How to find the Wi-Fi password on a Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: all the working methods

Forgot your home Wi-Fi password, but yours Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro Connected to the network? The situation is familiar to many: the router was set up years ago, the password sticker has long since disappeared, and you need to grant access to guests or a new device. Luckily, on smartphones Xiaomi There are several ways to retrieve a saved password - and most of them do not require root privileges (root).

In this article we will look at 5 proven methods For Redmi Note 8 Pro (model begonia), running on firmware MIUI 12–14 And Android 9–11Important: Some methods depend on the firmware version—if you have a newer or custom firmware, the interface may differ. Also, keep in mind that Starting with MIUI 13, Xiaomi removed the ability to view passwords through the standard settings menu., so you'll have to use workarounds.

Before you begin, make sure your phone is connected to the target Wi-Fi network — without this, most methods won't work. If the network is saved but inactive, connect to it manually.

1. View the password via Wi-Fi settings (MIUI 12 and later)

The easiest way is to use the built-in function view password in the settings XiaomiUnfortunately, it doesn't work on all MIUI versions, but it's worth trying first.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the app Settings (gear icon).
• 🔗 Go to the section Wi-Fi (or Connections → Wi-Fi in new versions).
• 🔍 Find your network in the list and tap on its name (not by switch!).
• 🔐 In the window that opens, click Share password or Show QR code.
• 👁️ The system may ask PIN code, pattern or fingerprint - enter it.
• 📝 A text password will appear under the QR code - copy or write it down.

If the point Share password No, your version of MIUI doesn't support it. In this case, proceed to the next methods.

⚠️ Attention: Starting from MIUI 13 (Android 11+) Xiaomi Removed the ability to view passwords through settings for most regions. If you have newer firmware, use methods 2–5.

2. Using QR code to retrieve password

If there is an option in the Wi-Fi settings Show QR code, but there is no text password, you can decipher QR Using a third-party app. This method works even on newer versions of MIUI.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Open Settings → Wi-Fi, tap on your network and select Show QR code.
2. Take a screenshot of the QR code (press and hold Power + Volume Down).
3. Install from Google Play application Barcode Scanner (or equivalent).
4. Open the screenshot in the gallery and scan the QR code using the app.
5. In the scan results, find the line WPA:... or P: - this is the password.

Example of QR decoding:

WIFI:S:MyWiFiName;T:WPA;P:my_password_123;;

Here P:my_password_123 — the password you are looking for.

3. Extracting the password via the configuration file (without root)

On Android Wi-Fi passwords are stored in an encrypted file wpa_supplicant.confOn . Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro without root access to it is limited, but there is a workaround through ADB (Android Debug Bridge). This method requires a computer, but does not void the warranty.

What you will need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/Linux/macOS.
• 🔌 USB cable (original or high-quality).
• 🛠️ Utilities ADB And Fastboot (download from official Android website).
• ⚙️ Enabled USB debugging on the phone.

Instructions:

1. Activate Developer mode:
   • Go to Settings → About phone.
   • Tap the item 7 times MIUI version.
   • Return to Settings → Advanced → For developers.
   • Turn on USB debugging and confirm the permission.

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

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

⚠️ Attention: On MIUI 14 The file path may differ (/data/vendor/wifi/...). If the command returns an error Permission denied, try the alternative method (section 4).

Install ADB on your PC|Enable developer mode on Xiaomi|Connect your phone with the original cable|Enable USB debugging on your phone's screen|Check that your phone is detected in cmd (command adb devices)

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4. Password Viewer Apps (with limitations)

IN Google Play There are apps that promise to show saved Wi-Fi passwords. However, Xiaomi majority of them don't work without root Due to MIUI limitations. However, some utilities may help if you have an older firmware version.

List of applications with a probability of success:

If you do not want to receive root rights, the only chance is the app WiFi Password Viewer, but it will only work on MIUI 11 or earlier versions. On newer firmware, when you try to view the password, you'll see a message Unable to access.

5. Resetting the router as a last resort

If none of the methods worked, and you urgently need Wi-Fi access, there remains reset the router settings Factory reset. This will delete all user settings, including the password, but will allow you to set up the network again.

How to reset a router:

• 🔌 Find the button on the back of the router Reset (usually recessed into the body).
• 📍 Take a paperclip or toothpick, press and hold the button 10-15 seconds.
• 🔄 Wait for the reboot (the indicators should blink and stabilize).
• 🌐 Connect to the router's network via cable or Wi-Fi with the default name (indicated on the sticker).
• 🔑 Go to the web interface at 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 (standard logins/passwords: admin/admin or admin/password from sticker).

After reset:

• Reconfigure your router (network name, password, security type) WPA2-PSK).
• Update your router firmware if available.
• Save your new password in a safe place (for example, in Google Keep or 1Password).

⚠️ Attention: Resetting the router will disconnect all connected users and return the provider's settings (PPPoE, VLAN, etc.) to factory defaults. If you don't know your internet connection settings, contact your service provider. to reset.

Alternative methods (if nothing helps)

If you've exhausted all options and the password is still unavailable, consider these solutions:

• 📞 Contact your provider. Many operators (eg Rostelecom, Beeline, MTS) store passwords for leased routers. Call support and ask if they can provide access details.
• 🔧 Connect via cable. If you have a laptop or PC, connect it to the router via Ethernet and log in to the web interface (192.168.0.1) to view or change your password.
• 📱 Please use another device. If another phone is connected to the network (for example, iPhone or Samsung), extract the password through its settings (on iOS this is done through Settings → Wi-Fi → ⓘ → Password field).
• 🛡️ Check your backups. If you have ever backed up your phone using Mi Cloud or Google DriveThe archive may have saved a file with passwords. Restore the backup to another device and try extracting the data.

If the router belongs to you, but you can’t remember the password and you don’t want to reset it, try guess it by templates:

12345678
qwerty123
admin123
[network name]_123
[your phone number or date of birth]

Default passwords are often set by default or simplified by users.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions