Where to store passwords on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways to see them

Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones automatically store passwords from Wi-Fi, apps, browsers, and even system logs. But where exactly are they stored? Can they be viewed without special programs? In this article, we will examine all legal and technical ways to access saved passwords, from built-in MIUI functions to tools for power users.

It’s important to understand that Xiaomi doesn’t provide direct access to all passwords through settings for security reasons. However, some of the data can be extracted through system menus, and the rest can be retrieved through third-party utilities or debugging. We won’t look at hacking other people’s devices (this is illegal!), but instead focus on legitimate methods for phone owners who have forgotten their passwords.

If you're looking for a way to restore access to Mi Account, Wi-Fi or apps, read on. For advanced users, sections have been added using ADB and root rights.

1. Wi-Fi passwords: how to look at Xiaomi without software

The easiest way is to view passwords from saved Wi-Fi networks, which is available directly in settings, but with limitations, in MIUI 12-14.

Go to Settings. → Wi-Fi, tap the network and select Share Password. QR-The code and the password itself are underneath:

• 🔹 You are connected to this network right now (or previously).
• 🔹 There is no guest mode or restrictions from the administrator on the phone.
• 🔹 Version. MIUI no older than 2021 (on very old firmware, the option may not be available).

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If the “Share Password” option is inactive, try turning off VPNs or power saving modes – they sometimes block access to system features.

Networks that you are not connected to but are stored in your phone’s memory will require ADB or root access (more on this below), and you can view Wi-Fi passwords on your router if you have access to its control panel.

2. passwords from accounts in the browser (Chrome, Mi Browser, Firefox)

Xiaomi browsers save passwords from websites and can be exported. Consider three popular browsers:

In Chrome and Firefox, passwords are protected by your account Google/Mozilla. To see them, you will need to enter. PIN-In Mi Browser, passwords are stored locally and are only available when the screen is unlocked.

If you want to transfer passwords to another phone, use sync through your account. Chrome is a Google account, Firefox is a Firefox Account.

3. Passwords from applications and Mi Account: official methods

Mi Account is a central Xiaomi account that stores purchase data, cloud backups and some passwords to view the data stored:

1. Open the Settings. → Accounts. → Mi Account.
2. Go to Account Management → Security → Saved Data.
3. Sign in if you need to.

Here you will see a list of applications that have logins saved, but the passwords themselves are not displayed, only reset.

• 📱 Password reset via SMS/email (if you forgot).
• 🔧 Root access to extract from system files (risky!).
• 🖥️ Call for Xiaomi Support (Tie In) IMEI phone).

For apps (like Facebook, Instagram), passwords are stored in their own managers.

1. Open the application → Settings → Account → Security.
2. Use the function "Forgot your password?".
3. View the saved data in Google Smart Lock (if synchronization is enabled).

4. View passwords through ADB (no root rights)

If you need Wi-Fi passwords or some system data, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which does not require root rights, but involves working with the command line.

First, turn on the USB debugging:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI version and tap 7 times to activate Developer Mode.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
3. Connect the phone to the PC and confirm the trusted device.

Now run commands in ADB (on PC):

adb shell


su -c "cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml"

In the output, find the lines with <string name="PreSharedKey"> - these are passwords. For convenience, you can redirect the output to the file:

adb shell su -c "cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml" > wifipass.txt

Install Xiaomi drivers on PC| Download ADB Tools (platform-tools)|Enable debugging over USB on your phone |Connect your phone with the original cable-->

⚠️ Attention: Method C ADB It doesn’t work on all versions. MIUI. Starting with MIUI 13, the path to the password file may be different and access restricted. If the command returns a Permission denied error, root rights will be required.

5. Retrieving Root Access Passwords (for experienced)

If your Xiaomi has Magisk installed or another root manager installed, you can access all saved passwords, including:

• 🌐 Wi-Fi passwords (/data/misc/wifi/).
• 🔑 Application passwords (/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db).
• 📱 Mi Account data (/data/data/com.xiaomi.account/).

Use Root Explorer or commands in ADB Shell to view:

su


sqlite3 /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db "SELECT * FROM secure WHERE name LIKE '%password%';"

To extract passwords from Mi Browser:

su


cat /data/data/com.android.browser/app_webview/Cookies

⚠️ Warning: Working with root rights can disrupt work MIUI Some applications (such as banking) will stop working on rooted devices.

If you need passwords from a particular app (such as WhatsApp or WhatsApp) VK), Use Titanium Backup (requires root) to extract data from the /data/data/[package_name]/.

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Root access gives you complete control over the system, but the risks outweigh the benefits for most users, and use it only if other methods have failed.

6. Alternative methods: backups and third-party programs

If none of these methods worked, try:

1. Restore from backup: If you did a backup through Mi Cloud or Google Drive, try recovering data on another device.Passwords can be stored in backup.ab files (you need Android Backup Extractor for this).
2. Third-party password managers: Apps like 1Password, KeePass, or Bitwarden can import passwords from system storage, such as Bitwarden can download passwords from Chrome and Firefox.
3. Phone reset (extreme): If you forget your Mi Account password and can't restore access, the only way out is a full reset via Fastboot (fastboot erase userdata).

You can use utilities like WiFi Password Viewer (requires a root) or Password Fox (for browsers) to automatically search for passwords, but beware: many of these programs contain malicious code.

FAQ: Frequent questions about passwords on Xiaomi