How to give away the Internet from the phone Xiaomi: all ways and solutions to errors

Sharing the Internet from a Xiaomi phone is one of the most popular features when there is no router at hand or you need to quickly connect a laptop, tablet or other gadget. The brand’s smartphones (including the Redmi, POCO and Mi lines) support three ways of distributing it: via Wi-Fi, USB and Bluetooth. However, not all users know how to properly configure the access point, avoid errors and optimize speed.

In this article, you will find current instructions for MIUI 14/15 (including global and Chinese firmware), speed and power distribution methods, and solutions to typical problems ranging from lack of connectivity to operator limitations, with a special focus on hidden MIUI settings that allow you to bypass the distribution lock at some tariffs.

1. Preparation of Xiaomi phone for the distribution of the Internet

Before setting up the hotspot, make sure your smartphone is ready to hand out.

• 📶 Mobile network: Data transfer must be active on the phone (3G/4G/5G). Check the network indicator in the status bar.
• 🔋 Battery charge: Internet distribution consumes more than usual, recommended level - at least 30%.
• 📱 Version. MIUI: On old firmware (below) MIUI 12) some options may not be available. Update the system in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 📡 Operator: Some tariffs block distribution (e.g., Internet for Devices from MTS.

If you use Xiaomi with two SIM-maps, select the main one for data transfer in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Data transfer. Also check if the traffic saving mode is activated, which can limit the speed of distribution.

2. Internet distribution via Wi-Fi (modem mode)

This is the most popular method due to its simplicity and compatibility with most devices, and the speed depends on your Xiaomi Wi-Fi standard:

• 📶 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n): up to 150 Mbps (on Redmi) 9A, POCO M3).
• 📶 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac): up to 866 Mbps (on Xiaomi 12, Redmi Note 11 Pro)+).
• 📶 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax): up to 1.2 Gbps (on Xiaomi 13 Ultra, POCO F5 Pro).

To enable the access point:

1. Open the Settings. → Access Point and modem.
2. Select the Wi-Fi Access Point.
3. Click Access Point Settings to change: 🔐 Name of the network (SSID): Default: The phone model (for example, Redmi_Note_12_5G). 🔑 Password: Minimum 8 Use a combination of letters and numbers. 📡 Range: 2.4 GHz (best compatibility) or 5 GHz (higher speed but smaller radius).

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If the access point is not turned on, check:

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI (Especially Chinese) the function can be blocked by the operator. APN In Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Access points (APN) on the Internet or default.

3. Internet distribution via USB (USB-modem)

This is a way to connect to a PC or laptop.

• ⚡ Low power consumption: The phone charges during the handout.
• 🔒 Security: No risk of connecting third-party devices to your network.
• 📶 Stability: Less interference than Wi-Fi.

Instructions for Windows/macOS/Linux:

1. Connect your phone to your computer with the original cable (cheap cables may not support data transfer).
2. In the phone, select the file transfer mode (MTP) or USB-modem (will appear after connection).
3. On PC: 🪟 Windows: Driver will install automatically. Connection will appear in Network settings". 🍎 macOS: You may need to install HoRNDIS (for older versions). 🐧 Linux: Use nmcli or NetworkManager.

USB-modem

Settings → Access Point and modem

If the computer does not see the connection:

• 🔌 Try another one. USB-port (preferably) USB 3.0).
• 📱 On the phone, turn on the debugging. USB In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (press 7 times) → Additionally. → For developers.
• 🪟 On Windows, update the driver in Device Manager (section "Network adapters").

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If USB handouts are unstable, turn off charge saving for the Settings app in Settings → Battery → Charge saving → Applications.

4. Internet distribution via Bluetooth

A less popular but useful method for devices without Wi-Fi (such as older printers or fitness bracelets) is limited to the Bluetooth version:

• 📶 Bluetooth 4.0: Up to 25 Mbps (Redmi 8, POCO X3 NFC).
• 📶 Bluetooth 5.0: Up to 50 Mbps (Xiaomi) 11T, Redmi Note 10 Pro).

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on both devices.
2. Connect them: on your phone Settings → Bluetooth → select the device.
3. On your phone, go to Settings → Access Point and modem → Bluetooth modem.
4. On the connected device, select Connect via Bluetooth (in network settings).

Limitations of the method:

• 🐢 Low speed – suitable only for messengers or mail.
• 🔋 High battery consumption on both devices.
• 📡 Small range (up to 10 meters).

5. Solving Internet Distribution Problems

If the internet is not handed out or the connection is unstable, check these points:

🔴 Access Point is turned on, but the Internet is not working

• 📵 Problem: The access point is active on the phone screen, but there is no access to the network on the connected device.
• 🔧 Solution: Reset your phone. Turn off and reset mobile data. Check the balance and tariff with the operator (possibly exhausted traffic). Reset network settings: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.

🔴 Devices do not connect to the access point

• 🔌 Problem: The phone doesn’t appear in the list of available networks or gives an authentication error.
• 🔧 Solution: Make sure your password is entered correctly (check the register!) Change the security type with WPA2-PSK on WPA3-PSK (or vice versa) in the access point settings. VPN on a connected device. If Redmi is used with MIUI 13+, Try to turn off Wi-Fi Smart Switch to Settings → Wi-Fi → Additionally.

🔴 Operator blocking distribution

Some tariffs (like Beeline's Internet for Smartphone) limit distribution.

• 📲 Shift. APN: Replace the current one. APN on universal (for example, Internet.beeline.ru for Beeline).
• 🔄 VPN On your phone: Install 1.1.1.1 or ProtonVPN and turn it on before handing it out.
• 📡 Bypass applications: PDANet+ ClockworkMod Tether (requires root).

⚠️ Attention: Use VPN alteration APN It may violate the terms of the contract with the operator, in some cases it leads to blocking. SIM-map.

6.Spread optimization: how to increase speed and reduce battery consumption

To make the distribution work more stable, follow these tips:

⚡ Increase in speed

• 📶 Switch to the network. 4G (LTE) or 5G (if supported: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Preferred type of network.
• 🔄 Turn off background synchronization: Settings → Accounts and synchronization → Autosynchronization of data.
• 📴 Limit the number of connected devices (optimally no more than 3).

🔋 Battery savings

• ⚡ Enable Charge Savings, but add Settings to exceptions: Settings → Battery → Saving charge → Annexes.
• 🌡️ Reduce the brightness of the screen and turn off the Autoturn.
• 📵 Use it. USB-Distribution instead of Wi-Fi – it consumes less charge.

For stable video broadcasting, it is recommended that the speed is not lower than 20 Mbit / s.