How to distribute the Internet from the phone Xiaomi: all ways and settings

Internet sharing with Xiaomi or Redmi can be needed in a variety of situations, from connecting a laptop on a trip to providing access to a tablet in a cafe without Wi-Fi. Despite the apparent simplicity, many users face problems - the access point does not turn on, devices do not connect or the operator blocks the function. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to distribute the Internet on Xiaomi smartphones, including hidden settings and circumventing restrictions.

It is important to understand that the distribution capabilities depend not only on the phone model (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi Note 12), but also on the version of MIUI, the operator and even regional features of the firmware. We tested all methods on the latest versions of MIUI 14/15 and took into account the nuances for popular Russian operators - MTS, Beeline, MegaFon and Tele2.

If you have previously tried to turn on the access point and received an error such as “Can not turn on the access point” or “Operator has banned this function”, do not rush to reset the settings – in 90% of cases, the problem can be solved without radical measures.

1. Internet distribution via Wi-Fi (hot spot)

This is the most popular and versatile way, which works on all Xiaomi models – from the budget Redmi A2 to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra. The hotspot allows you to connect up to 10 devices at a time (on some firmware the limit is reduced to 5).

• 📶 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) — before 1.2 Gbps (on Xiaomi) 12/13/14 series)
• 📶 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) — before 866 Mbit/s (most of Redmi Note) 10/11/12)
• 📶 Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) — Up to 150 Mbps (older models like Redmi) 9A)

To enable the access point:

1. Open the Settings. → Access Point and modem.
2. Select the Wi-Fi Access Point (or Personal Access Point on some firmware).
3. Click Access Point Settings to ask: 🔑 Name of the network (SSID) — for example, Xiaomi_Hotspot 🔒 Type of security - choose WPA2-PSK (safest) 🔐 Password minimum 8 Symbols (we recommend using letters and numbers) 📡 Range — 2.4 GHz (best compatibility) or 5 GHz (higher speed but smaller radius)

Wi-Fi hotspot

⚠️ Note: Some tariffs are blocked by operators, and if a "Connection is forbidden" notification appears after activation, check the terms of your tariff or use alternative methods from this article.

Mobile Internet is stable

The phone has enough charge (minimum 30%)

In the settings, the traffic saving mode is disabled

The devices for connection are within a radius of 10 meters-->

2. Internet distribution via Bluetooth

This method is less popular, but has its advantages: lower power consumption (important for long-term distribution) and better compatibility with some devices (for example, older laptops or car radios), speed is limited by the Bluetooth 5.0 standard – up to 2 Mbps (this is 10–50 times slower than Wi-Fi), but enough for instant messengers or navigation.

Instructions for Xiaomi:

1. Activate Bluetooth on both devices.
2. On Xiaomi phone, go to Settings → Connected devices → Bluetooth.
3. Select the target device from the list and confirm pairing.
4. Return to Settings → Access Point and modem and turn on Bluetooth modem.
5. On a connected device (such as a laptop) in Bluetooth settings, select Connect via → Access Point.

If the connection fails:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 🔗 Remove the old pairing and perform it again.
• 📱 On Xiaomi, turn off battery saving mode for Bluetooth (Settings) → Battery → Saving charge → Bluetooth).

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If Bluetooth is needed for a laptop, pre-installe Qualcomm Atheros or Broadcom drivers – they work better with Xiaomi devices.

3. Internet distribution via USB (USB-modem)

The method is suitable for connecting to computers or laptops, where you need a stable and fast connection without losing charge of the phone. USB-port:

• 🔌 USB 2.0 - up to 480 Mbit / s (real) ~200-300 Mbps)
• 🔌 USB 3.0/3.1 — before 5 Gbps (on Xiaomi) 11T Pro, 12 Pro and newer)

How to set up:

1. Connect your phone to your computer through the original USB-cable (cheap cables may not support data transmission).
2. On the phone, select File Transfer Mode (MTP) or USB-modem (will appear after connection).
3. B Settings → Access point and modem turn on USB-modem.
4. On the computer, wait for the driver to install (usually it happens automatically).

⚠️ Attention: On Windows 10/11 Sometimes you need to manually install the Remote driver. NDIS. Download it from Qualcomm’s official website or through Device Manager (update the driver for an unknown network device).

4. Hidden access point settings on Xiaomi

MIUI has hidden parameters that can bypass operator limitations or improve connection stability, and they can be accessed through an engineering menu or special commands.

To open the extended settings:

1. Open the phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##
2. In the menu that appears, select Phone Information.
3. Scroll down to the Wi-Fi hotspot block and click on it.
4. Here, you can change it: 🔄 AP Band – Wi-Fi range (for example, forced to turn on 5 GHz) 🔒 Security – Type of encryption (try it out) WPA3, if the devices are not connected) 📡 Channel – Broadcast channel (select the least loaded channel in your location)

If the operator blocks the access point, try changing the Tethering Hardware Acceleration:

1. In the Engineering Menu (#4636##) go to Battery Settings.
2. Find the Tethering Hardware Acceleration option and turn it off.
3. Restart your phone and try to turn on the access point again.

5. Solving Internet Distribution Problems

Even after setting it up properly, the access point can be unstable.-5 mistakes and their solutions:

• 🚫 "Failed to turn on access point": Check the balance and activity of the mobile Internet. Reboot the phone. Reset the network settings (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings).
• 🔌 Devices are connected but the internet is not working: Turn off VPN Check if the operator is blocking the distribution (for example, MegaFon requires the connection of an option at some tariffs). APN standard for your operator.
• 📶 Low speed or connection breaks: Switch Wi-Fi from 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz (or vice versa). Reduce the number of connected devices (optimally no more than 3-4). Turn off traffic savings (Settings) → Connections and sharing → Saving traffic).

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi phones with two SIM-The access point can only work through the SIM, If you have a problem with the distribution, try to swap the cards.

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If the operator blocks the distribution, try using applications like NetShare or PdaNet.+. They create. VPN-A tunnel that bypasses restrictions but can reduce speed by 10 to 30%.

6. Alternative ways of distributing the Internet

If standard methods don't work, you can use workarounds, which require additional action, but often save in critical situations.

Method 1: Distribution via NetShare

NetShare app creates VPN-The server on the phone that you can connect to from other devices. VPN (~50-70% of the original).

Instructions:

1. Download NetShare from Google Play.
2. Launch the app and click Start Hotspot.
3. On the connected device, enter the IP and port specified in NetShare.

Method 2: Using ClockWorkMod Tether (requires root)

If you have root rights, this app allows you to share the Internet even when you're blocked by an operator, and it works through reverse tethering.

Important: Using root can lead to loss of warranty and unstable phone performance.

Method 3: Distribution via F-Droid and Termux

For advanced users: you can configure the distribution via Termux using the command:

pkg install tsu


tsu




setprop tether.dun.required 0

This command disables operator verification on some MIUI firmware.

7. Operator restrictions and how to circumvent them

Many Russian operators block Internet distribution on tariffs without the corresponding option, here are the current data on restrictions (as of May 2026):

To get around the lock without paying, you can change the TTL (Time To Live) value in network packets.

1. Install the TTL Editor app from Google Play.
2. Choose yours. SIM-map and install TTL = 65.
3. Reboot the phone.

⚠️ Attention: Change TTL It may lead to a blockage. SIM-card operator for breach of network usage rules. Use this method at your own risk.

FAQ: Frequent questions about giving the Internet to Xiaomi