Forgot your home Wi-Fi password and your router doesn't have a data sticker? Or you need to plug in a new gadget but you're too lazy to look for a code piece? There are several ways Xiaomi Redmi smartphones can extract your password from the network, both through standard MIUI settings and with third-party tools. The main thing is that you should have access to the phone itself (unlocked screen) and administrator rights if it comes to root methods.
In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven ways, including little-known tricks for newer versions of MIUI 14/15. Note: some methods only work on hard-wired phones or require a PC connection. If you need to know your password urgently, start with the first section, which describes the simplest options without additional programs.
1. Standard method: via MIUI settings (without root)
The most obvious and safe method is to use the built-in MIUI shell tools. It works on most Xiaomi Redmi models (including the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Redmi 10C, POCO X5, etc.), but requires that the phone is already connected to the target Wi-Fi network.
Instructions:
- 📱 Open the Settings app (cog icon on the home screen).
- 🌐 Go to the Wi-Fi section (or Connections) → Wi-Fi in new versions MIUI).
- 🔍 Find your network in the list and tap it by its name (not by switch!).
- 👁️ In the window that opens, click on Show Password (or Share Password in the window). MIUI 14+).
- 🔐 The system will request confirmation by fingerprint, PIN-code or pattern lock - enter it.
If you don't have a Show Password, your MIUI version is hiding it, so try alternative methods in the following sections, and note that some firmware (e.g., global versions for Europe) may have this option disabled by default.
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If you MIUI 15 and no "Show Password" button, try to connect again: forget it (Wi-Fi settings) → Additionally. → Forget the network, then connect again and check the menu again.
2. Through QR-network code (for MIUI 12 and newer)
Few people know, but in MIUI 12 and above is a generation function QR-It's a Wi-Fi code that contains a password in plain form, and it works even if the direct password viewing option is hidden.
How to do this:
- 📱 Go to Settings. → Wi-Fi.
- 🔍 Tap on the name of your network.
- 🖼️ Select the option to share a password or QR-code (depending on version) MIUI).
- 📷 Generated. QR-And underneath it, there's a line with the name of the network (SSID) Password (password) in format WIFI:T:WPA;S:my_wifi;P:my_password;;.
Copy the text under QR-code, after P: you'll have a password. WIFI:T:WPA;S:Xiaomi_Home;P:12345678;; the password is 12345678.
What to do if QR-code not displayed?
3. Use of Wi-Fi configuration file (for power users)
All passwords from Wi-Fi networks on Android are stored in the system file wpa_supplicant.conf. It can be accessed through a root-righted conductor or ADB (without rue, but with debugging USB). This method is suitable for Xiaomi Redmi on all versions. MIUI, It requires technical skills.
Instructions via ADB (without root):
- 🖥️ Connect your phone to your PC and enable debugging. USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then return to the Additional Settings → For developers).
- 📂 Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Mac/Linux) and enter: adb shell su -c "cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml | If the command doesn’t work, try the alternative path: adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml Then open the downloaded file in any text editor and find the PreSharedKey string.="password".
⚠️ Note: New versions of Android (11)+) If the command returns a Permission denied error, try root-right methods or use specialized applications.
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4. Password viewing applications (require root)
If the standard methods didn't work, and you have root rights on your Xiaomi Redmi, you can use specialized utilities that read system files and display all saved passwords in a convenient way.
| Annex | Need root? | Features | Link (Google Play) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WiFi Password Viewer | ✅ Yes. | Shows all networks and passwords, export to file | Download |
| WiFi Key Recovery | ✅ Yes. | It runs on Android 5-12 and supports MIUI. | Download |
| Root Browser | ✅ Yes. | Allows you to open manually wpa_supplicant.conf | Download |
How to use:
- 📥 Install one of the applications (for example, WiFi Password Viewer).
- 🔓 Provide root access when requested.
- 📋 In the main window, a list of all saved networks with passwords will appear.
- 📤 Click on the network to copy or share your password.
⚠️ Warning: Installing applications from unknown sources could harm the system. APK Only from official websites or Google Play. Also remember that using root rights voids the Xiaomi warranty.
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5. Alternative methods (if nothing has worked)
If none of the above methods worked, try these options:
- 🔄 Reset router. Press the Reset button on the back of the router (hold 10 seconds). Once reset, the password will become standard (specified on the device sticker.
- 📞 If the router was issued by an Internet service provider (for example, Rostelecom or Beeline), call support - they can provide a password by the contract number.
- 💻 View on a PC. If your computer is connected to that network, you can find the password through the Control Panel. → Network control centre → Wireless network → Properties → Security (Ticks Display entered signs).
If you rent a house or are connected to another network (for example, in a cafe), try to politely ask the owner for a password. Using someone else's networks without permission can be regarded as illegal access (Article 272 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation).
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Resetting a router is an extreme method, and then you have to reconfigure the network, including the type of encryption (WPA2/WPA3), the network name (SSID), and the broadcast channel.
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
When trying to find out the password from Wi-Fi on Xiaomi Redmi, users often face typical problems:
- 🚫 There's no "Show password" item. MIUI Or global firmware with limitations. Solution: Upgrade or use ADB.
- 🔒 ADB It gives you a "Permission denied" error.+ Solution: Get root or use Magisk modules like SQLite for Root.
- ❌ Password apps don't work. Reason: No root rights or the app doesn't support your version MIUI. Solution: Check compatibility in the application description.
If you see a message This network requires web authentication, it means that the network uses an authorization portal (for example, in hotels or airports), in which case the password is useless - you need to open the browser and log in.