How to view supported LTE bands on Xiaomi smartphone: 5 working ways

Why it's important to know LTE-Your Xiaomi range and where it comes in handy

Have you ever experienced a situation where a new Xiaomi smartphone suddenly loses its network on a trip out of town or abroad? 4G - Is it falling sharply in some areas? LTE-Knowing the bands your device uses with the frequencies your local carrier uses will help you avoid communication problems when buying a phone, choosing a fare or traveling.

Smartphone manufacturers, including Xiaomi, are releasing devices with different sets LTE-For example, a model for China may not support European frequencies. B20 (800 MHz, which are used extensively in Russia for coating in rural areas. B7 (2600 MHz) you will not be able to connect to high-speed Internet in the center of Moscow. In this article, we will discuss all methods of checking the Internet. LTE-Xiaomi ranges from standard settings to hidden engineering menus that work even on locked devices.

Method 1: View ranges through standard Android settings

On most Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi, POCO, and Black Shark), you can find basic information about supported networks directly in the settings menu.This method does not require root rights or special applications, but only shows active ranges, not a complete list of supported ones.

To see the current network parameters:

1. Open Settings → SIM cards and mobile networks.
2. Choose yours. SIM-card (if there are several).
3. Tap on the network type or preferred network type.
4. Some MIUI firmware displays the current communication standard (e.g. LTE or NR) and range (e.g. Band 3).

If this is not the case, try an alternative route:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → The phone. → General information.
• 🔍 Find the Model line – you can determine the region of the device (for example, Redmi Note 11 Pro). 5G The global market supports more ranges than the Chinese version).
• 📡 In some firmware here is also a point Network information with data about the current connection.

⚠️ Note: Standard settings only show the current range used, not all supported.

Method 2: Engineering Menu (MTK and Qualcomm) – full band list

The most reliable way to know all the supported LTE-On Xiaomi smartphones with MediaTek (Helio, Dimensity) and Qualcomm (Snapdragon) processors, the path to the menu is different, but in both cases you will get full information about the communication module.

For MediaTek (most budget Redmi and POCO):

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the combination: ##4636##
3. Select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
4. Scroll down to the SIM Information block, and all supported bands will be listed here (e.g. LTE Band: 1,3,5,7,8...).

For Qualcomm (Mi, Black Shark flagships):

1. Enter ##4636## or *#06# (for some models).
2. Go to Phone Information 1 (for the first one) SIM-map).
3. Find the LTE Band string – here will be a complete list, for example: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI If the combinations don't work, try the app-based method.

Enable flight mode (optional)

Remember the current network settings

Have a notebook on hand to record a band

Check the battery charge (at least 30%)-->

Method 3: Network Analysis Applications (NetMonster, LTE Discovery)

If the engineering menu is not available or you want more detailed information, use specialized applications that not only show the supported ranges, but also visualize the signal strength, neighboring towers and even help manually switch to the optimal band.

Top.-3 apps:

• 📊 NetMonster shows all available networks, ranges, signal strength and operator. 5G NSA/SA new-model.
• 🔍 LTE Discovery – specializes in LTE/NR, displays the bands used in real time and saves the connection history.
• 📡 Network Cell Info Lite is a free version with a coverage map and frequency detail.

How to use NetMonster:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Run it and give access to geodata and network information.
3. Go to the Serving Cell tab – here will be the current range (e.g. LTE B3).
4. For a full list of supported bands tap on the icon ⚙️ → Device Info → Supported Bands.

Example of display in LTE Discovery:

Network: MTS (RU)




Type: LTE (Band 7, 2600 MHz)




Speed: DL 75 Mbps | UL 20 Mbps




Neighboring cells: Band 3 (1800 MHz), Band 20 (800 MHz)

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If the app doesn’t show ranges, try temporarily disabling Wi-Fi – some programs will prioritize the mobile network only if there is no alternative.

Method 4: Checking the phone model on official resources

If you need to know the ranges before you buy the phone or without access to the device itself, use official sources. The manufacturer always indicates the supported frequencies in the specifications, but this data can be hidden deep on the site.

Where to look:

1. Official Xiaomi website: 🌐 Go to the model page (for example, Redmi Note 12 Pro). 🔍 In Network & Connectivity, find a block. LTE FDD or LTE TDD.
2. GSMArena database: 📱 Enter the model in search on GSMArena. 📊 Go to the Network tab – here will be a table with supported ranges for all regions.

Operator documentation

• 📄 For example, MTS and Tele2 Publish lists of compatible devices with band.

adb shell


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getprop gsm.lte.bands

Alternative team for Qualcomm:

adb shell


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The result will be a list of numbers (e.g. 1,3,5,7,8,20,28,38,40,41), where each number corresponds to the LTE-Use a table to decrypt the range:

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ADB-Teams are working on all versions MIUI, including blocked bootloaders, but require enabled debugging USB.

Frequent problems and solutions

Inspection LTE-Xiaomi users are faced with typical errors. Here's how to avoid or fix them:

• 🔄 Engineering menu not open: Try alternative combinations: ##36446337## (for MediaTek) or ##7780##. MIUI menu hidden – you need to roll back to an earlier version or unlock the bootloader.
• 📵 Apps don't show band: Make sure the app has phone and location rights. Check if mobile internet is on (Wi-Fi can block cellular scanning).
• 🔌 ADB Device not recognized: Install official Xiaomi drivers from the site MIUI Downloads. Try another one. USB-cable (some charging cables do not support data transmission).

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 🔋 Battery level (at a charge below 15%, some functions are turned off).
• 📲 Firmware version (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI). There may be bugs on beta versions.
• 🛠️ Root rights (for some people) ADB-commands are required to).

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