It is common for owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones to connect a new device to a wireless network, but the password is lost or forgotten, because MIUI or HyperOS automatically hides access symbols for security reasons. However, the Android operating system stores this data and can be obtained in several proven ways.
The simplest method doesn't require third-party software or superuser rights, just having access to an already connected smartphone that remembers the network. QR-We'll look at this and other ways, including accessing the router configuration, to connect guests quickly.
It’s worth noting that the methods may vary depending on the version of Android and the firmware modification. On older versions (below Android 10), the ability to view a password without root permissions was limited, but modern gadgets allow you to do this with regular means.
Use of the QR-password-code
Since Android 10, the system has a generation function QR-It's a very convenient feature for Xiaomi smartphones, which allows you to see your password in text form immediately after scanning or generating code. It's the fastest way to do it without having to go deep into the technical settings.
To start, you need to go to the wireless settings menu. The path is usually: Settings → Wi-Fi. This displays the list of available networks, and the current active network is labeled with an icon or color. Click on your network name or the arrow to the right of your network to reveal details.
In the menu you will see the “Share” button or icon QR-The system will ask you to verify your identity by unlocking the screen (PIN-A code, fingerprint or pattern lock, after successful authentication, will appear on the screen. QR-It will usually be in small print below, and it will say, "Password: your password".
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If the password text is under QR-The code does not show, take a screenshot of the screen and open it in the Google Lens app or any other scanner. QR-The phone reads the code from the picture and shows the network data, including the password.
Sometimes the password text is hidden by dots even in this menu, so you can use a second phone with a camera and a scanning app. QR-Point the camera of the second device to the code on the screen of the first. After scanning, the result bar often appears URL-This is a similar format to WIFI:S:MyNetwork;T:WPA;P:MyPassword;;; where after P: and the code is searched.
Viewing saved networks through MIUI settings
Shell MIUI And the new HyperOS has an extended Wi-Fi control menu that stores connection history. Unlike stock Android, you can often see connection details here without having to generate any data. QR-This is especially useful if you want to know the password from a network that your phone used to connect to but is not currently connected to.
Go to Settings → Wi-Fi. At the top of the screen or in the menu (three dots or hamburger menu), find the option "Manage saved networks" or just scroll down. This shows all the networks that your Xiaomi Redmi has ever connected to. Click on the desired network.
- 📱 The screen will show information about the network, including the type of encryption and connection status.
- 👁️ If the password is hidden, look for the “Eye” button or the words “Show password".
- 🔒 Symbols will require confirmation via biometrics or PIN-unlock-code.
In some firmware versions (especially in Chinese versions or older global firmware builds), direct password text may not appear even in this menu. QR-code for this network using the method described above, and it's done to unify the interface and to secure the data.
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The password viewing function in Wi-Fi settings only works for networks to which the phone has been connected at least once and data about them is stored in the device memory.
Log in to the router settings via the browser
If the standard methods don’t work or you don’t have a second scanning device on hand QR-You can try to find out the password through the router's admin panel, which is universal and suitable for any device, including the Redmi Note, Xiaomi Mi and other models).
Open any browser on your smartphone (Chrome, MI Browser) and enter in the address bar IP-The router address is usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1. The exact address can also be viewed in the Wi-Fi settings on the phone in the Gateway or Router field".
The system will ask for a login and password to log into the control panel. If you've never changed this data, it's on a sticker at the bottom of the router (often admin/admin). If the data has been changed and you don't remember it, this method won't work without resetting the router. Once you've successfully logged in, look for the Wireless, Wi-Fi or Wireless section.
| Router brand | Standard IP | Login by default | Password default |
|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link | 192.168.0.1 | admin | admin |
| ASUS | 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin |
| D-Link | 192.168.0.1 | admin | (empty) |
| Xiaomi Router | 192.168.31.1 | admin | indicated when setting up |
| Zyxel | 192.168.1.1 | admin | 1234 |
Inside the wireless settings section, look for the Wireless Password, WPA Pre-Shared Key, or Wireless Password. Often there is a "Show Password" checkmark next to it, and you'll see a text value. Remember to save the changes if you accidentally made edits, although you don't need to see it.
What to do if IP-The router's address is not open?
Use of Root rights and system files
For advanced users with an unlocked bootloader and root rights installed on their Xiaomi (via Magisk or analogues), access to system configuration files is the most reliable way to see passwords from all the networks ever saved, even if the phone is not connected to them now.
The file that stores data on Wi-Fi networks is called wpa_supplicant.conf. He's on the way. /data/misc/wifi/. To access it, you will need a root-access file manager, such as Root Explorer, ES Explorer (older versions) or MiXplorer. When you first run the application will request the rights of the superuser - provide them.
When you open a file in a text editor, you'll see a list of network blocks, and each block contains the settings ssid (network name) and psk (paper open), and it looks something like this:
network={
ssid="Home_WiFi"
psk="SuperSecretPassword123"
key_mgmt=WPA-PSK
}⚠️ Note: Editing system files without understanding their structure can lead to unstable operation of the Wi-Fi module. Make changes only to text password values, without removing brackets and service symbols.
This method requires pre-preparedness. On modern Xiaomi smartphones, getting root rights involves unlocking the bootloader through the official Mi Unlock tool, which leads to a complete reset of the phone’s data.
Synchronization through Google account
Google’s ecosystem offers a feature to sync Wi-Fi passwords between devices tied to one account. If you have a tablet or other Android phone that is already connected to the right network and synced to your Google account, you can find out the password through it.
On a device where the password is known (or where you can use it) QR-code, go to Google Settings → Auto-fill → Autocomplete by Google → Passwords. Here, in the list of stored data, you can also display passwords from Wi-Fi networks if the corresponding synchronization option was enabled. However, more often than not, Google syncs passwords from sites, and Wi-Fi keys only transfer through the mechanism. QR-codes between close devices.
However, newer versions of Android (14 and above) have the option to view saved Wi-Fi passwords directly in the Google account settings menu, provided Google password sync is enabled. → Google → Managing a Google Account → Security → Password Manager. Find your Wi-Fi network on the list.
- 🔐 Click on the network name in the list of saved passwords.
- 👁️ Pass a biometric check (FaceID or fingerprint).
- 📋 Copy your password or use the "share" button".
The good thing about this is that it doesn't depend on the phone model (Redmi, Poco, or pure Android) and it works at the account level, so the device you're using to get your password is synchronized and saved.
Resetting network settings as a last resort
If none of these things worked, and you're critically connected, and your password is unknown, you can try resetting your phone's network settings, and it won't delete your photos or contacts, but it will forget all the stored Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth pairs, and then the phone will behave like a new connection.
This method won't "show" the password, but it's useful if the problem is that the key is saved in the MIUI system. Sometimes the phone "remembers" the old password, and when it is automatically entered, the connection does not occur. Reset will clear the error cache. Reset path: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Reset Wi-Fi, mobile networks and Bluetooth.
⚠️ Note: After resetting your network settings, you will have to re-enter passwords from all your home and public Wi-Fi networks. Make sure you know passwords from other important networks before performing this operation.
If the phone offers to connect via WPS (pressing a button on the router), this may be an alternative way to log in without entering a character password, if your router supports WPS Push Button.