
1. Wi-Fi Passwords: How to View Xiaomi Without Root
The most popular request is how to find a password from a connected Wi-Fi network, which is easier to do in MIUI than on a pure Android, thanks to the built-in network manager.
Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi, find your network in the list and tap it by its name. In the window that opens, select Share Password (or Share in English firmware). PIN-A code, a fingerprint or a pattern lock, and when you log in, it'll appear. QR-code with network data - under it will be a text password.
- 🔹 Works on: MIUI 12 and newer (including HyperOS).
- 🔹 Restrictions: Does not show passwords from "hidden" networks (SSID hidden).
- 🔹 Alternative: If there is no option to share, try the method with ADB (section).
⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global POCO F5) The share password function can be disabled by the operator's policy, in which case only root or reset the router will help.
If you need to transfer your password to another device, the easiest way to scan is to QR-It doesn't require you to install any additional apps -- just a standard scanner in a Camera or Google Lens.
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If QR-The code is not scanned, increase the screen brightness on Xiaomi to maximum and try again.
2. passwords in the browser: Chrome, Mi Browser, Firefox
Modern browsers save usernames and passwords from sites, and on Xiaomi they can be easily extracted.
Google Chrome (and other browsers on the Chromium engine):
- Open the browser and go to ⋮ → Settings → Passwords.
- Sign in to Google account if requested.
- Find the right site in the list and click on the eye icon (👁️) password-wise.
- Confirm access to PIN-code.
Mi Browser (standard Xiaomi browser):
- 🌐 Move to the ⋮ → Settings → Confidentiality → Saved passwords.
- 🔐 Enter the password from the Mi Account (if synchronization is enabled).
- 📋 Click on the site to see the login and password.
Mozilla Firefox:
In Firefox, passwords are stored in encrypted form, and you will need a master password to view them (if installed). ☰ → Settings → Logins and passwords. If the master password is not configured, the data will be immediately available.
| browser | Authorization required | Password exports | It works without the internet. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Google account | Yes (in CSV) | Yes. |
| Mi Browser | Mi-account (optional) | No. | Yes. |
| Firefox | Master password | Yes (via settings) | Yes. |
| Opera | Opera account | Yes. | No. |
⚠️ Note: If you use password synchronization via Mi Cloud or Google Smart Lock, deleting your account from your smartphone will result in loss of access to all stored data!
3. Passwords from apps and games: where are stored in MIUI
Many apps (e.g. Instagram, VK, Tinkoff) store access tokens or passwords themselves in a secure Android Keystore, which is almost impossible to extract without root rights, but there are several workarounds:
Method 1: Recovery through an account
If you forgot your password but previously logged in via Google, Mi Account or Apple ID, try:
- 📱 Remove the application and install it again.
- 🔄 When you first start, the system will offer to restore data from the account.
- 🔑 Select the appropriate profile (e.g. Sign in via Google).
Method 2: Autocomplete
Xiaomi with MIUI 13+ runs a built-in password manager AutoFill:
- Go to Settings → Passwords and Security → Autocomplete.
- Choose Google or Mi AutoFill Service.
- Click on the desired application in the list - the system will show the saved data.
Method 3: Application Logs (Experience Only)
Some applications (such as messengers) store logs of authorization in the folder /data/data/[package_name]. To read them, you need to root or ADB with superuser rights. More on this in the section 5.
How do you know? package_name applications?
4. ADB-How to Remove Passwords Without Root
If standard methods don’t work, you can try extracting passwords through Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which doesn’t require root rights, but you need debugging and a computer.
Preparation:
- Turn on Developer Mode on Xiaomi: go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
- Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and activate Debugging over USB.
- Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in your computer.
Password extraction commands:
Wi-Fi passwords:
adb shell
su -c "cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml"Search for lines with <string name="PreSharedKey">...</string> - these are passwords.
Application passwords (only for MIUI before version 12):
adb pull /data/system/users/0/accounts.dbThe account.db file contains logins and password hashes (they must be decrypted separately).
⚠️ Attention: MIUI 13+ and HyperOS access /data/misc/wifi/ blocked even though ADB In this case, only obtaining the rights of the superuser (section) will help. 5).
Install Xiaomi drivers on PC| Enable debugging on USB| Connect your phone with the original cable | Run the command line on behalf of the administrator-->
5. Root access: Full control of passwords
If you're ready to get root rights, you'll have all the options for password extraction, and on Xiaomi, you can do that by unlocking the bootloader and installing Magisk or SuperSU.
Step 1: Unlock the bootloader
- 🔓 Go to the Mi Unlock website and download the official utility.
- 📱 Link the device to the Mi Account in Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Unlock status.
- 🖥️ Connect your phone in Fastboot mode (clip Volume Down) + Food) and follow the instructions of the program.
Step 2: Installation of Magisk
After unlocking, go through custom recovery (such as TWRP) and install Magisk.zip. For detailed guides for your Xiaomi model, look at the 4PDA or XDA-Developers forum.
Step 3: Removing passwords
From root, you can:
- 📡 View all Wi-Fi passwords in the /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml.
- 🔑 Remove passwords from Android Keystore with KeyStore Explorer.
- 📱 Read application databases (for example, /data/data/com.whatsapp/databases/msgstore.db WhatsApp).
On Xiaomi smartphones with a Snapdragon processor (such as the Redmi K60 Pro), unlocking the bootloader can cause encryption data (FBE) to reset, meaning that once rooted, all files in the device’s memory will be unavailable without re-encrypting!
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Getting root rights voids the Xiaomi warranty and may disrupt the work of Google Pay, Netflix, banking applications.
6. Alternative methods: if nothing has worked
If none of these methods worked, consider these options:
1.Recovery through Mi Cloud
If you have Mi Account sync enabled on your phone, passwords from some apps (e.g. Mi Home, Xiaomi Community) can be restored via the web version of Mi Cloud. Sign in and check Devices → Backups.
2. Reset password via SMS/email
For most services (Gmail, Facebook, VK), there is a password recovery feature by phone number or backup email. Use another device to reset access, and then log in to Xiaomi again.
3.Use of third-party password managers
Apps like 1Password, KeePass, or Bitwarden can back up passwords in the cloud. If you've used them before, check your account on another device.
4. Appeal in support of Xiaomi
In extreme cases, contact official support through:
- 📧 Mail: support@xiaomi.com
- 💬 Chat: Mi Support
- 📞 Phone: 8 800 775-66-64 (for Russia).
Specify the IMEI of the phone (see Settings → About Phone → General Information) and describe the problem.