Forgot the password from home Wi-Fi, and the router sticker was erased? Or you need to connect a new device, but laziness to look for a piece of code? Xiaomi Redmi 9 there are several ways to extract the saved password from the network — both through standard settings and using hidden MIUI functions. The main thing is not to rush to reset the router or call the provider: in 90% of cases, the problem is solved in 2-3 minutes directly on the phone.
In this article, we will analyze all the current methods for Redmi 9 (including Redmi 9A/9C/9T modifications), taking into account the features of MIUI 12/13/14 firmware. From the simplest viewing through Settings to working with system files, choose the option for your level of training. And if the phone is not rooted, do not worry: most methods work without superuser rights.
⚠️ Note: Methods using a file manager or ADB You need to be careful, you can get your Wi-Fi system out of order, and you can do all the manipulation at your own risk.
1. Standard method: Password in Wi-Fi settings (MIUI 14 and later)
The easiest and most secure method is to run on Redmi 9 with MIUI 12.5+ firmware (including global and Chinese versions). Xiaomifinally added the ability to view passwords directly in the interface, but with one trick: the feature is hidden behind an additional tap.
To see the password:
- Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi.
- Find your network in the list and tap it by its name.
- In the window that opens, click on the “Share” icon (the arrow icon up).
- The system will request confirmation by PIN-code, print or pattern lock.
- After authentication, it will be displayed QR-code and text password underneath.
⚠️ Note: If the “Share” button is missing, then your version is MIUI Update the firmware through Settings. → The phone. → Update the system or use alternative methods from this article.
2. View through the Wi-Fi configuration file (without root)
If the standard method does not work, you can extract the password from the system file. wpa_supplicant.conf. This method does not require root rights, but you will need a file manager with access to system folders (for example, a file manager with access to the system folders, FX Explorer or Solid Explorer).
Instructions:
- Install a file manager from Google Play.
- Open the manager and go on the path: /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/
- Find the file. wpa_supplicant.conf Open it with any text editor.
- Inside the file will be blocks of the form: network={ ssid="Name of your network" psk="password" key_mgmt=WPA-PSK } where psk is the password.
🔹 Important: In some versions MIUI The path to the file may be different. If there is no WifiConfigStore folder, try it:
- 📁 /data/misc/wifi/
- 📁 /data/vendor/wifi/
Install file manager with root access (if there is a root)|Enable hidden file display |Return file before editing |Use text editor without autoformatting-->
3. Use of ADB (for advanced users)
The Android Debug Bridge (ADB) method is suitable for those who are not afraid of the command line. It works without root, but requires connecting the phone to a computer and enabling Debugging over USB.
Step-by-step:
- Download ADB Tools on PC.
- On the phone, activate Developer Mode (7 taps by Build Number in Settings → About Phone) and enable USB Debugging.
- Connect Redmi 9 to your computer and confirm your trust.
- Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (macOS/Linux) file ADB and do: adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/wpa_supplicant.conf
- The file is copied to the computer – open it and find the line with psk="..."
⚠️ Note: If the command returns a Permission denied error, your firmware has blocked access to the file:
adb shell
su
cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/wpa_supplicant.conf(requires root rights).
What if the ADB can’t see the device?
4. applications for viewing passwords (with and without root)
If previous methods didn't work, you can use third-party utilities, and we tested 5 popular apps -- the results are in the table below.
| Annex | Need a Root? | Works for MIUI? | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| WiFi Password Viewer | ❌ No. | ✅ Yes. MIUI 12-14) | Google Play |
| WiFi Key Recovery | ✅ Yes. | ✅ Yes (any version) | Google Play |
| Root Browser | ✅ Yes. | ✅ Yes (for manual file search) | Google Play |
| Network Connections | ❌ No. | ❌ No (can't see the passwords on the MIUI) | Google Play |
🔹 Tip: Check reviews before installing apps – some utilities may contain ads or request unnecessary permissions. For Redmi 9, the best choice is WiFi Password Viewer (without root) or WiFi Key Recovery (with root).
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If the app asks for root rights but you don't have them, try temporarily getting a root through Magisk (instruction for Xiaomi: [link to our guide]).
5. Alternative methods: QR-router
If neither of these methods works, there are two universal options:
- 📱 QR-Wi-Fi code: Open Settings on your phone → Wi-Fi, tap your network and select "Share." It will show up. QR-code – scan it with another device to connect without entering a password.
- 📡 Router settings: Connect to the router via cable or through the current network, then type in the browser 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1. Login/password for entry usually admin/admin or listed on the router's sticker. → Security.
🔹 Note: On some routers (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Router), you can see the password in the Mi WiFi mobile app. Connect to the network and open the Devices section → Wi-Fi settings».
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QR-Code is the most reliable way to share Wi-Fi with guests without revealing your password, and it works even if your phone is not rooted and you have a phone that is not running. MIUI obsolete.
6. Frequent problems and solutions
When you try to look up the password on Redmi 9, users encounter common errors.
- 🔄 No Share button: Update MIUI before the latest version or use it ADB/file manager.
- 🔒 File. wpa_supplicant.conf Empty: Reconnect to the network (forget and connect again) – the file will be updated.
- 📵 ADB Do not see the file: Check the path - on some firmware it may be /data/vendor/wifi/.
- 🛑 App doesn't show password: Try other software or clear the app cache.
🔧 The solution for outdated firmware: If your Redmi 9 works on the MIUI 11 or lower, the most reliable way is to connect to the router via cable and see the password in the web interface. Alternatively, you can back up your Wi-Fi settings through Settings. → System system → Backup and then extract the password from the backup on the PC.