How to find out the password from WiFi that Xiaomi is connected to

It is common for owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones to connect a new device to an already running wireless network, and their password is lost or forgotten. Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones may face the need to restore access to the Wi-Fi network to which their gadget is already successfully connected. Fortunately, modern versions of the Android operating system and the MIUI or HyperOS shell provide convenient tools for solving this task without having to reset the router settings.

There are several proven methods to find out your WiFi password directly through your phone’s interface. The specific method you choose depends on the version of Android installed on your device, whether you have superuser rights (Root) and the type of Internet connection. In this article, we will discuss all the current options in detail, from standard system functions to advanced methods for power users.

Before we start, it's worth noting that for most smartphones today, the process is as simple as possible: you don't have to be a programmer or have a deep knowledge of networking, just follow the step-by-step instructions to quickly get the data you need and share it with friends or connect a laptop.

Use of the QR-password-code

The easiest and fastest way available on most modern Xiaomi devices with Android 10 and up is to generate power. QR-Not only does it share access, but it also visually displays the text version of the password, so you go to the settings menu and select the Wi-Fi section, and you'll see a list of the networks you're currently connected to, and the top of the list will show the network you're currently connected to.

Click on the gear icon or arrow next to the name of your active network. A window will open with details of the connection. At the bottom of the screen or next to the network name, there is often a share button or icon. QR-When you click on it, the system will request proof of identity through a fingerprint scanner, Face. ID or PIN-screen-lock.

After successful authorization on the screen will appear QR-It's usually in small print, and if the code is not readable or missing, take a screenshot of the screen, and then open that screenshot through the Gallery app or any other reader. QR-The system recognizes the code and shows a text string in which, after the prefix, WIFI:S: and T:WPA; will be provided with the required access key.

• 📱 Open your Wi-Fi settings and select an active network.
• 🔒 Pass biometric or pin authentication.
• 📸 Take a screenshot. QR-code, if the password is not written in text.
• 👁️ Use Google Lens to read data from an image.

⚠️ Note: On some custom assemblies MIUI password QR-The code may be hidden for security reasons, in which case the use of a third-party scanner is used. QR-Codes are a mandatory step.

This method is standard and does not require the installation of additional software. It works consistently on all devices, starting with Xiaomi Mi 9 and later, as well as on most Redmi Note models of recent years, the main thing is to make sure that you are connected to the network from which you want to know the password.

View saved passwords through Google Account

Google has introduced a handy Wi-Fi password synchronization feature across devices, so if your Xiaomi smartphone is synced to a Google account, all the saved networks can be viewed through Google’s security settings, especially if you’ve changed your phone and want to move accesses, or if the MIUI hides the direct display of the key.

To use this method, go to the general smartphone settings. Go to Google and select Autocomplete or Password Manager. In some versions of the interface, the path may look like Security → Passwords → Wi-Fi passwords. Here you will see a list of all the networks that the device has ever connected to and that have been saved to the cloud.

Select the network you want from the list. The system will ask you to verify your identity again. Then you'll see a network card that will show you the key hidden by the asterisks in the Password field. Click on the eye icon to see it in plain sight. This is a good way to get your password back even from a network that your phone isn't currently connected to, but has previously connected to.

Importantly, this method requires an active internet connection on a smartphone to sync data with Google servers.If sync has been disabled, the list may be empty or not contain all the stored networks.

Use of file managers with Root rights

For users who have Root (superuser) rights on their Xiaomi device, the process of obtaining network information becomes as transparent as possible. All Wi-Fi passwords on Android are stored in a special configuration system file. However, access to this file is closed by default, and you can only access it with full administrator rights.

You will need a file manager with Root support, such as Root Explorer, MT Manager or Solid Explorer. Once you install an application and grant it superuser rights, you have to go down the path. /data/misc/wifi/. In this directory is a file with a name. wpa_supplicant.conf (or similarly, for example, WifiConfigStore.xml on new versions of Android).

Open this file with the built-in text editor. Inside, you'll find blocks of code describing each network you saved. Look for the ssid for the network name and the psk for the password. The password will be listed in plain text in quotation marks immediately after the equal sign.

network={


ssid="MyHomeWiFi"




psk="SuperSecretPassword123"




key_mgmt=WPA-PSK




}

This method is most reliable for older versions of Android (up to version 10), where system restrictions were less stringent.On modern devices with Android 11, 12, 13 and above, the password storage structure may have changed, and the file can be encrypted or replaced with a SQLite database, making it difficult to manually read without specialized utilities.

