How to See Passwords in Xiaomi Phone via Google: Official and Hidden Methods

You forgot your social media or email password, but remember exactly what you typed it into your Xiaomi phone with your Google account? MIUI has at least 4 ways to get your saved logins, from obvious to obscure, and most importantly, not all of them work the same on different versions of the firmware, and some require pre-setting.

In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of viewing passwords on Xiaomi through Google – from the standard password manager to hidden Chrome and MIUI functions. Particular attention will be paid to exporting passwords to a file (so as not to lose them when resetting your phone) and solutions for cases when synchronization is disabled.

Warn immediately: if you have never saved passwords on Google or use third-party managers (for example, if you have not saved passwords on Google, 1Password), And some of the methods require proof of identity through PIN-A fingerprint or code is a security measure that cannot be circumvented.

1. Google's standard password manager (the easiest way)

If your Xiaomi has Google sync enabled, all saved passwords are stored in the cloud and accessible through the built-in tool, which works on all smartphones with MIUI 12 and later, including Redmi Note 11/12, Poco X4/X5, Xiaomi 13/14.

To open the password list:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Google → Managing a Google Account.
• 🔑 Go to the Security tab. → Password manager.
• 🔍 Enter. PIN-Use the code or biometrics to confirm.
• 📋 Scroll through the list of saved sites and applications.

Here you will see not only passwords, but also the history of their changes (if any), as well as the ability to export data to the Internet. CSV-Note: Export requires re-entering a password from your Google account – this is protection against accidental data dissemination.

⚠️ Warning: If the password manager is empty, check if sync is enabled. → Accounts. → Google → Sync your account and activate the switch opposite the password.

Check your internet connection |Update Google Play Services |Reboot your phone |Make sure you’re logged in to the correct Google account

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2. View passwords through the Chrome browser

Google Chrome on Xiaomi also stores a copy of all saved passwords, sometimes a wider list than the account manager, because the browser can store data locally even if sync is disabled.

Instructions for viewing:

1. Open Chrome and tap three dots in the upper right corner.
2. Select Settings → Passwords.
3. Confirm your identity (PIN/Print).
4. Click on any site from the list, then on the eye icon (show password).

If your password is not listed, but you are definitely logged in via Chrome, try:

• 🔄 Update the page chrome://password-manager address-bar.
• 🗑️ Clear the browser cache (but not autocomplete data!).
• 📥 Manually synchronize data through Settings → Synchronization.

An important caveat: Chrome only displays passwords saved through this browser, and if you've used MIUI Browser or Firefox, they won't be here.

Google Chrome|MIUI Browser|Firefox|Safari|Other

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3. Export passwords to file (backup)

If you plan to reset your phone or switch to another device, exporting passwords will help you not lose access to your accounts. Google allows you to upload all data in CSV format, which can then be imported to another manager (for example, Bitwarden or KeePass).

Step-by-step:

1. Open passwords.google.com in any browser (preferably on PC).
2. Sign in with the same account as Xiaomi.
3. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Export passwords.
4. Confirm the action through a password from Google.
5. Download the passwords.csv file and save it in a safe place (e.g., Google Drive with two-factor authentication).

⚠️ Note: Passwords.csv file is not encrypted! Store it as a document marked "Secret" and never send it by mail or messengers. For additional protection, archive the file with a password (for example, through the use of a password). 7-Zip coded AES-256).

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If you lose passwords often, set up Google Compromise Notifications. Go to passwords.google.com → Settings → Security Warnings and turn on Notify of passwords found online.

4. View passwords through MIUI Security (hidden method)

MIUI has a little-known feature in the firmware that duplicates some of the passwords from Google to local storage, called MIUI Security, and is not available on all models (guaranteed to run on Xiaomi 12/13/14 and Redmi K50/K60).

How to find it:

• 🛡️ Open the Security app (Icon with shield).
• 🔐 Go to Password Management or Data Protection (name depends on version) MIUI).
• 📱 Enter a pattern lock or PIN-code.
• 🔍 Scroll through the list – there may be passwords that Google doesn’t have (for example, from local apps).

The difference between this method and the standard Google manager is:

• ✅ Shows passwords from apps, not just websites.
• ❌ It is not synced to the cloud – data is stored only on the phone.
• ⚠️ When you reset your phone, all local passwords will be deleted.

5. Password recovery after phone reset

If you have made a hard reset on Xiaomi, but before that password was saved to Google, they can be restored.

Algorithm of action:

1. After you have set up your phone, log in to your Google account.
2. Wait until the synchronization is complete (it can take up to 10 minutes).
3. Open Settings → Google → Account Management → Security → Password Manager.
4. If the passwords don’t show up, reboot your phone and check your internet connection.

If the synchronization is not working:

• 🔄 Try to manually update data through Settings → Accounts. → Google → Synchronize now.
• 📧 Check if a notification about a new device has arrived in the mail – sometimes Google blocks syncs due to suspicious activity.
• 🔧 Install the latest version of Google Play Services via APKMirror (if the update is stuck).

⚠️ Note: If you deleted your Google account before resetting or used another profile, it will be impossible to recover passwords.The only way out is to manually recall them or reset them through the recovery features on each site.

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Resetting your phone without linking to a Google account results in the permanent loss of locally stored passwords (from MIUI Security). Cloud data remains, but it needs to be synchronized again.

6. Alternative methods (if nothing works)

If standard methods don't work, there are less obvious options: they require more effort, but sometimes they save in critical situations.

Method 1: Viewing through Google Smart Lock

This is a feature that saves passwords for automatic login on trusted devices.

1. Go to passwords.google.com.
2. In the menu on the left, select Smart Lock for passwords.
3. Check the list of devices – it is possible that your Xiaomi is displayed here with the data saved.

Method 2: Use ADB (for advanced users)

If you have access to ADB and USB debugging enabled, you can try pulling passwords from system files, a method that is risky and requires technical skills:

adb pull /data/data/com.google.android.gms/shared_prefs/phenotype_prefs.xml


adb pull /data/data/com.android.chrome/app_chrome/Default/Login\ Data

The files will be encrypted, but you can try decoding them using tools like SQLite Browser.

Method 3: Calling for Google Support

If passwords are critical (such as from a workmail or bank account), you can try to restore access through Google Support.

• 📩 Write to support.google.com with a description of the problem.
• 📎 Attach screenshots of attempted entry and identity confirmation.
• 🔑 Specify a backup email or phone attached to your account.

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If you often forget passwords, set up Google backup email addresses and phone numbers to speed up recovery, and you can do this at myaccount.google.com → Security → Identity verification methods.

FAQ: Frequent questions about passwords on Xiaomi