How to set up mobile Internet Megaphone on Xiaomi smartphones: the full guide

Mobile Internet from MegaFon on Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi line and the POCO) Usually connect automatically after installation SIM-maps, but sometimes you need to manually adjust the settings, and the problems are because of the wrong settings. APN, firmware-fighting MIUI In this article, you will find relevant instructions for all modern Xiaomi models, including solutions to typical errors such as lack of networking. 4G/5G or the "E" icon instead of the "H"+"

Feature Xiaomi – the presence of a corporate shell MIUI, which can block automatic settings APN or reset them after the update, we'll disassemble them as an automatic way (via the SMS from MegaFon), and manually enter parameters, and also explain why sometimes the Internet works only in mode. 3G instead LTE. We will pay special attention to the double setup. SIM and solving roaming problems.

1. Preparation of Xiaomi smartphone to set up the Internet

Before setting up the internet, make sure your Xiaomi is ready to work with the internet. SIM-Megaphone:

• 📱 Check compatibility: Make sure your model supports Megaphone frequencies (for the first time) 4G: Band 3/7/20/38, for 5G: n78). The current list of supported ranges can be found on the Xiaomi website (enter IMEI device).
• 🔄 Update the firmware: Go to Settings → The phone. → Update the system and install the latest version MIUI. Old firmware (especially on Redmi Note) 8/9) It may contain bugs with the mobile network.
• 📶 Activate. SIM-Card: If the card is new, call 0500 or send it SMS 1 to 5049 for activation. For eSIM, use the official MegaFon app.

It is important that you use two SIM-maps, make sure that the MegaFon slot is set up as the main one for mobile data. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Setting up SIM-maps and select the desired slot in the section "Mobile data".

⚠️ Note: On some models POCO (for example, POCO X3 Pro after updating to MIUI 14 may lose the option of manual input APN. In this case, first reset the network settings: Settings → SIM-map → Resetting mobile network settings.

2. Automatic setting of the Internet MegaFon

The easiest way is to get automatic settings from MegaFon, which works for 90% of users and takes less than a minute:

1. Open the Messages app on your Xiaomi.
2. Create a new SMS and send an empty message (without text) to 5049.
3. In 1-2 minutes you will receive an SMS with the configuration. click on the link in the message or save the settings automatically.
4. Reboot your smartphone (required!) to make the changes take effect.

If the automatic setting does not work:

• 🔄 Try sending it. SMS textual INTERNET 5049.
• 📵 Make sure you have enough money in your account (the balance can be checked by the bank). USSD-code *100#).
• 🌐 Check if the mobile Internet is enabled in the settings: Settings → SIM-map → Mobile Internet.

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If after automatic settings the Internet does not work, delete all saved APN-profiles in the menu Settings → SIM-map → Access points (APN) and repeat the procedure.

3. Manual setting up APN for MegaFon on Xiaomi

If the automatic method doesn't work, you'll have to enter the settings manually. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [Choose. SIM Megaphone] → Access points (APN). Press the badge "+" or "Add" APN" in the upper right corner and enter the following parameters:

After entering the parameters:

1. Save the settings (click on the tick or "Save").
2. Select the newly created APN profile in the list.
3. Reboot your smartphone.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI (especially on the Redmi 9A/9C) field APN" You can't save a few values, so just type in default and check the Internet. If it doesn't work, add a second one. APN supl.

Profile name contains "MegaFon" |APN is listed as "internet" | Username and password - "gdata" | APN type includes "default" | Profile selected as active-->

4. 4G (LTE) and 5G setup on Xiaomi

If the Internet is only running in 3G mode after setting up the APN (the “H+” icon in the status bar), you must manually enable 4G/LTE support:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [Choose. SIM Megaphone].
2. Click on "Network Type" or "Preferred Network Type".
3. Choose 4G (preferably) or LTE/3G/2G (auto).
4. For 5G (on supported models), select 5G/4G/3G/2G.

If the 4G option is not available:

• 📶 Make sure your tariff supports 4G (Check on the MegaFon website or on USSD-code *558#).
• 🔧 Enable VoLTE (voice to voice) LTE) customized SIM-Cards – This often unblocks access to the 4G.
• 🔄 Try to manually select the operator network: → SIM-map → Choice of network → Manual and choose MegaFon or MegaFon 4G.

Xiaomi models with MediaTek processor (e.g. Redmi Note 10/11) sometimes require you to activate a hidden menu of engineering settings to force 4G. To do this, enter the Phone application code ##4636##, go to Phone Information and select LTE only under Network Type Installation.

5. Solving problems with the mobile Internet

If after all the settings the Internet still does not work, check the following points:

To diagnose problems, use the engineering menu:

1. Enter the code ##4636##.
2. Go to Phone Information.
3. Scroll to the Network Information block and check the connection status.

If the status is Disconnected or No Service:

• 🔌 Take it out and put it back in. SIM-map.
• 🔄 Reset network settings: Settings → SIM-map → Resetting mobile network settings.
• 📡 Check if the “In-plane” or “Traffic Saving” mode is turned on in the notification curtain.

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If after all the manipulations the Internet did not work, the problem may be on the operator’s side. Call MegaFon support at 0500 and inform the IMEI of your device (you can find it in the About phone settings or by the code *#06#).

6. Features of settings for dual SIM

On Xiaomi smartphones with support for two SIM-cards (Dual SIM) there are nuances when setting up mobile Internet:

• 📲 Basic SIM for data: Only one card can use mobile Internet. Select Megaphone as the main one in Settings → SIM-map → Mobile data.
• 🔄 Switching between SIM: If you want to use the internet with another SIM, You'll have to manually change the settings. Quick switching is available through the notification panel ("Data" icon").
• 📶 4G both SIM: On most Xiaomi models (except Mi flagships) 11/12) simultaneously 4G It will only work on one of them. SIM. Second card switches to 3G/2G.

For models with a hybrid slot (for example, Redmi Note 10 Pro), where the second slot is combined with a memory card:

• 🔧 Priority given SIM-If you put in a microSD, the second one is SIM shut down.
• 📱 For maximum internet speed, use the main physical slot (usually SIM 1).

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI When activating the mobile Internet on the second SIM The first card may temporarily lose communication. This is normal behavior - wait for re-registration on the network (usually). 10-30 seconds).

7. Set up the Internet for roaming

If you are traveling and want to use the Internet MegaFon in roaming, follow the following steps:

1. Make sure roaming is enabled: Settings → SIM-map → Data roaming.
2. Check the fare: most MegaFon fares include free roaming in the CIS countries, but for Europe and Asia additional options may be required. USSD-code *506#.
3. If the Internet does not connect automatically, manually select the partner operator network: → SIM-map → Choice of network → Handheld.

List of partner networks for popular destinations:

• 🇹🇷 Turkey: Turkcell or Vodafone TR
• 🇪🇬 Egypt: Etisalat or Vodafone EG
• 🇹🇭 Thailand: AIS or DTAC
• 🇦🇪 UAE: Etisalat or Du

To save traffic in roaming:

• 📴 Turn off automatic application updates.
• 🌐 Use data compression in the browser (for example, the “Lite” mode in Chrome).
• 📊 Set a Traffic Limit: Settings → SIM-map → The limit of mobile traffic.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up the Internet MegaFon on Xiaomi