Today’s Xiaomi smartphone users are faced with the need to remember dozens of credentials, from social networks to banking applications. Often there is a situation when you need to log in to a new device or browser, and the combination of characters is already forgotten. Fortunately, the Android operating system and the MIUI shell (or HyperOS) provide convenient tools for storing this information.
Searching for saved passwords on a phone can be done in a number of ways, depending on where you've authorized them to be saved: Google accounts, Mi Cloud cloud services, or third-party password managers. Understanding the security architecture of the system will help you quickly find the right string of data without panic or unnecessary action.
In this article, we will take a closer look at all the available methods of viewing and managing credentials. We will look at standard system settings, browser capabilities, and specific features of the Xiaomi ecosystem that are often overlooked by ordinary users.
Use of Google’s built-in password manager
The most common and reliable way to store data on Xiaomi smartphones is to integrate with Google services. Because the system is based on Android, the key key keychain is by default tied to your Gmail account, which provides cross-platform synchronization between your phone, tablet and computer.
To access the storage, you need to go to system settings. Find Settings → Google → Autocomplete → Autocomplete from Google. This is where you centrally manage all the stored login data. The interface may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI, but the logic remains the same.
Once you log in, you'll see a complete list of sites and apps. To view a specific password, the system will require proof of identity through biometrics (a fingerprint or Face ID) or entering a screen unlock pin, a critical security element that prevents unauthorized access to your personal information.
- 🔑 Click on the desired site in the list for a detailed view.
- 👁️ Use your eye icon to display hidden password text.
- 📤 Use the “Share” button to copy or send data.
- 🗑️ Remove unnecessary or outdated entries through the editing menu.
It's important to note that synchronization only works when you're on an active Internet connection. If you change your password on your computer, but your phone is in flight mode, the data will only be updated once you've reconnected. Check the current status of the information in the cloud regularly.
Search for data in the cloud service Mi Cloud
Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices have access to the company’s own cloud storage.Mi Cloud allows you to synchronize not only contacts and photos, but also Mi Browser browser data, as well as Wi-Fi and application system passwords. This is an alternative way if you are not using the Google ecosystem.
To check for saved data, open the Security app or go to Settings → Mi Account → Mi Cloud. Here you need to make sure that the password sync slider is activated. Without enabling this feature, the data will only be stored locally on the device and can be lost when you reset settings.
The Mi Cloud features deep integration with the phone’s system functions, for example, when you connect to a new Wi-Fi network, the password can automatically be pulled from the cloud to other devices in your account, creating a single secure environment for all your equipment.
⚠️ Note: When you reset your Mi Account or delete your account, all data synchronized only with the Xiaomi cloud will be irretrievably lost.
Record management in Mi Cloud is also available via the web version on your computer at i.mi.com.This is a convenient way to restore access to accounts if the phone itself is damaged or lost, but you have another gadget on hand to log in to the Internet.
Viewing passwords through Google Chrome browser
Most Xiaomi users use Google Chrome as their primary surfing tool.The browser has its own system-independent storage that often duplicates Google manager data but has its own interface and management features.
Open the Chrome app and click on the three dots in the top right corner of the screen. In the drop-down menu, select Settings, then go to Password Manager, and this displays a list of all the sites that the browser has suggested to save login data.
The manager interface in the browser is often more informative: it shows the date of the last password change and warns if the password has been compromised as a result of data leaks. Password checker is a powerful feature that scans the database for weak or repetitive combinations.
☑️ Password security check
If you use multiple profiles in your browser, make sure you switch to the correct account. Data does not overlap between different profiles, and a search in the wrong profile will not give results, even if the password is stored there.
System settings for security and autocomplete
The MIUI shell and the new HyperOS provide advanced security settings that control the autocomplete process, not just storage, but a mechanism to decide which application takes priority when entering data into form fields on sites and in applications.
Go to Settings → Passwords & Security → Privacy → Special features (the path may vary). Here you can see which apps have access to the input screen. Often users install third-party keyboards or managers that intercept control, which can cause confusion when searching for stored data.
In the same section, you can find the Privacy Protection feature, which masks password entry on the lock screen or notifications. If you don't see passwords in notifications or they're hidden with asterisks even after you unlock them, check these settings.
| Function | Location on the menu | Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-filling | Settings → Google | Choice of service manager |
| Mi Cloud | Settings → Mi Account | Synchronization with the cloud Xiaomi |
| Safe entry | Settings → Passwords | Protecting the keyboard from interception |
| Password Manager | Chrome / Settings | Local storage of browser data |
Setting autocomplete priorities correctly eliminates the constant “Save Password?” questions every time you sign in. Choose one primary service so that your database doesn’t get blurred between different sources.
What to do if you forget the master password?
Working with Wi-Fi network passwords
In modern versions of Android (starting with version 10) and current Xiaomi shells, you can view the saved password from the network to which the phone is connected or connected previously, right in the settings.
Go to Settings. → Wi-Fi. Click on the active network name or the gear icon next to it. The menu that opens often features a Share option or icon. QR-Clicking on it (after confirming identity) will show QR-code to connect, and below it is a text password.
This feature is extremely useful when you need to connect guests to the Internet or a new device, such as a printer or smart lamp, which do not have a full screen for entering a complex combination of characters.
- 📱 Open your Wi-Fi settings on the main screen.
- 🔗 Select the network from which you need to learn the password.
- 📸 Click on the “Share” button or icon QR.
- 👁️ Pass biometric verification to display data.
If the password is not displayed by standard means (depending on the firmware version), you can exercise the rights of a superuser (Root), but this will reduce the overall security of the device and can disrupt the operation of banking applications.
Third-party apps and password managers
If Google or Xiaomi’s built-in capabilities aren’t enough, there are specialized management apps like KeePass, Bitwarden, or LastPass that offer more flexible settings, complex password generation, and independence from the smartphone manufacturer.
Installing such an application requires system configuration. You will need to go to Settings → Passwords and Security → Privacy → Special Access Rights → Autocomplete and select the installed manager as the main one.
The advantage of third-party solutions is cross-platform: you can install a browser extension on your PC, an app on your iPhone and on Xiaomi, and all passwords will be synchronized instantly, which is especially true for users working in a mixed ecosystem of devices.
⚠️ Note: When using third-party cloud managers, make sure their servers are secure and enable two-factor authentication for the application manager itself.
Some users prefer to store the database locally in an encrypted file, which is the most secure but less convenient method, requiring manual file management and regular backups.
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Use the “Password Checker” feature in Google Chrome or Android settings once a month, and it will automatically scan the stored data and tell you if any of the passwords were found in hackers’ leak databases and prompt you to change it.
Synchronization and recovery of data
The main principle of modern digital hygiene is storage overload, relying only on local storage on a Xiaomi phone is risky, and failure of the device, loss or theft can lead to loss of access to all important services.
Make sure your Google and Mi Account settings have password sync enabled, check this in Settings → Accounts and Sync. Status should be “On” with the date of the last update.
When you switch to a new phone, just log in to your account the first time you set up, and the system will prompt you to recover data from the cloud, and all your saved passwords will automatically appear in the respective apps and browser, which takes a few minutes depending on the speed of the Internet.
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The only reliable way to keep your passwords safe is to activate cloud sync immediately after you buy a new Xiaomi smartphone. Local storage without a backup is the risk of losing access to digital life altogether.
Export passwords to a secure file (such as CSV) regularly if you use third-party managers, and store the file on a secure external medium, which will be your “last line of defense” in case of blocking cloud accounts.