How to see the password from Wi-Fi on the phone Xiaomi Redmi Note: all working methods

Forgot the password from home Wi-Fi, and the router is in an uncomfortable place where you can not climb to the sticker with the code? or you need to share the network with a guest, but laziness to look for a piece of paper with records? 10/11/12 Pro and earlier versions, there are several ways to extract the saved password, both through standard settings and through technical tricks. 80% In some cases, the problem is solved for 2–3 minutes straight from the phone.

In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven methods, including official (via MIUI) and alternative (using a file manager or ADB). Note that some methods require superuser rights (root), but we’ll show you where to do without them.

1. Method through MIUI settings (official, no root)

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI feature to view passwords. It works on most Redmi Notes with MIUI 12 firmware and later (including the Note 11 Pro+ 5G and Note 12 Turbo).

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings app** (cog icon).
• 🌐 Go to the Wi-Fi section (or Connections) → Wi-Fi on new versions).
• 🔍 Find your network in the list and tap it by its name (not by switch!).
• 🔑 In the window that opens, click “Show password”** (or Share). → QR-code).
• 👁️ Confirm the action with a fingerprint, pattern lock or PIN-code.

If you only see dots or stars instead of a password, it means that your firmware has added additional protection, and the solution is in the next section.

⚠️ Attention: On the Redmi Note 8/9 s MIUI 11 This method may not work because of security limitations, in which case use the method of using the QR-code (section) 3) or file system (partition) 4).

2 If the password is displayed in stars: how to open the characters

On some versions of MIUI (especially on the Redmi Note 7/8 with MIUI 10–11), the password in the Wi-Fi settings is hidden by the characters • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • This is not a bug, but a feature - this is how Xiaomi tries to protect users from accidental disclosure.

Method 1: Share the Menu with the Share Menu

• 📤 In Wi-Fi settings, tap on your network → Choose Share (or Share).
• 🖼️ The system generates QR-And there's a button underneath that that says, Show password, press it.
• 🔐 Enter. PIN-code or fingerprint.

Method 2: Using a screenshot and editor (works on 90% of devices):

1. Take a screenshot of the screen with the hidden password (stars).
2. Open the screenshot in any graphics editor (e.g., Gallery → Edit**).
3. Scale up the image by 300 to 400% – sometimes the password characters shine through the dots.

On the Redmi Note 10 Pro and newer with MIUI 13+ The hidden password can only be disclosed through QR-root-access.

3. Extracting the password through QR-code (universal method)

If the previous methods did not work, use the generation function. QR-This method works on all Redmi Note models (from Note). 4X Note 12 Pro+) It doesn't require super-user rights: QR-The code can be scanned by another device to automatically connect to the network.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect to the right Wi-Fi network.
2. Open Settings → Wi-Fi and tap the name of your network.
3. Select the option to Share (or Share in English firmware).
4. Enter. PIN-proof-code.
5. It'll appear on screen. QR-And underneath it, there's a line with a password -- click Show Password.

If the password is not displayed under QR-code, use a third-party application to scan the code (for example, «QR & Barcode Scanner"** from Google Play. "The scanned data will contain the network name (S:) and password (P:P:).

4. Viewing the password through the file wpa_supplicant.conf (advanced)

This method is suitable for users willing to work with system files. Wi-Fi passwords on Android (including: MIUI) file-stored wpa_supplicant.conf, access to it requires root rights or ADB (No root – only on older versions of Android).

If you have root:

1. Install a root-enabled file manager (such as Root Explorer or FX File Explorer).
2. Go to /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/ or (on newer versions of Android): /data/vendor/wifi/WifiConfigStore/
3. Find the file. wpa_supplicant.conf Open it with a text editor.
4. Look for blocks of the type: network={ ssid="sk="wifi password" key_mgmt=WPA-PSK }

Without root rights, you can try using ADB (you need a computer):

1. Connect your phone to your PC and turn on “Debugging by” USB»** (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap to unlock the developer mode).
2. Enter in the command line: adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/wpa_supplicant.conf
3. Open the downloaded file on the PC.

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If the file wpa_supplicant.conf empty or not, try the way /data/misc/wifi/ — Some of the configs are there.

⚠️ Note: Modifying or Deleting a File wpa_supplicant.conf This can cause you to lose all your stored Wi-Fi networks. Do not edit it manually without a backup!

5. Use of third-party applications (with caution!)

There are dozens of apps on Google Play that promise to show Wi-Fi passwords without root, but most of them either don't run MIUI or require suspicious permissions. We tested 3 relatively secure options:

• 🔓 «WiFi Password Viewer** – runs on Redmi Note 8/9 s MIUI 11–12, but requires a network connection.
• 📡 «WiFi Password Recovery** – Shows passwords through the QR-code, but may not work on MIUI 13+.
• 🛠️ «Root Browser** – Root Browser for root users only, allows you to manually search wpa_supplicant.conf.

Warning: Avoid applications that ask for administrator rights or access to SMS/contacts, such permissions are not needed to view Wi-Fi passwords, and requesting them is a sign of potentially malware.

How to check the security of the application:

• 🔍 Check the number of downloads (less than that). 100K — riskily).
• ⭐ Rating below 4.0 stars is a reason to be wary.
• 📋 Read the latest reviews (often written about viruses).

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The Wi-Fi password viewer side of Xiaomi is unstable due to restrictions MIUI. The most reliable method is the official methods (QR-code).

6. Alternative methods (if nothing has worked)

If none of these methods work, then radical measures remain, and they should only be used as a last resort:

Method 1: Resetting the router

• 🔄 Press the Reset button on the back of the router (hold 10-15 seconds).
• 📝 Password will be reset to factory (indicated on the sticker of the router).
• ⚠️ Disadvantage: all router settings (including network name) will return to default.

Method 2: Viewing a password on another device

If you have a Windows laptop or other phone connected to the same network, extract the password from the following:

• 💻 On Windows: Control Panel → Network control centre → Change of adapter parameters → right-button → Properties of wireless network → Security → Checkmarks Show entered signs.
• 📱 On iPhone: Go to Settings → Wi-Fi, tap the network and select Copy Password (IOS 16 required)+).

Method 3: Contact the provider

If the router is issued by an Internet provider (for example, Rostelecom or MTS), the password can:

• 📞 Find out by phone hotline (need a contract or personal data).
• 🌐 Find in your personal account on the provider's website (section My devices or Wi-Fi).

FAQ: Frequent questions about Wi-Fi passwords on Xiaomi