Where in Xiaomi stored passwords from applications: system menus, MIUI and third-party instruments

You forgot the password from VK Or Telegram, but do you remember that you entered it on your Xiaomi phone? or you need to urgently restore access to Sberbank Online, but SMS - It doesn't come with a code? MIUI Application passwords can be stored in several places, from the built-in account manager to hidden system files.Problem is that the manufacturer does not always make this data obvious to the user.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to find saved passwords on Redmi, POCO or Mi - as in standard settings MIUI 12/13/14, And it's also done with third-party utilities, and it's important that some methods require root rights or a PC connection, but we'll start with the simplest options that work without any manipulation. If you are looking for a password from a particular application (such as WhatsApp or Tinkoff), search by section – we have structured the information by type of services.

⚠️ Warning: Removing passwords from system storage may violate the security policies of some services (for example, banking applications).We do not recommend using this data to access other people's accounts - this is punishable by law (Article 272 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). The article is intended to restore access to your own accounts.

1. Built-in password manager MIUI (Autofill)

Starting with MIUI 12, Xiaomi has its own password manager integrated into Autocomplete, which automatically saves logins and passwords from browsers, apps, and even some games:

1. Open the Settings. → Passwords and security.
2. Select the Autocomplete item → Password manager MIUI.
3. Enter. PIN-screen lock code or fingerprint to confirm.

Here you'll see a list of all the saved accounts, grouped by application, to see the password:

• 🔍 Click on the desired service (for example, Instagram or Yandex.Mail).
• 👁️ Slip on the icon of the eye next to the password field - the system will require re-entering PIN-code.
• 📋 Copy your password through the Copy button (if you need to paste it into another application).

⚠️ Note: If you have previously disabled Autocomplete in settings or used a third-party password manager (for example, 1Password), This section may be empty, and it also doesn't show passwords from banking applications, but you need to search for them in other ways (see section 4).

2. passwords from the browser (Chrome, Mi Browser, Firefox)

If you logged in through a browser on your phone, the password could have been saved there. Xiaomi defaults to Mi Browser, but many users use Google Chrome or Firefox.

Mi Browser (standard Xiaomi browser)

1. Open the Mi Browser and tap on three dots in the upper right corner.
2. Select Settings → Passwords.
3. Confirm your identity with a pattern lock, PIN-code-print.

The list of saved passwords will be displayed in the form of a table, and here you can see logins for VKontakte, Odnoklassniki, Mail.ru and other sites if you logged in through a browser.

2.2. Google Chrome

In Chrome, passwords are synced with your Google account, so you can view them on both your phone and PC:

1. Open Chrome, tap on the profile icon in the upper right corner.
2. Select Passwords (or go to the address) chrome://settings/passwords).
3. Find the desired site in the list and click on the eye icon to see the password.

💡 Useful tip: If you can't see saved passwords in Chrome, check if sync is enabled. → Your profile. → Sync and make sure the password switch is active.

2.3. Firefox

In Firefox, the way to passwords is as follows:

1. Open the menu (three dots) → Settings → Logins and passwords.
2. Enter the master password (if installed) or confirm access through biometrics.

⚠️ Note: If you use Firefox Lockwise, the data may not appear in your browser. In this case, open the Lockwise app itself and check there.

Open browser settings|Find the "Passwords" or "Logins" section"|Confirm access through PIN/biometrics|Check the list on the desired site|Copy your password if necessary-->

3. System Storage of Accounts (Android Account Manager)

Android has a built-in account store where you save data to automatically log in to apps through Google, Mi Account and other services.

1. Go to Settings. → Accounts and synchronization (or passwords and security) → Account management in new versions MIUI).
2. You will see all the added accounts: Google, Mi Account, Facebook, Twitter and others.
3. Slip on the desired account – you can see the attached email, but not the password itself.

🔹 What can be done in this menu:

• 🔄 Update the access token (if the application does not log in).
• 🗑️ Delete your account (if you need to re-link).
• 🔒 See which apps have access to your account (such as Gmail or YouTube).

❌ Restriction: You can't see the password explicitly here, just manage sync. However, if your account is linked to Google, you can restore the password through myaccount.google.com (Security section) → Passwords).

4. Passwords from banking applications (Sberbank, Tinkoff, VTB)

Banking applications (Sberbank Online, Tinkoff, VTB Online, etc.) store authorization data in a secure Android Keystore storage, which is not available through standard settings, but there are several ways to restore access:

4.1. Recovery through SMS/ring

The most reliable method is to use official recovery channels:

• 📱 In Sberbank Online: press Forgot the password? → enter the phone number → confirm SMS.
• 💳 In Tinkoff: use the backup code from the contract or call support by the number on the back of the card.
• 🏦 VTB: Restore via VTB Online for your computer (you need access to the email associated with your account).

Export data via Titanum Backup (root required)

If you have root rights, you can try extracting the banking application data using Titanium Backup:

1. Install Titanium Backup from Google Play.
2. Find in the list of applications Sberbank Online (or other banking).
3. Put it on him. → Backup → Only data.
4. Copy the backup file to your PC and open it with SQLite Browser (look for tables with the names auth, tokens or credentials).

⚠️ Note: Banks encrypt passwords using hardware keys, so even with a backup, you may not see the password in readable form, and such actions may be considered an attempt to hack (see Art. 272 of the Criminal Code). Use this method only for your accounts and in extreme cases.

Alternative methods

If nothing helps:

• 📞 Contact the bank with a passport – they can reset the password after confirming identity.
• 💻 Try logging in via the web version of the bank on a PC (sometimes there is a different authorization mechanism).
• 📱 Reinstall the application – sometimes it resets the password requirement (but you will need confirmation on the application). SMS).

5. Search for passwords in application files (for power users)

Some applications store passwords in plain form in their folders on the device. To find them, you will need a Explorer with access to root (for example, Root Explorer or Root Explorer). FX File Explorer or PC connection via ADB.

📁 Where to find:

🔧 How to view files:

1. Install Root Explorer and give it root rights.
2. Follow one of the paths from the table above.
3. Copy the file to SD-card.
4. Open it with SQLite Browser (for databases) or a text editor.

⚠️ Attention: Most modern applications (especially instant messengers and banking services) store passwords in encrypted form. In the files you will find only access tokens or hashes, but not the passwords themselves, VK until 2018).

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If you are looking for a Wi-Fi password, you can view it in the router settings or through the WiFi Password Viewer app (root required). → Wi-Fi, tap on your network and select Share Password (works on your network) MIUI 13+).

6.Use of third-party password managers

If you use third-party services to store passwords (for example, 1Password, KeePass, LastPass or Bitwarden), the data may not appear in Xiaomi's system settings:

• 🔑 Open the password manager app and find the required entry.
• 🌐 If you use the web version (such as LastPass), log in via your browser to your PC.
• 📱 Some managers (like KeePass) need to open a database through a.kdbx file, which can be stored in a phone’s memory or the cloud.

🔹 Popular Password Managers and Where to Look for Data:

❗ Important: If you forget the master password from the manager (for example, KeePass), you can't restore access to the database - the data is encrypted locally, in which case you just need to reset the manager and create a new database.

7. Recover passwords via PC (ADB and specialized utilities)

If the phone is debugging on USB, You can try to extract passwords from a PC:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 📱 Phone with the option turned on for developers → Debugging by USB.
• 🛠️ Android Password Viewer or Scripts for the ADB.

📌 Step-by-step instruction:

1. Connect your phone to your PC via USB and allow debugging.
2. Open the command prompt (cmd) and type: Adb devices Make sure the device is defined.
3. Download the Android Password Store utility and follow the instructions for data extraction.

⚠️ Note: This method does not work on all devices – modern versions MIUI 14 block access to some system files even through ADB. In addition, root rights will be required to extract passwords of banking applications.

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The most reliable way to restore access to your account is to use official recovery mechanisms (SMS, Email, support call) System password extraction methods do not always work and may violate service security policies.

8 What to do if none of the methods worked

If you have tried all the methods, but the password has not found, the following options remain:

• 🔄 Reset password through the service: Most applications (social networks, mail, instant messengers) allow you to reset your password via email or phone.
• 📧 Mail check: Many services send a password letter when registering (look for the Inbox or Spam words in the Inbox folder for your password, registration, welcome, etc).
• 📞 Call for Support: Banking applications, games (Genshin Impact, Honor of Kings) or corporate services may require a call to support with proof of identity.
• 🆕 Creating a new account: If your account is not critical (for example, in a low-use app), it is sometimes easier to re-register.

💡 Future tip: To keep your passwords in check, set up automatic sync via Google Smart Lock or a third-party manager (like Bitwarden:

1. Go to Settings → Passwords and Security → Autocomplete.
2. Choose Google or another manager as your autocomplete service.
3. Enable sync in your Google account (Google Settings) → Managing a Google Account → Security → Passwords).

❓ FAQ: Answers to frequent questions