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

Introduction: why give the Internet from Xiaomi to the tablet

SIM-enabled tablets are becoming less common, and mobile Internet is often worse than on smartphones, and if your tablet doesn't catch the network or you only have one tariff with traffic, you have a way out: give the Internet from a Xiaomi phone (Redmi, POCO, Black Shark), which is relevant for trips, summer holidays or when your home Wi-Fi suddenly goes off.

Modern Xiaomi smartphones based on Android 10-14 support three ways to distribute the Internet: USB-modem, Wi-Fi hotspot and Bluetooth. Each option has pros and cons: USB Faster and more economical, Wi-Fi is more convenient for multiple devices, and Bluetooth is suitable if other methods are not available.In this article, detailed instructions for each technology, including solutions to typical problems are provided.

Before you start, check two key points: your phone should be on mobile Internet (3G/4G/5G), and your tablet should be off the connection to other networks (to avoid conflicts). If you have Xiaomi with custom firmware (for example, Xiaomi.EU), some menu items may differ, we will also talk about this.

Method 1: Distribution of the Internet via USB (the most reliable)

Connection to USB — The best option is if you want a stable Internet with minimal battery consumption of the phone. Data transfer speed is higher than Wi-Fi, and the phone’s charge is spent more slowly. This method works on all Xiaomi with Android 8.0 and newer, but requires original or high-quality USB-cables (cheap often do not support data transfer).

To activate USB-modem:

1. Connect your Xiaomi phone to your tablet using a USB cable. Use a USB-C or Micro-USB port (depending on the model). The tablet may have a device connection notification — ignore it.
2. On your phone, open Settings → Access Point and modem (or Settings → Connections → Modem and Access Point on newer versions of MIUI).
3. Activate the switch. USB-If you don't have one, tap three dots in the top right corner and select USB-modem.
4. On the tablet, check the connection: active should appear in the network settings USB-internet-connection.

If the internet doesn't work,

• 🔌 Check the cable: try another wire or port on the tablet.
• 📱 Allow data transfer: when connecting on the phone, a request may appear “Allow access to data?” – confirm.
• 🔄 Restart both devices if the modem is not determined.

The cable supports data transfer

Mobile Internet is on on the phone.

In settings activated USB-modem

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⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 10 Pro) USB-The modem may not work when connecting to Android 12 tablets+ In this case, use Wi-Fi or update your phone's firmware.

Method 2: Wi-Fi Access Point (for multiple devices)

If you want to connect not only a tablet, but also a laptop or other device to the Internet, set up a Wi-Fi hotspot on Xiaomi. This method is universal, but consumes the phone’s battery faster than USB. Speed depends on supporting Wi-Fi standards on both devices (for example, Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6).

Instructions for setting:

1. Open on your phone Settings → Access Point and modem → Wi-Fi Access Point.
2. Switch to Access Point Settings (or Network Name on newer versions of MIUI).
3. Set a network name (SSID) and password (minimum 8 characters). Select the WPA2-PSK or WPA3-PSK protection type for security.
4. Save settings and activate the Wi-Fi Access Point switch.
5. On the tablet, find the network you created in the Wi-Fi list and connect by entering a password.

Optimal settings for stable operation:

If the tablet is not connected:

• 🔄 Reset the access point: turn it off and turn it on again on your phone.
• 📶 Check range: if the tablet doesn't see the 5GHz network, switch to 2.4GHz.
• 🔐 Reset network settings on the tablet: Settings → System system → Reset → Reset Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth.

USB-modem

Wi-Fi hotspot

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Method 3: Internet distribution over Bluetooth (charge savings)

Bluetooth distribution is a compromise option when USB And Wi-Fi is not available. Speed is lower here (up to 3 Mbps vs. 50).+ Mbps on Wi-Fi, but battery consumption is minimal, and this method is suitable for checking email or messengers, but not for watching videos or downloading files.

