Forgot the password from your home Wi-Fi, and the router is in an inaccessible place or the code sticker has long been erased? Xiaomi smartphones based on MIUI allow you to extract stored network passwords in several ways, from simple browsing in settings to using hidden system files. In this article, we will analyze all current methods, including those that work without root rights and on the latest versions of firmware.
Important: Password viewing options depend on the MIUI version and smartphone model. For example, the Xiaomi 13 Pro with MIUI 14 has a built-in viewer, and the old Redmi Note 8 may require a file manager. We tested instructions on devices from POCO X3 to Mi 11 Ultra — all of which are relevant for 2026.
1. Viewing your password through Wi-Fi settings (MIUI 12 and later)
The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI feature, which came into existence starting with the 12th shell version.It works on most modern Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi Note 10/11/12 series, POCO F4/F5 and the flagship Mi 13/14.
To see the password:
- Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi.
- Tap the name of the connected network (near the tick).
- In the window that opens, select Share your password (or Share in English firmware).
- Confirm the action with a fingerprint, pattern lock or PIN-code.
After that, it will appear on the screen. QR-Note that on some firmwares, the password is hidden under the Show button.
⚠️ Note: If there is no option in the network menu to share your password, then your version MIUI It doesn't support this function. Go to the next one.
2. Use of the file wpa_supplicant.conf (rootless)
On Xiaomi smartphones, Wi-Fi passwords are stored in a system file wpa_supplicant.conf. It can be accessed through any file manager with the rights to read system folders (for example, MiXplorer or the file manager). FX File Explorer).
Instructions:
- Install MiXplorer from Google Play.
- Open the manager and go on the path: /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/Files/
- Find the file. wpa_supplicant.conf Open it with a text editor.
- Inside the file will be blocks of the form: network={ ssid="Name network" psk="password" key_mgmt=WPA-PSK } where psk is the password you are looking for.
If /data/misc/wifi/ is not available, try the alternative path:
/data/misc/apexdata/com.android.wifi/WifiConfigStore/Files/It is relevant for devices with MIUI 13/14 based on Android 12+.
Install MiXplorer from the official website|Enable the display of hidden files in the manager settings|Provide all permissions to the application|Make a backup copy of the file before editing-->
⚠️ Note: Do not edit or delete the file wpa_supplicant.conf — This can lead to the loss of all the stored Wi-Fi networks.
3. View through ADB (for power users)
If previous methods have failed, you can extract the password using ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which requires connecting the smartphone to the computer, but does not need root rights.
Step-by-step:
- Download and install Google’s Platform Tools.
- Turn on USB Debugging: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (tap 7 times to activate Developer Mode), then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging by USB.
- Connect your phone to your PC and execute in the command line: adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/Files/wpa_supplicant.conf If the folder is not found, try: adb pull /data/misc/apexdata/com.android.wifi/WifiConfigStore/Files/wpa_supplicant.conf
- Open the downloaded file on your computer with any text editor.
The file will list all the saved networks with passwords in psk=" format..." The advantage of the method: it works even on locked phones (if debugging over USB is enabled).
What if the ADB can’t see the device?
4. Password viewing applications (require root)
If your Xiaomi has root access, it's a simplification, and there are specialized applications that automatically extract all the stored Wi-Fi passwords.
- 🔹 WiFi Password Viewer – shows passwords in a convenient list with the ability to copy.
- 🔹 Root Browser – file manager with access to system folders where it is stored wpa_supplicant.conf.
- 🔹 Network Info II — displays detailed information about networks, including passwords (requires root).
How to use:
- Install one of the applications (such as WiFi Password Viewer) from Google Play.
- Provide root access when requested.
- In the main window, a list of all saved networks with passwords will appear.
Important: Installing root on modern Xiaomi (such as the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or Xiaomi 13T) can block banking applications and disrupt MIUI. Use this method only if others have not helped.
5. Alternative methods (if nothing works)
If none of the above methods worked, try these options:
| Method | Conditions | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Router reset | Physical access to the router | Press the Reset button for 10 seconds. The password will be reset to the factory (indicated on the sticker). |
| Viewing on another device | Another device is connected to this network. | Check the password on your laptop (Windows/macOS) or other smartphone. |
| Contacting the provider | Home Internet from the operator | Call support - they can reset the password or say factory. |
On Xiaomi with MIUI 14 and later, sometimes resetting network settings helps: Settings → Memory → Resetting settings → Resetting Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth settings.
After that, the phone will forget all the networks, but the router can be reconnected by entering the password from the sticker.
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If you often forget passwords, save them to Google Password Manager or Bitwarden. To do this, when connecting to a new network, select Save to Google Account instead of saving to MIUI as standard.
Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
When trying to find out the password from Wi-Fi on Xiaomi, users face typical problems:
- 🔴 No item "Share password" → Your version. MIUI Update the firmware in Settings. → Updating the system.
- 🔴 File. wpa_supplicant.conf hollow → Check alternative paths to the file (see section) 2) or use ADB.
- 🔴 ADB can't see the device → Install Xiaomi drivers and enable debugging by USB (instruction in section 3).
- 🔴 Apps require root, but there is none. → Use rootless methods (sections 1–3) or get temporary root through Magisk.
If you see a password in the form of stars () in the file wpa_supplicant.conf, So it's encrypted, and then it's root or router reset.
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On Xiaomi MIUI 14 and the newest is the easiest to use the built-in password viewer (section) 1). For older versions, the method with a file is suitable wpa_supplicant.conf (section 2).