Forgot your password from a social network, email or website, but remember exactly what you saved it on your phone? There are several ways to extract saved logins and passwords on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones, both through built-in MIUI tools and using third-party applications. However, not all methods are equally safe: some can violate data privacy or even block your Mi Account.
In this article, we will discuss 3 proven methods, from official (via browser settings and Mi Cloud) to alternative (using a file manager). Also explain why you should not use software to hack passwords from the Play Market: they often contain malicious code or require root rights, which voids the Xiaomi warranty. If you are looking for a legal and fast way, read on.
Method 1: View passwords in Mi Browser or Google Chrome
The easiest way is to use the built-in password manager in your browser, which works if you previously saved login data to sites via Mi Browser (branded browser Xiaomi) or Google Chrome. Both options sync to the cloud, but access to passwords is organized differently.
In Mi Browser, the way to save data is as follows:
- Open your browser and tap three dots in the upper right corner.
- Select Settings → Passwords.
- Enter. PIN-code, pattern lock or fingerprint to verify identity.
- You'll see a list of sites with saved logins and passwords. To see your password, click on the glazik next to it.
Google Chrome has a similar algorithm, but with nuances:
- 🔍 Go to Settings. → Passwords (or enter in the address bar) chrome://settings/passwords).
- 🔑 You will need to enter a password from your Google account (if sync is enabled).
- 📋 Passwords are displayed as dots – click on the eye icon to reveal them.
⚠️ Note: If you delete your browser or reset your phone to factory settings, the Mi Browser passwords will be lost. In Google Chrome, they are restored when you re-enter your Google account.
Method 2: Retrieving passwords via Mi Account (Xiaomi Cloud)
If your Redmi is enabled to sync with Mi Cloud, some passwords (such as those from Mi Home, Mi Fit, or other Xiaomi services) can be stored in the cloud to view them:
- Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
- Make sure that the data synchronization option is active.
- Tap on Cloud Data Management and select Passwords and Accounts (if the item is missing, then the passwords were not saved to the cloud).
Importantly, this method only works for Xiaomi services, passwords from VKontakte, Instagram or banking apps will not appear here, and note that access to Mi Cloud will require:
- 📱 Confirmation of SMS email.
- 🔐 Two-factor authentication (if enabled).
- 🌐 Stable Internet connection.
What to do if synchronization with Mi Cloud does not work?
Method 3: Search for passwords in system files (for power users)
Passwords for some applications (such as Wi-Fi or VPN) are stored in encrypted files along the path /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml or /data/system/users/0/accounts.db. However, access to them is possible only with root rights.
If you have root, use a file manager that supports root access (such as Root Explorer):
- Open the manager and go to /data/misc/wifi/.
- Find the WifiConfigStore.xml file and open it with a text editor.
- Look for lines with <string name="SSID"> and <string name="PreSharedKey"> tags.
App passwords will require accounts.db or appops.xml databases, but decrypting them requires special knowledge.
⚠️ Note: Mistakes with system files can lead to data loss or device locking.In addition, obtaining root rights voids Xiaomi warranty and increases the vulnerability of the phone to viruses.
| Method | Password types | Root is required. | Risks. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi Browser | Websites, social networks | ❌ No. | Low. |
| Google Chrome | Google Sites, Services | ❌ No. | Medium (when an account is leaked) |
| Mi Cloud | Xiaomi Services | ❌ No. | Low. |
| System files | Wi-Fi, VPN, some applications | ✅ Yes. | High (blocking, viruses) |
What to do if passwords are not saved or lost?
If none of these methods worked, maybe the passwords just didn't automatically save.
- 🔄 Try to restore access through the form "Forgot password?" on the target site / application.
- 📧 Check your mail – when registering, many services send letters with login data.
- 📱 Use password managers (such as KeePass or 1Password), if they have been used before.
If we are talking about the password from Mi Account, you can restore it as follows:
- Go to account.xiaomi.com.
- Click Forgot Password? and enter the linked email or phone number.
- Follow the instructions in the letter or SMS (confirmation may be required via backup email).
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If you often forget passwords, enable Autocomplete in Xiaomi settings (Section Additional → Language and Enter) to allow the system to offer saved logins and passwords when you log in to sites.
What password viewing apps should not be installed?
In the Play Market and third-party sources, you can find dozens of apps like Password Viewer or Show Passwords, promising to show all saved passwords in a couple of clicks, 90% of them are fraudulent or malicious.
Why are they dangerous to use:
- 🕵️♂️ Data theft: Many programs send passwords to remote servers.
- 📱 Viruses: Can install Trojans or spyware.
- 🔒 Account lock: Some applications require data entry from Mi Account, after which the account can be hacked.
The only exception is official password managers (like Bitwarden or LastPass), but they only work with data you saved in advance.
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No legal application can extract passwords from Xiaomi system files without root rights. If the program promises to do so, you have scammers.
How to protect your Xiaomi Redmi passwords in the future?
In order not to face the problem of losing passwords, follow the simple rules:
Enable password sync in Google Chrome or Mi Browser
Use unique passwords for each service
Set up two-factor authentication in Mi Account
Regularly update the software (new versions of MIUI improve data protection)
Do not install applications from unverified sources-->
We also recommend:
- 🔐 Use password managers (e.g., KeePassDX or built-in) MIUI 14+).
- 📱 Enable device encryption in security settings.
- 🚫 Refuse to save passwords in the browser if the phone is used by several people.
If you’re a frequent data handler, consider buying Xiaomi with a Titan M chip (like the Xiaomi 13 Ultra) – it provides hardware protection for passwords and encryption keys.