How to find out the SSID hotspot on Xiaomi phone: all working methods

Why Xiaomi users don’t see SSIDs in their settings?

Have you ever encountered a situation where you need to connect a new device to Wi-Fi, but the network name (SSID) is hidden, and the screen of the Xiaomi phone only shows the connection icon without text? This problem is especially relevant for owners of Redmi, POCO and Mi smartphones with a shell MIUI, where the interface of settings often changes after updates. The fact is that the manufacturer hides some technical details to “simplify” interaction – but this creates difficulties when you need the exact name of the network.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to find out SSID on Xiaomi phones, from standard methods through settings to hidden functions of the engineering menu. MIUI 14 and Android 13, where the algorithm is different from the older versions. SSID Displayed as a “hidden network” and how to fix it without losing connection.

Before you get to the instructions, make sure your phone is connected to the right Wi-Fi network. If the connection is missing, neither method will work — Xiaomi does not show SSIDs for networks that the device is not currently connected to. This is a limitation of the MIUI shell that cannot be circumvented without superuser rights (root).

Method 1: Standard browsing via "Wi-Fi settings"

The most obvious method is to look at the wireless network management section, but in MIUI, the path to SSID is not always intuitive.

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to Wi-Fi (or Connections and Sharing → Wi-Fi on newer versions).
3. Tap the current network name (not the switch!).
4. In the window that opens, find the Network Name (SSID) line – here will be the information you need.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro) POCO X3 Pro) line with SSID It can be hidden under the "Additional" or "Extended settings" button. If you don't see the network name right away, scroll down the screen.

If you see "Hidden Network" or "Unknown SSID" instead of an SSID, then you're configured to hide the name.

Method 2: Viewing through Wi-Fi State (for hidden networks)

When a router hides an SSID, the standard method won't work, but Xiaomi has a hidden section that displays the technical details of the connection, including the name of the network.

1. Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Touch the badge "⚙️" near the current network name.
3. From the menu, select "Network Management" (or "Change Network" in English firmware).
4. Scroll down to the Status block – here will be an SSID string with a real name, even if the network is hidden.

💡 Useful tip: If you often connect to hidden networks, add them to Known Networks in the router settings. SSID On Xiaomi, you just have to connect to that network once, and the phone will remember the name of the network.

On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global for Xiaomi 12T), the path may be different:

Settings → Connections and Sharing → Wi-Fi → [Network Name] → Advanced Settings → State

Method 3: Use the Engineering Menu (#4636##)

The engineering menu is a hidden part of Android that collects low-level data about how the device works, and you can find SSIDs even for hidden networks, but accessing the menu requires caution.

📌 Instructions:

1. Open the phone app.
2. Enter the combination: ##4636## (no spaces).
3. In the menu that opens, select “Wi-Fi Information” (or “Wi-Fi Information”).
4. Scroll to the "Wi-Fi status" block, and there will be an SSID string with the current network name.

⚠️ Warning: Do not change other options in the engineering menu unless you understand their purpose! Incorrect settings can lead to loss of network or overheating of the Wi-Fi module. For example, changing the Wi-Fi channel setting to the wrong value will make it impossible to connect to the router.

In the engineering menu you can also see:

• 📶 Signal Level (in dBm) – useful for diagnosing connection problems.
• 🔗 MAC-router (BSSID) — necessary for binding devices MAC-filter.
• 🔄 Connection speed (in Mbps) – shows real bandwidth.

Method 4: Wi-Fi analysis applications (for advanced users)

If the standard methods don't work, third-party utilities will come to the rescue, not only showing SSIDs, but also providing advanced network information, and we tested 3 apps that are guaranteed to work on Xiaomi:

🔍 How to use it:

1. Install one of the applications (such as WiFi Analyzer).
2. Open it and wait for the network scan.
3. Find the current network in the list – Connected will be displayed next to it.
4. The SSID will be listed in the column "Network Name" or "SSID".

⚠️ Note: Fing-type apps can request permissions to access location and storage. MIUI 13+ These permissions must be confirmed manually in the Settings → Annexes → Permissions. Denial of access will cause the scanner to malfunction.

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If the app doesn’t see a hidden network, try temporarily disabling Hide SSID in the router settings, and once you connect your phone, the network name will become visible to all utilities.

Method 5: ADB Technical Teams

If you’re familiar with Android Debug Bridge (ADB), this method will give you full control over Wi-Fi data, and it works even on locked Xiaomi firmware, where access to the engineering menu is disabled.

🛠️ Step-by-step instruction:

1. Install ADB Tools on your PC.
2. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then go back to Additional → For Developers).
3. Connect Xiaomi to your computer and execute the command: adb shell dumpsys wifi | find "SSID" For macOS/Linux use: adb shell dumpsys wifi | grep "SSID"
4. In the conclusion, find the line of the mWifiInfo SSID type: "YourNetworkName".

Important: On some Xiaomi models (e.g., POCO F5), the dumpsys wifi command may be limited.

adb shell settings get global wifi_watchlist

📌 Decoding of the withdrawal ADB:

• SSID is the name of the network.
• BSSID — MAC-router.
• RSSI is the signal level (the closer to 0, the better).
• LinkSpeed is the current connection speed.

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ADB-Teams are the most reliable way to get SSID Xiaomi with custom firmware or damaged Wi-Fi settings.

Frequent problems and solutions

Even after applying all the methods, Xiaomi users sometimes encounter errors, and we have collected the most common cases and ways to fix them:

🚨 Critical error: If after use ADB or engineering menu phone stopped seeing any Wi-Fi network, reset network settings:

Settings → Connections and Sharing → Resetting Wi-Fi, Mobile Network and Bluetooth

This will remove all the saved networks, but restore the module.

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 🔌 Hardware service: Reboot router and phone. on Xiaomi sometimes helps to turn off / turn on the mode of the aircraft.
• 📱 Updates: An outdated version MIUI may contain display bugs SSID. Check for updates in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🛡️ Antivirus/VPN: Some applications (such as Avast or Kaspersky) block access to system data.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions