Where to look at the password from Google account on Xiaomi: official and hidden methods

Why Google’s Xiaomi Password Can Be Hidden – and How to Find It

If you forget your Google account password on Xiaomi, it’s not just a problem with blocking services. Without that password, you won’t be able to download apps from the Play Market, sync contacts, or even reset your settings without asking for your previous account data (a requirement of Google FRP — Factory Reset Protection). Unlike Wi-Fi passwords, which are sometimes displayed in settings, Google account data is never stored in the open.

But there are a few ways to find, restore, or bypass this password, from official methods through Google Account Recovery to hidden MIUI features that few people know about, and it's important to understand that if you don't remember the password but the phone is unlocked, the chances of successful recovery are higher, and if the device is locked after a reset (requires you to enter a Google account), more drastic measures will be required.

In this article, we’ll look at all the working ways from browsing saved passwords in your browser to using ADB and bypassing FRP. But first, let’s look at why Xiaomi doesn’t show passwords in settings like other phones.

Can I see the Google password in Xiaomi settings?

No, there is no section in MIUI settings that displays the password of a Google account. Unlike Wi-Fi passwords (you can see them in Settings → Wi-Fi → Save Networks), Google account data is protected at the system level.

• 🔄 Synchronization through tokens. Once logged in, the system uses temporary access tokens, not the password itself.

However, there are indirect ways to learn or reset your password, such as if you’ve previously saved it to Google Chrome or Mi Browser, or if your phone has USB debugging enabled.

⚠️ Warning: If you bought Xiaomi with your hands and the previous owner didn’t withdraw the device from your Google account, the only legal way to unlock it is to contact them. FRP Without the owner’s permission, it can be considered a hacking.

Method 1: Viewing saved passwords in the browser

If you've ever entered a Google password on this phone and saved it in your browser, there's a chance you'll find it there.It works for Google Chrome, Mi Browser and other browsers with autocomplete feature.

Instructions for Google Chrome:

1. Open Chrome and go to chrome://settings/passwords.
2. Enter. PIN-phone code or pattern lock (if requested).
3. Find it in the list of accounts.google.com or mail.google.com.
4. Press the eye icon (👁️) next to the password and enter PIN-code.

For Mi Browser:

• Open your browser and go to Settings → Passwords and Forms → Saved Passwords.
• authenticate with a fingerprint or PIN-code.
• Look for a record with accounts.google.com.

Check if password sync is enabled in your Google account

Update your browser to the latest version

Try another browser (like Firefox)

Make sure you don’t use guest mode in Chrome-->

⚠️ Warning: If you reset your phone to factory settings, all saved passwords in your browser will be deleted.

Method 2: Recovery of passwords through Google Account Recovery

If the password is not saved in the browser, the only official way is to restore it through Google, which works even if the phone is locked after a reset (FRP-lock).

Step-by-step:

1. On your computer or other phone, go to the Google Account Recovery page.
2. Enter the email linked to your phone (if you don’t remember, try standard options like your name@gmail.com).
3. Google will offer you recovery options: 📱 SMS or call to a tied number. ✉️ Letter to backup email. 🔐 Confirmation via another device where you have already logged in to this account.

Try another way.

If you successfully restore the password, enter it on a locked Xiaomi, and the phone will be unlocked. If the account is not yours (for example, the phone is bought with hands), this method will not work – you will need to contact the previous owner.

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If you have two-factor authentication enabled (2FA), you may need a code from the Google Authenticator app or backup codes to restore them, which can be found in the security settings of your Google account on another device.

Method 3: Using ADB to extract data (for advanced ones)

If you have access to an unlocked phone with USB debugging enabled, you can try retrieving your account data via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method only suitable for users with command line experience.

Requirements:

• 🔌 Included debugging by USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (press 7 times) → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
• 💻 Computer with installed ADB Tools (can be downloaded in Android) SDK).
• 🔑 Debugging permission on the phone (a request will appear when connecting).

Data extraction commands:

adb shell


su




cd /data/data/com.google.android.gms/shared_prefs/




cat gservices.xml | grep "account"

This command will display some of the account data, but not the password itself (it is stored in encrypted form). However, you can see the attached email, which will help in recovery. To fully extract the password, root rights will be required, but on modern Xiaomi, obtaining them is often blocked by the bootloader.

Method 4: Bypass FRP-lock on Xiaomi (if the phone is locked)

If the phone requires you to enter your previous Google account (FRP-lock) after resetting, and you can’t contact the owner, you can try to bypass the lock.This is a semi-legal method, and it may not work on new versions of MIUI (starting with MIUI 12, Google has tightened protections).

Roundabout options:

Example of the TalkBack bypass (for older models):

1. On the lock screen, click Special Opportunities → TalkBack.
2. Hold your finger to the screen and swipe down to open the settings.
3. Through the voice assistant, try opening Settings → Reset and creating a new user.

⚠️ Attention: Bypass FRP may violate Google’s user agreement on new devices (e.g. Redmi Note) 10/11, Xiaomi 12/13) These techniques often don't work because of the hardware protection.

Method 5: Calling for Xiaomi or Google

If all of these methods have failed, the official path is to appeal for support, and this is true in two cases:

• 📱 You forgot your password, but remember the password email/phone.
• 🔄 The phone is bought with hands and the previous owner does not respond (you can try to prove the purchase).

Where to go:

• Google Support: Help page, you can re-access it if you have your account.
• Xiaomi Service: If the phone is locked after a reset, the service center can help unlock it if there is a check to buy (proof that you are the owner).

In the case of a used phone, the chances of unlocking are minimal – Google and Xiaomi do not provide such services without confirmation from the previous owner. The only way out is to negotiate with the seller or return the phone under warranty (unless he reported the lock).

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If the phone is locked after a FRP-lock, the only legal way to unlock it is to enter the original Google account data or confirm ownership through Xiaomi support.

What do you do if nothing helps?

If you’ve exhausted all options, but your phone is still locked, there are a few radical solutions:

• 🔧 Fastboot flashing on some models (Redmi Note 8 Pro, Poco) X3) You can delete frp via commands: fastboot erase frp fastboot reboot But this requires an unlocked bootloader and can lead to data loss.
• 💰 Calling for specialist services: Some (unofficial) service centres offer bypass services FRP Risk: You could run into a scam or damage your phone.
• 📦 Using a phone without Google: Some models (Xiaomi for the Chinese market) can do without a Google account by installing alternative services (e.g. Huawei AppGallery).

If the phone is new and warranty-free, the best option is to contact Xiaomi’s official service center with a check to buy it, and in some cases, they can unlock the device after checking the documents.

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Before flashing, check if the bootloader is unlocked (fastboot oem device-info).If not, unlocking erases all data and requires a link to a new Mi Account after 720 hours (30 days).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Google passwords on Xiaomi