How to view all saved passwords on Xiaomi phone: official and hidden methods

Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi and POCO lines) automatically store passwords from Wi-Fi, apps, accounts and websites — but it’s not always obvious where to find them. Unlike the iPhone, where all data is synced via iCloud, on Android devices, passwords can be stored in multiple places, from the built-in MIUI manager to Google services and even system files.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to extract passwords on Xiaomi, from official (via settings and Mi Account) to technical (using ADB and backups). Importantly, some methods require knowing the username / password from a Mi or Google account, and accessing system files may require unlocking the bootloader. If you are looking for a way to hack someone else's phone, this guide is not for you: all the described actions are legal only for the owner of the device.

1. Wi-Fi passwords: where to store and how to view without root

The most popular category is wireless passwords, which can be extracted in two ways at Xiaomi: through system settings (only for the current network) or using the same password. QR-Both methods work without superuser rights.

To see the password from the connected Wi-Fi network:

1. Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the current network name (not the switch!).
3. Select Share Password (or Share in Global Firmware).
4. Confirm the action with a fingerprint/pattern lock.

The password will appear in the form of text under QR-It takes an extra step to see the passwords from all the saved networks:

• 📱 QR-Code: In the same "Share Password" menu, click on the icon QR — it's encoded SSID Scan the code with another device with a scanner app (e.g. Google Lens).
• 🔧 ADB (If you want to export a list of all networks with passwords, use the command: adb shell su -c "cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml" The developer mode is required and USB-debugging.

⚠️ Note: Wi-Fi passwords in MIUI They're encrypted with a device attached. WifiConfigStore.xml on another phone, the data will be unreadable without decryption.

2. Passwords from applications and accounts in MIUI

MIUI firmware has a built-in password manager that stores data from applications (e.g. Facebook, VK, bank customers) and websites (if you use the Mi Browser browser).

1. Settings → Passwords and Security → Password Manager.
2. Sign in with a pattern lock or a fingerprint.
3. Select category: Applications or Accounts.

Here you will see saved logins and passwords, but with reservations:

• 🔒 Restriction: Only data that has been saved through the autocomplete system window MIUI. If you have entered a password manually or used a third-party manager (for example, 1Password), There is no information here.
• 🌐 Web Passwords: Only works for Mi Browser. If you use Chrome or Firefox, see Google Password Manager.
• 📱 Synchronization: Data is linked to Mi Account. When you reset your phone, it can be restored if you have backup enabled.

If the password manager is empty but you are sure you have saved the data, check:

3. Google Passwords: How to Export from Chrome and Android

If you use Google services (Chrome browser, Android autocomplete, Gmail), all saved passwords are synced with your account and are available on passwords.google.com.

1. Open Chrome on your phone or PC.
2. Go to the menu → Passwords (or enter in the address bar chrome://settings/passwords).
3. Sign in to the Google account that is used on Xiaomi.
4. Click on the eye icon next to the password to see it.

Advantages of this method:

• 🔄 Cross-platform: Passwords are available on any device where you are logged in to Google.
• 📤 Export: All data can be downloaded to CSV-file (click on three dots) → Password exports).
• 🔍 Search: convenient filtering by sites and applications.

Limitations:

• 🚫 Does not show passwords from apps if they were saved through autocomplete MIUI, Not Google.
• 🔐 To view requires entering a password from your Google account (if two-factor authentication is enabled, you will need a code from the Google account). SMS or an authenticator application).

⚠️ Attention: Exported CSV-The password file is stored unencrypted, delete it after use to avoid leakage.

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If you forgot your Google account password but remember your backup email or phone number, restore access through the recovery page. On Xiaomi, you can do this right in your account settings.

4. MIUI backups: how to extract passwords from the backup

Xiaomi smartphones allow you to create local and cloud backups that include Wi-Fi passwords, application data and system settings. If you have a backup, you can extract the necessary information from it even without access to the phone itself.

Instructions for local backup (file with.mbk extension):

1. Connect your phone to your PC and copy the backup file from the MIUI/backup/AllBackup folder.
2. Install the Mi PC Suite (official software from Xiaomi) on your PC.
3. Open the backup via Mi PC Suite and select System Settings or Wi-Fi.

For cloud backups (synchronized with Mi Account):

1. Sign in to i.mi.com.
2. Go to the Cloud. → Backup copies.
3. Select the right backup and download it (the file will be in.zip format).
4. Unclose the file and find the /backup/system/wifi folder, which stores network data.

Important nuances:

5. Advanced methods: ADB and root access

If standard methods don't work, and access to passwords is critical, you can use developer tools, which require technical skills and can disrupt the system if used incorrectly.

Method 1: ADB (without root)

Using Android Debug Bridge, you can extract:

• 📶 Wi-Fi passwords (team below).
• 🔑 Data from some system applications (unless encrypted).

adb shell


su




cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml | grep -E 'SSID|PreSharedKey'

Requirements: USB debugging enabled (Settings → About Phone → Assembly Number – tap 7 times, then Settings → Additional → For Developers → USB debugging).

Method 2: Root access (full control)

With superuser rights, you get access to all system files, including:

• 📁 /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db — some application passwords.
• 🔐 /data/system/users/0/accounts.db — account.
• 🌐 /data/data/com.android.browser/databases/webview.db — passwords from a standard browser.

Use Root Explorer or the command to view:

adb shell


su




sqlite3 /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db "SELECT * FROM secure;"

⚠️ Note: Getting root rights on Xiaomi requires unlocking the bootloader, which resets all data on the phone and can deprive you of warranty. On new models (for example, Xiaomi 13 or Redmi Note 12), unlocking takes up to 720 hours of waiting due to security policy.

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Without root rights, you won’t be able to read passwords from most apps (such as banking or instant messengers) as they are stored in encrypted containers with a link to the device’s hardware key.

6. Third-party password managers: an alternative method

If you use third-party solutions like 1Password, KeePass or Bitwarden, all passwords are stored in their cloud storage.

1. Install the manager app on your phone or PC.
2. Log in to your account.
3. Passwords will be available in the Warehouse or Vault section.

Advantages of third-party managers:

• 🔐 Security: Data is encrypted according to the standard AES-256 and stored in encrypted form.
• 📱 Cross-platform: Access from any device, including iOS and Windows.
• 🔄 Autocomplete: Integration with browsers and applications.

How to transfer passwords from MIUI or Google to a third-party manager:

1. Export passwords from Google Password Manager to CSV (see Section 3).
2. Import CSV to the selected manager (e.g. Bitwarden does this through Tools → Data Import).

The most popular password managers for Xiaomi:

Frequent Questions (FAQ)