• 🔓 Make sure that the device has Root rights.
• 📂 Install an advanced file manager (e.g., Root Explorer).
• 📁 Go to the directory. /data/misc/wifi/.
• 📝 Open the configuration file and find the psk field.

⚠️ Note: Getting Root rights on Xiaomi smartphones will unlock the bootloader, which will result in a reset of all data and may disrupt some of the banking applications and services of Google Pay (Mir Pay.

Specialized recovery applications

Google Play and alternative directories have a lot of apps that promise to show you saved passwords, but it's important to understand how they work. Without Root rights, they, like the standard interface, can only show you what you've saved. QR-code, or copy clipboard data, if the system allows, and with Root rights, they just read the same system file that I talked about earlier, but they do it in a more user-friendly interface.

One popular solution is the WiFi Password Viewer or similar utility, which, once launched, will request superuser rights. If granted, the program will display a list of all networks with their security keys. If not, the functionality will be limited or require a connection to a PC for backup data.

There are also apps that don't have Root, but require you to connect your phone to your computer via USB and use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), backing up your Wi-Fi settings and analyzing it on your computer, such as WiFi Password Recovery for PC, which works in conjunction with your smartphone.

Third-party software is justified if the standard system tools cannot be used. However, for a one-time procedure, it is easier and safer to use the method of using the system with a single system. QR-code or login to router settings.

Enter the router’s web interface via smartphone

If none of the software methods on the phone itself worked, there's always a hard-core way to log in to the settings of the router itself. Since your Xiaomi is already connected to Wi-Fi, it has full access to the LAN and can open the router's admin panel, and you'll need the default gateway address to do that.

You can find the gateway address in the Wi-Fi settings on your phone. Click on the active network, and in the "Network" or "Details" section, find "Gateway" or "Router." Most often it is 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1. IP-address to the address bar of any browser (Chrome, Yandex, Mi Browser).

The router authorization page will open. You'll need your administrator login and password. If you haven't changed them, they're listed on a sticker at the bottom of the router (often admin/admin). When you go to the control panel, look for the Wireless, Wi-Fi or Wireless section, and there's a Wireless Password or PSK Key box that shows you the current password that you can change or just rewrite.

This is a universal method that works regardless of the version of Android or phone model, the main thing is to know the credentials to log in to the router. If the password from the router's admin was changed and forgotten, you will have to reset the router itself with the Reset button, which will temporarily interrupt the Internet for all devices.

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If standard 192.168.0.1 addresses don’t open, check the Wi-Fi settings on Xiaomi’s Manage field – there’s often a direct link to the router’s app or web interface.

Frequent problems and ways to solve them

In the process of password recovery, users may encounter a number of technical difficulties. QR-The code may not be present in the interface. MIUI. This often happens on global firmware versions or older versions of Android, and it helps to install a third-party generation app. QR from the current network, which can be found in the app store.

Another common problem is that you can't open a router's page. The browser can write "No Internet connection" because the router has no access to an external network (if the provider's cable is disabled), but the local network works. It is important to ignore the browser's security warnings and navigate to the page by force.

Also worth mentioning is the situation where the phone is connected to the guest network, in which case you can not find the password from the main network through the phone, since the devices in the guest segment are isolated from the router's administrative panel, you will need a direct connection to the main SSID.

• 🚫 Button QR-No code – update your firmware or use Google Lens.
• 🌐 The router page does not load – turn off the mobile Internet (4G/5G).
• 🔐 Forgot the password from the router admin – only a physical reset will help (Reset).
• 📶 Connected to guest Wi-Fi – access to the settings of the main network is closed.

⚠️ Note: When you reset your router, all settings are deleted with the Reset button, including the PPPoE connection type, VLAN and IPTV. Make sure you have a contract with the provider and data to set up the internet again before pressing the reset button.

Knowing these nuances will avoid unnecessary problems and time wasted, and in most cases, Xiaomi’s regular funds are enough to solve the problem.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

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The fastest and safest way to find out the password on modern Xiaomi is scanning. QR-code in Wi-Fi settings or use of Google Sync function. Root rights are required only for deep system analysis.