How to view passwords on Xiaomi: from Wi-Fi to apps (all ways)

Have you forgotten the home Wi-Fi password that was once entered on Xiaomi? Or do you need to restore access to old email stored in your browser? MIUI smartphones store a lot of passwords, from networks to social media accounts, but do not always give easy access to them. In this article, we will discuss all the legal ways to look at passwords on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices – from embedded tools to hidden Android features.

Importantly, the methods vary depending on which password you need, such as Wi-Fi data stored in system files and application passwords (like VK or Instagram) stored in Google or Xiaomi account manager, and we’ll look at options for different versions of MIUI 12-15 and Android 11-14, including devices with an unlocked bootloader.

1. How to view Wi-Fi password on Xiaomi

The most popular request is to recover a password from a wireless network, which you can do without root rights on Xiaomi, but with nuances. If the phone is connected to the network, the password is stored in the system file. wpa_supplicant.conf, But it's limited. Here's the working way:

Method 1: Through router settings (if you have access to its panel). Open your browser on your phone and type in 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1. Login and password for login are usually listed on the router sticker (most often admin/admin). In the Wireless → Security section, you will see the current password.

Method 2: Configuration file (PC required). Connect Xiaomi to your computer via USB, enable Debugging via USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then return to Additional → For Developers). Set up ADB and execute the command:

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

In the resulting file, find the string <string name="PreSharedKey">&#x3C; your password&#x3E;</string>. The password will be encrypted in HEX format - use an online decoder (for example, this one).

• 📶 For MIUI 12–13: file wpa_supplicant.conf lie /data/misc/wifi/. You can read through ADB or file manager with root.
• 🔒 For MIUI 14+: It's encrypted. It needs superuser rights or access to a router.
• 🖥️ Alternative: See the password on another device connected to the same network (e.g., on a laptop via Network Control Center) → Wireless network → Properties → Security).

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If you often forget Wi-Fi passwords, create a secure entry with them in Xiaomi Notes. + → Secure note and install PIN-This will sync the data to your Mi Account and be available on any device.

2. Passwords from apps and sites: where are stored on Xiaomi

Xiaomi smartphones save passwords from apps and websites in three places:

1. Google Password Manager (if you are using Chrome or Google Smart Lock)
2. Xiaomi Account Manager (built into MIUI)
3. Browser (Mi Browser, Chrome, Firefox – each has its own storage).

How to view saved passwords on Google:

1. Open passwords.google.com in your browser on your phone or PC.
2. Sign up with the same Google account as you do on Xiaomi.
3. Click on the desired site - the password will appear after entering PIN-fingerprint.

How to find passwords in the Xiaomi manager:

1. Go to Settings → Passwords and Security → Password Manager.
2. Sign in with your Mi Account (required) SMS-print-code).
3. Select the service you want (for example, VK or OK) – the password will appear after confirmation.

Important: If you reset your phone to factory settings, the passwords from the Xiaomi manager will be lost if they were not synced with the Mi Account.

3.How to export passwords from Xiaomi to PC

If you need to transfer all the passwords you saved to another device or make a backup, use export. The methods depend on where the data is stored:

Exports from Google:

1. Go to takeout.google.com.
2. Select Passwords (in the Application Data section).
3. Click Next, specify the format (.zip or.tgz) and the delivery method (e.g., link to Google Drive).

Exports from Xiaomi Manager:

1. Open Settings → Passwords and Security → Password Manager.
2. Press on. ⋮ → Password exports.
3. Confirm the action through Mi Account and save the.csv file to a safe location.

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Exports from the browser:

• 🌐 Chrome: Settings → Passwords. → ⋮ → Password export (requires a password from your Google account).
• 🦊 Firefox: Settings → Privacy → Passwords. → Saved logins → Exports.
• 📱 Mi Browser: Exports are not supported - use manual transfer.

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Exported passwords are stored in plain view! delete the file from the PC after use or encrypt it (e.g. via 7-Zip with password).

