How to distribute the Internet from the phone Xiaomi Mi 9: all ways and settings

Why do you want to share the Internet with the Mi 9 and what you need to do it?

The Xiaomi Mi 9, released in 2019, is still the hottest mobile internet device to date, whether it’s a trip, a team away, or a temporary lack of home Wi-Fi. With LTE Cat.16 support (up to 1 Gbps) and the modern Snapdragon 855 chip, the phone is able to provide stable connectivity for 5-10 devices at a time. However, many users face problems: it cuts speed, then you can’t connect, the battery goes down in an hour. In this article, we will analyze all the working ways of distributing Internet from the Mi 9, including hidden settings, and solving typical MIUI power errors.

Before you start, check out three key points:

• 📶 Mobile network: mobile Internet should be active on the phone (3G/4G/5G). Make sure the SIM card supports data transfer (some tariffs block the distribution).
• 🔋 Battery charge: When the Mi 9 is active, it consumes up to 20-25% of the charge per hour (depending on the number of devices connected.
• 🔄 Version. MIUI: The instructions are relevant for the firmware MIUI 12-14. On older versions (MIUI 11 and below menu may differ.

If you’re giving away the internet for the first time, we recommend starting with the simplest way, through the Quick Settings menu, and the Hidden Settings section (e.g., changing the Wi-Fi frequency range or speed limit for connected devices) will be useful for experienced users.

Method 1: Distribute Wi-Fi through the notification panel (fastest)

This is a basic method that works for 90 percent of users, and it has the advantage of having a minimum number of steps and not having to dig through the settings, but it has a limitation: you can't change the network name (SSID) or password, they're generated automatically.

Instructions:

1. Unlock your phone and swipe down from top to bottom to open the notification panel.
2. Find the “Access Point” icon (usually hidden – click on the «⚙️ Edit” or «➕ Add "to display it).
3. Tap the icon and the notification “Access Point is enabled” will appear.
4. On the connected device (laptop, tablet) find a network with the name Xiaomi_XXXX (where XXXX — last-minute IMEI your phone) and enter the password that appears in the notification on Mi 9.

⚠️ Note: if after turning on the access point, the Internet on the phone disappears, check the settings APN Some providers (e.g. Tele2 or Iota) require a separate activation of the Data Transfer option in your personal account.

Method 2: Configure the access point through the parameter menu

If you need to change your network name, password, or frequency range, use advanced settings, which will also help if the notification bar is not working (for example, due to a MIUI failure).

Step-by-step:

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Access Point.
2. Activate the “Portable Access Point” slider.
3. Click Access Point Settings and specify: 🔤 Name of the network (SSID): any Latin name (for example, the Latin name, Mi9_Hotspot). 🔐 Password: minimum 8 symbols (we recommend using a combination of letters, numbers and characters). 📡 Range: Choose 2.4 GHz for better compatibility or 5 GHz for higher speed (but shorter range).

Save the changes and turn on the access point.

💡 A useful tip: if connected devices fall off after 5-10 minutes, try turning off the power saving for the access point:

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Energy Saving.
2. Select Energy Saving Settings → Applications.
3. Find the Access Point and set “No Limits”.

Method 3: Distributing the Internet via USB (for PCs and laptops)

If you only need to connect one computer to the Internet and your Wi-Fi is broken or missing, use it. USB-This method saves the battery of the phone (since the power comes from the power supply). USB-PC port and provides a more stable connection.

How to set up:

1. Connect the Mi 9 to your computer via the original USB-cable (cheap cables may not transmit data).
2. On the phone, select the mode of connection Data transfer (a notification will appear after connecting).
3. Open the Settings. → Connections and sharing → USB-modem and activate slider.
4. On PC, check network connections: a new connection called Remote NDIS or Xiaomi Composite Device should appear.

⚠️ Note: if Windows does not recognize Mi 9 as a modem, download the Mi Phone Manager driver from the official Xiaomi website or update the driver manually through Device Manager (section "Network adapters»).

Method 4: Internet distribution via Bluetooth (to save charge)

This is a good way to connect 1-2 devices (like a tablet or other phone) and save battery power, but it will be slower than Wi-Fi, but it will reduce energy consumption by 30-40%.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on both devices.
2. On Mi 9, open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Modem and Access Point → Bluetooth modem.
3. Connect the second device to your phone via Bluetooth (enter the pairing code if required).
4. On the connected device, in Bluetooth settings, select Connect to the Internet (on Android) or Use as a modem (on iOS/Windows).

🔍 Nuance: on some versions MIUI Bluetooth modem option is hidden to activate it:

1. Enable Developer Mode (7 times click on the MIUI version in your phone settings).
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find Network Debugging via Bluetooth and turn it on.

2. Speed limit for connected devices

If you have multiple devices connected to your access point, one of them can eat up all traffic (for example, when downloading torrents).

1. Install the NetMaster or Network Signal Guru app from Google Play.
2. Open the section Access Point → Speed Limitation.
3. Specify the limit for each device (for example, 5 Mbps for laptop and 2 Mbps for tablet).

3. Background activity shutdown

MIUI has a habit of restricting an access point if it thinks it's "unnecessary."

• 🛡️ Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Access point.
• Choose the Battery. → No restrictions.
• Turn off AutoRun for unnecessary applications that may interfere with the modem.

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The highest speed is given by the combination: the range of 5 GHz + USB-modem + But this mode drains the battery quickly -- use it only when you're connected to a charge.

Solving the problem: why the distribution of the Internet on the Mi 9 does not work

If the access point is not turned on or devices cannot connect, check these points:

1.Problems with SIM-card-carrier

• 📱 Check the balance: some operators block the distribution when the balance is negative.
• 🔄 Reboot your phone: Sometimes a simple reboot helps (hold the power button for 10 seconds).
• 📡 Reset Network Settings: Go to Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.

2. Conflict with VPN or firewall

If you use a VPN (e.g. 1.1.1.1 or ProtonVPN), it can block the distribution.

1. Turn off the VPN on your phone.
2. If you use a firewall (like NetGuard), add an access point to the exceptions.

3. "Cannot turn on the access point" error

It's a typical problem. MIUI, conflict-related IP-It's corrected like this:

1. Go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Access Point → Adjust the Access Point.
2. Change IP Range from 192.168.43.x to 192.168.1.x.
3. Save and restart the access point.

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI The access point stopped working, try to roll back to the previous firmware version or reset the network settings, MIUI 13.0.6 for Mi 9) has a bug with a Wi-Fi driver.

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