How to find out the password from Wi-Fi on the phone Xiaomi: all ways to MIUI

Why Xiaomi is difficult to find a password from Wi-Fi

Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones often face a problem: the phone automatically connects to a stored Wi-Fi network, but the password itself does not show anywhere. Unlike Windows or macOS, where the password can be viewed in network settings in a couple of clicks, MIUI hides this information for security reasons, due to the policy of Google and Xiaomi, which restrict access to saved passwords without additional actions.

The difficulty is compounded by the fact that in the new versions MIUI 13/14 Android 12/13/14 removed direct access to the file wpa_supplicant.conf, In this article, we'll look at all the ways that passwords were stored in plain form. Now, you need to look at them in a workaround, from using hidden functions to installing third-party applications.

It is important to understand that if you are not a network administrator, password extraction may violate Wi-Fi usage rules (such as in an office or public place).

Method 1: Viewing Passwords through Router Settings

The most reliable and versatile method is to go to the router's web interface, which works independently of the Xiaomi phone model and the MIUI version, but requires a connection to the same Wi-Fi network.

1. Find out. IP-The router address is usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1. You can check the Wi-Fi settings on your phone: Go to Settings → Wi-Fi. Tap your network name. Look at the Gateway or Router line.

Enter IP in the browser

Chrome

Mi Browser

http://192.168.0.1

Sign in.

admin/admin

admin/password

Find the section with Wi-Fi settings

• For TP-Link: Wireless Mode → Wireless Mode Protection.
• For ASUS: Wireless Network → Authentication settings.
• For Xiaomi Mi Router: Wi-Fi → Security settings.

⚠️ Attention: On Android 11+ and MIUI 13+ Some applications may not work due to system file access restrictions. If the password doesn't show, try disabling MIUI Optimization in the Developer Settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then return to the Additional Settings → For developers → Shut down. MIUI Optimization).

Method 4: ADB-Teams (for advanced users)

If you have a computer and USB debugging is enabled, you can extract the password through ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which works on all versions of MIUI, but requires preparation:

Install ADB on your computer (download from the official website)

Enable USB debugging on your phone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version → tap 7 times, then Additional settings → For developers → Debugging over USB)

Connect your phone to your PC via USB and confirm your trusted device

Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) file ADB-->

Next, execute the commands in order:

adb shell


su




cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml | grep "SSID" -A 10

In the output, find the block with your network name (SSID) — next to the PreSharedKey string with the password in encrypted form. To decrypt it, use online services like WPA PSK Calculator (you need to enter an SSID and an encrypted key).

🔹 Alternative method (for Android 10)+):

adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml

This command will copy the file to your computer. Open it in any text editor and find the <string name="PreSharedKey">PASSWORD</string> string.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi firmwares have access to /data/misc/wifi/ blocked even though ADB. In this case, only root will help.

Method 5: Root access (for power users)

If you're ready to get root rights, it's a simplified process.

• 🔴 Reset the warranty (on most Xiaomi models).
• 🔴 Can lead to blocking bootloader in case of incorrect actions.
• 🔴 Requires unlocking the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool (waiting) 7-15 days).