How to View the Wi-Fi Password on a Xiaomi Mi TV: 5 Working Methods

Televisions Xiaomi Mi with the operating system Android TV or branded shell MIUI TV Store passwords for connected Wi-Fi networks in encrypted form. Unlike smartphones, where you can view the password in the settings with a couple of clicks, on TVs this process is complicated by manufacturer restrictions. If you forget your home network password or need to connect a new device, you don't have to reset the router or call your provider.

In this article - 5 proven methods Extract Wi-Fi password directly from TV Mi TV 4A/4S/5/5X/6 (including models with Google TV). We will look at both standard methods through the settings menu, and advanced ones - using ADB, file manager, and even physical access to the device's memory. Important: On Xiaomi TVs with firmware older than 2021, passwords are stored in a file /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml, but access to it requires superuser rights.

If your TV isn't rooted, start with the first three methods—they don't require any technical skills. For owners of devices with MIUI TV 4.0+ We've added up-to-date screenshots and explanations of the new interface. Warning: Attempts to hack the system may void your warranty or brick your device.

1. Standard method: via network settings (only for MIUI TV)

The simplest method works on TVs Xiaomi Mi with proprietary firmware MIUI TV (series Mi TV 4/5/6 until 2023). In newer models with Google TV This section may be missing.

Instructions:

• 📺 Open Settings (gear in the upper right corner of the main screen).
• 🔌 Go to the section Wi-Fi → select the current network (click on its name).
• 🔍 In the window that opens, find the line Show password or Share (on English firmware).
• 🔐 The system will ask TV PIN code (by default 1234, 0000 or the last 4 digits of IMEI).

⚠️ Attention: On TVs with Google TV (For example, Mi TV Q2 2026) this section is hidden. If the option Show password missing, proceed to the next method.

If the PIN code does not work, you can reset it through the menu Settings → Device → Reset PINAfter the reset, the TV will require linking to an account. Xiaomi (if it was previously configured).

2. Via file manager (requires USB mouse or keyboard)

On TVs Xiaomi Mi With Android TV 9.0+ you can use the built-in file manager (For example, Files by Google or X-Plore) to find the password file. This method doesn't require root access, but it does require a USB mouse for navigation.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Connect to TV USB mouse or keyboard (via port USB-A or Bluetooth).
2. Install file manager from Google Play (For example, FX File Explorer).
3. Follow the path:

   /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml

   Or (for new firmware):

   /data/vendor/wifi/WifiConfigStoreSoftAp.xml

4. Open the file in a text editor and find the line:

   <string name="PreSharedKey">Your_password</string>

⚠️ Attention: On firmware MIUI TV 5.0+ access to folder /data/ blocked even for file managers. If the path is inaccessible, try the method with ADB (section 4).

Alternative route (for some models):

• 📁 /sdcard/Download/miui/wifi/ — backup copies of configs can be stored here.
• 🔧 If the file is missing, check the folder /system/etc/wifi/ (root rights required).

3. Using the WiFi Password Viewer app (without root)

For TVs Xiaomi Mi at the base Android TV 8.0–11.0 the app will do WiFi Password Viewer from SimoneDevIt reads passwords from system files without rooting, but it doesn't work on all firmware versions.

How to install and use:

• 📥 Download the app's APK file from the official website (GitHub or APKMirror) to the flash drive.
• 🖱️ Connect the flash drive to the TV and install the APK via any file manager (allow installation from unknown sources in Settings → Security).
• 🔓 Launch WiFi Password Viewer and select your network - the password will be displayed in the field Password.

The application supports the following models:

If the app doesn't show your password, try:

• 🔄 Restart the TV and run the program again.
• 🛠️ Disable MIUI Optimizations through ADB (command below).
• 📌 Install an older version of the app (for example, 1.2.3 instead of 2.0).

4. Advanced Method: Extracting Password via ADB

If the previous methods did not work, you can extract the password using Android Debug Bridge (ADB)This method requires connecting the TV to the computer, but does not require root access.

What you will need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS and established ADB.
• 🔌 Cable USB-A → USB-A (or USB-C, depending on the TV model).
• 📋 USB debugging enabled on the TV.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Activate Developer mode on TV:
   • Go to Settings → About TV.
   • Click on the line 7 times Build number (a notification will appear saying "You have become a developer").
   • Return to Settings → For developers and turn it on USB debugging.

adb devices

adb pull /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml C:\wifi_password.txt

If the command returns an error Permission denied, try:

• 🔧 Execute adb root (requires unlocked bootloader).
• 📝 Use an alternative path:

  adb shell "su -c 'cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml'"

⚠️ Attention: On TVs with MIUI TV 6.0+ team adb root may not work due to a kernel lockup. In this case, the only option left is to physically extract the memory (Section 5).

5. Last resort: extracting the password using a memory dump

If none of the methods worked, there remains physical data extraction from the TV's memory. This method is suitable for models Mi TV 4/5 on a chip Amlogic and requires disassembling the device.

What you will need:

• 🔧 Screwdriver T5 or T6 to disassemble the back cover.
• 💾 Card reader for microchips eMMC (For example, TL866II Plus).
• 💻 A program for working with dumps (for example, HxD or WinHex).

Process:

1. Disconnect the TV from the power supply and remove the back cover (be careful not to damage the cables!).
2. Find the memory chip eMMC (usually labeled as Samsung KLM8G1, Hynix H26M etc.).
3. Connect the chip to the card reader and make a full memory dump.
4. Open the dump in HxD and find the line wpa_psk=" - there will be a password after it.

Warnings:

• ⚡ Risk of damage to the TV during disassembly (warranty will be voided!).
• 🔍 The password may be stored in encrypted form (decryption will be required).
• 📌 On new models (Mi TV 6 2023+) the memory is soldered to the motherboard.

6. Alternative solutions: if nothing helps

If all the above methods prove to be ineffective, consider alternative options:

Method 1: Reset the router

• 🔄 Click the button Reset on the back panel of the router (hold for 10-15 seconds).
• 📋 The default password is usually found on the router sticker (for example, admin/12345678).
• ⚠️ After the reset, you will have to reconfigure the network and connect all devices.

Method 2: View your password on another device

• 📱 On Android smartphone: Settings → Wi-Fi → Current network → Share (PIN code required).
• 💻 On Windows: do it in CMD:

  netsh wlan show profile name="Network_Name" key=clear

• 🍎 On MacOS: open Keychain Access → find the network → check the box Show password.

Method 3: Contacting your provider

• 📞 Call your internet provider's support team (the number is listed in your contract).
• 📧 Submit a request through your personal account with a scanned copy of your passport (if identity verification is required).
• 🔑 Your provider will send you your Wi-Fi password via email or SMS (usually within 1–2 hours).

⚠️ Attention: Some providers (eg Rostelecom or Beeline) block passwords from being issued over the phone due to security policy. In this case, a visit to the office with documents may be required.

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