How to find and view passwords from Xiaomi accounts: all working methods

Why Xiaomi Passwords Are Hidden and How to Remove Them Safely

Xiaomi’s MIUI-based smartphones store account passwords in encrypted form, a standard security measure that prevents leaks when a device is lost. However, users often face the need to retrieve stored data, whether it’s a forgotten password from a social network, email or even a Mi Account. Unlike iPhone, which requires Keychain, Xiaomi has several alternative ways to do this, from built-in tools to third-party solutions.

It is important to understand that passwords are only available if you are logged in and have administrator rights. If a device is locked or owned by another user, data extraction may violate Xiaomi's privacy policy. In this article, we will look at legal ways for device owners, including hidden MIUI features, working with Google Smart Lock, and exporting through browsers.

Before you start, make sure your Xiaomi (or Redmi/POCO) has the current version of MIUI 12-15 installed. Some methods may not work on custom firmware or root-right devices. Also remember: passwords from banking applications (SberBank, Tinkoff) and payment systems (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are stored separately and cannot be retrieved through standard means.

Method 1: View passwords through the built-in MIUI manager

Starting with MIUI 12.5, Xiaomi has integrated its own password manager, which automatically saves data from system applications and some third-party services.

1. Open the Settings. → Passwords and security.
2. Select the password manager (on some models - the Account Data Warehouse).
3. Sign in with help. PIN-code, fingerprint or pattern lock.

In the list that opens, you'll see saved logins and passwords grouped by service.

• 🔍 View the password (click on the record and confirm access).
• 📋 Copy the login / password in the clipboard.
• 🗑️ Delete unnecessary records.
• 🔄 Export data to an encrypted file (not available on all models).

⚠️ Note: If you have not installed PIN-The code for the password manager is earlier, the system will request it to be created, without this access to the data will not. MIUI 11 and below this section may not be available.

Make sure the device is unlocked|Check the version. MIUI (12.5 and higher)|Remember. PIN-password-manager|Connect to stable Wi-Fi (for synchronization)

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Method 2: Removing passwords from the browser (Chrome, Mi Browser, Firefox)

Xiaomi browsers store passwords from sites in their own storage, and the easiest way to extract them is through browser settings. Consider the process using Google Chrome (similar to Mi Browser and Firefox):

1. Open Chrome and go to the ⋮ → Settings → Passwords.
2. Sign in to your Google account if required.
3. Click on the icon. 👁️ next to the desired password and enter PIN-device code or use biometrics.

For Mi Browser, the path will be different:

Mi Browser → Profile → Settings → Saved passwords

If you use Firefox, passwords are synced to your Mozilla account and are available on the about:logins page (enter in the address bar).

⚠️ Note: When exporting passwords from Chrome or Firefox, the file is saved unencrypted, stored in a secure location and deleted after use to avoid leaks.

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Method 3: Passwords from Google Account (Smart Lock and Password Manager)

If you logged in to Google services (Gmail, YouTube, Play Market) through your Xiaomi account, your passwords could be saved to Google Password Manager.

1. Go to passwords.google.com from your device.
2. Sign in to the same Google account that is linked to your phone.
3. In the list, find the desired service and click on the icon. 👁️ password-pattern.

An alternative way is through the phone settings:

Settings → Google → Google Account Management → Security → Password Manager

Functions are also available here:

• 🔄 Password security check (leaks, weak combinations).
• 📤 Exports to CSV (Password confirmation from Google account is required).
• 🔧 Deletion of unnecessary records.

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If you don't remember the password from your Google account, restore it via accounts.google.com from another device. Use a backup email or phone to confirm.

Method 4: Access passwords through Mi Account (for system services)

Mi Account is a Xiaomi account that links all the devices in the ecosystem (smartphones, smartwatches, routers) and stores passwords from Xiaomi services such as Mi Cloud, Mi Home or Mi Fit to extract them:

1. Open Settings → Xiaomi account.
2. Select Mi Cloud → Sync and make sure that the Password option is enabled.
3. Go to i.mi.com from your computer or phone.
4. Log in and find the Data Management section → Saved Passwords.

Note that this method only works for Xiaomi services, passwords from WhatsApp, VK or banking applications are not available here, and two-factor authentication (2FA) may be required to sign in to Mi Account.

⚠️ Note: If you reset your phone to factory settings without Mi Account detachment, access to passwords will be blocked until the device is unlocked through the official service.

Method 5: Use of third-party password managers (LastPass, KeePass, 1Password)

If you use third-party password storage apps (like LastPass, KeePass, or 1Password), the data is not synced to Xiaomi’s system storage.

1. Open the application manager (e.g. LastPass).
2. Sign in with a master password or biometrics.
3. Find the desired entry in the storage and copy the password.

For KeePass (offline manager) you will need:

1. Install KeePassDX or Keepass2Android from Play Market.
2. Import a database (.kdbx file) from a computer or cloud.
3. Enter the master password and unlock the storage.

Advantages of third-party managers:

• 🔐 More secure encryption (AES-256).
• 🌐 Cross-platform (access from PC, Mac, iOS).
• 📊 Complex password generator.
• 🚨 Data leak alerts.

Disadvantage: When you lose your master password, you can’t recover data (unlike Google Password Manager, where there are backup login options).

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Password managers are the safest way to store them, but they require discipline: regular database backup and the use of a complex master password.

What to do if passwords are not displayed or the device is locked

If you cannot find saved passwords through the methods described above, the following reasons and solutions are possible:

If your phone is locked (forgot the PIN/pattern lock), try:

1. Unblock it through Find My Device (requires a linked Google account).
2. Use Recovery mode to reset (data will be lost!).
3. Contact the Xiaomi service center with confirmation of ownership.

Critical information: On File-Based Encryption (FBE) devices, a reset via Recovery will result in the irretrievable loss of all data, including passwords, which works on all Xiaomi devices with Android 10+.

FAQ: Frequent questions about passwords on Xiaomi