How to set up:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on both devices.
2. On Xiaomi, go to Settings → Connection Devices → Bluetooth and find your tablet in the list. Confirm pairing.
3. Return to Settings → Access Point and modem and activate Bluetooth modem.
4. On the tablet in Bluetooth settings, tap on the connected phone and select Connect to the Internet (or Network Access).

Features of Bluetooth-distribution:

• 🔋 Minimum battery consumption: phone and tablet spend more energy than Wi-Fi.
• 🐢 Low speed: Suitable only for text content.
• 🔗 Stability: The connection is rarely broken, but can lag with a large number of devices nearby.

⚠️ Note: Some tablets (such as the Samsung Tab S) require additional software, such as Bluetooth, to connect to a Bluetooth modem. PAN. On the Xiaomi Pad, this feature works out of the box".

Solving the problem: why the tablet is not connected to the Internet

Even with the right setup, errors can occur, and here are the typical causes and ways to fix them:

1. no access to the Internet when actively connected

If the tablet is connected to the phone, but the pages are not loaded:

• 🌐 Check the mobile Internet on your phone: open your browser and try to download the site.
• 📵 Turn it off. VPN On both devices, they can block traffic.
• 🔧 Drop it. APN: on the phone go to Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Access points (APN) and select Reset to Standard.

2.The tablet doesn't see the Wi-Fi hotspot

If the network is not listed:

• 📡 Change the range on your phone from 5 GHz to 2.4 GHz (or vice versa).
• 🔄 Reboot your router: Other Wi-Fi networks sometimes interfere.
• 📱 Update the firmware on the phone: in older versions MIUI There are bugs with the distribution of Wi-Fi.

3. USB-The modem is not working.

If the USB connection does not appear:

• 🔌 Check Connection Mode: On your phone, when you connect, select Data Transfer (not Charge).
• 🖥️ Install drivers: on tablets under Windows may require a driver RNDIS.
• 🔄 Change the port. USB: Some ports do not support data transfers.

Comparison of distribution methods: which to choose

Each method has its pros and cons, and the choice depends on your tasks:

If you need to download a large file or watch a high-quality video, use it. USB-Modem. Multi-device (tablet) + laptop) is suitable for Wi-Fi. Bluetooth is only relevant for messengers or reading news.

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For maximum speed and saving charge, choose USB-Wi-Fi is more convenient for several devices, but it puts the battery down faster. Bluetooth is a backup option with minimal energy consumption.

Additional settings for experienced users

If standard methods do not suit, you can optimize the distribution of the Internet with the help of hidden MIUI functions and third-party applications.

1. Modifying MTUs for Wi-Fi Stability

If the access point is frequently terminated, try changing the MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) setting.

1. Install the Termux app on Xiaomi phone (available on Google Play).
2. Enter the command: su setprop net.tethering.noprovisioning true ip link set mtu 1400 dev wlan0 (root rights required)
3. Restart your phone and check the connection stability.

2. Use of distribution applications

A standard MIUI access point has limitations (e.g., shuts down after 10 minutes without activity).

• 📲 PdaNet+: supportive USB Bluetooth, bypasses the locking operators.

⚠️ Attention: Internet distribution applications can Conflict with system settings MIUI. Before using, make a backup of network settings in Settings → System system → Backup.

3. Optimization of traffic flow

To avoid unexpected traffic waste when handing out:

• 📊 Set the limit: in the settings of the access point (Settings) → Access Point and modem → Traffic Limits: Set the maximum amount of data.
• 🚫 Block background apps: on the tablet, turn off automatic app updates and sync in Settings → Annexes → Autoboot.
• ⚡ Use Saving Modes: On the phone, activate Traffic Savings in Settings SIM-map.

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If you're giving out the Internet from Xiaomi to your tablet regularly, add the Access Point widget to the home screen. To do this, click and hold the free space on the screen → Widgets → find the Access Point and drag it. Now you can turn the distribution on one tap!

FAQ: Frequent questions about giving away the Internet with Xiaomi