The situation when you need to connect to the home network a new device and the password from Wi-Fi is forgotten or lost, is familiar to many smartphone owners. Especially relevant question for users of the ecosystem Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO, because the interface of the shell MIUI and the new HyperOS has its own unique features. Fortunately, modern versions of the Android operating system allow you to extract saved authorization data without the need to obtain superuser rights (Root).
In the past, older versions of Android required hacking or using sophisticated computer utilities to view security keys, and now it's a lot easier and takes just a few seconds. The key is the operating system version: on Android 10 and above, the functionality is built into the system itself, making the procedure safe and accessible to any user.
In this article, we will discuss in detail all the current ways to recover a forgotten password. QR-You will learn how to quickly find the necessary information in the settings of your gadget, regardless of which model you have in your hands - a budgetary or flagship.
Use of the function QR-code-setting MIUI hyperos
The easiest and most reliable way to view your WiFi password on Xiaomi is to use the built-in Sharing feature via Xiaomi. QR-This method works on all of the brand’s modern smartphones, starting with Android 10. You don’t have to install third-party software or dig into hidden system files. You just have to have access to the Wi-Fi settings menu, which stores the connection history.
To start, you need to go to the wireless network management menu, click on the gear icon next to the active network name, or select Network Management at the top of the screen, and here you will see a list of all the saved access points. Click on the desired network and a square will appear on the screen. QR-That's where your security key is encrypted. WPA2.
⚠️ Attention: If you can see QR-code, but there's no password underneath, take a screenshot of the screen (usually a combination of down volume and power buttons) and open the image via Google Lens or Gallery.
Why can’t the password be displayed under the code?
Once the code is in place, it often (but not always) displays a text string with a password, and if you see it, you can just rewrite it. If you only see graphics code, use another smartphone's camera, point the lens at the screen, and the phone automatically prompts you to connect to the network or copy the data to the clipboard, which is the most native method, and does not require additional knowledge.
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Function QR-Code is an Android security standard that allows you to transfer encrypted authorization data without directly displaying them in plain text, which protects you from peering.
View through the “Passwords and Accounts” menu in Google
If the standard MIUI interface doesn't display the data for some reason, you can contact Google's password system manager, which synchronizes the saved access keys across all your devices linked to one account, which is especially useful if you've previously connected to that network from another Android phone or tablet.
To find the information you need, open the basic smartphone settings and search for the Google section. Next, follow the path: Autocomplete» → «Autocomplete by Google» → «Google passwords. This is where you store all your logins and passwords, including your Wi-Fi keys. Find your router name (e.g., your router name) in the list, TP-Link_2.4G or Keenetic-home).
Once you click on the network name, the system will require you to verify your identity, which can be fingerprint scanning, facial recognition, or entering a screen unlock pin, and after successful authentication, a network card will open, where the desired combination of characters will be displayed in the password field, and you can copy it or show it by clicking on the eye icon.
Use of Mi Wi-Fi app and cloud features
Xiaomi device owners often use proprietary routers or Mi Wi-Fi app to manage the network. If your phone is synced to Mi Cloud, chances are that the password was saved in the cloud. However, it is worth noting that direct access to the password database through the Xiaomi cloud is limited by privacy policies.
However, if you have an app manager installed or you use Xiaomi’s Security feature, check the Wi-Fi section. In some regions and firmware versions, there is a Password Sharing or Mi Share feature that allows you to transfer access keys between Xiaomi devices without typing, which works on the principle of near field (NFC) or Bluetooth.
Also worth mentioning are the third-party launchers and utilities that users install on Xiaomi, some of which have their own settings savers. If you use these tools, check their settings. However, the most reliable is the built-in functionality of the HyperOS shell or classic MIUI, since they have direct access to the system key storage.
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Check regularly if password sync is enabled in your Google account, which will save you in situations where the phone will be reset to factory settings and you will lose access to locally stored data.
Log in to the router’s web interface via the phone’s browser
If none of the software methods on the phone itself worked (for example, you never saw the password, but only entered it), then the most reliable "hardware" way remains. You need to log into the control panel of your router, and for this, the phone must be connected to the Wi-Fi network, the password from which you want to know.
Open any browser (Chrome, Yandex, Mi Browser) and enter in the address bar IP-The router's address is usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1. The exact address is often written on a sticker at the bottom of the router itself. Once you enter the address, you'll need to enter your login login login login password. This is often admin/admin by default, but if you've changed them, use your data.
Once you have successfully logged in, find a section called "Wireless," "Wi-Fi," "Wireless Network," or "WLAN," and inside that menu, you'll find a "Wireless Password," "Key," or "Password" field, where you can not only look at your current key, but also change it to a more complex one if you suspect that your neighbors are stealing your traffic.
| Router brand | Standard IP | Login by default | Password default |
|---|---|---|---|
| TP-Link | 192.168.0.1 | admin | admin |
| Asus | 192.168.1.1 | admin | admin |
| Keenetic | 192.168.1.1 | admin | 1234 (or empty) |
| Xiaomi Mi | 192.168.31.1 | admin | No (set at first entrance) |
| D-Link | 192.168.0.1 | admin | hollow |
⚠️ Note: If you change the password to log into the router's admin panel and forget it, you can only restore access by completely resetting the router (Reset button), this will lead to the loss of all the provider's settings, and the Internet will stop working until you reconfigure the router.
Checking Connected Devices and Third-Party Software
There are many apps on Google Play that promise to show Wi-Fi passwords (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) without Root rights, they do not have access to the system file wpa_supplicant.conf, And these programs are often just showing you the keys. QR-code that you could get and regular funds, or contain aggressive advertising.
However, there are network analysis tools like Fing or WiFi Analyzer that won't show the password itself, but will help you see which devices are connected to your network. If you find an unknown device, it's a signal that the password may have been compromised, and then the only correct solution is to change the access key through the router's web interface, as described in the previous section.
If your phone has Root rights (such as those obtained through Magisk), you can use file managers with access to the root of the system, such as Root Explorer or the Root Explorer. MT Manager, go on the way. /data/misc/wifi/ and open the WifiConfigStore.conf file or wpa_supplicant.conf. Inside a text file in the psk field="" It's going to show you your password in the clear.
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Common errors and problems in restoring access
Users often face the fact that QR-The code is not read or the browser is not opening the router's page. One common reason is to use mobile Internet instead of Wi-Fi when trying to log in to the router's settings. 192.168.x.x, The phone must be connected to this local network, even if there is no Internet connection.
Another problem is blocking pop-ups in the browser. When you log into the router's admin panel, some models require a license agreement or a captcha. If the page is white, check the ad blocker settings. Also, older routers may not have a protocol connection. HTTPS, Try to add it manually. http:// before-address.
If the phone says "Save" but doesn't connect, it's possible that the password has been changed on the router and the phone has an old entry, so you click on the network in the Wi-Fi list and select "Delete network," and then re-enter the current password, which will clear the network cache for that access point.