How to give the Internet from Xiaomi to Xiaomi: all ways + hidden settings MIUI

Are you in a situation where you urgently need to connect a second Xiaomi smartphone to the Internet, but only one phone with a mobile network is at hand? SIM-You can distribute the Internet from one Xiaomi device to another in at least three ways - and each of them has its own nuances depending on the version. MIUI, phone models and even a communications operator.

In this article you will find not only standard instructions from the settings menu, but also hidden chips. MIUI, We'll use these tools to help you speed up data transfer, reduce battery consumption, and avoid the common mistakes, like, "Can't turn on the hotspot:

• 🔄 Wi-Fi Hotspot (classic method with channel setting and encryption)
• 🔗 USB-modem (for stable connection without loss of speed)
• 📶 Bluetooth Bridge (Economic Option for Slow Tasks)
• ⚡ 5 Common Mistakes (from Operator Blocking to Problems with the Controller) IP)

All instructions are relevant to MIUI 12-14 (including global and Chinese firmware) and tested on models from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 13 Ultra. If your phone is older, check out the phone. FAQ At the end of the article, there is a separate section for older devices.

1. Internet distribution via Wi-Fi hotspot: step-by-step setting

It's the most versatile and fastest way, but it consumes a lot of battery. On Xiaomi, the algorithm for turning on the access point depends on the version. MIUI:

Nana MIUI 14 (and newer) path is this: Settings → Connection and sharing → Modem mode → Wi-Fi hotspot.

Nana MIUI 12/13 The menu can be called a Personal Access Point or a Modem and an Access Point.

When you activate the switch, you open a window with the settings.

• 🔐 Name of the network (SSID): Change to a unique one (for example, Xiaomi_Hotspot_Your name to avoid conflicts with other devices.
• 🔑 Password: Use a combination of 8+ characters with numbers and letters. MIUI generates a weak password type 12345678 – it is easy to crack.
• 📡 Frequency Range: Choose 5GHz for speed (if the receiving phone supports) or 2.4GHz for longer range.
• 🔄 Wi-Fi: If you have an auto option, leave it - the system will choose the best channel.

⚠️ Note: Some operators (e.g. MegaFon or Tele2) block the distribution of the Internet at certain rates. If after the access point is turned on, a notification appears "No Internet connection", check the terms of your tariff or try the method of using the Internet. USB-modem.

Make sure that the mobile internet is working on the handing out phone|

Check the fare balance (some operators charge extra for the handout)|

Turn it off. VPN (It can block the transmission of data)|

Charge both phones at least 30% (distribution severely drains the battery)

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2. USB-Modem: stable connection without loss of speed

If you need a long and stable connection (for example, to update your firmware or streaming), USB-Modem is preferred to Wi-Fi, is free of interference, consumes less battery and often runs faster.

To set up:

1. Connect your phones with a cable (use Xiaomi’s original cable – cheap ones often don’t transmit data).
2. On the handing out phone go to Settings → Connection and sharing → Modem mode → USB-modem.
3. On the receiving phone in the notifications, select Data Transfer by USB (or USB-web-based).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F3) At the first connection, you need to manually allow debugging USB. For that:

1. Open Settings → About the phone and 7 times click on the MIUI version to activate the developer mode.
2. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.

USB-Xiaomi modem only works when connected to a computer or other phone via a OTG-If you connect two phones directly, use an adapter. USB-C → USB-C (or micro-USB → USB-C old-model).

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If the speed is USB-modem lower than Wi-Fi, try to disable traffic savings in settings SIM-maps (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [Yours. SIM] → Saving traffic).

3. Bluetooth Bridge: An Economical Way to Slow Tasks

This method is suitable for transferring small amounts of data (messaging, mail, cards) and saves battery power. USB, But the connection is stable and does not require passwords.

