How to delete saved passwords on your Xiaomi phone: 5 proven ways

Stored passwords on Xiaomi smartphones are a convenient feature that eliminates the need to enter logins and passwords every time you log in. However, over time, the database of credentials grows, and some records become unnecessary or even dangerous. For example, if you sell a phone or transfer it to another person, forgotten passwords from social networks, banking applications or email can become a threat to privacy.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways to delete saved passwords on Xiaomi, from standard MIUI tools to hidden browser and third-party settings, how to clean data from System Settings, Google Smart Lock, Mi Browser and other popular programs, and get recommendations for secure password management to avoid future leaks.

Why it’s important to remove unnecessary passwords on Xiaomi

Many users have been ignoring the password cleanup for years, thinking it's irrelevant, but that's a mistake: every login saved is a potential security breach. Here are the key reasons to regularly check and delete unnecessary logins:

• 🔓 Data breach risk: If your phone is lost or stolen, an attacker can access your accounts if you don't have a secure screen lock set up. PIN-code.
• 📱 Authorization conflicts: Outdated passwords (such as those from long-unused mailboxes) can interfere with login to relevant services.
• 🔄 Cloud Sync: If you use Mi Account or Google Smart Lock, passwords are automatically synced between devices, increasing the risk of being compromised.
• 🛠️ Autocomplete errors: The system can substitute incorrect data into forms if there are duplicate or outdated records in the database.

It is especially critical to clear passwords before transferring a phone to another person or selling it. Even after resetting, some data may remain in the app cache. For example, in Mi Browser or Chrome, passwords are stored separately from system settings and require manual cleaning.

Method 1: Remove passwords through MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use built-in MIUI tools, which are suitable for removing passwords stored by the system (for example, for Wi-Fi, applications or Mi Account), the instructions are relevant for all modern firmware versions, including MIUI 14 and HyperOS.

To delete saved passwords:

1. Open the settings on your Xiaomi.
2. Go to Passwords and Security (in some versions – Security → Password Management).
3. Select Save Passwords or Autocomplete.
4. Enter. PIN-code, pattern lock or fingerprint to confirm.
5. Click on the unnecessary password and select Delete (or use the Manage button for mass removal).

Note that this section does not display all passwords, for example, data from Google Chrome or third-party browsers will not appear here - they must be deleted separately (more on this below). Also, you can not clear passwords from Wi-Fi networks here - there is another section for this: Settings → Wi-Fi → Saved networks.

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If you don’t remember the Wi-Fi password, but it’s saved on your phone, you can view it in the router settings or through the WiFi Password Viewer app (requires root rights).

Method 2: Clearing passwords in Google Smart Lock

Many Xiaomi users use Google Smart Lock, a service that automatically stores passwords from apps and sites in a Google account, and these data are synchronized between all devices where you are logged in under the same account to delete them:

1. Open Settings → Google → Manage your Google account.
2. Go to the Security tab.
3. Find the Passwords section (or Password Manager) and confirm the fingerprint/password login.
4. Select an unnecessary password and click on the cart icon (or use a filter to find a specific service).

Important: Deleting your password from Google Smart Lock will cause it to disappear on all devices where you use that account. If you need to save data on another phone or PC, export it first:

• 📤 In the same Password section, click on three dots in the upper right corner.
• 📥 Select Export Passwords and save the file to a secure location (for example, on a flash drive or in an encrypted cloud).

Method 3: Remove passwords in Mi Browser and Chrome

Mi Browser (built into Xiaomi) and Google Chrome save passwords separate from system settings to clear them:

For Mi Browser:

1. Open the browser and click on the three dots at the bottom of the screen.
2. Go to Settings. → Confidentiality.
3. Select Clear Data → Passwords and Forms.
4. Check the box next to the saved passwords and click Clear.

For Google Chrome:

1. Open Chrome, click on three dots → Settings.
2. Go to Passwords (under Autocomplete).
3. Find the desired site in the list and click on the basket icon.
4. For mass removal, use the button Manage saved passwords (web version on passwords.google.com).

Unlike system passwords, data from browsers is not protected. PIN-This means that anyone who gets access to the unlocked device can view them, and if you often pass the phone to family or colleagues, we recommend that you disable auto-save passwords in your browser settings.

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Passwords from browsers are stored unencrypted on your device. Use password managers like Bitwarden or 1Password to protect your passwords.

Method 4: Reset all stored data (hard method)

If you need to clear all passwords completely (like before selling your phone), you can use a setting reset, which will delete not only passwords, but all other data, so only use it as a last resort.

Instructions for Xiaomi:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. Click on Reset (or Restore and Reset in older versions of MIUI).
3. Choose to erase all data.
4. Confirm the action by entering PIN-code.

Once reset, the phone will return to factory settings, and all passwords (including data from Mi Account, Wi-Fi, apps and browsers) will be deleted, but this method does not guarantee 100% cleanup:

• 🔐 Some applications (e.g. banking) can store data in protected memory areas.
• 📱 If the phone was tied to Mi Cloud, some of the data could sync to the cloud and recover after re-entry.

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Remove before resetting SIM-card and memory card to avoid accidental formatting.

Method 5: Using Third-Party Applications

If standard methods don't work (for example, passwords are saved in a rare application), you can use third-party utilities.

Warning: root-enabled apps can harm the system if used incorrectly, such as deleting system files will make it impossible to boot your phone, and if you are unsure of your actions, you should contact a service center.

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Before using third-party utilities, check reviews and ratings in the Play Market. Avoid programs with suspiciously high resolutions (for example, access to SMS or calls).

What to do if passwords are not deleted

Sometimes users are faced with passwords not disappearing after cleaning or continuing to auto-fill.

• 🔄 Cloud Sync: If you're syncing with Mi Cloud or Google, passwords can be restored. Turn it off in your account settings.
• 📱 Cache applications. Clear the cache of the browser or application where the password is saved: Settings → Annexes → Select a program → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 🔐 Secure applications. Some programs (e.g. banking) block access to their data. Try removing and reinstalling the application.
• 🛠️ System error: If none of the methods worked, reboot in Safe Mode (press the power button). → Safe mode) and try again.

If the problem persists, it is possible that passwords are stored in a secure Android storage (such as Android Keystore), in which case only a complete reset or contacting the Xiaomi service center will help.

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Before visiting the service center, back up your data through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.

FAQ: Frequent questions about passwords on Xiaomi