How to distribute the Internet from Xiaomi phone to another phone: all ways

Sharing the Internet from one Xiaomi smartphone to another is a challenge that millions of users face every day, whether it is the lack of Wi-Fi in a cafe, limited traffic on a second device or the need to urgently connect to the network on a trip, the ability to quickly organize an access point saves in critical situations. However, many owners of Redmi, POCO or Mi face problems: connection breaks, speed drops, the receiver phone does not see the network at all. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of distributing the Internet between Xiaomi phones, including hidden MIUI functions, speed optimization and solving typical errors.

It is important to understand that the process is not just a phone model (e.g. Redmi Note). 12 Pro+ or POCO X5), but also from the firmware version MIUI, We've tested all the methods on the devices with the help of a mobile operator and even regional restrictions. MIUI 14/15 And they found some key nuances that are not covered in the standard instructions, like why you give them through the Internet. USB-The modem can block charging of the second phone or how to circumvent the limit on the number of connected devices in the hotspot.

If you're looking for ways to save traffic, speed up data transfer, or just want to understand why your Xiaomi isn't giving away the Internet, you're in the right place. Let's start with the most reliable method.

1. Internet distribution via Wi-Fi hotspot (the most versatile way)

The Wi-Fi hotspot method works on all Xiaomi phones, regardless of the model and version of MIUI. Its main advantage is the high data transfer speed (up to 150 Mbps on modern devices) and the ability to connect up to 10 devices at a time. However, there are pitfalls: fast battery discharge, possible operator restrictions on traffic and compatibility problems on older smartphones.

To activate the hotspot on Xiaomi:

1. Open the Settings. → Access Point and modem.
2. Select the Mobile Access Point (or Portable Access Point in older versions of MIUI).
3. Turn on the Wi-Fi Access Point slider.
4. Set up a network name (SSID) and password (we recommend using WPA2-PSK for security).

On the second Xiaomi phone, connect to the network you have created as a regular Wi-Fi. If the connection is not established, check:

• 🔄 Network Mode: In the hotspot settings, select 5GHz (if both phones support) for higher speed or 2.4GHz for better compatibility.
• 🔋 Energy saving: Turn off Battery mode in hotspot settings - it can limit speed.
• 📶 Signal strength: If the phones are far apart, try reducing the channel width in the access point settings (e.g., from 40 MHz to 20 MHz).

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If the second phone doesn't see the hotspot network, try temporarily disabling the VPN or proxy on both devices, and that's exactly what's wrong with the second phone 30 percent of the time.

⚠️ Note: Some operators (e.g, Tele2 Or Yota, they block the default Internet distribution. To check this, send it to the Internet. USSD-request *111*088# (for MTS) or contact support. In most cases, the restriction is free of charge on request.

2. USB-modem: distribution of the Internet via cable (maximum stability)

Method USB-The modem is ideal if you want the most stable data transfer without loss of speed, for example, to download large files or stream video in the Internet. 4K. The main advantage is that there are no delays and minimal battery consumption of the distribution phone. USB-C/USB-C Adapter or adapter (for older models with Micro-USB).

Instructions for Xiaomi:

1. Connect the phones with a cable (on the distributing device, select File Transfer mode when requested).
2. Go to Settings → Access Point and Modem → USB modem.
3. Activate the slider. The second phone will automatically have the Internet (you may need to select the type of connection in the notification curtain).

If the connection is not working:

• 🔌 Check the cable: Use the original Xiaomi cable or certified USB 3.0 – Cheap cables often don’t support data transmission.
• 🔄 Change port: on some phones (e.g. Redmi) K50) USB-The modem only works through the bottom connector.
• 📱 Update: MIUI 13 and below were bugs with USB-modems corrected in MIUI 14+.

3. Bluetooth modem: economical, but slow option

Bluetooth is the most battery-efficient way to distribute the Internet, but it is also the slowest (maximum 3-5 Mbps) for messaging, checking email or navigation, but not for watching videos or downloading files, with the main advantage of low power consumption and no need for cables.

How to set up:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on both phones and pair them (enter the same one) PIN-code, if required).
2. On the handset phone, go to Settings → Access Point and modem → Bluetooth modem.
3. Activate the function and confirm the connection on the second device.

Limitations of the method:

• 🐢 Low speed: even on Xiaomi 14 Pro with Bluetooth 5.3, real speeds rarely exceed 4 Mbps.
• 🔋 Auto-Switch Off: If phones don’t communicate for longer than 5 minutes, the connection may break.
• 📱 Compatibility: Phones with Android 12 and below may experience connection errors.

