How to see all the passwords on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Xiaomi MIUI-based smartphones store dozens of passwords, from Wi-Fi networks to social media accounts and banking apps. But how do you find them if you forget the combination or need to transfer data to another device? In this article, we will analyze all the official and hidden methods of viewing passwords on Redmi, POCO and other devices of the brand – without root rights and the risk of blocking.

It's important: MIUI actively encrypts sensitive data, so some methods will require confirmation through PIN-If you don't remember the primary password to unlock the screen, first restore access through lock reset, otherwise the system will block browsing attempts.

1. Wi-Fi passwords: where are stored and how to view

Wi-Fi is automatically connected, but the password itself is hidden by stars. MIUI 12-14 There are two ways to know it – through settings and QR-code.

The first method works on all models, starting with the Redmi Note 8:

1. Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the current network name (not the switch!).
3. Choose Share Password.
4. Confirm the action with a fingerprint or PIN-code.

It'll appear on screen. QR-And the code is the network data. And underneath it is the text password.

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If you don't have a "Share Password" option, upgrade your MIUI to the latest version. On older firmware (below MIUI 11), this method doesn't work.

The second way is through the developer menu (activation is required):

1. Activate Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shap 7 times).
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Turn on Local Terminal.
4. Enter the command: su cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml | grep psk

Passwords will be displayed in plain form, but this method requires superuser rights (root) that void the warranty.

⚠️ Attention: Don't share QR-You can use password codes through messengers, which can be intercepted by attackers, and only use secure channels (for example, Telegram with secret chat).

2. saved passwords in the browser (Chrome, Mi Browser)

Xiaomi browsers retain usernames and passwords by default, but access to them is limited. Google Chrome and the standard Mi Browser algorithms are different.

For Google Chrome:

If sync with Google Account is enabled, passwords can be viewed on PC at passwords.google.com.

For Mi Browser (built-in browser Xiaomi):

3. Passwords from apps and accounts

MIUI does not provide direct access to application passwords (such as VKontakte, Instagram or banking services), but they can be restored through:

• 🔄 Restore in the application itself (option "Forgot password?").
• 📱 Mi Account – if logins are saved in the cloud (Settings) → Accounts. → Mi Account. → Synchronization).
• 🔐 Password Managers (if used) 1Password, KeePass or Google Password Manager).
• 📋 Backups – in Mi Cloud archives or local backups (Settings) → System system → Backup).

For applications with two-factor authentication (2FA), the password is useless without code from SMS or Google Authenticator. If you lose access to both, contact the service with an attached email.

4. Hidden system passwords (for advanced users)

Some passwords (such as for VPNs, corporate networks, or ADBs) are stored in system files, and can only be extracted with root permissions or through ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

Instructions for ADB (without root):

1. Enable USB Debugging in Settings → For Developers.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell su -c "cat /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db"
3. Find the lines with the output wifi_password or account_name.

This method does not work on all versions of MIUI and may require additional rights.

Install Xiaomi drivers on PC|Put the debugging on. USB|Download the platform ADB (For example, from Google)|Connect your phone with the original cable|Unlock the bootloader (for some models)-->

To extract VPN or Enterprise Wi-Fi passwords, you will need a root and file manager (such as Root Explorer).

• /data/misc/vpn/profiles/ – VPN configurations.
• /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml is a Wi-Fi network.
• /data/system/users/0/accounts.db – Application accounts.

⚠️ Warning: Changing system files without experience can result in data loss or phone lock.Before experimenting, back up through TWRP Mi Cloud.

5.Export passwords for transfer to another phone

If you plan to change your smartphone, you can transfer passwords through:

• ☁️ Mi Cloud – synchronizes Wi-Fi, accounts and some browser data.
• 🔗 Google Account – Exports passwords from Chrome and apps with Smart Lock support.

For full export:

1. Open Settings → Accounts → Mi Account.
2. Select Synchronization and turn on all the switches.
3. On the new phone, log in to the same Mi Account – the data will be automatically pulled up.

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Syncing through Mi Cloud does not carry passwords from banking apps and some messengers (such as WhatsApp).

6.What to do if passwords are not displayed

If you followed the instructions but the passwords are still hidden, check:

• 🔒 Screen locking – some features require PIN length of at least 6 characters.
• 📱 Version MIUI — firmware MIUI 11 of the methods are not available.

If the problem persists, try:

1. Reboot the phone.
2. Clear the Settings app cache (Settings → Applications → Application Management → Settings → Clear the cache).
3. Update MIUI to the latest version.

FAQ: Frequent questions about passwords on Xiaomi