How to find out the password from Wi-Fi on the phone Xiaomi Redmi: all working methods

Why the standard method doesn’t work on Xiaomi

On most Android smartphones, the password for a connected Wi-Fi network can be viewed in the router settings or through special applications. But Xiaomi Redmi owners often face a problem: there is no direct option in the MIUI interface to view saved passwords, due to Xiaomi’s security policy, which hides such data from the user without additional manipulation.

Reasons why you may need to know your password:

• 🔄 You need to connect a new device (tablet, laptop, smartwatch) to the same network.
• 📝 Forgot the password after resetting the router or replacing the firmware.
• 👨‍💻 Guests ask for access to Wi-Fi, and password stickers on the router have long been gone.
• 🔧 Reconfigure the network and want to save the current password.

In this article, we will consider 5 Proven ways to extract Wi-Fi password on Xiaomi Redmi – from simple (through settings) to advanced (using the use of Wi-Fi) ADB All methods tested on Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Redmi 10C redmi 13C s MIUI 14/15.

Method 1: Viewing passwords through router settings (without access to phone)

If you have access to a router's web interface, this is the most reliable way - it works regardless of the phone model, suitable for routers TP-Link, Xiaomi Mi Router, Keenetic, ASUS and others.

Instructions:

1. Connect to a Wi-Fi network, the password from which you need to know (even from your phone).
2. Open your browser and enter 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 (the standard IP of most routers). If it doesn't, check the IP on the router's sticker.
3. Enter the login and password (often admin/admin or indicated on the sticker by default).
4. Go to the Wireless Network (Wireless) section) → Wireless Security (Wireless Security).
5. The password will be displayed in the password field PSK (PSK Password or Network Key (Network Key).

⚠️ Note: If you haven't changed your router's login/password, you can find it on the sticker on the back of the device. If you're locked, you'll have to reset (Reset button for 10 seconds).

Method 2: Use of the QR-code (for MIUI 12 and newer)

In the firmware MIUI 12+ The generation function has appeared QR-This code contains an encrypted password that can be decrypted using third-party services.

How it works:

1. Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Click on the current network name (not the gear!).
3. Slap the icon. QR-code (appears in the upper right corner).
4. Take a picture. QR-code or copy its contents.
5. Go to a decoder site like Qifi and upload the image.

The service will show SSID (network name) and password in text, which works without ROOT and does not require technical skills.

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If QR-The code is not read, try to brighten your phone’s screen or use another scanning app like Google Lens.

Method 3: Viewing the password through the file wpa_supplicant.conf (required ROOT)

On Android, Wi-Fi passwords are stored in a system file /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml (in new versions) or /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf (In order to read it, you need to read it. ROOT-access ADB superuser.

Instructions for phones with ROOT:

Install a file manager with ROOT support (e.g. Root Explorer or FX File Explorer)

Enable the display of hidden files in the manager settings

Give the application superuser rights when requested

Create a backup of the file before editing-->

1. Open the file manager and go along the way: /data/misc/wifi/ Look for files. WifiConfigStore.xml or wpa_supplicant.conf.
2. Copy the file to a secure location (e.g., on the SD-map).
3. Open it with any text editor (e.g. QuickEdit).
4. Find the line with ssid="Name your network" - below will be psk="password".

Example of file content:

network={


ssid="MiHome_1234"




psk="your_password_here"




key_mgmt=WPA-PSK




}

⚠️ Note: Editing system files without backup can cause Wi-Fi connection to be lost. If the file is corrupted, the network will have to be reconfigured.

Method 4: Retrieving passwords via ADB (without ROOT, but with a computer)

Android Debug Bridge (ADB) is a debugging tool that lets you execute commands on your phone from a computer, and you can extract your Wi-Fi password without ROOT, but you need to:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 📱 Included debugging by USB phone-on.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Step-by-step:

1. Download ADB Tools and unpack the archive.
2. On your phone, turn on: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times to activate Developer Mode). Then go back to Settings → Additional → Developer and enable USB Debugging.
3. Connect the phone to your computer and confirm the debugging permission.
4. Open the command line (Windows) or the terminal (Linux/macOS) file ADB and perform: adb shell su -c "cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml | If the command is not working, try: adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml C:\wifi_password.txt (The file will be saved to disk C:).

If you see a Permission Denied error, then you have to MIUI The access is blocked. ROOT or QR-code.

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ADB-method MIUI 12-14, but in MIUI 15 Xiaomi tightened protection.If the command doesn't execute, try updating ADB Up to the latest version or use alternative methods.

Method 5: Password Viewing Applications (with reservations)

Google Play has apps that promise to show saved Wi-Fi passwords, such as:

• 🔓 WiFi Password Viewer (requires) ROOT).
• 📱 WiFi Key Recovery (works on some versions) MIUI).
• 🛠️ Root Browser (for manual file search).

However, most of them do not work on Xiaomi without it. ROOT constraint MIUI. The only exception is applications that read QR-network code (as in Method 2).

If you still want to try it,

1. Download WiFi Password Viewer from Play Market.
2. Please. ROOT-rights if any).
3. The application will show a list of saved networks with passwords.

⚠️ Warning: Many Play Market password crackers are fraudulent software that collects data or displays ads. Do not install apps with suspicious permissions (such as access to adware). SMS or contact).

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When trying to find out the Wi-Fi password on Xiaomi Redmi, users face typical problems:

Important: On phones with MIUI 15 and newer Xiaomi completely blocked access to Wi-Fi passwords without ROOT. If you have fresh firmware, the only working ways — QR-router.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions