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

You've connected to Wi-Fi on your Xiaomi for a long time, but you forgot your password — now you need to connect another device? Or a friend asks you to share a network and you don't remember the combination of characters? The situation is familiar to many. Fortunately, on Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi, POCO and Black Shark) there are several ways to extract the saved password from the Wi-Fi — without root rights and complex manipulation.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current methods, from standard MIUI features to third-party utilities. Importantly, some methods require administrator rights or additional settings, but most options work out of the box. You’ll also learn why new versions of MIUI 14/15 might not work, and what to do about it.

We warn you right away: if you are not a network owner, extracting a password without permission may violate the rules of using Wi-Fi.

1. Standard method via MIUI settings (no root)

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools. It works on most Xiaomi devices, but there are nuances depending on the firmware version.

On smartphones with MIUI 12 and later (including Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12, POCO F5), the path is as follows:

1. Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the name of the current network (under the word “Connected”).
3. In the window that opens, click Share (or Share on English firmware).
4. The system will request confirmation by PIN-A code, fingerprint or person is a security measure.
5. After confirmation, it will appear QR-code and text password underneath.

On older versions (MIUI 11 and below), instead of sharing, you can have a Show Password or Password option. If you don't have one, move on to the next one.

⚠️ Note: Some of the scoring for POCO And Black Shark, the share button is hidden, so to see it, first turn it off and reconnect.

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If QR-The code is not scanned by another device, try to brighten the screen or turn off the dark theme – sometimes contrast interferes with reading.

2. Use of Wi-Fi configuration file (for advanced)

All saved networks on Android (including Xiaomi) are stored in a system file. wpa_supplicant.conf. Access to it requires root rights or ADB, But there is a workaround for some models.

If you have a Explorer with access to the root folder (such as MiXplorer or Root Explorer), follow the steps:

1. Open the Explorer and go to /data/misc/wifi/.
2. Find the file. WifiConfigStore.xml (newer MIUI) or wpa_supplicant.conf (old).
3. Open the file with a text editor and find the line PSK="..." - this is the password.

Without root rights, this method won’t work, but there is an alternative through ADB (see next section).

3. Retrieving password through ADB (without root, but with PC)

If the standard method didn’t work and root rights didn’t, you can use ADB. This method is suitable for most Xiaomi models, including Redmi 10/11, POCO X3/X4 and others.

You'll need:

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

Instructions:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on PC.
2. On your phone, turn on Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (tap 7 times to activate the developer mode).
3. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
4. Connect the phone to the PC and type in the command line:

adb shell


su -c "cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml | grep 'PSK'"

If the team doesn’t work, try an alternative:

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

Then open the downloaded file on your PC and find the line from PSK.

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 14+ The path to the file may be different. If the command returns a Permission denied error, then root rights are required.

4. Wi-Fi password viewing applications

If the previous methods seemed complicated, you can use third-party applications. They do not require root rights, but their effectiveness depends on the version of MIUI and the phone model.

Top.-3 tested applications:

• 🔓 WiFi Password Viewer – shows saved networks, but new Xiaomi may not work.
• 📱 WiFi Key Recovery – requires root, but securely extracts passwords.
• 🔍 Network Info II — displays network technical data, including password (not on all devices).

How to use:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Open it and provide the necessary permissions.
3. In the list of networks, find the desired one and tap it – the password will appear in the Password or Key field.

Important: On Xiaomi with MIUI 13/14, many apps stopped working due to security changes.If the app doesn't show a password, try the ADB method or the standard way through settings.

Make sure your phone is connected to the right Wi-Fi network

Download the application only from the official store

Provide all requested permits

Check the reviews about the app (avoid suspicious apps)

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5. Alternative methods (if nothing has worked)

If none of these things work, then there are radical measures that take longer, but are guaranteed to work.

Method 1: Resetting the router

If you have physical access to the router, you can reset it to factory settings (reset button on the back), and when you reset, the password will become standard (usually indicated on the router sticker), minus: all connected devices will have to reconnect.

Method 2: Viewing a password on another device

If you have a Windows or Mac laptop connected to the same network, you can extract the password through it:

• 🪟 On Windows: Open the Control Panel → Network control centre → Change the adapter settings, right-click on the network → Properties of wireless network → Security → Check the box "Show the input signs».
• 🍎 On Mac: Open Utilities → Enter the security find-generic-password -wa [net].

Method 3: Contact the provider

If the router is issued by an Internet provider (for example, Rostelecom, MTS, Beeline), you can call in support and ask to remind the password.

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Resetting the router is a last resort. Try all the software methods before you do this, because resetting will disconnect all devices from the network.

6.Why aren't the new Xiaomis showing the password?

Many users of Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12 or POCO F5 are faced with the fact that the standard methods do not work, the reason for this is the tightening of security in MIUI 14/15.

Main reasons:

• 🔒 Encrypting configuration files: On new versions wpa_supplicant.conf stored in encrypted form.
• 🚫 Lockdown ADB: Xiaomi has restricted access to system files through debugging.
• 🔄 Updated Wi-Fi protocols: Networks with WPA3 You may not display your password in the usual way.

Decisions:

1. Update the firmware to the latest version – sometimes bugs are fixed in patches.
2. Use MIUI 14 EU (European firmware) – it has fewer restrictions.
3. If the phone is warranty, contact Xiaomi Service Center – they can extract the password legally.

7.Security: How to Protect Your Wi-Fi After Password Extraction

If you can find out the password, remember to protect your network from unauthorized access.

• 🔐 Change your password to a more complex one (at least 12 characters, with numbers and special signs).
• 🔄 Update the security protocol with WPA2 on WPA3 (router-setting).
• 📵 Turn it off. WPS — This protocol is vulnerable to hacking.
• 👥 Set up a “guest network” for temporary connections.

How to change the password on the router:

1. Open the browser and enter the router IP (usually 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1).
2. Log in (the username and password is often admin/admin).
3. Go to the Wi-Fi section → Security (or Wireless Security).
4. In the Password or PSK field, enter a new password and save the settings.

⚠️ Warning: After changing your password, all devices will be disconnected from the network. Prepare a list of devices that you need to reconnect in advance.

FAQ: Frequent questions