How to find out the password from Wi-Fi on Xiaomi: all methods

The situation when a new gadget or a friend's laptop needs to be connected to the home network, and the password is forgotten, is common. POCO This limitation is often encountered because Android defaults to hide characters for security purposes. MIUI New HyperOS has full-time tools to restore access.

In this article, we will discuss in detail all the current ways to extract security keys. QR-It's important to understand that for most activities, you'll need access to the settings menu of the phone that's already logged in to the network.

Don't panic if the standard method doesn't work. There are a few workarounds that depend on the version of the operating system and the model of your device, and we'll go from the simplest to the more complex ones so you can choose the best option.

Use of the function QR-code-in MIUI

The easiest and most reliable way available on most modern Xiaomi smartphones is generation. QR-This method doesn't require you to get super-user rights or install third-party software.

To start, open the Settings section and go to Wi-Fi. Find the network you are already connected to (it will be marked with the Connected icon) in the list. Click on the arrow to the right of the network name or the icon itself to open the details.

It'll appear on screen. QR-code that often (but not always) has a password in plain form. If the text is hidden by asterisks, just take a screenshot of the screen. Then open this screenshot through the Google Lens app or any scanner. QR-codes, and the device recognizes text, including password.

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If the password doesn’t show up under the code, try scanning. QR-code with the camera of another Xiaomi phone – notifications often pop up the sentence “Connect to the network”, where the key is visible.

This method works on 90 percent of devices with MIUI 12 and later, and is standard, so there is no risk of damage to the system, but on some global firmware versions, the display of characters may be forcibly hidden by developers.

⚠️ Note: Never show generated QR-It's a code that's available to outsiders in public places, and if you scan it, anyone can have full access to your home network.

Viewing saved networks through Android settings

Newer versions of Android (10 and higher), which are used to build MIUI and HyperOS, have changed the architecture of Wi-Fi storage, and now passwords are tied to a Google account and synced between devices, opening up an additional way for users to view them.

Go to the Settings menu → Passwords and security (or just passwords) Find the Apps and Devices Passwords or Wi-Fi Passwords section, which can store the history of all the networks you've ever connected to.

The system will require you to verify your identity by unlocking your screen, fingerprint or Face ID. Once you have successfully logged in, you will see a list of networks, and if you click on the network, you can see your password or create a code to connect.

• 🔑 Sync: Password can only be accessed if sync with Google Account is enabled.
• 📱 Android Version: The method is guaranteed to work on Android 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14.
• 🔒 Security: Data is stored in an encrypted Android key storage.

If this section is empty, then the function of saving passwords to the cloud has been disabled, or you are using a local Xiaomi account without being linked to Google, in which case it is worth turning to more technical methods.

Use of the ADB-key-drive

For advanced users who don’t want root rights but have access to a computer, the ideal solution is to use USB debugging and the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) utility, which allows you to request the saved configurations directly from the system.

First, activate the developer mode. Go to Settings → About Phone and quickly press 7 times on the MIUI Version (or OS Version). Once the message "You became a developer" appears, go back.

In the menu Additional settings → For developers, turn on the USB debugging switch. Connect your smartphone to your PC with a cable. On your computer in the command line, type the following command to check the connection:

adb devices

You'll see a request for debugging permission on your phone screen, click "Allow." Then, to pull out a file with a Wi-Fi configuration, use the command:

adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml

The resulting WifiConfigStore.xml file can be opened by any text editor (Notepad, Notepad++). Inside it, you need to find the Passphrase or PreSharedKey tag - the value next to it will be the desired password.

Comparison of Access Restoration Methods

The choice of the particular method depends on your skills and the software version. Not all methods are equally effective on different models. Below is a table that helps you determine the best way to solve the problem.

As you can see from the table, the first option is the most optimal for the average user, it requires no additional hardware or knowledge, and the ADB method is good because it allows you to access the file system, but requires pre-prepared workspace.

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The fastest way is to scan. QR-code through Wi-Fi settings, the most versatile for older versions of Android - the use of ADB.

Obtaining SuperUser (Root) rights and accessing files

If none of the above methods worked, then the “heavy artillery” – obtaining superuser rights – is left, and having Root rights (for example, through Magisk) gives full access to the /data system partition, where all configuration files are stored.

To do this, you will need a file manager with Root support, such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer. After activating the rights in the application, go on the path:

/data/misc/wifi/

You're interested in the file. WifiConfigStore.xml or, on very old devices, wpa_supplicant.conf. Opening them, you will find all the networks and passwords ever saved in plain sight.

⚠️ Warning: Getting Root rights voids the warranty on the device and can cause system failure if you do not perform skillful actions!

This method is considered extreme. It is only necessary in cases where standard Android tools are blocked by the manufacturer or removed. For most Xiaomi users, the methods described in the first sections are sufficient.

• 🛠 Toolkit: Requires an installed Magisk or analogue.
• 📂 File system: Direct access to system folders.
• ⚡ Risks: High risk of “bricking” with errors.

Frequent Problems and Questions (FAQ)

Users often face typical difficulties in password recovery, and here are the answers to the most popular questions to help avoid errors.

To sum up, Xiaomi’s ecosystem provides enough tools to manage network connections, and the key is knowing where to look for the right settings, and not neglecting security features that paradoxically sometimes interfere with but generally protect your data.