How to find out your email address on Redmi 9 if you forgot: all methods for Android

Forgetting your email address on your smartphone is a more common situation than it seems. Especially if you rarely enter it manually, and the system automatically enters the data during authorization. On Xiaomi Redmi 9 s Android you can restore access to email in several ways - from viewing saved accounts to using backup copies. The main thing is not to panic and act consistently.

In this article we will look 7 proven methodshow to find out your email address directly on your phone, even if you don’t remember a single letter. Some methods will work in 2 minutes, others will require additional actions (for example, access to a computer or SIM card). Important: if the mail is linked to Google accountthe chances of success are higher - the system stores the data in encrypted form.

We warn you right away: if you never logged into mail on this phone and did not synchronize accountsrecover your email only through the device will not work. In this case, you will have to contact your provider (Mail.ru, Yandex, Gmail, etc.) and confirm your identity through a passport or backup number. But such cases are rare - usually mail traces remain in the system.

1. Checking synchronized accounts in Android settings

The fastest way is to look at the list of accounts linked to the phone. On Redmi 9 (as on other smartphones Xiaomi) this information is stored in the menu Settings → Accounts and synchronization. Here's how to get there:

1. Open Settings (gear icon on the home screen or in the application menu).
2. Scroll down and select section Accounts and synchronization (on some firmware it may be called Accounts or Users and accounts).
3. At the top of the screen you will see a list of all added accounts: Google, Mi Account, mail services (Mail.ru, Yandex, etc.).
4. Click on the desired account - the linked one will be displayed email.

⚠️ Attention: If there are several Google accounts in the list, the main one is usually marked as Main account or has a checkmark next to the name. Also pay attention. on mail service icon —it will tell you which provider the email belongs to (for example, @gmail.com, @mail.ru).

View date last synchronization (the current email was updated recently)

Check which account is used in the Play Market (open the application → profile icon)

Pay attention to the profile name - it often coincides with the beginning of the email-->

If there are no email accounts in the list, proceed to the next method. Perhaps only the email was added. into one application (for example, Gmail or Mail.ru) and was not synchronized with the system.

2. Search for email in mail applications (Gmail, Mail.ru, Yandex)

Even if you do not remember the address, the mail application itself could save your login information. data-i="73">is installed by default Redmi 9 installed by default Gmail, but you could use other clients. Check them in order:

• 📧 Gmail: Open the application → click on the profile icon in the upper right corner → your email will be indicated in the drop-down menu.
• 📩 Mail.ru: Launch the application → if it asks for a password, press Forgot your data? —the system can show the first letter or part of the address.
• 🔍 Yandex Mail: Similarly, when you try to log in, sometimes an email mask is displayed (for example, v***@yandex.ru).
• 📱 Other clients: Check Microsoft Outlook, ProtonMail or third-party mail managers.

💡 Helpful advice: If the mail application asks for a password, but does not show an email, try entering any character in the address field - sometimes the system prompts saved options (autofill).

Application	Where to look for email	If it asks for a password
Gmail	Profile icon → list of accounts	Click "Other account" → can show saved addresses
Mail.ru	Menu → "My Accounts"	Click "Forgot your data?" → sometimes the email mask is visible
Yandex Mail	Settings → "Accounts"	Enter incorrect password → a prompt with the address may appear
Microsoft Outlook	Settings → "Accounts" → "Email"	Click "Use another account" → list of saved ones

⚠️ Attention: If you used built-in Mail application from Xiaomi (envelope icon with red flag), check its settings: Open the application → Settings (three dots) → Management accounts. Data can be saved there even without synchronization with Google.

3. Recovering through a Google account (if your email is linked to Gmail)

If your email address ends with @gmail.com or is linked to a Google account, you can restore it through the company's services On Redmi 9 this is done like this:

1. Open Settings → Google → Google account management.
2. Your main email will be indicated at the top of the screen (for example, ivanov123@gmail.com).
3. If there are several accounts, switch between them by swiping left/right.

If you don’t remember which account is the main one, check this way:

• 🛒 Open Play Market → profile icon → the current email will be indicated there.
• 📅 Take a look in Google Calendar or Google Drive —the account is displayed in the upper right corner.
• 🌐 Go to the site myaccount.google.com via a browser — the system will automatically pull up the data from the phone.

🔐 What to do if Google asks for a password? Click Forgot your email? → the system will prompt you to enter a phone number or backup address. If you have access to the linked number, you will receive an SMS with a hint (the first letters of the email or the full address).

4. Viewing data in the "About phone" menu (hidden method)

Few people know, but some account data is possible found in the technical information of the smartphone. On Redmi 9 it works like this:

1. Open Settings → About phone.
2. Tap the line several times MIUI version (or Build number), until a notification appears You have become a developer!.
3. Return to the main menu Settings → a new one will appear section For developers.
4. Go there and find the item USB debugging or Logs errors.
5. Some firmware display here account logswhere you can see the email (look for lines with account or email).

⚠️ Attention: This method does not work on all versions MIUI and requires caution. Do not change other settings in the developer menu if you are not sure of their purpose!

