How to see the password from the mail on the phone Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Forgot your email password, but it's saved on your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO? Don't rush to reset your account -- your smartphone can store this data securely and it can be extracted without risk to security. In this article, we'll look at all the working ways to check your email password directly on your phone: through system settings, MIUI password manager, browsers, and even third-party applications.

It's important to understand that Xiaomi doesn't store passwords in plain form -- they're encrypted through Mi Account or Google Smart Lock. So you can't just peek at a password. But there are legal ways to restore or view it if you're logged in. We'll also talk about what can lead to a lockdown of your email account (such as multiple failed attempts to type in), and how to avoid it.

1. Verification through MIUI account settings

The easiest way is to use the built-in MIUI password manager, which automatically saves login data to email services (Gmail, Mail.ru, Yandex, etc.) if you allow it the first time you sign in.

1. Open the Settings. → Passwords and security.
2. Select a Password Manager (may be called a Password Warehouse on older versions of MIUI).
3. Sign in with your fingerprint, PIN-code or password from Mi Account.
4. Find the email service you want to use (like Gmail) and tap it. The password will be hidden behind the stars -- click on the icon to see it.

⚠️ Warning: If you can't see the Password Manager section, it means the function is disabled. You can turn it on in Settings. → Additionally. → Special facilities → Autocomplete (the path may differ depending on the version) MIUI).

Check if auto-save passwords are enabled in your browser settings

Make sure you log in to your email via a standard Mail app or browser

Update MIUI to the latest version (in older versions, the password manager was unstable)

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2. Password recovery via the mail application

If you use Xiaomi’s standard Mail (or Gmail) app, you can try resetting your password directly through it, which will only work if you have access to a backup email or phone tied to your account.

Instructions for Gmail:

1. Open the Gmail app and try to sign in with the wrong password.
2. After 2-3 unsuccessful attempts, the option “Forgot the password?” will appear.
3. Choose the recovery method: via SMS, backup email or answers to control questions.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen. You can see the new password in the email or SMS.

For other email services (Mail.ru, Yandex, Outlook) the algorithm is similar, but you may need to:

• 📱 Confirmation through an authenticator application (e.g. Google Authenticator).
• 🔑 Entering code from SMS orbell.
• 📧 Access to backup email (if specified during registration).

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3. Viewing password through the browser (Chrome, Mi Browser)

If you logged in to your email via a browser (Google Chrome, Mi Browser or Firefox), the password could have been saved in its manager.

1. Open Chrome and go to the ⋮ → Settings → Passwords.
2. Sign in to your Google account (if not authorized).
3. Find the mail service website (e.g. mail.google.com or e.mail.ru) in the list.
4. Tap the site. → Click on the eye icon to see the password. PIN-fingerprint.

For Mi Browser, the path is different:

1. Open the browser and go to ⋮ → Settings → Confidentiality → Saved passwords.
2. Sign in with the data from Mi Account.
3. Select the desired site and click Show Password.

⚠️ Note: If you use Incognito mode or have disabled password saving in your browser, this will not work. Also note that passwords in Mi Browser may not sync with other devices, unlike Chrome.

4.Use of third-party password managers

If system methods don’t work, you can use third-party password management apps like 1Password, LastPass or Keeper, which often integrate with MIUI and can automatically pull up stored data.

How it works:

1. Install one of the apps (like LastPass) from Google Play.
2. Register or log in to an existing account.
3. In the application settings, enable the option of Import passwords from the system.
4. Confirm access to the MIUI password manager (you will need fingerprint unlock or PIN).
5. Check the imported data – there may be a password from the mail.

💡 Useful tip: Before installing a third-party manager, check its Google Play ranking and reviews. Some apps may request excessive permissions (e.g. access to a Google Play account) SMS or contacts) which is not safe.

5. Reset password through the computer (if nothing helps)

If all of the above methods fail, the last option is to reset the password through the web version of the email service from a computer or other device, which will take longer, but is guaranteed to help regain access.

The general algorithm for most services:

1. Go to the email service site (e.g. https://mail.google.com for Gmail).
2. Click Forgot an email or password? (wording may vary).
3. Enter your email or phone linked to your account.
4. Choose a Recovery Method: 📞 Code in SMS. 📧 Letter to backup email. 🔐 Answers to control questions (if configured).

Create a new password and save it to the MIUI password manager or a third-party app.

⚠️ Note: When you reset your password via Gmail, you may need to confirm through two-step authentication if it was enabled. If you do not have access to a backup email or phone, it will be extremely difficult to restore your account - you may need to contact support for the service.

6.How to avoid losing your password in the future

To avoid having to deal with a forgotten password, follow these tips:

• 🔐 Use a password manager built into the MIUI or third party (for example, Bitwarden) securely stores data and synchronizes it between devices.
• 📱 Set up a backup email and phone, which will make it easier to restore access if you forget your password.
• 🔄 Enable two-step authentication. Even if the password is compromised, the account will remain secure.
• 📝 Store passwords in an encrypted file, such as Keepass or 1Password master-passworded.
• 🔄 Renew passwords regularly, change them every 3-6 months, especially for important services.

💡 Useful advice: B MIUI There is a function of backup (in Settings) → The phone. → Backup. It allows you to save your account data, including email passwords, to the Xiaomi cloud, turn it on so that you don't lose access to your mail if you drop your phone.

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Never save passwords in open text files or notes on your phone, the first source of data breaches when a device is stolen or lost.

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