How to see all the passwords on your Xiaomi phone: official and hidden methods

Xiaomi smartphones store dozens of passwords, from social media accounts to banking apps and Wi-Fi networks, and many users forget or lose access after resetting, but you can restore saved combinations legally. In this article, we will analyze where passwords are stored on Xiaomi, how to extract them through system tools and what to do if the phone is locked.

Important: the methods are different for different versions of MIUI (12, 13, 14) and models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T, etc.) We focus on official solutions without using dubious software that can compromise your data. If you are looking for a way to hack someone else's phone, this article is not for you.

Where to store passwords on Xiaomi: official sources

Xiaomi has integrated several levels of password storage, depending on the type of data:

• 🔑 Mi Account is the central store for authorization in Xiaomi services (cloud, forums, theme store.
• 🌐 Browser (Mi Browser, Chrome, Firefox) - save logins / passwords from sites in encrypted form.
• 📶 Wi-Fi networks – passwords are stored in a system file wpa_supplicant.conf, You can only view them with root rights or through ADB.
• 📱 Applications – some programs (such as Google Smart Lock) sync passwords to your Google account.

Most data is encrypted with a reference to a Xiaomi or Google account, which means that when you reset your phone to factory settings, you will only be able to restore passwords once you re-authorize those accounts, except for locally stored data (such as in notes or files) that will be deleted irrevocably.

How to view saved passwords in the browser on Xiaomi

If you forget your password from a website but have previously logged in via a browser on your phone, it can be extracted in a few steps. Consider the process with Google Chrome and the standard Mi Browser.

Method 1: Chrome (synchronization with Google)

1. Open Chrome and tap the three dots in the top right corner.

2. Go to Settings → Passwords.

3. log in to your Google account if required.

4. in the list, find the desired site and tap it - the saved password will be displayed (it may be necessary to enter the phone pin code).

⚠️ Note: If sync is disabled, passwords are stored only locally. Once Chrome is reinstalled or your phone is reset, they will be lost.

Method 2: Mi Browser (without synchronization)

Mi Browser does not sync passwords to the cloud, so you can only view them on the device itself:

1. Open Mi Browser and go to the menu → Settings → Privacy → Passwords.
2. Enter the phone’s pin or pattern lock for confirmation.
3. In the list, select a site, and the password will appear as dots (👁️), to see it in the open.

How to find Wi-Fi passwords on Xiaomi

Passwords from connected Wi-Fi networks are stored in a system file, but Xiaomi does not provide a standard interface for viewing them.

Method 1: Through router settings (recommended)

1. Connect the phone to the desired Wi-Fi network.

2. In the address bar of the browser enter IP-router address (usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1).

3. log in (logins / passwords are indicated by default on the sticker of the router).

4. Go to Wireless Network (Wi-Fi) section - there will be the current password.

Method 2: ADB (for advanced users)

If you have an ADB debugging bridge and the developer mode is enabled, you can extract passwords by the command:

adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml

The resulting file will have encrypted data, and decryption will require root rights or specialized utilities (for example, WiFi Password Viewer from Google Play).

⚠️ Attention: Use ADB without experience, it can lead to a loss of warranty or system failure.

Recovery of password from Mi Account

Mi Account is a single account for all Xiaomi services, including the cloud, app store and forums, and if you forget your password, you can restore access in several ways:

To recover the password:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com.
2. Click Forgot Password? and select the recovery method.
3. Follow the instructions (input code from SMS/email or answers to control questions).

If you don’t have access to your email/phone, you’ll need to contact Xiaomi with a photo of the device’s box or a purchase check, and in some cases, you may need to see a video of your phone’s IMEI.

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Create a backup email in your Mi Account settings (Profile) → Security → Backup email.This will speed up access recovery if the main mail is hacked.

How to find out passwords from apps (VK, Instagram, banks)

Xiaomi does not store passwords from third-party apps (social networks, banks, instant messengers), but there are several ways to restore them:

• 🔄 Recovery through the app: Most services (VK, Instagram, Sberbank Online) allow you to reset your password by email or phone directly in the mobile application.
• 📱 Google Smart Lock: If sync with your Google account is enabled, you can see passwords at passwords.google.com.
• 📝 Local Notes: Check Notes, Notepad or Google Keep apps – many users save passwords there.
• 🔐 Password Managers: If you have used 1Password, KeePass or Bitwarden, data stored in their secure storage.

⚠️ Note: Some banking applications (e.g. Sberbank Online or Tinkoff) block access when suspicious activities occur. If you are trying to recover a password from a new device, you may need to call in support of the bank.

What to do if your phone is locked and passwords are needed urgently

If you have forgotten the pattern lock or lock screen pin, but your phone has important passwords, there are a few ways out:

Option 1: Unlock with Mi Account (if tied)

1. On the lock screen, tap Do you forget your password?

2. Enter the username and password from Mi Account.

3. Follow the instructions for resetting the lock.

It only works if:

• The phone was linked to a Xiaomi account.
• The settings include the option to Find the device (Settings → Mi Account → Find the device).
• The device is connected to the Internet (via mobile network or Wi-Fi).

Option 2: Fastboot reset (data loss)

If unlocking through the account is not possible, there is a hard reset:

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press the Power button + Volume down before the Fastboot logo appears.
3. Connect the device to the PC and use the command: fastboot oem edl (requires an unlocked bootloader).
4. Swipe your phone through the Mi Flash Tool (instructions on the official website).

⚠️ Note: This method removes all data from your phone, including passwords, photos and messages. Use it only if other methods are exhausted.

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If the phone is locked but on USB-debugging and access to the PC, you can try to extract passwords through ADB But it does require technical skills and it does not guarantee success.

How to Protect Your Xiaomi Passwords in the Future

To avoid losing access to important accounts:

• 🔒 Use a password manager (Bitwarden, KeePassDX) with cloud sync.
• 📤 Enable backup in Settings → System system → Backup (saves some settings, but not passwords!).
• 📧 Link to Mi Account backup email and phone.
• 🚫 Turn off password saving in your browser if you use public devices.

We also recommend:

• Export passwords from Google Smart Lock regularly (on passwords.google.com click Settings → Export).
• Store critical passwords (banks, crypto wallets) in offline storage (for example, in an encrypted file on a flash drive).

FAQ: Frequent questions about passwords on Xiaomi