How to see the Wi-Fi password on the Xiaomi Redmi phone – all working ways

Forgot the password from home Wi-Fi, and the router sticker was erased? Or you need to connect a new gadget, but laziness to look for a sheet with an access code? on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones (including the Redmi Note 12 Pro models)+, Redmi 10C, Redmi A2+ And others, there are a few ways to extract a saved password from a WiFi, even without a super-user (root) license. MIUI Up to the Hidden Functions of the Engineering Menu.

Importantly, not all of the ways work on the latest firmware. For example, in MIUI 14 and later, Xiaomi removed direct access to passwords in network settings for security reasons. But the workarounds remained — read on. If your Redmi runs Android 12/13/14, look at the ADB sections and backups.

Warn in advance: some methods require connecting your phone to your computer or installing additional applications. If you are not sure about your skills, use the easiest method (via the help of the Internet). QR-Now, let's go to the practice.

1. Method: View password through Wi-Fi settings (MIUI 12 and older)

This is the most obvious method, but it doesn’t work on all firmware versions.In MIUI 13/14, Xiaomi has hidden the display of passwords for security reasons, so if you have a new model (like the Redmi Note 13 Pro or Redmi K60), move on to the next section.

If your Redmi is running MIUI 12 or earlier, follow the instructions:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to the Wi-Fi section.
3. Find your network in the list and tap it by its name.
4. In the window open, click Share or QR-code.
5. The system will ask you to enter PIN-code, pattern lock or fingerprint.
6. After the authorization will appear QR-code and text password underneath.

⚠️ Note: If you only see a password instead of a password QR-code, so your version MIUI It doesn't support text key display. In this case, scan. QR other device or use alternative methods from this article.

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Update your firmware to the latest version (sometimes bugs are fixed)

Try another method (for example, through ADB)

Reset your network settings (but this will delete all saved passwords)-->

Method: Use QR-password

If your Redmi does not show the password in text form, but allows you to generate QR-code, this method is going to be a lifesaver. It works on all models, including Redmi. 9A, Redmi Note 11 and newer. The algorithm is simple:

1. Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the name of your network.
3. Choose the option to share or QR-code.
4. Sign in (PIN, fingerprint or Face ID).
5. It'll appear on screen. QR-code – scan it with another phone or tablet.

Once scanned, the new device will automatically connect to the network, and you can see the password in its settings (if it is Android or iOS).

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Wi-Fi.
• 🔍 Tap the i icon next to the network name.
• 🔑 The password field will be hidden by stars – click Copy to see it.

⚠️ Attention: Some scanning applications QR (for example, standard MIUI) They don't show the contents of the code, they just connect to the network, and in this case, use third-party scanners, such as Google Lens or Google Lens. QR & Barcode Scanner by Kaspersky.

3. Method: Retrieve password through ADB (without root)

If the standard methods didn't work and you didn't have root rights, you've got the Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is Google's official tool that lets you control your phone through a computer, and it works on all Redmi models, but it needs to be prepared.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows, macOS or Linux.
• 📱 USB-Type C Cable (original so there are no connection issues).
• 🛠️ Installed drivers ADB and Fastboot.
• 🔧 Included debugging by USB phone-on.

Step-by-step:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI until you become a developer!

USB-debugging

• Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
• Activate the debugging switch over USB.
• Connect your phone to your computer and confirm the trusted device on the Redmi screen.
• Open the command line (cmd) or Terminal and type in: adb shell su -c "cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml | grep 'SSID=\"VASHA_SET\"' -A 10" Replace. VASHA_SET name of your Wi-Fi network.
• In the conclusion, find the line <string name="PreSharedKey">...</string> - between the tags will be your password.

🔍 Example of file content:

<WifiConfiguration>


<string name="SSID">MyHomeWiFi</string>




<string name="PreSharedKey">12345678</string>




<int name="Status">0</int>




</WifiConfiguration>

⚠️ Attention: Backup copies MIUI They're encrypted if you set a password when you created the backup, and you can't extract the data without the key, and you can also remember that the fresh backups (made after you changed the password) contain the actual data.

5. Method: Find out the password through the router (universal method)

If all the previous methods didn't work, the most reliable option is to go to the router settings, which works regardless of the phone model and the MIUI version.

• 🌐 Access to the router’s web interface (via browser).
• 🔐 Login and password from the administrator panel (usually indicated on the sticker of the router).

Instructions for popular brands of routers:

If you do not remember the data for the router:

• 🔍 Look at the sticker on the bottom of the device (usually listed there) IP, login).
• 🔧 Reset the router to factory settings with the Reset button (hold 10 seconds).Warning: this will disconnect all users from the network and reset all settings!

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If you reset your router, the new password will be indicated on the sticker (Wi-Fi Password or Key field).

6. Method: Applications for viewing passwords (requires root)

If your Redmi has unlocked the bootloader and installed root rights (for example, through Magisk), you can use specialized applications. They read system files where Wi-Fi passwords are stored.

Top.-3 tested applications:

• 📱 WiFi Password Viewer - shows all saved networks and their passwords.
• 🔍 Root Browser is a file manager with access to system folders. /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml.
• 🛡️ Network Info II — Displays detailed information about networks, including security keys.