Owning a Xiaomi smartphone means having access to a variety of convenient features of the MIUI operating system or the new HyperOS. One of these useful features is the ability to view stored Wi-Fi networks and their passwords. This feature is often required when you need to connect to the home Internet a new laptop, tablet or guest phone, and the router is in a difficult place or you just forgot a complex set of characters.
In the past, it required root rights or access to the router's web interface, which made it difficult for the average user. However, modern versions of Android, starting from 10th and up, allow you to extract this data by regular means. On Redmi and Poco devices, the process is especially simple thanks to shell optimizations. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods in detail.
It’s worth noting that data security in Xiaomi is built on biometric security, so to view the password you may need to unlock the device by fingerprint or face.This ensures that the unauthorized person who took your phone will not be able to access sensitive information on your home network.
Viewing Passwords through Wi-Fi Settings in MIUI and HyperOS
The easiest and most reliable way to find out a forgotten access code is to use the built-in functionality of the system. If your Xiaomi phone is already connected to the desired network or was connected to it before, the system stores this data in a secure storage. First, you need to go to the Settings menu and select the Wi-Fi section. This shows the list of available networks and the current connection.
At the top of the screen, you'll see an active network card. Click on an arrow icon or information icon (the letter "i" in a circle) to the right of the network name. The connection properties menu that opens will have a password field. Depending on the version of MIUI, the password can be hidden by asterisks or dots.
Once you click on the view button, the system will require you to confirm your rights. PIN-Screen unlock code, fingerprint scanning or face recognition ID. Once you've done the check, you'll see a text password, and you can copy it to the clipboard or just rewrite it.
If you have a new version of the HyperOS shell, the interface may be slightly different visually, but the logic remains the same. QR-This is for convenience, but the text is often hidden under the "copy" or "show" button".
⚠️ Note: If after clicking on the icon of the eye, the password is not displayed, and the system simply copies it to the buffer or shows it. QR-code, use the following section of the instructions to decrypt.
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In modern versions of MIUI, the password can be seen immediately in the network properties after biometric verification.
Use of the QR-code
In cases where the direct text of the password is hidden, technology comes to the rescue. QR-Android generates special encrypted code containing all the connection parameters: SSID (The name of the network, the type of encryption, and the password itself, has become the de facto standard for fast data transfer between devices.
To take advantage of this method, being in the Wi-Fi network properties menu (where we went in the previous section), look for the “Share” button or icon. QR-When you tap the phone screen, it creates a unique matrix, and under that code, often, but not always, in small print, you write the text: Password: 12345678".
However, if the code is missing or hidden, you will need a second smartphone.A camera on any modern phone from Samsung, iPhone or other Xiaomi, hover the lens over the generated code.A notification that pops up on the second device often displays the full connection URL, where the P: or S: character will be followed by the desired password.
- 📱 The camera of the second phone on QR-code-not-photo.
- 🔍 Wait for a pop-up notification with network details.
- 📋 Copy text or write down characters after the password is indicated.
There is also a possibility of preserving this QR-It's like a gallery image, so you can look at it on a big screen, or send it to a messenger, and zoom in, and it's especially useful if you have poor eyesight and you can't read the small text on the screen.
What if the camera doesn’t read the code?
Checking through Google Passwords (Google Passwords)
Google’s ecosystem offers a centralized password store that syncs across all devices that log in to your account. If your Xiaomi has sync enabled, your stored Wi-Fi networks can automatically duplicate into Google Passwords. This is true for Android 10 and higher devices.
To check, open your phone's Settings, scroll down to the Google section and select Autocomplete. Next, go to Autocomplete from Google and click on Google Passwords or Password Manager. The system will ask you to verify your identity through biometrics or pin code.
And you'll see a lot of sites and apps on the list that opens, and to find your Wi-Fi password, you'll search for "Wi-Fi" or your network name. MIUI, Here, the password is often displayed in plain form immediately, without the need for generation. QR-code.
| Parameter | Description | Where to find out. |
|---|---|---|
| Network name (SSID) | The name of your access point | In the card's header |
| Password. | WPA/WPA2 security key | Password field (hidden by dots) |
| Date of change | When the password was updated | Under the password field |
| The device | Where the entrance was kept | Android icon or website logo |
Using Google’s password manager is convenient because you can access this data not only from your phone, but from any computer by going to passwords.google.com. This makes the method universal if the Xiaomi phone itself is dead or unavailable.
Viewing through the router's web interface
If the software methods on the phone itself do not work (for example, due to the limitations of the Android version), there is always a “iron” way – log in to the settings of the router itself. LAN-router.
Open any browser (Chrome, Yandex, Mi Browser) and enter in the address bar IP-The router's address. 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1. The exact address is often written on a sticker at the bottom of the device, and you'll be asked to enter your login and administrator password. If you haven't changed them, try the standard ones: admin/admin.
Once you have successfully logged in, find the Wireless or Wi-Fi Settings section. The Wireless Security or WPA/WPA2 Settings subsections will have the Password or Pre-Shared Key field, where you can see the password in plain form, copy it or replace it with a new one.
⚠️ Warning: Changing the password in the router settings will shut down all devices on the network. You will have to reconnect the TV, laptops and phones of guests.
This method gives you complete control not only over browsing, but also over changing security settings, so you can change the encryption type to a more robust WPA3 if your hardware supports it, or change the broadcast channel for better speed.
Third-party applications for network analysis
Google Play and GetApps (Xiaomi app store) have a lot of networking tools, but it's important to understand that without root rights, no application can show you the saved password in text form for Android security reasons. QR-current-line.
However, apps like WiFi Analyzer or WiFi Man from Ubiquiti are useful for diagnostics, showing signal strength, loading channels, and understanding why the Internet is slow, and if you have superuser rights, applications like WiFi Password Viewer will instantly list all passwords ever saved in a text file.
Be careful when installing unknown applications. Many of them are full of ads or may contain malicious code. Trust only trusted, high-rated developers. On Xiaomi devices with active MIUI Security protection, such applications can be blocked during installation.
- 🛡️ Check the permissions the application requests.
- 📉 Use analyzers only to diagnose the signal, not to steal passwords.
- 🚫 Avoid programs that promise to “hack” your neighbor’s Wi-Fi – it’s a scam.
For the average user who just wants to remember their password, the use of third-party software is often redundant. MIUI Usually more than enough for the household.
Restoring access through router reset
In extreme cases, if the password is lost, changed by no one knows who, and you can not enter the router settings (because you lost the administrator password), there is a radical method - reset to factory settings. There is a small hole on the router's body with the inscription Reset.
Press the button inside the hole with a paper clip and hold for about 10-15 seconds until the indicators blink. The router will reset and the settings will return to the "out of the box" state. The Wi-Fi password will become the same as the sticker on the bottom of the device (or disappear, and the network will be open).
After that, you will need to reconfigure the connection to the provider (enter the login and password PPPoE or L2TP, if necessary), be prepared for the fact that this procedure may require a call to the technical support of your ISP if you do not remember the login data.