How to find the Wi-Fi password on a Xiaomi phone: all the working methods

Forgot your home Wi-Fi password, and the router is in an awkward location to turn it over and read the sticker? Or need to connect a new device, but can't be bothered to look for the access code? On smartphones Xiaomi (including models Redmi And POCO) There are several ways to retrieve a saved network password - both through standard settings and using hidden functions MIUIThe main thing is that you must have root access or at least physical access to a phone with an already connected network.

In this article we will look at 5 proven methods, including little-known tricks with configuration files and third-party utilities. Important: Some methods require technical knowledge, so beginners should start with the simplest options. If you're worried about breaking something, try the alternative solutions at the end of the article.

⚠️ Attention: Extracting passwords from someone else's phone without the owner's consent may violate data privacy laws (Article 138 of the Russian Criminal Code). All methods in this article are intended solely to restore access to their networks.

Method 1: View your password through Xiaomi settings (MIUI 12–14)

The most obvious and safest method is to use the built-in function password exchange V MIUIIt works on most modern smartphones. Xiaomi (starting from Redmi Note 8 and newer), but requires the phone to already be connected to the target network.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open Settings → Wi-Fi and tap on the name of your network (not on the switch!).
• 🔍 In the window that opens, click on the icon Share (QR code or arrow icon).
• 🔐 The system will ask for confirmation fingerprint, PIN code or graphic keyAfter authorization, a QR code and a text password below it will be displayed.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global (For the European region), the text password display feature may be disabled. In this case, you'll only see a QR code, which can be scanned with another device to connect.

Method 2: Using the wpa_supplicant.conf file (for root users)

If yours Xiaomi There is root rights, you can extract all saved Wi-Fi passwords from the system file wpa_supplicant.confThis method is universal and works on all versions. Android, but requires caution - incorrect actions can disrupt the network.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Install any file manager with root access (For example, Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Follow the path:

   /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/

   Or (on older versions MIUI):

   /data/misc/wifi/

3. Find the file wpa_supplicant.conf and open it with a text editor.
4. Inside the file there will be blocks of the following type:

   network={
   ssid="Network_Name"
   psk="wifi_password"
   key_mgmt=WPA-PSK
   }

   Copy the parameter value psk - this is your password.

🔧 Technical note: On MIUI 14 and newer, the file may be encrypted. In this case, the utility will help WiFi Password Viewer (available in Play Market), but it also needs root rights.

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Method 3: Password Viewer Apps (No Root)

If you don't have root access but your phone is connected to the internet, you can use third-party apps. They don't show the password explicitly, but they do allow you to generate a QR code to connect other devices or export settings.

Top 3 proven utilities:

• 📲 WiFi Password Recovery - shows saved networks and passwords (requires Android 10+).
• 🔗 WiFi Map — does not show passwords, but saves connection history and can suggest open networks nearby.
• 🤖 WiFi Key Recovery - works only on phones with Android 9 and below, but does not require root.

⚠️ Attention: Many similar applications in Play Market Contain advertising or request unnecessary permissions (such as access to contacts). Check reviews and ratings before installing!

Method 4: ADB commands for advanced users

Method for those who are familiar with Android Debug Bridge (ADB)It allows you to extract passwords without root, but requires the phone to be connected to the computer and the root mode to be enabled. USB debugging.

Instructions:

1. Turn on USB debugging V Settings → About phone → MIUI version (tap the build number 7 times, then go back to Settings → Advanced → For developers).
2. Connect your phone to your PC and run terminal (or PowerShell):

   adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore/wpa_supplicant.conf

3. Open the downloaded file on your computer and find the line with psk="...".

🛠️ Alternative team (if the path does not work):

adb shell su -c "cat /data/misc/wifi/*.conf"

⚠️ Attention: On MIUI 13/14 File access may be blocked even through ADB. In this case, the only solution is rooting or resetting the router.

What to do if ADB doesn't see the file?

If the command returns the error "No such file or directory", it means:

1) The file path has changed in your MIUI version (try /data/vendor/wifi/...).

2) The firmware has blocked access (the solution is root or alternative methods from this article).

3) The phone is not connected to the network (there are no saved passwords in the file).

Method 5: Reset the router password (if nothing helps)

If all the above methods do not work, there remains a radical option - reset the router settings Factory reset. This will delete all saved networks and passwords, but will allow you to set a new access code.

How to reset a router:

1. Find the button on the back of the router. Reset (usually recessed into the body).
2. Click it with a toothpick or a paper clip and hold for 10-15 seconds until the indicators start flashing.
3. Connect to the network with the factory name (indicated on the router sticker) and go to the control panel at the address 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1.
4. Enter login/password (usually admin/admin) and set up a new network.

📌 After the reset, all devices on the network will be disconnected - you will have to reconnect them.

Alternative solutions (if the phone is not yours or you do not have access)

If you're trying to connect to someone else's network (for example, at a friend's house or a cafe), try these legal methods:

• 💬 Ask the network owner for the password—this is the easiest and most honest option.
• 📡 Check if there is one nearby guest network (often open in public places).
• 🔄 Use Share Wi-Fi function on iPhone (if a friend has Apple-device).
• 🌐 Connect via WPS (button on the router) - works on many models.

⚠️ Attention: Using Wi-Fi hacking programs (eg. Aircrack-ng) is illegal and may result in your device being blocked by your ISP or law enforcement. Don't risk it!

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about Wi-Fi passwords on Xiaomi

❓ Is it possible to find out the Wi-Fi password without rooting or using a computer?

Yes, if the phone is already connected to the network. Use Method 1 (QR code in settings) or applications from Method 3Without a network connection and without root, it is impossible to extract the password.

❓ Why isn't my network listed in the wpa_supplicant.conf file?

Possible reasons:

• The phone has never connected to this network (check the history in Settings → Wi-Fi).
• The file was cleared after resetting the settings.
• On MIUI 14 The file path has changed (try /data/vendor/wifi/...).

❓ Does Method 2 (root) work on POCO F3/F4/F5?

Yes, but on POCO with firmware MIUI for the global market (Global ROM) additional permission may be required Settings → Accessibility → Root accessAlso, make sure that the file manager has permission to read system files.

❓ Is it possible to recover the password if the phone is broken?

If the screen does not work but the phone turns on, connect it to the PC and use ADB (Method 4). If the phone is completely unresponsive, your only options are resetting the router (Method 5) or contacting a service center to retrieve data from the internal memory.

❓ Why did the old methods stop working after the MIUI update?

Xiaomi regularly tightens security policies. For example, in MIUI 13 blocked access to wpa_supplicant.conf without root, but in MIUI 14 We've removed the display of text passwords in some regional firmware versions. The solution is to use current versions of apps or root.