🔍 Alternative way: If you have a file manager installed with access to system folders (for example, Mi File Explorer with root access), check the file /data/system/users/0/accounts.db. It stores account data in encrypted form, but you will need special apps to read it.

5. Using backups and cloud storage

If you have ever backed up your data to Redmi 9, it may have stored email information. Check the following sources:

• 📱 Local backup: Go to Settings → Advanced → Backup and reset. If there are saved copies, restore them and check your account settings.
• ☁️ Mi Cloud: Open the application Mi Cloud → log into your Mi Account → in the section Backups there may be information about mail.
• 🖥️ Google Drive: If you synchronized data with Google, go to drive.google.com through the browser → Backups → select your Redmi 9.
• 📧 Export contacts: If the email is saved in contacts, export them to a VCF file and open it on your computer (there may be a field Email).

💡 Useful advice: If you used the function Smart Backup to MIUI, check the folder MIUI/Backup/AllBackup in the internal memory of the phone. It may contain files with the extension .mbkcontaining account data.

How to open the MIUI backup file?

Files with the .mbk extension can only be opened through the official Xiaomi software - Mi PC Suite. Install the app on your computer, connect your phone via USB and select the "Restore from backup" option. The system will show a list of saved data, including accounts.

6. Search for email in browser history and autofill

If you have ever entered your email address in the browser (for example, when registering for site), it could be saved in the history or in the autofill data. Check this way:

1. Open Google Chrome or a standard browser MIUI.
2. In the address bar, enter mail. or gmail. —the browser can prompt you for the full address from history.
3. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Settings → Autofill → Passwords.
4. If you saved passwords, there may be email and related sites here.

🔎 Additional method: Enter in the search bar of your browser request site:mail.ru intext:@ or site:gmail.com intext:"my account". If you have ever accessed mail through a browser, pages with email may appear in the results.

⚠️ Attention: If you used the mode Incognito or regularly cleared the history, this method will not work. Also note that autofill data may be encrypted - you will need to enter your Google account password to view it.

7. Contacting the operator or mail provider

If all the previous methods did not help, the last option is to restore access through the mail service support service. The algorithm of actions depends on the provider:

Provider	Recovery method	What you will need
Gmail (@gmail.com)	Go to accounts.google.com → "Forgot your email?" → enter your phone number	Linked number or backup email
Mail.ru (@mail.ru, @list.ru)	Click "I don't remember my login" → enter your phone number or answer to a secret one question	Number linked to the account or passport data
Yandex (@yandex.ru)	In the login form, click “I don’t remember my login” → indicate the number or backup email	Phone number or access to backup email
Outlook (@outlook.com, @hotmail.com)	Go to account.live.com → "Can't log in?" → "Forgot your username?"	Phone number or credit card information (if linked)

📞 If you don't have access to your phone number: Contact the provider's support through official channels (for example, @mailru_support in Telegram or the feedback form on the website:

• 🆔 Passport data (full name, series/number).
• 📅 Date of creation of the mailbox (approximately).
• 💳 Last 4 digits of the linked bank card (if any).

⚠️ Attention: Be careful with scammers! No official email service will ask you to send an SMS to a short number or transfer money to restore access. All email restoration services are free.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about restoring email on Redmi 9

Is it possible to find out the email if the phone is unlocked, but I don’t remember the password?

Yes, if the email is displayed in the account settings or mail applications. The password is not needed to view the address, only to enter the mail itself. If the email is not. is visible, try the method with backups or contact support of the mail service.

I reset the phone to factory settings. Is it possible to restore email?

If you made a backup via Mi Cloud or Google Account, the data can be returned when you turn on the phone for the first time (select "Restore from a copy"). If there are no copies, you can restore the email only through the support service of the mail provider (identity confirmation will be required).

My email is not in the settings, but I definitely entered the mail on this phone. Where could it have gone?

Possible. reasons:

1. The account was deleted manually (for example, when clearing memory).
2. Mail was added to only one application (for example, Mail.ru) and was not synchronized with the system.
3. You used guest mode or the second user profile (check in Settings → System → Multi-user mode).

Try installing the application through which you entered your mail - sometimes it restores data automatically.

Is it possible to find out an email via a SIM card?

No, the SIM card does not store information about email. However, if a phone number was linked to your email account, you can use it to restore access (via SMS with a code or a hint).

I remember only part of the email (for example, the beginning) How to find the full address?

If you know the first letters or domain (for example, @gmail.com), try:

• Enter the known part in the email field on the mail service website - the system can prompt you with the full address.
• Check social networks (VK, Facebook, Instagram) - your email may be listed there in your profile settings.
• Use a search in your mailbox (if you have access to another device) - enter known characters in the email search bar.

If none of the methods help, do not despair: most email services allow you to restore access even without knowing your email, the main thing is to confirm ownership of your account through a phone number or documents. There is no chance of finding a forgotten address. are high, since Redmi 9 the chances of finding a forgotten address are high, since MIUI actively caches account data.