How to find out the password from Wi-Fi on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: all working methods

Forgot the password from your home Wi-Fi, and the settings of the router were engaged in two years ago? Or you need to share the network with a guest, but the password sticker has long been erased? On Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (as on other Xiaomi smartphones) there are several ways to extract the saved password, from simple to technically complex. The main thing is not to rush to reset the router or call the provider: in 80% of cases, the problem is solved in 2-3 minutes directly from the phone.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods for the Redmi Note 9 (including Note 9 Pro, Note 9S, Note 9T models) running MIUI 12-14 and Android 10-13. Some methods require only standard settings, others require installing additional applications or even connecting to a computer.

1. Standard method: via Wi-Fi settings (without root)

The simplest method that works on most Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12 and later, does not require superuser or third-party software rights, but only for the networks the phone is currently connected to. If the network is saved but not active, go to the next section.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi.
• 🔍 Find your network in the list and tap it by its name (not by switch!).
• 👁️ In the window that opens, click on the icon. QR-Code (or "Share") in the upper right corner.
• 🔐 Under QR-If you don't have one, click "Show password" (you may need to enter it). PIN-fingerprint).

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⚠️ Note: On some firmware (especially custom) this method may not work. QR-code you only see the code itself without a text password – use alternative methods from the following sections.

2. via Wi-Fi configuration file (for power users)

All saved networks and their passwords are stored in a system file. wpa_supplicant.conf. You can access it without 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 and a little patience.

Step-by-step:

1. Install a file manager (like FX Explorer) and give it access to the storage.
2. Go to /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/ If you don’t have a folder, try the alternative path: /data/misc/wifi/
3. Find the file. wpa_supplicant.conf Open it with any text editor.
4. The file will list all saved networks in the format: network={ ssid="Name network" psk="password" key_mgmt=WPA-PSK }

🔍 Important: In new versions of Android (11+) The file may be restricted if the manager can't see the folder. /data/ — Try the method with ADB (section 4) Or use root access.

3. Apps for viewing Wi-Fi passwords

If the standard methods didn’t work, third-party utilities will come to the rescue, and we tested 5 popular apps and selected the three most reliable ones that run on the Redmi Note 9 without root rights (or with minimal requirements).

⚠️ Note: Applications without root permissions often only show passwords for the current active network. If you need to extract a password from a saved but not connected network, use methods with the help of a password. ADB root.

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4. The method for advanced: ADB-team

If you have a computer and 10 minutes of time, ADB (Android Debug Bridge is the most reliable way to extract all saved passwords, including networks that the phone hasn't connected to in a long time. USB installation ADB-driver.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on Redmi Note 9: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers and turn on USB Debugging.

Connect your phone to your computer and confirm your trust in the device.

ADB Tools

Win + R

cmd

cd path to folder sdk\platform-tools


adb devices




adb shell




su -c "cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/wpa_supplicant.conf"

💡 Tip: If the team returns a Permission denied error, try an alternative path:

su -c "cat /data/misc/wifi/*/wpa_supplicant.conf"

Or use ADB Backup to back up your Wi-Fi settings (but it’s harder).

1) Are Xiaomi USB Drivers installed?

2 Whether File Transfer (MTP) mode is enabled when connected.

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5. Reset router settings: an extreme case

If none of these methods worked, and Wi-Fi access is critical, you have to reset the router to factory settings, and that will return the password to the default value (usually indicated on the sticker on the back of the router), and the only way you have to reconfigure the network is to change the name, password, channel, and other parameters.

How to reset your router:

• 🔌 Find a small Reset button on the back of the router (sometimes it is recessed in the case).
• 📍 Take a paper clip or toothpick, press and hold the button for 10-15 seconds.
• 🔄 Wait for the router to restart (all indicators will light up / flash).
• 📋 Connect to the network with the default name (for example, TP-Link_1234) and use the password from the sticker.

⚠️ Warning: Once reset, all devices on the network will be disabled. IP, Port overflows or guest networks will have to be reconfigured, too. On some routers (for example, from MGTS or Rostelecom), a reset can block access to the provider’s personal account — check this in advance!

6. Alternative methods: if nothing has worked

In rare cases, even ADB and root don't help you extract your password, so you can use some other non-standard solutions.

• 📡 If the router was issued by a company (for example, Rostelecom or Beeline), they can provide the password by the contract number, check whether it changed after the last flashing of the router.
• 🔧 Connect to the router via cable. If you have a laptop, connect to the router via Ethernet and go to the web interface (usually at the address). 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1). Login and password for login are often standard (admin/admin).
• 📱 If you have a second smartphone at home (not even Xiaomi) that has this Wi-Fi stored on it, try extracting the password from it according to the instructions for its model.

🔎 Hidden life hack: If the router supports the function WPS (button on the back, you can connect to the network without a password:

1. On Redmi Note 9, go to Settings → Wi-Fi → Additional → WPS.
2. Click on “Connect via WPS”.
3. For 2 minutes, press the WPS button on the router.

This method will not show a password, but will allow you to connect to the network without it.

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Before resetting your router or calling your provider, be sure to check all the software methods – in 90% of cases, the password can be extracted directly from the phone.

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