4. Hidden MIUI functions for Internet distribution

Xiaomi hides a few useful features that can significantly improve the quality of the Internet, which are not documented in the official instructions, but work on most devices with MIUI 12+.

Maximum compatibility mode (for hotspot):

If the second phone doesn’t connect to the hotspot, try:

1. Open Settings → Access Point and modem → Access Point settings.
2. Select Compatibility Mode (or Legacy Mode in global firmware).
3. Restart the hotspot.

Priority of traffic for USB-modem:

To increase the speed of transmission via cable:

1. Connect your phones and activate them. USB-modem.
2. In the notification curtain, click on the notification USB modem modem.
3. Select Network Priority and set Maximum Performance.

3. Reset modem settings (if nothing works):

Sometimes the modem settings get "stripped" after the MIUI update, to get everything back to factory settings:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three Points (menu) → Reset Application Settings → Select “Access Point and Modem”

5. Solving typical problems in the distribution of the Internet

Even with the right setup, Xiaomi users often encounter errors, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

Problem 1: “No Internet connection” with an active hotspot

• 🔄 Check if the mobile data on the phone is turned on (sometimes it turns off automatically when the hotspot is activated).
• 📶 Switch from 4G on 3G customized SIM-Cards – some operators block distribution only in networks LTE.
• 🔧 Reset network settings: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.

Problem 2: USB-The modem does not work on the second phone.

• 🔌 Try another cable or port (for example, connect to charging via an adapter).
• 📱 On the second phone in the settings USB select the Transfer of Data or RNDIS (plug-in).
• 🔄 Reboot both devices – it resets drivers USB.

Problem 3: Hotspot shuts down in 5-10 minutes

• 🔋 Turn off the adaptive battery for the Settings: Settings app → Battery → Choice of applications → Settings → No restrictions.
• ⚡ In the hotspot settings, disable the option to Disable when inactivity (if any).
• 📱 Check if the phone is overheating at temperatures above 45°Xiaomi to forcefully shut down Wi-Fi module.

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If none of these things work, check if your plan is blocking Internet distribution. USSD-request *100# (for Beeline) or *111# (for MTS) to check restrictions.

6. Speed optimization and traffic saving

Even if the Internet distribution works, the speed may not be enough and the traffic may be consumed too quickly.

To increase speed:

• 📶 Switch to the network. 5G (if supported) or enable 4G+ customized SIM-map.
• 🔄 In the hotspot settings, select a 40 MHz channel (for 5 GHz) or 20 MHz channel (for 2.4 GHz, less interference).
• 📱 Turn off the background activity of apps on the second phone: Settings → Annexes → Auto-start.

To save traffic:

• 📉 Enable data saving mode on the second phone: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Saving traffic.
• 🔒 Block background traffic for unnecessary apps (like TikTok or Facebook).
• 📊 Use traffic monitoring apps like GlassWire or NetGuard.

If you give away the Internet regularly, consider buying an external one. 4G-A modem (e.g. Xiaomi MiFi) or a tariff with unlimited distribution. For example, MTS has a "No Limit to Handle" option for 150.₽/month.

7. Alternative ways of distributing the Internet

If standard methods are not suitable, workarounds can be used:

1. Distribution via Xiaomi Share (file only)

Xiaomi Share (formerly Mi Share) allows you to transfer files without the Internet, but does not give away the network.

1. Download the necessary files (such as cards or documents) to the phone-distributor.
2. Transfer them via Xiaomi Share to a second phone.
3. Open files offline.

2.Using the phone as a Wi-Fi repeater

If you have access to Wi-Fi, but the signal is weak, you can:

1. Connect to Wi-Fi on your first phone.
2. Activate the hotspot and distribute the same network to the second phone (actually amplifying the signal).

The disadvantage of the method is double traffic consumption (if the tariff is limited).

3. Internet distribution programs (requires Root)

Applications like NetShare or PdaNet+ can bypass carrier restrictions, but:

• 🔓 Require Root rights, which deprives the guarantee.
• 🛡️ Can be blocked by antiviruses as potentially dangerous.
• 📱 They're working unstable on MIUI nucleus-specific.

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The best way to distribute the Internet depends on the task: for speed — USB-Modem, for mobility, hotspot, for battery saving, Bluetooth!

FAQ: Frequent questions about giving the Internet to Xiaomi