You connected your Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 to your Wi-Fi network, but you forgot your password — and now you need it for another device? The situation is familiar to many: the router set up a neighbor, the password was entered a year ago, or just laziness to look for a sticker on the router. Fortunately, on Xiaomi smartphones there are several ways to extract the saved password from the network to which the phone is already connected.
In this article, we’ll look at all the current methods for the Redmi Note 7 (including the Note 7 Pro and Note 7S) based on MIUI 12-14 and Android 9-11. Importantly, not all methods work without root rights, but we’ll start with the simplest ones that are available to any user, and you’ll learn why some instructions from the Internet stopped working after the MIUI updates, and how to get around these restrictions.
We warn you right away: if you rent a house or use a corporate network, extracting a password without the owner's permission may violate the rules of use.
1. Viewing the password through the MIUI settings (official method)
The most obvious method is to look at the Wi-Fi settings. Unfortunately, in the latest versions of MIUI (starting with MIUI 12.5), Xiaomi has removed the ability to view the password in plain form "out of the box". However, on some firmware (especially custom or regional) the option is still available.
Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi, tap the current network name (not the switch!) if the menu that opens has a Show Password or Share (with an icon) option. QR-code, you're in luck:
- 🔍 Click on Show Password (May Require Entering) PIN-fingerprint).
- 📱 If only QR-code, scan it with another device - it encodes the password.
- 🔄 On some versions MIUI The password is hidden behind the stars, but it can be copied with a long tap across the field.
If there's no such item, don't despair. 90% of the time, it just means Xiaomi has hidden the feature deeper.
2.Use of QR-network code (without root)
Even if you don’t have direct access to the password, MIUI allows for generation QR-code to connect other devices. SSID, And the password is the network:
- Go to Settings → Wi-Fi and tap on the connected network.
- Select the option to Share (or Share in English firmware).
- The system will offer to confirm the action by fingerprint/PIN-code.
- It will. QR-Code - scan it with any QR-reader (list below).
Here are the services that decrypt the password from QR-wi-fi:
- 🌐 Online: qifi.org (download screenshot) QR-code).
- 📱 Applications: WiFi Key Recovery (Android), QR & Barcode Scanner (iOS).
- 💻 For PC: ZXing Decoder Online (recognizes the password from the image).
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If QR-code is not scanned, increase the brightness of the phone screen to the maximum and take a screenshot - so the reader will be easier to recognize the pixels.
3. Access via configuration files (file manager required)
Wi-Fi passwords on Android are stored in a system file wpa_supplicant.conf. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 without root to get to it is difficult, but it is possible through ADB Or special file managers. Here's a step-by-step guide:
First, install FX File Explorer or Solid Explorer (they can work with root folders through ADB).
Put the debugging on. USB In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (tap 7 times)|Install the drivers. ADB PC-only|Connect your phone to your computer and allow debugging.|Download Platform Tools from Google-->
adb shell
su
cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xmlIn the conclusion, look for lines of the form:
<string name= "PreSharedKey"><![CDATA[your password]]></string>If the team is not working, try an alternative path:
adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml C:\temp\⚠️ Attention: MIUI 13/14 Xiaomi encrypts this file. No root or custom recavery (TWRP) If you see encrypted characters in the output, you can go to the method. 4 or 5.
4.Use of applications to recover passwords
Google Play has utilities that can extract saved Wi-Fi passwords. Most require root, but some run on Xiaomi's stock firmware through MIUI vulnerabilities. We tested 3 apps:
| Annex | Needs root? | Works on MIUI 14? | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| WiFi Password Viewer | ❌ No. | ⚠️ Partially. | Play Market |
| WiFi Key Recovery | ✅ Yes. | ✅ Yes. | Play Market |
| MIUI Hidden Settings | ❌ No. | ✅ Yes, only for older versions. MIUI) | APKMirror |
WiFi Password Viewer sometimes works on the Redmi Note 7 thanks to a bug in MIUI that allows applications to read Wi-Fi data without rooting.
- Install the application and open it.
- Click Scan - the utility will show all saved networks.
- Slip on the desired network - the password will appear in the Password field.
If the app says "Not managed to access," then your version of MIUI has closed the loophole. Try MIUI Hidden Settings, which reveals hidden firmware features, including password browsing.
Why Xiaomi has hidden the password viewing?
5. Router reset as a last resort
If none of these methods worked, and you have access to the router physically, you can reset the router and set a new password. It's a radical way, but it's guaranteed to work. Here's how to do it:
- Find the Reset button on the router (usually recessed in the case).
- Press it with a paper clip or toothpick and hold it for 10-15 seconds until the indicators blink.
- Connect to the router network (it will be called by model, for example). TP-Link_1234, passwordless).
- Open in the browser 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 (the address is indicated on the sticker of the router).
- Enter the default login/password (usually admin/admin or admin/empty).
- Go to Wireless → Wireless Security and set a new password.
⚠️ Note: Resetting the router will reset all settings, including tied devices, ports, parental controls and guest networks. If the router is provided by a provider (for example, Rostelecom or Beeline), after the reset, you may need to re-activate through your personal account.
If the router is changed IP-address or login / password, but you do not remember them, use the RouterPassView utility (for PC) - it will select the standard combinations for your model.
6. Alternative methods (for advanced users)
If you’re willing to take drastic measures, here are 2 more ways that work 100% of the time but require technical skills:
- 🔧 Installation TWRP Magisk: Unlock the Redmi Note 7 bootloader, sew custom Recovery TWRP, Then, through Magisk, root and use WiFi Password Recovery.
- 🖥️ Connecting to the PC through ADB: If the phone is debugging on USB, You can execute the command: adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml And then decrypt the file using a Python script (example code is on GitHub).
Both methods require unlocking the bootloader, which will reset all data on the phone and may take away warranty. Detailed unlock instructions for the Redmi Note 7 are available in our separate article.
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On Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 without root, the most reliable ways are: QR-Network code or router reset. Methods with configuration files and applications only work on older versions. MIUI (up to 12.5).