How and where to look for saved passwords on Xiaomi: all ways

Xiaomi MIUI smartphones automatically store passwords from Wi-Fi, apps and websites, but they are not as easy to find as they seem. Unlike iOS or pure Android, where the password management menu is prominently displayed, MIUI has these settings hidden deeper — and their location depends on the firmware version, phone model and even regional settings. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to view saved passwords on Redmi, POCO and other Xiaomi devices, including hidden features and workarounds for older versions of MIUI.

It's important to understand that password access is protected by security, and if you try to access someone else's data (like a relative's phone without permission), it may violate privacy law, and we only look at legal scenarios like recovering your credentials or configuring your device with the owner's consent.

1.Where passwords are stored on Xiaomi: an overview of all types

Xiaomi devices store passwords in three main locations, each of which is responsible for its own data type:

• 🔐 Wi-Fi passwords are stored in the network system settings, and you can view them without root permissions, but only if the phone is unlocked.
• 🌐 Site and App Passwords – synced via Google Smart Lock (if synced) or stored in Mi browser Browser/Chrome.
• 🔑 Xiaomi Account Passwords – Managed through Settings → Xiaomi account and linked to Mi Account.

Newer versions of MIUI 14/15 (2023-2026) have a simplified interface, but older firmware (MIUI 12 and below) may have different paths to passwords, such as the Redmi Note 8 Pro (2019) hides the Wi-Fi password management menu in Settings → Wi-Fi → Additional, and Xiaomi 13 Pro (2023) hides it in the network card.

2.How to view Wi-Fi password on Xiaomi

This is the most popular scenario, for example, when you need to connect a new gadget to the home network, and the password is forgotten. MIUI There are two ways:

Method 1: Through Wi-Fi settings (without root)

The algorithm works on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models with MIUI 10 and later:

1. Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Find the network you want in the list and tap it by its name.
3. In the window that opens, select Share (or Share in English firmware).
4. The system will request confirmation by PIN-code, print or pattern lock.
5. After confirmation, it will be displayed. QR-code and text password underneath.

⚠️ Note: If no Share button, the network is saved without a password (open) or the phone is not currently connected to it).

Method 2: Through the configuration file (requires root)

For advanced users, there is an alternative method – viewing the file. wpa_supplicant.conf, where all the Wi-Fi passwords are stored:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Go to /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.
3. Find the file. wpa_supplicant.conf Open it with a text editor.
4. Look for blocks of the type: network={ ssid="Name network" psk="password" key_mgmt=WPA-PSK }

⚠️ Note: Editing this file without knowledge can result in the loss of all the saved networks!

3. How to find saved passwords from sites and applications

Passwords from websites and apps on Xiaomi are stored in two places: in Google Smart Lock (if sync is enabled) and in the browser.

Option 1: Google Smart Lock (most secure)

If you use a Google account and you've enabled password sync, all the data is stored in the cloud to view it:

1. Open Settings → Google → Manage your Google account.
2. Go to the Security tab.
3. Find the Passwords (or Password Manager) section.
4. Confirm the entrance by fingerprint or PIN-code.
5. You will see a list of all saved passwords with searchability.

💡 Tip: If the password is not listed, check if sync is included in Settings → Accounts. → Google → Account sync: Some apps (e.g. banking) also block passwords from being saved.

Option 2: Through the browser (Mi Browser or Chrome)

If you do not use Google Smart Lock, passwords may be saved in the browser:

• 🌍 Mi Browser: Open your browser and tap three dots in the top right corner. Select Settings → Passwords, confirm access by fingerprint or PIN-code.

Google Chrome:

1. Open Chrome and go to the ⋮ → Settings → Passwords.
2. Click on the eye icon next to the desired password.

⚠️ Note: In Mi Browser, passwords are encrypted locally, and when you reset your phone to factory settings, they will be deleted irrevocably. In Chrome, the data is synced with your Google account, so it can be restored.

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If you often forget passwords, install a password manager (like Bitwarden or 1Password) that not only stores data in encrypted form, but also generates strong passwords.

4. Passwords from Xiaomi account (Mi Account)

Mi Account is a single account for all Xiaomi services, including the cloud, theme store and even smart devices (Mi Home), and if you forget your password, you can only restore it through official channels, since MIUI does not store it in plain view on the device.

To view the data associated with the account (but not the password itself!):

1. Open Settings → Xiaomi account.
2. Put it on your profile (email or phone number).
3. In the Security section, you will see linked emails, phone numbers and recovery methods.

If you need to change your password:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com.
2. Select Forgot Password? and follow the instructions (access to email or SMS is required).

Important: If you are selling or transferring a phone, be sure to log out of Mi Account in Settings → Xiaomi Account → Sign out. Otherwise, the new owner will be able to access your data!

5.What to do if passwords are not displayed

Sometimes saved passwords can disappear from the menu, and let's look at the main reasons and solutions:

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 🔄 System Updates: In Older Versions MIUI (until 2020) password management interface is very different. Update firmware in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🛠️ Developer settings: Sometimes access to system files is blocked by the Debugging by USB. Check in Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Tap 7 times to unlock the developer menu).

6.Security: How to Protect Your Passwords on Xiaomi

Access to stored passwords is a security vulnerability, and if the phone falls into the wrong hands, an attacker can easily extract all the data.

• 🔒 Use the lock screen: PIN-A code, a pattern lock or a fingerprint, without which passwords will be locked.
• 🔄 Turn off autocomplete: In Settings → Additionally. → Language and input → Autocomplete can be limited to saving passwords.
• 📱 Set up Remote Cleanup: Mi Cloud has Find a Device feature that allows you to erase all data from your phone remotely.
• 🔑 Use a password manager: Apps like Bitwarden or KeePass encrypt data separately from the system.

⚠️ Warning: If you sell or transfer a phone, it's not enough to just remove passwords from the menu. → Additionally. → Recovery and discharge → Resetting. Otherwise, the data can be restored through system files.

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Never store passwords from banking apps or cryptocurrency wallets in a browser or MIUI. Use specialized managers with two-factor authentication to do this.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When working with passwords on Xiaomi, users often make critical mistakes that lead to data loss.

• 🚫 Reset phone without backup: Passwords from Mi Browser and local Wi-Fi networks are deleted permanently.Always export them in advance (e.g. via Google Smart Lock).
• 🔧 Changing System Files Manually: Editing wpa_supplicant.conf Without a backup, it could lead to the loss of all Wi-Fi networks.
• 📱 Ignoring updates: In older versions MIUI Security vulnerabilities allow you to extract passwords through exploits.
• 🔑 Use of simple PIN-If the screen lock is 1234 or date of birth, anyone who picks up the phone will have access to passwords.

💡 Advice for owners POCO: On phones. POCO With global firmware, the path to Wi-Fi passwords can be called Share password instead of Share. If you don't find a button, try changing the system language to English in Settings. → Additionally. → Language and input.

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