Xiaomi Gallery Decrypt (2024)

/data/data/com.miui.gallery/databases/gallery.db (requires root)

def xor_decrypt(data, key=0xA5): return bytes([b ^ key for b in data]) with open('encrypted_thumb.mi', 'rb') as f: encrypted = f.read() xiaomi gallery decrypt

decrypted = xor_decrypt(encrypted) with open('decrypted.jpg', 'wb') as f: f.write(decrypted) /data/data/com

Look for the settings table with key encrypt_key or thumb_key . The value is often Base64 encoded. Decode it and use with OpenSSL: For newer systems, the AES key is stored

If the output is not readable, try keys: 0x6C , 0xFF , or XOR with the file’s original path MD5 first byte. For newer systems, the AES key is stored in:

Always ensure you have the legal right to decrypt any file — and consider backing up photos in an open format (e.g., standard JPEG) to avoid vendor lock-in. Disclaimer: The author is not responsible for any misuse of this information. Always comply with applicable laws and software licenses.