How to distribute the Internet from Xiaomi phone to your computer: USB, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Connecting your computer to the mobile Internet via a Xiaomi smartphone is a universal solution for situations where there is no router or wired connection at hand. The brand’s smartphones support all modern ways of distributing traffic: via USB cable, via Wi-Fi hotspot and even via Bluetooth. But each method has its own nuances, from data speed to battery consumption.

In this article, we will analyze all available connection options, compare them by key parameters (speed, stability, battery impact) and give step-by-step instructions for each Xiaomi model - from the budget Redmi Note to the flagship Xiaomi 14.

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

Before setting up your Internet handout, make sure your Xiaomi is ready for this task.

• 📶 Mobile Internet – The phone should be active SIM-card with a tariff that supports data transfer. Check the balance and traffic in the operator's personal account.
• 🔋 Battery charge - when distributed over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, the phone discharges 1.5-2 times faster. Recommended minimum: 40%. USB-The charge is not critical (the phone will be recharged from the PC).
• 📱 Version. MIUI — on old firmware (below) MIUI 12) some options may not be available. Update the system in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.

Also check if your operator is blocking modem modem mode, some tariffs (especially unlimited) limit the distribution of traffic, check the conditions with the operator or temporarily connect the option Modem/Hotspot (costs from 50) ₽/day-night).

2. Distribution of the Internet over USB (the most stable way)

Connection through USB-cable is the best option for long-term work:

• ⚡ Maximum speed – up to 90% of mobile internet speed (versus 70% of Wi-Fi).
• 🔋 No battery consumption – the phone is charged from the PC.
• 🛡️ Security – the connection is protected from external connection.

Instructions for Xiaomi (relevant to MIUI 12-14):

1. Connect your phone to your computer with the original cable (preferably from the kit).
2. On the phone in the notification panel, select File Transfer (MTP) mode (if a request appears).
3. Open the Settings. → Access Point and modem.
4. Activate the switch. USB-modem.

On a Windows computer, drivers are installed automatically. If the Internet does not appear:

• 🔄 Reconnect the cable.
• 🖥️ Check network connections in the Control Panel → Network Control Center – a new Remote connection should appear NDIS.
• 📥 Install the Mi Phone Manager driver from the official Xiaomi website.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) function USB-The modem can be hidden. To activate it, turn on the developer mode (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Click 7 times and select Configuration from the developer menu USB → RNDIS.

3. Distribution via Wi-Fi Hotspot (comfortable for multiple devices)

Wireless access points allow you to connect to the Internet not only a computer, but also other gadgets, but this method has disadvantages:

• 📉 Speed is lower than the speed. USB (10-30% due to interference).
• 🔋 Fast battery discharge – up to 1% in 2-3 minutes with active use.
• 🔒 The risk of connecting strangers – if you do not set a password.

How to set up a hotspot on Xiaomi:

1. Open Settings → Access Point and modem → Mobile Access Point.
2. Click Access Point Settings:

Mobile access point

On your computer, connect to the network you have created as a regular Wi-Fi. If the Internet does not work:

• 🔄 Restart your phone and PC.
• 📵 Check if the antivirus (such as Avast or Kaspersky) is blocking the new network connection.
• 📶 Make sure that the mobile Internet is turned on on on the phone (indicator) 4G/5G status-line).

4. Internet distribution over Bluetooth (economical, but slow way)

This method is suitable for rare tasks – for example, checking mail or messengers, when saving charge is important, and speed is not critical. On Xiaomi models with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro), Bluetooth connection speeds can reach 2 Mbps, but on budget smartphones it often does not exceed 500 Kbps.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and computer.
2. Pair devices: On your phone: Settings → Bluetooth → Select your PC. On PC: Settings → Devices → Add Bluetooth.

Settings → Access Point and modem

Bluetooth modem

Control Panel → Network Connections

Bluetooth Network Connection

If the connection is interrupted:

• 🔄 Reduce the distance between devices (maximum 10 meters).
• 📱 Turn off the energy saving mode on the phone (Settings) → Battery → Performance mode).
• 🖥️ Update Bluetooth drivers on PC (via Device Manager).

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To keep your Bluetooth modem running smoothly, turn off the Adaptive Battery feature on your phone (Settings → Battery → Battery Settings). It can force background processes, including Internet distribution, to be turned off.

5. Typical errors and their solutions

Even with the right setup, Xiaomi users face challenges.

🔴 "No access to the internet when USB-linkage

Causes and solutions:

• 🚫 Blocking by the operator - call support (for example, MTS has a code to unlock: *111*255#).
• 🔌 Faulty cable/port – try another cable or USB-PC-connector.
• 🖥️ Driver conflict – remove all Xiaomi devices in Device Manager and reconnect your phone.

🔴 Wi-Fi hotspot is turned on, but the Internet is not working

What to do:

• 📵 Check it out. APN-settings: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Access point (APN) For MegaFon: Internet; for Beeline: Internet.beeline.ru; for Tele2: internet.tele2.ru.
• 🔄 Restart your phone in Safe Mode (hold the switch off button) → "Safe Mode. If the hotspot is running, it's the third-party app's fault (most often). VPN antivirus).

🔴 Computer doesn't see Bluetooth modem

Decisions:

• 🔄 Remove the pairing and connect the devices again.
• 📱 Turn on the phone visibility mode (Settings) → Bluetooth → Visibility of the device).
• 🖥️ On PC, turn off and turn on Bluetooth Support Service (Win) again. + R → services.msc).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi phones with custom firmware (such as LineageOS), the Internet distribution function may not work properly. Check the forums before installing alternative software (such as LineageOS, 4PDA), Is the modem modem supported in the selected assembly.

6. How to reduce battery consumption when distributing the Internet

Traffic distribution is one of the most energy-intensive operations for a smartphone, to extend the time you're running:

• 🔋 Use it. USB-Connection – the phone will charge from the PC.
• 🌡️ Limit background processes: Settings → Annexes → Permits → Autorun Disable Autorun for all applications except system.
• 📉 Reduce screen brightness to 30% and activate dark theme (Settings) → Screen).
• 📶 Switch to the switch. 3G (If the speed is not critical: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Preferred type of network → 3G

For models with back-charging support (for example, Xiaomi 11T Pro), you can connect a power bank and charge your phone during Wi-Fi distribution.

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The most economical way of distributing — USB-Not only does it not waste power, it also recharges the phone from the computer.

7. Alternative ways of connecting (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work, consider these options:

🔹 Distribution through ADB (for USB modemless)

Suitable if the function USB-The modem is locked by the operator:

1. Install ADB-Drivers and Platform Tools on PC.
2. Enable debugging by USB on your phone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – 7 taps → Developer settings → Debugging by USB).
3. Adb shell settings put global settings tether_dun_required 0

🔹 Use of distribution applications (e.g. PdaNet)+)

Applications like PdaNet+ or ClockworkMod Tether bypass carrier restrictions, but require root rights.

• 🚫 Violation of guarantee.
• 🛡️ Vulnerability to viruses (using unofficial versions).

🔹 Connection through OTG-hub

For USB OTG-enabled models (such as the POCO F5), you can connect a USB-Ethernet adapter and distribute the Internet from your phone to other devices via cable, speeds comparable to Wi-Fi, but without battery consumption.

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