Instructions:

1. On both phones, turn on Bluetooth (Settings) → Connection and devices → Bluetooth).
2. On the handing out phone, go to Settings → Connection and sharing → Modem mode → Bluetooth modem.
3. On the receiving phone in the list of available devices, select the dispensing phone and confirm pairing.
4. After connecting on the receiving phone, a notification “Connected to the Internet via Bluetooth” will appear.

📌 Limitations of method:

• 🐢 Speeds rarely exceed 1-2 Mbps (enough for text, but not for video).
• 🔋 Battery consumption is lower than Wi-Fi, but higher than standby.
• 📱 Not all apps (such as YouTube or TikTok) work correctly over the Bluetooth Internet.

Wi-Fi hotspot|

USB-modem|

Bluetooth|

Not used.

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4 Hidden MIUI settings to speed up the distribution

Few people know, but in MIUI There are hidden options that can increase the speed of the distribution or reduce battery consumption, and they are accessed through the developer menu or the engineering menu.

🔧 Optimization of Wi-Fi Hotspot:

1. Activate the Developer Mode (as described in the section on the USB-modem).
2. Go to Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Find the Wi-Fi configuration (or Wi-Fi verbose logging) option and turn it on.
4. Return to the hotspot settings and select a 40 MHz channel (if you have one) – this will increase bandwidth.

⚡ Acceleration USB-modem:

In the same developer menu, include:

• Debugging by USB (Safe mode - reduces delays.
• Do not turn off the screen when charging - prevents connection breaks.

📉 Battery savings:

If you're giving away the Internet for a long time, turn it off:

• Search for Wi-Fi networks in the background (Settings) → Wi-Fi → Additionally).
• Autosynchronization (Settings) → Accounts. → Synchronization).

5. Typical errors and their solutions

Even with the right setup, there can be problems, and here are 5 common mistakes and ways to fix them:

🔧 How to change APN handout:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [Yours. SIM] → Access points (APN).
2. Click on the current one. APN and check the field Type. APN. Add a comma,dun (e.g. default,supl,dun).
3. Save and restart the phone.

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If after all the manipulations, the distribution does not work, check whether your operator blocks it. For example, MTS at some tariffs requires you to connect the option "Modem" for 50-100 rubles per month.

6 How to reduce traffic consumption when handing out

Internet distribution can quickly eat up gigabytes of traffic, especially if the second phone is updating apps or downloading videos.

🛡️ On the handing phone:

• 📊 Turn on Traffic Savings in Settings SIM-map.
• 🚫 Block background data transfer for unnecessary applications (Settings) → Annexes → Permits → Transfer of data).
• ⏱️ Set a traffic limit in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [Yours. SIM] → Traffic warning.

📱 On the receiving phone:

• 🔄 Turn off automatic application updates (Play Market) → Settings → Auto-update).
• 🎵 Limit music/video streaming (in YouTube, Spotify, etc., select Low quality»).
• 📴 Use data saving modes in your browser (e.g. Chrome Lite or Opera Mini).

⚠️ Note: If you give out the Internet at unlimited rates, the operator may consider this as a violation of the rules (especially with high traffic), for example, Beeline and Yota impose restrictions after 50-100 GB of traffic per month.

7. Alternative methods: if nothing works

If standard methods don’t work, try these non-obvious solutions:

🔄 Resetting network settings:

Sometimes conflicts in network settings block the distribution.

1. Settings → About phone → Resetting → Resetting Wi-Fi, mobile network and Bluetooth settings.
2. After resetting, restart your phone and try turning on the hotspot again.

📡 Use of third-party applications:

Applications like PdaNet+ ClockworkMod Tether can bypass the operator's locks but require root rights. note that this violates the warranty and may not be secure.

🔗 Reverse distribution (if the Internet is only on the second phone):

If the Internet is only on the receiving phone, but you need to give it to the first, use:

• 🔄 Wi-Fi Direct (if both phones support Wi-Fi Direct).
• 📶 Reverse. USB-modem (required) OTG-Adapter and setting Reverse modem in the engineering menu).

FAQ: Frequent questions about giving the Internet to Xiaomi