How to see the password from Wi-Fi on the phone Xiaomi Redmi: all the ways of 2026

Forgot your home Wi-Fi password and the router's sticker is gone? Or do you need to plug in a new gadget but no combination? Xiaomi Redmi smartphones (including the Redmi Note, POCO and Redmi K series) have several ways to extract your saved password from the network - both through standard settings and through hidden MIUI features. Importantly, not all methods work on the latest firmware, but we have put together current solutions for 2026, including circumventing restrictions.

In this article you will find:

• 🔍 The official method through settings (works on the MIUI 14 and newer)
• 📱 Configuration file method (requires a root-access file manager or file manager) ADB)
• 🔄 Bypassing restrictions on new versions MIUI (If the menu items are hidden)
• ⚠️ Safety warnings and possible risks

If your Redmi runs on Android 13/14 with a MIUI 14+ shell, start with the first section, which describes the easiest way. For older versions (MIUI 12 and below), or if the standard method did not work, move to alternatives. All instructions are tested on Redmi Note 12 Pro+, POCO X5 Pro and Redmi 10C models.

1. Standard method: viewing password through Wi-Fi settings

Starting with MIUI 12.5 and up (including the current MIUI 14/15), a password viewer has been added to the network settings, which works without root rights or additional software, but can be hidden on some firmware.

1. Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Find your network in the list and tap it by its name.
3. In the window that opens, select Share (or Share in English firmware).
4. The system will request confirmation by PIN-code, print or face.
5. After authentication will appear QR-code and text password underneath.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro)+ 5G s MIUI 14.0.4) Share may not be available, due to Xiaomi's security policy for enterprise or operator firmware, in which case move on to the next section.

2. Alternative method: extracting password through file wpa_supplicant.conf

If the standard method did not work, you can try to get a password from the system file. wpa_supplicant.conf, This method requires a root-access file manager (e.g., Root Explorer or Root Explorer). FX File Explorer or Connections by ADB.

Instructions for owners with root rights:

1. Open the file manager and go to /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/
2. Find the file. wpa_supplicant.conf Open it with a text editor.
3. 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.

⚠️ Note: Without root rights, this file is not available. If you don't have superuser rights, use the method of using the root rights. ADB (described below) or go to the backup section.

3. Method without root: extracting password through ADB (for advanced)

If you don't have root rights but you have a computer, you can try extracting the password through Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which works on most versions of MIUI, but requires USB debugging enabled.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your phone: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI Version. Go back to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate USB Debugging.

ADB-tools

adb shell


su




cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/wpa_supplicant.conf

su

adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/wpa_supplicant.conf

(The file is copied to the PC, open it with a notebook).

💡 Useful advice: If ADB gives the error permission denied, try first to execute the command adb root (on some firmware this temporarily gives increased rights).

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Before using ADB, check that the phone has the option to Allow Debugging (OEM factory unlock) enabled in the USB Debugging settings. Without it, some commands may not be executed.

4. backup of Wi-Fi settings (for MIUI 12 and below)

The older versions of MIUI (12 and below) had a workaround through backup, which is now blocked by the system, but on some firmware it may still work.

1. Go to Settings → System and Device → Backup.
2. Select Local Backup.
3. Uncheck all checkmarks except for Wi-Fi settings.
4. Create a backup (the file will be saved in the MIUI/backup/AllBackup folder).
5. Copy the file on your PC and rename the extension from.backup to.zip.
6. Unclose the file and find the wifi folder inside – there will be a file with passwords.

If you decide to use this app:

1. Check reviews and ratings (should be 4.5+ and 100K+ installations).
2. Install an antivirus (such as Dr.Web or Kaspersky) and scan the APK before installing it.
3. Do not enter personal data or passwords from accounts.

🔍 Key takeaway: Third-party apps are the last option when other methods have failed.The risks outweigh the benefits, especially on newer versions MIUI.

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The safest ways are standard browsing via settings or ADB. Apps from the Play Market are often useless or dangerous.

6. What to do if nothing works?

If none of the methods worked, radical solutions remain:

• 🔄 Reset the router to factory settings (reset button on the back) Password will return to standard (specified on the sticker).
• 📞 Contact the provider - some operators (for example, Rostelecom or MTS) can send a password from the router SMS.
• 🔧 Connect your phone to the router via cable (if supported) and access the web interface at 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1.

⚠️ Warning: Resetting the router will disconnect all users from the network, and you will have to configure the connection again (including PPPoE settings if used).Be sure to reset before resetting that you have access to the data to reconfigure (login / password from the provider).

FAQ: Frequent questions about viewing the Wi-Fi password on Xiaomi Redmi