How to view passwords on Xiaomi Redmi smartphone: all ways (2026)

Forgot your social media, email, or Wi-Fi password, but remember you typed it in your Xiaomi Redmi? Don't rush to reset your settings or reinstall your apps. MIUI There are several ways to extract saved passwords, both built-in tools and third-party tools, and the key is to know where the information is stored and how to securely obtain it.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods, including viewing passwords in the Mi Browser browser, extracting data from Mi Account, using ADB and specialized utilities. Separately, we will discuss the nuances for devices with unlocked bootloader and root rights, which open access to system files where all credentials are stored. And for those who are afraid of losing data, we will give a backup checklist before experimenting.

⚠️ Important: some methods require technical knowledge. Mistakes can result in loss of access to Xiaomi account or locking device (especially when working with the company). ADB If in doubt, use official methods of password recovery through the services (for example, "Forgot your password?" in social networks).

1. Passwords in Mi Browser and Google Chrome

The easiest way is to view the saved passwords directly in the browser you use. Xiaomi Redmi defaults to Mi Browser, but many users prefer Google Chrome.

In Mi Browser, passwords are stored in encrypted form, but they can be viewed through the browser settings:

1. Open Mi Browser.
2. Slip on three dots in the upper right corner → Settings → Passwords.
3. Enter. PIN-your device's pattern lock or code to confirm.
4. You'll see a list of sites with logins and passwords saved. Click on any one to copy the data.

Google Chrome is similar, but with nuances:

1. Launch Chrome and go to the ⋮ → Settings → Passwords.
2. If sync with a Google account is enabled, passwords will be available after entering data from Google Account.
3. To see the password, tap the eye icon next to it and confirm access via biometrics or PIN.

⚠️ Note: If you delete your browser or reset its settings, passwords will be lost. Xiaomi does not store their backups on servers (unlike Google, where data is synced to the cloud).

2. Retrieval of passwords through Mi Account (official method)

Mi Account is a single Xiaomi account that links all the brand's devices, and if you logged in to apps or services through it, some of the passwords could be saved to your profile to view them:

1. Open Settings → Xiaomi account.
2. Put it on your avatar. → Account management.
3. Go to the Security section → Data saved.
4. Enter the password from Mi Account for confirmation.

This is where it's going to be:

• 🔑 Passwords from applications that used Mi Account login (e.g. Mi Home, Mi Fit).
• 📶 Data for Wi-Fi network connection (if synchronization is enabled).
• 📱 Backup copies SMS Contacts (if created).

🔹 Limitation: This method only works for those services that support authorization through Mi Account. VK, Instagram or banking apps will not be displayed here.

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If you don't remember the Mi Account password, restore it through the official website. Use the linked email or phone number.

3. Wi-Fi passwords: how to find out on Xiaomi Redmi

Forgot your home Wi-Fi password, but your phone is connected to the network? There are two ways to view it on Xiaomi Redmi - without root rights and with them.

Method 1: Through settings (without root)

This method works on MIUI 12 and later:

1. Go to Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Put your name on your network (connected).
3. Click Share Password.
4. Confirm the action via PIN, fingerprint or Face ID.
5. The password will appear as QR-code.

Method 2: Through the configuration file (root required)

If you have root access, the Wi-Fi passwords are stored in /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml.

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer).
2. Go to /data/misc/wifi/.
3. Find the WifiConfigStore.xml file and open it with a text editor.
4. Look for lines with the <string name="PreSharedKey"> tag... these are passwords.

⚠️ Note: Modifying or deleting files in /data/misc/ It can cause you to lose your network settings or crash your Wi-Fi module!

4.Use of ADB for password extraction (advanced method)

ADB (Android Debug Bridge) is a tool for debugging Android devices, which allows you to access some system data, including saved passwords, requires enabled debugging over USB and does not work on all versions of MIUI.

📌 Preparation:

• 🔧 Enable Developer Mode: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (tap 7 times).
• 🔌 Activate Debugging on USB In Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
• 💻 Install. ADB Download Platform Tools from Google).

📋 Instructions:

1. Connect Redmi to your PC via USB and confirm your trust in your phone.
2. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) in the folder with ADB.
3. Run the command to view the list of applications with stored data: adb shell dumpsys package com.android.providers.settings
4. To extract passwords from the WebView database, use: adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db Then open the settings.db file with SQLite Browser and look for a secure table.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi may block access to some system files ADB latest-ever MIUI. If the teams are not working, try to disable MIUI Optimization in the settings for developers.

Install Xiaomi drivers on PC

Enable the developer mode on the phone

Activate debugging over USB

Download Platform Tools from Google

Connect your phone to your PC with the original cable

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5. Third-party applications for viewing passwords

If the previous methods didn't work, you can use specialized utilities, which fall into two categories:

• 📱 For non-root devices: work with limited functionality (for example, only Wi-Fi passwords are shown).
• 🛠️ For root devices: have access to all system data, including application passwords.

🔝 Top.-3 applications:

⚠️ Note: Applications from third-party sources (e.g, XDA) They may contain malicious code before installation:

• Check the reviews on the forum.
• Download only from official developer themes.
• Use antivirus to check the.apk file.

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Root-access apps can show passwords even from banking applications, but their use violates the security policies of most financial services.

6. Backing up passwords before experiments

Before trying to extract passwords by unofficial methods, be sure to back up the data, which will save you from losing important information in the event of a failure.

📌 Ways to backup on Xiaomi Redmi:

1. Local copy: Settings → System and device → Backup → Select data to save (contacts, messages, Wi-Fi settings).
2. Xiaomi Cloud: In the same menu, enable Backup to Mi Cloud and log in to your account.
3. Third-party utilities: Use Titanium Backup (requires root) or Swift Backup to create a full copy of your data applications.

🔹 What is necessary to preserve:

• 📱 Contact and SMS (If important confirmation codes are stored).
• 🌐 Browser data (bookmarks, history, passwords).
• 🔐 Wi-Fi settings (if you plan to work with system files).

⚠️ Note: backups in Mi Cloud are stored for no more than 30 days for free accounts. To save data for a long time, download the archive to your PC or external drive.

FAQ: Frequent questions about passwords on Xiaomi Redmi