How to give the Internet from Xiaomi phone to Honor: all ways and solutions to problems

Transferring mobile internet from one smartphone to another is a challenge that users face when there is no router or stable Wi-Fi at hand. This is especially true for owners of Xiaomi and Honor devices, where the settings may differ from standard Android solutions. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to distribute the Internet from Xiaomi to Honor, including the nuances for different versions of MIUI and EMUI, and solve typical problems that arise when connecting.

It's important to understand that it's not just the phone model that makes it work, but also the firmware version, the carrier, and even the regional restrictions, for example, some carriers block the Internet from being distributed at unlimited rates, and we'll take these into account to make sure that the instruction works 99 percent of the time.

Preparing phones before handing out the Internet

Before you set up the hotspot, make sure both devices are ready for the procedure. On Xiaomi, check:

• 📶 Mobile Internet – is turned on and stable (check the speed in the browser).
• 🔋 Battery charge is not less than 30%, otherwise the system can automatically disable the access point.
• 📱 Version. MIUI — on old firmware (below) MIUI 12) some options may not be available.

On Honor (especially models with EMUI 10 and up) make sure that:

• 🔍 Wi-Fi Network Search is active (in some versions) EMUI It's off by default).
• 🛡️ No active VPN Firewalls that block connections.
• 🔄 Traffic Savings is off – it can interrupt the connection.

⚠️ Note: If Xiaomi has custom firmware installed (e.g. LineageOS), standard access point settings may not be available, in which case you will need third-party software like NetShare or PdaNet.+.

It’s also worth considering that some Honor models (such as the Honor 30 or Honor 50 series) have a restriction on connecting to access points with certain types of encryption. If Xiaomi uses WPA3, and Honor does not support it, you will have to manually change the security type to WPA2-PSK.

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

It is the most popular and versatile method, running on all Xiaomi models (from Redmi Note 4X to Xiaomi 14 Ultra) and Honor (including Honor Magic5 Pro and Honor X9a).

1. On Xiaomi, open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Access Point (in MIUI 14, the path may differ: Settings → Network and Internet → Modem Modem).
2. Activate the switch Portable Wi-Fi access point.
3. Click Access Point Settings and ask: 🔐 Name of the network (SSID) — Latin, no gaps. 🔑 Password – at least 8 characters, with numbers and letters. 📡 Range: 2.4 GHz (for better compatibility with older Honor models).

Save the settings and turn on the access point.

On Honor, connect to the network you have created:

1. Go to Settings → Wireless Networks → Wi-Fi.
2. Select a network with a name given on Xiaomi.
3. Enter the password and confirm the connection.

Method 2: Distribution via Bluetooth

This method is less popular due to its limited speed (maximum 3-5 Mbps), but is useful if Wi-Fi on Honor is not working or you need to save battery power.

On Xiaomi:

1. Turn Bluetooth on in Settings → Connected Devices → Bluetooth.
2. Slip your Honor name on the list of available devices and confirm pairing.
3. Return to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Modem Modem.
4. Activate the Bluetooth modem.

On Honor:

1. Connect to Xiaomi via Bluetooth (in the Settings menu → Devices → Bluetooth).
2. Enable the option to use for data transfer (may be called Network Access).

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Low power consumption (compared to Wi-Fi).
• 🔒 More secure connection (Bluetooth 5.0 encryption).

Disadvantages:

• 🐢 Low speed (not suitable for streaming video).
• 🔄 Possible connection breaks when removing devices from each other.

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If the Bluetooth modem doesn’t turn on, try rebooting both phones. Some Xiaomi models (like the Redmi 9A) require you to turn off the Wi-Fi access point first.

Method 3: Distribute via USB (Reverse Tethering)

The most stable, but least convenient way is to connect through the USB-Suitable for Honor models with support USB OTG (Like Honor. 8X, Honor 20 Pro. Speeds can reach 10-15 Mbps, and the battery charge Honor will be replenished during use.

Procedure:

1. Connect your phones with a cable (preferably original or certified).
2. On Xiaomi, go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times to activate Developer Mode.
3. Return to Settings → Additional → For developers and enable USB debugging.
4. In the modem modem menu activate USB-modem.

On Honor:

• Wait for notification of connection to USB-network.
• In the status bar should appear USB icon with arrows data.

⚠️ Attention: On Xiaomi with MIUI 13 and newer at USB-The "No Internet connection" error may appear in the distribution. → Annexes → App management find USB-modem, clear the cache and restart the service.

Solving Connection Problems

If the Internet is not distributed or the connection is constantly cut off, use this instruction:

1.The problems on Xiaomi's side

• 🔄 "Access point turns off itself" - check the battery saving settings. → Battery → Select applications add Access Point to exceptions.
• 🚫 "Cannot enable modem modem" - operator can block the function. Check the tariff or contact support.
• 📵 "No Internet on Xiaomi – Reboot your phone or reset your settings APN In Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Access points (APN).

2.The problems on Honor's side

• 🔌 "Connected, but no Internet" - reset your network settings to Honor: Settings → System system → Reset → Resetting the network.
• 🔒 "Wrong password – change the encryption type from Xiaomi WPA3 on WPA2-PSK.
• 📡 "Weak Wi-Fi signal – reduce the distance between phones or change the channel in the access point settings.

Optimization of connection speed and stability

To maximize data transfer speeds and minimize cliffs, follow these tips:

• 📶 Wi-Fi range choice: 2.4 GHz - better through walls, but slower. 5 GHz - faster, but shorter range.
• 🔋 Power Saving: Turn off Battery Saving and Adaptive Battery modes on both phones.
• 📊 Background Limitation: On Honor in Settings → Apps disable background activity for unnecessary programs.

On Xiaomi models with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro), when distributing Wi-Fi over the 5 GHz band, the speed can reach 80-90 Mbps, but only if Honor supports the Wi-Fi 6 standard (802.11ax).

To check the real speed, use applications like Speedtest by Ookla or Fast.com. If you connect to a Wi-Fi connection, try:

• Change the Wi-Fi channel in the access point settings (for example, from Auto to Channel 6).
• Disable the Smart Wi-Fi Switch function on Xiaomi (in MIUI 14: Settings → Wi-Fi → Additional).

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For maximum stability, give preference USB-Connection if both phones support OTG. This will eliminate interference and speed limits that are common to wireless protocols.

Comparison with alternative solutions

If you can’t distribute the Internet from Xiaomi to Honor for some reason, consider the alternatives:

For example, Xiaomi Mi Portable Router allows you to distribute the Internet to 10 devices at the same time. SIM-cards and has a battery for 2000 mAh. This is relevant for trips or places with unstable surface.

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