4. How to view the password from the Mi Account (if you forgot)

If you forget your Mi Account password, you can't recover it from your phone -- Xiaomi doesn't store it in plain sight on your device.

Method 1: Recovery via email/SMS

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com.
2. Press Forgot Your Password?
3. Select recovery via the linked email or phone number.
4. Follow the instructions in the letter or SMS.

Method 2: Through a linked Google account (if previously configured)

1. Enter any password on the Mi Account lock screen 5 times in a row.
2. Will you see a button for Forgot your password?
3. Select Restore via Google and log in.

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To avoid blocking your Mi Account, link backup email and phone number to it. Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Security and add alternative contacts.

⚠️ Note: if you bought Xiaomi with your hands and the previous owner did not untie the Mi Account, you can unlock the device only through the official Xiaomi service (you need a check or a sales contract).

5. Passwords from social networks and messengers: where to look

Passwords from VK, Instagram, Telegram and other apps are stored in password managers (see section 2), but there are nuances:

• 📱 VK/OK: If you logged in via Mi Account, you can view the password in Settings → Passwords and security, if you google to passwords.google.com.
• 💬 Telegram: account password is not saved on the device (only the confirmation code in the appliance) SMS). Forgotten password? in the Telegram settings.
• 📧 Mail (Gmail, Mail.ru): Passwords are stored in Google or Xiaomi managers, but some services (e.g. Mail.ru) may require two-factor authentication.

How to find a WhatsApp password:

WhatsApp does not save a password on the device — instead, it uses a chat backup linked to Google Drive or Mi Cloud to restore access:

1. Remove and reinstall WhatsApp.
2. When you first start, enter the same phone number.
3. Confirm the recovery from the backup (you will need the same Google account as before).

⚠️ WARNING: If you have enabled two-step verification on WhatsApp and forgot PIN-You can't re-access the account, you have to create a new profile.

6. Hidden passwords: system credentials

Xiaomi has passwords that don’t appear in standard managers, but affect how the system works:

• 🔑 Password from SIM-map (PIN/PUK): stored in the operator's settings. You can view it in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [yours SIM] → Change. PIN. If you forget, contact the operator (for example, MTS, Beeline).
• 🔐 Password from the bootloader (Fastboot): if you unlock the bootloader through Mi Unlock, the password is tied to the Mi Account.
• 📁 Password from the archives (ZIP/RAR): If you have installed an archiver (for example, RAR or 7Z), passwords are stored in its settings. To reset, delete and reinstall the app.

How to Reset Your Password from SIM-map:

1. Put the SIM in another phone.
2. Three times, enter the infidel PIN — The card is blocked and requested PUK-code.
3. The PUK is listed on the plastic SIM holder or in a contract with the operator. Once you enter the PUK, you can install a new PIN.

7.Security: How to Protect Passwords on Xiaomi

To prevent your passwords from falling into the wrong hands, follow these rules:

• 🔒 Turn off autocomplete in keyboard settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Language and input → [keyboard] → Auto-filling).
• 📱 Use the application lock in Settings → Passwords and security → Application blocking: Password apps (like SberBank) will require PIN at every opening.
• 🌐 Enable two-factor authentication for Mi Account and Google. This will protect against password leakage even if someone recognizes your primary password.
• 🔄 Change passwords from critical services (banks, mail) regularly. Google and Xiaomi managers have a feature to remind you of outdated passwords.

How to check if your passwords are compromised:

1. Go to passcheck.google.com (Google’s leak check service).
2. Sign in under your account.
3. The service will show which of your passwords were found in open databases (for example, after hacking sites).

What to do if your password is stolen:

1. Change it immediately on all services where it was used.
2. Enable two-factor authentication.
3. Check activity in Mi Account (Settings → Xiaomi Account → Devices) – if unknown devices appear, delete them.

FAQ: Frequent questions about passwords on Xiaomi