How to give away the Internet from Xiaomi to Samsung: all ways + typical mistakes

Why give the Internet from Xiaomi to Samsung and what you need

Are you in a situation where only a Xiaomi smartphone with mobile Internet is at hand, and you need to urgently access the network from a tablet or Samsung phone? Or want to save on a second SIM card tariff using one access channel? Internet distribution (tetering) between devices is a standard feature of modern smartphones, but in practice users face nuances: from the lack of an option in the menu to connection errors.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to distribute the Internet with Xiaomi (including the Redmi models, POCO, Mi) on Samsung devices (Galaxy S, A, Note, Z series) Fold/Flip). You will learn how to set up a Wi-Fi hotspot, USB-modem and Bluetooth tetering, compare the speed and battery consumption of each method, and get a checklist to eliminate typical problems.2), which block tethering at certain tariffs.

Method 1: Distribution of the Internet via Wi-Fi (hotspot)

The most popular and convenient method is to create a Wi-Fi hotspot on Xiaomi, which allows you to connect not only Samsung, but also a laptop, tablet or other device to the Internet, and the data transfer speed is the highest among all options, but there is a disadvantage: fast battery discharge on the handing out smartphone.

To activate the hotspot on Xiaomi (including Redmi Note 10/11/12, POCO X3/X4, Mi 11/12):

📱 Open the Settings. → Access Point and Modem (or Settings) → Connections → Access Point on Older Versions MIUI).
🔄 Switch the slider Wi-Fi Access Point to the position "On.».
⚙️ Click Access Point Settings to Change: 🔐 Name of the network (SSID) — Create a unique one so as not to be confused with other devices. 🔑 Password – minimum 8 characters, better with numbers and letters. 📡 Range – Choose 2.4GHz for better compatibility with older Samsung models (e.g., Galaxy). A10 or J-series).
🔗 On Samsung go to Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi, find your Xiaomi network and connect by entering a password.

⚠️ Note: If a notification appears after connecting to Samsung, check if tetering blocks your tariff. For example, MegaFon has a restriction on all-500 and all-800 tariffs, and Beeline has a limit on unlimited without the option “Modem».

Make sure that Xiaomi has mobile internet enabled (the 4G/5G icon in the status bar)

Check your account balance – some operators block tetering when the balance is negative

Disable VPN on both devices (may conflict with the distribution)

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Method 2: Connect via USB (modem)

If you do not have access to Wi-Fi (for example, on a subway or plane) USB-Tetering is a lifesaver, a method that saves Xiaomi battery power, as it comes from Samsung (or another device), but requires cable, and the data speed is more stable than over Wi-Fi, especially in the face of interference.

Instructions for Xiaomi (works on MIUI 12/13/14):

🔌 Connect Xiaomi to Samsung via USB-cable (preferably original or certified).
📱 On Xiaomi, open Settings → Access Point and modem → USB-modem.
🔄 Activate the slider. Samsung should display a notification "Connected as" USB-modem».
🌐 Check Internet access: Open your browser on Samsung and download any page.

If the internet is not working:

Check if developer mode is enabled on Xiaomi and if USB debugging option is activated (path: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – press 7 times, then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers).
Make sure the cable supports data transmission (some cheap cables are only for charging).
Reboot both devices.

Why Samsung doesn’t see Xiaomi as a USB-modem?

Some Samsung models (such as the Galaxy S22 Ultra or A53) may need to install drivers for Xiaomi. download them from the official Xiaomi website in the "Support" section or use the Mi PC Suite program. Also check if the antivirus (such as McAfee or Avast) blocks the connection.

Method 3: Distributing the Internet over Bluetooth

A lesser known but useful way is Bluetooth tetering, which is suitable if:

🔋 You need to save battery power (consumer is lower than Wi-Fi).
📶 Mobile network signal weak, and Wi-Fi causes interference.
🔒 More secure connection is required (Bluetooth is harder to intercept).

Disadvantages: low speed (up to 3 Mbps) and a limit on the number of connected devices (usually 1-2), suitable for instant messengers, mail or text information, but not for streaming video.

How to set up:

🔵 Turn on Bluetooth on both devices (Settings) → Connections → Bluetooth on Samsung, Settings → Bluetooth on Xiaomi).
🤝 Pair devices: on Xiaomi, select Samsung from the list of available and confirm the code on both screens.
📲 On Xiaomi go to Settings → Access Point and modem → Bluetooth modem and activate the option.
🌐 On Samsung in Bluetooth settings, find a connected Xiaomi device, click on it and select Internet Access.

⚠️ Note: Some Samsung models (e.g. Galaxy Z) Flip4 or S23+) The option “Internet Access” may not be available in the Bluetooth menu, in which case try connecting via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi first. USB, and then switch to Bluetooth.

