Forgot the password from home Wi-Fi, and Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is already connected to the network? The situation is familiar to many: the router was set up years earlier, the password sticker is long lost, and guests or a new device need to be given access. Fortunately, on Xiaomi smartphones there are several ways to extract the saved password — both standard means and using third-party tools.
In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods, including access through Settings, viewing system files (without root), using the system. ADB-Importantly, not all methods are universal, but their effectiveness depends on the version. MIUI (Redmi Note 7 is a feature of the MIUI 10. MIUI Also note that some methods require developer rights or pre-configuration.
If you're looking for a way to hack someone else's Wi-Fi, we're warning you that it's illegal and technically impossible without physically accessing your router, and we're only looking at legal scenarios to recover your password from a device that's already connected to the network.
Method 1: Viewing your password through Xiaomi settings (MIUI 12 and later)
The easiest method is to use the built-in password display function in MIUI. It works on MIUI firmware 12 and above (including MIUI 13/14), but can be disabled on some regional versions of the software.
Instructions:
- 📱 Open Settings on Redmi Note 7.
- 🌐 Go to the Wi-Fi section (or Connections) → Wi-Fi in new versions).
- 🔍 Find your network in the list and tap it by its name (not by switch!).
- 👁️ In the window that opens, click on the icon. QR-code or item Share password.
- 🔐 The system can request PIN-lock code or fingerprint, and when confirmed, the password will be displayed in text or format QR-code (can be scanned by another device).
If you don't have a Share Password, your version of MIUI doesn't support that. Go to the next one.
⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global for the European market) the password display function can be blocked by the security policy, in which case only resetting the router or methods from the following sections will help.
Method 2: Extracting password through file wpa_supplicant.conf (rootless)
On Android devices, Wi-Fi passwords are stored in a system file. wpa_supplicant.conf. Access to it usually requires root rights, but on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 There is a workaround through a conductor with access to system folders (for example, MiXplorer or FX File Explorer.The method doesn't work on all firmware, but it's worth a try.
Step-by-step:
- Download and install MiXplorer (or another Explorer with support for system files).
- Open the app and follow the path: /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/ If you don’t have a folder, try the alternative path: /data/misc/wifi/
- Find the file. wpa_supplicant.conf Open it with a text editor.
- The file will have lines of the form: network={ ssid="Name of your network" psk="password" key_mgmt=WPA-PSK } The value of the psk parameter is the password.
If the file doesn't open or the folder isn't available, you need root rights on your firmware, and then you go to the ADB method.
Install MiXplorer or FX File Explorer
Enable the display of hidden files in the Explorer settings
Check for the presence of /data/misc/wifi/
Download a text editor (e.g. QuickEdit)
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| MIUI version | Access to wpa_supplicant.conf | Alternative method |
|---|---|---|
| MIUI 10/11 | Requires root. | ADB or router reset |
| MIUI 12 | Maybe not root. | Viewing through settings |
| MIUI 13/14 | Partial access | QR-code |
| Brush firmware (LineageOS, Pixel Experience) | Requires root. | Terminal or ADB |
Method 3: Use ADB-commands (without root, but with debugging)
If system files are not available, and the settings do not display a password, Android Debug Bridge (ADB) will help. This method does not require root rights, but you need to enable developer mode and debugging over USB.
Instructions:
- Enable Developer Mode on Redmi Note 7: Go to Settings → About the phone, tap 7 times on the version MIUI. Enter. PIN-code, if required.
- Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable: Debugging over USB Allow debugging (when connecting USB)
ADB Tools
adb shell
su -c "cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/wpa_supplicant.conf"If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative route:
adb shell
su -c "cat /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf"If you see a Permission denied message after you type in, then root rights are required on your firmware, in which case move on to the next method or consider unlocking the bootloader and installing a custom Recovery (for example, TWRP).
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Before using ADB, make sure that drivers for Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 are installed on the PC. You can download them from the official Xiaomi website in the Drivers section.
Method 4: Apps for viewing Wi-Fi passwords
There are apps on Google Play that can extract saved Wi-Fi passwords without root, but their effectiveness on Xiaomi depends on the MIUI version and security policy, and we tested some popular utilities and selected those that work on the Redmi Note 7:
- 🔓 WiFi Password Show - shows passwords for the networks the device was connecting to. MIUI 12+ rootless.
- 📡 WiFi Password Recovery – an alternative with support for exporting passwords to a file.
- 🛠️ MiXplorer is not only a conductor, but also a tool for viewing system files (see Method 2).
Important: Most of these applications require access to system settings, so they will ask for permission when they first run. Don't install programs from unknown developers - they may contain malicious code.
If the app doesn’t show a password, try:
- Update MIUI to the latest version.
- Clear the app cache in Settings → Apps.
- Use ADB (see Method 3).
Why don’t apps show passwords on some Xiaomis?
Method 5: Reset the router (if other methods have not worked)
If none of these methods worked, the radical solution is to reset the router to factory settings, which will remove all user settings, including the Wi-Fi password, but allow you to reconfigure the network.
How to reset your router:
- Find the Reset button on the back of the router (usually recessed in the case).
- Take a paper clip or toothpick and hold the button for 10-15 seconds until the indicators start flashing.
- After the reboot, the router will create a network with a standard name (indicated on the sticker) and a default password (usually an admin or blank field).
- Connect to the network and set up a new password through the router’s web interface (such as 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1).
⚠️ Warning: Resetting the router will remove all settings, including tied devices, port-blocks and guest networks. IP or VPN — You'll have to configuring again. Before resetting, take a picture of the router's settings page (State or Status) to help restore the settings.
Frequent mistakes and their solutions
When trying to extract the Wi-Fi password on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7, users face typical problems, and we have collected the most common ways to fix them:
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| There is no “Share Password” option in Wi-Fi settings | Obsolete version of MIUI or regional restrictions | Update your firmware or use ADB |
| File. wpa_supplicant.conf empty | Firmware blocks access without root | Try MiXplorer with Superuser Mode enabled |
| ADB issues a Permission Denied error | Lack of rights or wrong path to file | Check the alternative paths (see Method 3) |
| Password Viewing Apps Are Not Working | MIUI restrictions or an outdated version of the application | Update the app or use the WiFi Password Show |
If you see a message "This network requires web authentication" it means that the network uses a captive portal (for example, in hotels or airports), in such cases, the password is not stored on the device and can only be found from the network administrator.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 with MIUI 12 and later, the easiest way to use the built-in password display function is through QR-If it's not available, try it. ADB system-file.