Today’s Android-powered Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones have become the digital keys to our lives. Every day, we log into dozens of apps, social networks, and banking services, relying on auto-save. But there are often times when you need to find a password you saved, such as logging in from another device or retrieving a forgotten account. Many users get lost in the maze of MIUI or HyperOS shell menus, without knowing where the system hid that sensitive data.
In this article, we will discuss in detail all possible ways to view saved passwords on Xiaomi smartphones. You will learn how to find data stored directly in the Android system, how to manage keys through a Google account and where to look for information inside the proprietary Mi Cloud. Understanding the storage structure will allow you not only to quickly find the desired combinations of characters, but also to protect your phone from unauthorized access by unauthorized persons.
We’ll look at both standard methods through settings and more advanced methods, including the use of voice assistant and special security features.
Search passwords through Google’s Android settings
The most reliable and versatile storage for most Redmi users is Google’s built-in password manager. Since MIUI is Android-based, the system automatically prompts you to save logins and passwords when you log in to new apps or sites in the Chrome browser. To access this archive, you need to follow the Settings → Google → Autocomplete path. This is where you have a centralized database of all your credentials.
The autocomplete menu interface may vary slightly depending on the Android version and the specific smartphone model, such as the Redmi Note 12 or Xiaomi 14. However, the logic remains the same: once you log in to the Autocomplete section from Google, you will see a list of all the sites and applications for which data was saved. Importantly, to view a specific password, the system will require you to verify your identity. This can be fingerprint scanning, facial recognition or entering a graphical key to unlock the screen.
Once authenticated successfully, you will have a detailed login card that displays your username, site address, and hidden password field. To see the characters, click on your eye icon. If you plan to copy your password to insert elsewhere, use the copy button, but be careful: the Android clipboard can be accessed by other apps, which creates a potential risk of leakage.
⚠️ Warning: Never take screenshots of screens with open passwords. Images are often automatically synced to the cloud or shared in a shared gallery where they can be found by attackers who have access to the photo archive.
Managing the saved data list allows you not only to view, but also to delete outdated records. If you change the password on some resource, but the old version is still in the phone, the system may try to authenticate you with an error, in which case the old record is better removed manually through the edit menu, and then save the new one the next time you log in.
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Using Mi Cloud to Recover Data
Xiaomi and Redmi device owners have access to the company’s own cloud service, Mi Cloud. Unlike Google’s ecosystem, which focuses on shared account data, Mi is often used to synchronize specific system settings and notes. In some regions and versions of MIUI firmware, Wi-Fi passwords and some system application data can be stored here. This section is accessed through the Settings → Mi → Mi Cloud Account menu.
The Mi Cloud storage feature is that if you change your phone but log in to the same account, the system will offer to restore data, including certain types of passwords. However, it is worth considering that Xiaomi’s security policy may differ from region to region. In global firmware versions, the password saving functionality in Mi Cloud may be limited or completely absent in favor of Google’s solution.
To view the stored data, you need to go to the Sync section and check if the password or security option is activated. If the option is active, the data is encrypted and transmitted to Xiaomi servers. It is critical to remember the password from your Mi Account, since without it, data recovery will not be possible, and support will not be able to unlock access to the cloud for security reasons.
What to do if you forget your Mi Account password?
Syncing through Mi Cloud is convenient because it works even when you have an unstable connection to Google servers, which is relevant for some regions, and it creates an additional layer of redundancy: if your Google account is blocked, a copy of your important data will remain in the Xiaomi cloud.
Viewing Wi-Fi network passwords on Xiaomi
One of the most common user requests is how to find out the password from Wi-Fi, which is already connected to the phone. On Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones with Android 10 and higher, this feature is built into the system and does not require root rights. → Wi-Fi and click on the name of the active network or the arrow next to it. QR-code for fast connection of other devices.
Under QR-The code often (but not always) displays a text string with a password. If the text is hidden, you can use the screenshot function or simply point the camera of another phone at the other phone. QR-Special scanner apps or a built-in Xiaomi camera scanner will instantly recognize the code and show the password in text form, a regular and secure way to transfer access to guests without having to dictate a complex combination of characters.
In older versions of the shell MIUI or on stripped-down versions of Android (Go Edition), direct password viewing may not be available, in which case the system requires fingerprint confirmation before generation. QR-code, which is an additional measure of protection against accidental access to network settings.