Comparison of methods: speed, battery consumption, reliability

To choose the best method of distribution, compare the key parameters:

Parameter	Wi-Fi (hotspot)	USB-modem	Bluetooth
Speed.	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (up to 100 Mbps)	⭐⭐⭐⭐ (up to 50 Mbps)	⭐ (up to 3 Mbps)
Xiaomi's battery consumption	⭐ (fast, ~20%/hour)	⭐⭐⭐⭐ (minimum food from USB)	⭐⭐⭐ (moderate, ~5%/hour)
Stability	⭐⭐⭐ (cluttered)	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (most sustainable)	⭐⭐ (may break off)
Security	⭐⭐ (interception)	⭐⭐⭐⭐ (gateway)	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (most protected)
Number of devices	10	1	1–2

The choice of method depends on your task:

🎮 For online gaming or video streaming, only Wi-Fi or USB.
🔋 If you need to save charge — USB-modem.
🛡️ For sensitive data – Bluetooth.

Wi-Fi (hotspot)

USB-modem

Bluetooth

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Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Even with the right setup, users are facing problems. TOP-5 mistakes and their solutions:

«No Internet access" on Samsung when connecting to Xiaomi hotspot: 📵 The operator blocks tethering (see list of tariffs below). ⚙️ Xiaomi has Flight Mode turned on or mobile internet turned off. 🔄 Conflict IP-Addresses (try restarting both devices).

Solution: Check balance, change tariff, or use a VPN on Xiaomi (sometimes bypasses lockdown).

Samsung is connecting to Wi-Fi, but websites are not open

Possible cause: DNS-Operator servers are not responding. DNS Samsung:

Settings → Connections → Wi-Fi → [Click on your network] → Additional → IP settings → Static


IP- Address: 192.168.43.X (where X is any number from 2 to 254)




Gateway: 192.168.43.1




DNS 1: 8.8.8.8




DNS 2: 8.8.4.4

USB-The modem doesn’t work for Samsung

A common problem on newer Galaxy S23 or A54 models.

🔌 Use the original cable from Samsung (they are often better compatible).
📱 On Xiaomi, enable File Transfer in the Notification USB-connection.
🔄 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version (in old firmware there are bugs with the USB-tetering).
Change. TTL (Advanced users only: Operators define tetering by value TTL On Xiaomi with root rights, you can change it through the terminal: su echo"120" > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_default_ttl Without root, try the app. TTL Editor (requires unlocking the bootloader).

⚠️ Attention: Bypassing locks may violate the terms of the contract with the operator. In extreme cases, this can lead to the SIM card being disabled or penalties.

FAQ: Frequent questions about giving away the Internet from Xiaomi to Samsung

🔍 Why Samsung doesn’t see Xiaomi’s hotspot, even though it’s on?

The problem might be in: 📡 Wi-Fi range: if Xiaomi only has 5GHz enabled, and Samsung does not support it (relevant for older models like Galaxy) J3 or A5 2016). Solution: switch hotspot to 2.4GHz. 🔧 Power saving settings: on some Xiaomi (e.g, POCO X3 Pro) hotspot is disabled when the screen is locked. Turn off optimization for the Access Point app in Settings → Battery → Optimizing the battery. 🔄 Channel conflict: if there are many networks on one channel, try manually changing the Wi-Fi channel in the hotspot settings.

⚡ How to reduce battery consumption Xiaomi when giving Wi-Fi?

Follow these tips: 🔋 Connect Xiaomi to charging (even power bank will reduce the discharge). 📉 Reduce the brightness of the screen and turn off Auto Brightness. 📴 Turn on Flight Mode, but keep mobile internet and Wi-Fi active. ❄️ Turn off the Background update of applications in Settings → On some models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) Activation of Power Saving Mode in Battery Settings.

📶 Can I give you a hand? 5G-Internet with Xiaomi on Samsung?

Yes, but with reservations: ✅ If you support Xiaomi 5G (for example, Xiaomi 13T, POCO F5 Pro, Redmi K60), A SIM card is connected to 5G-The speed of the hotspot will be higher than when 4G. ⚠️ Samsung should support Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Otherwise, the speed will be limited by the capabilities of its Wi-Fi module. S20 It supports Wi-Fi 6 and the Galaxy. A51 — no. 📡 For maximum speed, set up a 5GHz hotspot and select an 80MHz channel width (if available).

🔒 How to protect your access point from other people’s connections?

By default, Xiaomi creates an open network that can be connected to by outsiders. To avoid this: Use a complex password (at least not less than a single one). 12 Change the name of the network (SSID) on the non-obvious (not obvious «Xiaomi_1234»). Enable network hiding in the hotspot settings (Hide option) SSID»). Limit the number of connected devices (in Access Point Settings) → Install NetGuard or Network Connections to monitor connected devices.

🔄 Can I give the Internet from Samsung to Xiaomi? Feedback

Yes, the process is similar, but taking into account the features of the One. UI (shells of Samsung): 📱 On Samsung, the Way to Hotspot Settings: Settings → Connections → Access Point and modem → Mobile access point. ⚙️ One. UI 5/6 Allow connected devices to control the access point – disable it for security. 🔋 On the new Galaxy S23 z Fold5 The hotspot is automatically shut down through 10 To avoid this, activate Always turn on the access point settings.

1. Does your tariff support tetering (check with the operator).

2.Are there any physical damage to the antenna on Xiaomi (especially after the crashes).

3. whether the firmware on both devices is updated to the latest versions.-->