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

You are connected to Wi-Fi on your Xiaomi, but forgot your password—does this sound familiar? This happens when guests ask to connect to your network, and the password sticker on the router has long since worn off. Luckily, on smartphones with firmware MIUI There are several ways to extract a saved password, both using standard tools and additional ones.

In this article we will look at 5 proven methods, including hidden functions MIUI, working with configuration files, and specialized applications. Important: not all methods are universal—their availability depends on the firmware version (MIUI 12/13/14), phone models (Redmi Note 10, POCO X3 etc.) and availability root rightsBut even without them, the chances of successfully recovering the password are high.

Before you begin, please note: some methods require USB debugging or installing third-party software. If the phone isn't yours, obtain the owner's permission to avoid privacy issues.

1. The standard method through MIUI settings (without root)

The easiest method is to use the built-in function password exchange V MIUIIt works on most modern devices. Xiaomi (starting from MIUI 12), but requires the phone to already be connected to the target network.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open Settings → Wi-Fi.
• 🔍 Find the network whose password you need to know in the list and tap on its name.
• 🔑 In the window that opens, select Share password (or Share (in the English version).
• 🔐 The system will ask for confirmation fingerprint, PIN code or graphic key.
• 📋 After authorization, the following will appear on the screen QR code and a text password underneath it.

⚠️ Attention: If option Share password absent, then:

• 🔄 You have an outdated version MIUI (update firmware in Settings → About phone → System update).
• 📵 The network is saved, but is currently disconnected (please reconnect to it).
• 🔒 It is installed on the phone corporate profile or security policies (relevant for work devices).

If this method doesn't work, move on to the next one. And for those who want to dig deeper, it's useful to know that Wi-Fi passwords in Android stored in an encrypted file wpa_supplicant.confAccess to it without root rights limited, but there are workarounds.

2. Using a file manager with access to system folders

On some firmware versions MIUI (especially custom or global versions) you can view the password through the system configuration file. To do this, you will need file manager with root access (For example, Root Explorer or FX File Explorer) or ADB.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Install FX File Explorer from Google Play (or another manager with support root).
2. Open the manager and grant it superuser rights (if requested).
3. Follow the path:

   /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore

   or (for older versions Android):

   /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf

4. Find the file wpa_supplicant.conf and open it with any text editor.
5. Inside the file there will be lines like this:

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

   Where psk - this is the password we are looking for.

🔹 Important: On new versions MIUI 13/14 The file path may differ, and the file itself may be encrypted. If you see a set of characters like psk=1a3b5c7d9e0f..., it means the data is encoded, and without root or ADB they can't be read.

Install a file manager with root access

Enable USB debugging (Settings → About phone → MIUI version → tap 7 times)

Connect your phone to your PC (if using ADB)

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3. Method using ADB (without root, but from a PC)

If root rights No, but I have access to the computer, you can try to extract the password through Android Debug Bridge (ADB)This method works on most devices. Xiaomi, if enabled USB debugging.

Instructions:

1. Download and install ADB Tools on PC.
2. Activate on your phone Developer mode:
   • Go to Settings → About phone → MIUI version.
   • Tap on the item MIUI version 7 times until a notification appears You have become a developer!.
   • Return to Settings → Advanced → For developers and turn it on USB debugging.

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

adb shell "cmd wifi list-networks"

⚠️ Attention: On MIUI 14 and newer Xiaomi can block access to system files even through ADBIn this case, only unlocking the bootloader and receiving root rights.

4. Apps for viewing Wi-Fi passwords (requires root)

If you have root access, the task is simplified—just install one of the specialized applications. They automatically read passwords from system files and display them in a convenient format.

Best apps for Xiaomi:

• 🔓 WiFi Password Viewer — shows all saved passwords, supports export to file.
• 📡 WiFi Key Recovery - works even on older versions Android, but requires SuperSU.
• 🔑 Root Browser - file manager with access to wpa_supplicant.conf.
• 🛡️ Magisk Module "WiFi Password" — module for Magisk, adds the password viewing function to the system settings.

🔹 How to use:

1. Install one of the applications (for example, WiFi Password Viewer) from Google Play.
2. Provide root access upon request.
3. A list of all saved networks with passwords will appear in the main application window.
4. Tap on the desired network to copy the password or generate one. QR code for quick connection of other devices.

On some firmware versions MIUI (For example, in Chinese versions), system applications can block access to passwords even with root access. In this case, only manual file editing will help. wpa_supplicant.conf through ADB or TWRP.

5. Alternative methods (if nothing helps)

If none of the above methods work, radical measures remain. They require more time, but are guaranteed to produce results.

Options:

• 🔧 Resetting the router: Click the button Reset on the back of the router (hold for 10-15 seconds). After reset, the password will become default (usually admin (or indicated on the sticker). ⚠️ Minus: All router settings will be reset, and you will have to configure the network again.
• 📞 Contact your providerIf your router was provided by your internet provider, call support and ask them to remind you of the password. You'll need to provide it. contract number or personal account.
• 🖥️ View your password on another device: If a laptop is connected to the same network Windows or MacOS, the password can be extracted through the system settings (for example, in Network and Control Center on Windows).
• 🔄 Reconnect with password display: On some routers (for example, TP-Link or ASUS) when connecting a new device via WPS The password is displayed on the router screen.

📌 Advice: If you often forget your passwords, save them in Google Password Manager or specialized services like BitwardenTo do this, when connecting to a new network in MIUI click Save to Google Account.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To make your decision easier, we've compiled the key features of each method in a table:

🔹 Conclusion: Start with the simplest method (Share password in the settings). If it didn't work, and root rights no - try it ADBFor experienced users, the best option is unlocking bootloader and installation Magisk for full access to the system.

Common mistakes and how to avoid them

When trying to find out the Wi-Fi password on Xiaomi Users often encounter typical problems. Here are the most common ones and how to solve them:

• 🚫 There is no 'Share password' option.:
  🔹 Cause: Outdated firmware or modified MIUI (For example, Xiaomi.EU).
  🔹 Solution: Update your system to the latest version or install the official global firmware.
• 🔒 "ADB doesn't see the device":
  🔹 Cause: Drivers are not installed or USB debugging is not enabled.
  🔹 Solution: Install Mi PC Suite or drivers manually (see official website).
• 📁 "The wpa_supplicant.conf file was not found.":
  🔹 Cause: In new versions Android The file path has changed.
  🔹 Solution: Try searching in /data/vendor/wifi/ or use the command adb shell find /data -name "*.conf".
• 🔄 "The password is displayed in encrypted form.":
  🔹 Cause: MIUI Encrypts passwords at the system level.
  🔹 Solution: Use root + application WiFi Password Viewer or decrypt manually via ADB.

⚠️ Attention: If you use corporate Wi-Fi (for example, in an office or university), the password can be stored in a secure vault Android EnterpriseIn this case, it is impossible to extract it without the consent of the network administrator.

FAQ: Answers to frequently asked questions