How to find passwords on your Xiaomi phone: the complete guide

Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones often face the need to recall previously entered login details, which can be a forgotten code from Wi-Fi to be passed to guests, or lost access to a Google account or Mi Account. Android operating system with a shell MIUI or HyperOS stores a significant amount of this information in encrypted form, but provides users with legal ways to view it.

Understanding where the credentials are stored avoids complex procedures for resetting or flashing the device, and in most cases, physical access to the unlocked screen of the smartphone is enough, but if the device is locked and you don’t remember the unlock pin, the situation requires more radical measures, which will also be discussed below.

In this article, we will discuss in detail the standard methods of viewing passwords through system settings, the use of cloud services and specialized security features Xiaomi. We will look at how to act if the password from the device itself is forgotten, and what are the nuances of working with biometrics and two-factor authentication. Google/Mi.

Where passwords are stored in Android and MIUI

The main storage of sensitive data in modern smartphones is Google’s integrated password manager, which syncs with your account and is available on all devices where you sign in. MIUI also has its own security mechanisms, especially for system applications and Wi-Fi settings. This data is protected by cryptographic keys tied to a particular device or cloud profile.

To access this data, the system requires proof of identity, which can be a biometric check (fingerprint, face scan) or enter the main password to unlock the screen, without this step, viewing the stored character combinations is impossible, which is an important element of protection against malicious users who have received physical access to the phone.

Locally, data is stored in secure memory areas that are not accessible to normal applications, but system settings provide an interface to safely display this information to the user. It is important to distinguish between passwords from Wi-Fi networks, application accounts and the system pin unlock, because the methods of restoring them are radically different.

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Google’s password manager is the central data storage node for most Android apps and sites.

How to view Wi-Fi password on Xiaomi

The most common request for users is to restore access to the wireless network. Starting with Android 10 and current versions of MIUI, there is a built-in password viewing function from the current or previously connected network. To do this, you need to go to the settings menu and select the Wi-Fi section. This displays the list of available networks and those that the device has previously connected to.

Click on the name of the network you are currently connected to, or select the network you want from the list of saved ones. QR-code to connect other devices quickly, and under this code, usually in small print or by using the "Show Password" button, you can see the desired combination of characters, and to display it, the system can request confirmation via a fingerprint.

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If the password is hidden with asterisks, try clicking on the eye icon or the "Show" button next to the input field.

In some cases, especially on older versions of firmware, the direct text of the password may not be displayed. QR-You can take a screenshot of this code and open it through any scanner. QR-codes (e.g., through a camera or Google Lens app) The scan results will show a line of the form WIFI:S:MyNetwork;T:WPA;P:MyPassword;; where after P: and your password will be.

View saved passwords through Google Account

The universal way to (view) saved logins and passwords from sites and applications is using the service Google Password Manager. This method works regardless of the phone model — whether it is Xiaomi Mi 11, Redmi Note 10 or flagship Xiaomi 14. Data here synchronized in the cloud, which allows you to restore access even after a full reset of the phone, if you know your Google account.

To get to the storage, open your smartphone settings and search for the Google section. Next, select the Autocomplete tab and go to Autocomplete from Google. In the list that opens, you will see all the sites and applications that have login credentials stored for. Click on the desired resource, verify your identity, and you will see the username and password in plain view.

An alternative and often faster way is to use Google Chrome. Click on three dots in the top right corner, select Settings, then Password Manager. Here, the interface is more convenient to search by site names. You can copy the password to the clipboard or share it with another device via Nearby Share.

Using Mi Account and Xiaomi Cloud

Xiaomi’s ecosystem offers its own sync layer through the Mi Account. While the focus is on backing up contacts, messages and notes, some system passwords and settings can be saved here, especially for users who don’t use Google services or prefer deep integration with Xiaomi smart home devices.

To check your data, log in to the Security app (green zipper icon), which is system on all phones of the brand. In the menu, find the section associated with the account or the cloud. Here you can see what data is synchronized. If you forget the password from the Mi Account itself, you can only restore it through the attached mail or phone number on the official i.mi.com website.

Importantly, Mi Cloud doesn’t store Wi-Fi passwords in the same format as Google, but it’s critical to unlocking the device.If the phone is lost or locked by Find the Device, knowing the password from the Mi Account is the only way to bring the gadget back to life without going to the service center with checks.

What to do if the screen unlock password is forgotten

The situation when a user can not get to the menu of the phone because of a forgotten pattern lock, pin code or password, is more difficult. For security reasons, modern versions of Android do not allow you to simply "see" or reset this password without losing data, unless remote management functions were enabled in advance.

The only way to reset a forgotten unlock password is to completely reset the device to the factory settings (Hard Reset), which will delete all user data: photos, contacts, apps. This is done through the Recovery menu. To log in, you need to turn off the phone and pinch the combination of buttons, usually Volume Up + Power button.

Once reset, the phone will require you to enter a Google or Mi Account that was synced earlier, which is FRP Lock, and if you don't remember that, it's going to be extremely difficult to unlock the phone, you'll need to contact an authorized service with your purchase documents.

Password protection and security advice

Using simple combinations or the same passwords across all resources is a direct route to data loss. Android offers a "Password Check" feature that analyzes stored data for vulnerabilities. Check this report regularly in Google settings.

It is recommended to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for all important accounts. Even if an attacker learns your password, he will not be able to log in without a second code from an SMS or an authenticator application. On Xiaomi phones, it is also useful to use "Second Space" to store sensitive information protected by a separate password.

⚠️ Warning: Never install apps from unknown sources that promise to "crack" or "show" passwords, 99% of the time it's malware that will steal your data instead of helping you.

For complex passwords, it is better to use specialized password managers (such as Bitwarden or KeePass), which encrypt the database with a single master password, which is more reliable than storing in a text file or notes that a virus-styler can access.

⚠️ Warning: When selling or transferring a phone, make sure to complete a Wipe Data reset and log out of all accounts. Otherwise, the new owner will have access to your synchronized information.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

⚠️ Warning: Attempts to obtain Root rights to view system password files can cause your phone to break and warranty service to be denied.