⚠️ Attention: QR-The Wi-Fi connection code is only valid for the current network. Don't send screenshots of this code to strangers, as it gives them full access to your local network without having to enter a password manually.
It is also important to note that some models, such as the Redmi, are 9A POCO M3, The interface can be slightly altered. QR-code immediately, try clicking the Share button or the settings icon in the upper right corner of the Wi-Fi settings screen.
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Use the Guest Network feature on your router for visitors, which will prevent you from showing your primary Wi-Fi password and limit your guests’ access to your local files and smart home devices.
Password Managers in Chrome and Yandex browsers
Most Xiaomi users prefer to use third-party browsers like Google Chrome or Yandex Browser instead of the standard Mi Browser.These apps have their own, isolated password repositories that sync with the browser account, not just the Android system.This creates a situation where the password can be saved in the browser but not displayed in the phone's general settings.
In Google Chrome, you can access data through a three-dot menu in the top right corner. Select Settings, then go to Password Manager. Here you will find a complete list of all the sites where the browser has saved your login details. The interface is fully adapted for touch control and allows you to quickly copy your login or password, and check for reliability.
Yandex Browser offers similar functionality, but with deeper integration with Yandex services. If you use Yandex.Passport, all passwords can be stored in the company's single secure storage. To view, you need to log into your profile, click on the avatar and select Passwords and Cards. Access protection is carried out through the biometrics configured on your Redmi.
| browser | Storage area | Synchronization | Protection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Google account | All Android/PC devices | Pin code/Biometry |
| Yandex Browser | Yandex.Passport | Yandex Ecosystem | Pin code/FaceID |
| Mi Browser | Local / Mi Cloud | Xiaomi devices | Lock screen password |
| Mozilla Firefox | Firefox account | Cross-platform | Master password |
Using multiple browsers can lead to confusion when passwords are saved in different places. It is recommended to choose one main browser for web surfing and set a master password in it to further protect sensitive data from access through application settings.
Third-party applications for access management
Android and MIUI are convenient, but sometimes not functional enough, and in these cases, specialized password management applications like KeePass, Bitwarden, or 1Password come to the rescue. These programs work on a master key principle: you remember one complex password, and the application generates and stores unique complex combinations for each site, and installing such an application on Xiaomi is standard through Google Play.
The main advantage of third-party solutions is cross-platform and ecosystem independence. If you decide to switch from Xiaomi to iPhone or Samsung, your password base will stay with you. In addition, such applications often have the ability to generate the most complex passwords and automatically replace old, weak combinations. Autocomplete setup in MIUI allows you to integrate these applications into the system, replacing the standard Google offer.
However, using third-party software requires care, and the security of these applications depends on the reliability of their servers (if they are cloud-based) or how well you have saved a database backup (if the storage is local), and losing a master password in decentralized systems means losing access to all of your accounts completely and irretrievably.
When choosing an app, pay attention to reviews and update history. For Xiaomi users, it is also important to set the application in the background so that the autocomplete function works correctly. To do this, go to Settings → Apps → All Apps, find your password manager, and select No Restrictions mode under “Battery Savings”.
⚠️ Warning: Avoid installing little-known manager apps with questionable reviews.Attackers can create a fake app that will steal your password database immediately after entering the master key.
Display problems and their solution
Redmi and Xiaomi users sometimes experience passwords that are no longer saved or displayed. A common cause is a failure of Google Play services. To fix the problem, try clearing the cache and data of Google Play Services. This can be done through the Settings menu → Apps → All apps → Google Play Services → Memory.
Another common problem is time desynchronization: If the date and time on the device are downed, a secure connection to servers to verify passwords is impossible. Make sure the date and time settings activate the "Use Network Time" option. It's also worth checking if the space in Google's storage is out, as a crowded account can block synchronization of new data.
In rare cases, the problem lies in the shell of MIUI. Optimization errors can kill the sync process, in which case it helps to reboot the device or update the system to the latest available version. If the problem persists, try to delete and add a Google account again, previously backing up important data.
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Regularly checking and updating passwords is the best protection against hacking. Use unique combinations for each service so that the computation of one account does not lead to the loss of all data.