How to change IP-Address on Xiaomi devices: from smartphone to router

IP-The address of your Xiaomi device is like a digital passport on the Internet: it determines who you are online, what sites you can access, and even how fast pages load. To get around locks, improve security, fix conflicts on the local network or simply hide your real location. IP on Redmi smartphones, POCO, Mi and Xiaomi routers – from manual setup to use VPN proxy.

It's important to understand: IP The ways in which these changes are different are external (what websites see) and internal (local address in your home network). MIUI 14/15 And HyperOS, if you're looking for a way to get around the ban on the forum or unlock the service, there's a solution.

1. When to change. IP-Xiaomi address

Not always a shift. IP — It's an attempt to trick the system, and it's more of a technical necessity, and these are typical situations where Xiaomi users are looking for ways to change their address:

• 🔒 Blocking Access: Your website or service has banned your IP (For example, after frequently entering incorrect passwords).
• 🌍 Geo-restrictions: the content is only available in another country (Netflix, YouTube, banking services).
• 🔄 Address conflict: two devices on the network received the same local IP, And the internet went missing.
• 🛡️ Security: Hiding the Real IP from trackers or hackers.
• ⚡ Connection problems: the router does not give the correct address, and the smartphone does not go online.

On Xiaomi devices, the change IP You may need to update your firmware (especially when you switch to HyperOS), when your network settings are reset, or if you connect to public Wi-Fi, where you can use your network to reset your network. IP linked to an account (as in hotels or airports).

⚠️ Attention: Change IP It doesn't make you 100% anonymous, sites can track you by other things like cookies, browser fingerprints, accounts.

2. How to change local IP on a Xiaomi smartphone (Wi-Fi)

Local (internal) IP It's your router, and you can change it manually, or you can make it automatically issue a new router. MIUI HyperOS is the same process, but the paths on the menu may be slightly different.

To assign static IP (Permanent address that will not change):

1. Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Click on the name of your network (the pin pin pin icon next to it).
3. Scroll down and select Additional Settings (or Settings) IP hyperOS).
4. In the IP Settings section, select Static (instead of DHCP).
5. Enter the data: IP-address: for example, 192.168.1.100 (the last digit should be from 1 to 254 and not coincide with other devices). Gateway: usually 192.168.1.1 (router address). Network prefix length: 24. DNS 1 and DNS 2: You can leave it as a router or specify 8.8.8.8 (Google) and 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare).

Save the settings and reconnect to Wi-Fi.

If you want the router to issue a new dynamic IP (For example, after a conflict of addresses):

• 🔄 Restart the router (pull out the plug for 30 seconds).
• 📱 On the smartphone Xiaomi forget the network: Settings → Wi-Fi → Press the net. → Delete.
• 🔄 Connect again – the router will appoint a new one IP.

Make sure the internet is working.|Open your browser and type "my IP"|Compare the new address with the old one|Check out ping (e.g., before google.com)

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3. Change of external IP Xiaomi: VPN, proxy, mobile network

External (public) IP Your ISP assigns it, and you either have to disguise your real address to change it (VPN/Proxy, or get a new one from the provider.

Method 1: VPN-Services (the most reliable)

VPN Encrypts traffic and replaces yours IP You can use it as a built-in tool on Xiaomi. MIUI, and third-party applications.

Option A: Built-in VPN into MIUI/HyperOS

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Connections and sharing → VPN.
• 🔧 Press Add Add Add. VPN and select the protocol PPTP or L2TP (If there is data from the provider).
• 🌍 For free solutions, it is better to install the application (see below).

Option B: Third-party VPN-applications

Important: some banks and payment systems (Sberbank, Tinkoff) block access when using the system VPN. Disable it for financial transactions.

Method 2: Proxy servers

Proxy changes IP It's only for the browser or for individual applications. You can configure it on Xiaomi:

1. B Settings → Wi-Fi → Additionally. → Proxy pick Manual.
2. Enter the proxy address (e.g. proxy.example.com) and port (8080).
3. Save and check. IP browser.

Free proxies are often slow and unreliable, and it’s better to use paid services like Luminati or Smartproxy to work smoothly.

Method 3: Reconnect to the mobile network

If you are using the mobile internet (4G/5G), shift IP:

• 📵 Turn on the flight mode for 1-2 minutes.
• 🔄 Turn it off and wait for the network to reconnect.
• 📶 Provider will appoint a new IP (It doesn’t always work the first time).

VPN-applications|Manually configuring a proxy|Reconnect to the Wi-Fi/mobile|Not changing. IP|Another way.

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4 How to change. IP on the Xiaomi router (Mi Router, AiO)

If the problem is IP It's all about home Internet (not just one device), you need to configure your router. On Xiaomi Mi Router, Mi AiO or Redmi Router, it's done through the web interface.

Step 1: Enter the router settings

1. Connect to the Wi-Fi router.
2. Open your browser and type 192.168.31.1 (or miwifi.com).
3. Enter the login/password (by default — admin/router sticker).

Step 2: Change local IP router

If you want to change the address of the router itself (for example, from 192.168.31.1 to 192.168.1.1):

1. Go to Additional settings → Network → LAN.
2. In the field IP-Enter a new address (e.g. 192.168.10.1).
3. Save the settings. The router will reboot.

Step 3: Change the external IP (reconnection)

Provider to issue a new external IP:

• 🔌 Turn off the router’s internet cable for 5-10 minutes.
• 🔄 Turn it back on – the provider must assign a new one IP.
• 📡 If IP It hasn't changed, try cloning. MAC-address in router settings (Internet section).

⚠️ Note: Some providers (for example, Beeline, MTS) link IP ce MAC-If the address hasn't changed since the reconnection, call support and ask to reset the link.

5. reset network settings on Xiaomi (if you have a IP change)

If neither of these methods worked, it could be the network cache that's the problem. Xiaomi can do a soft or full reset.

Mild discharge (networks only):

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Resetting.
2. Select Reset Wi-Fi, Mobile Network and Bluetooth settings.
3. Confirm the action. The phone will reboot.

Full reset (Hard Reset):

Use only if the soft reset didn't help! All data will be deleted.

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Delete all data.
3. Enter the password and confirm.

6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

On shifts. IP Xiaomi users often face typical problems. Here's how to solve them:

Another common mistake is the use of public DNS (Google, for example, on the networks where they're blocked. DNS Internet is gone, return automatic settings or clarify the current DNS provider.

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Before the change IP Write down your current network settings (screenshot with settings) and it will help you quickly get it back if something goes wrong.

7. Alternative methods: Tor, double VPN, change MAC-address

If the standard methods don't work, you can try more advanced methods, they're more difficult to set up, but they give you better anonymity.

Method 1: Tor browser

Tor Browser changes automatically IP Download it from the official website (torproject.org) and use it for anonymous surfing.

Method 2: Double VPN (Multi-Hop)

Some of them VPN (NordVPN or Surfshark, for example, supports a chain of servers, and traffic goes through two different channels. VPN-servers, which makes tracking difficult.

Method 3: Change MAC-address

MAC-The address is the unique identifier of the network adapter, and changing it can cause the router to issue a new one. IP.

On Xiaomi without root rights MAC You can't change, but you can:

• 🔄 Turn on/off Flight Mode (sometimes the router gives a new one) IP alteration MAC).
• 📱 Connect to another network and return to the network.

For a full shift. MAC You need root and an app like Mac Changer, but it's risky, you can disrupt the network stack.

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For most tasks (bypassing locks, changing geo) is enough. VPN Advanced methods (Tor, double-proxy) VPN) It is only necessary for a high level of anonymity.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions