How to give away the Internet from the phone Xiaomi: a complete guide with hidden chips MIUI

Sharing mobile internet with Xiaomi is a seemingly basic task, but even here, users face unexpected problems: the hotspot suddenly shuts down, devices are not connected to the network, and the speed drops by 10 times. The reason is often not in the “crooked hands”, but in the hidden settings. MIUI This article is not just a "click where" guide, but a nuanced analysis of everything from choosing the best way to distribute to bypassing mobile network locks.

We tested all methods on the current models Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ and POCO F6 latest-edition MIUI (Special attention was paid to problems that are not described in the official documentation: why USB-The modem runs slower than Wi-Fi, how to make Windows 11 see the access point without drivers, and what to do if the operator blocks the distribution (spoiler: the solution is even without root rights).

1.Preparation of the phone: what to check before the distribution of the Internet

Before you turn on the hotspot, make sure your Xiaomi is technically ready to give away the internet. Skipping these steps leads to 80% of typical problems.

Mobile data needs to be active, which is obvious, but many people forget that some tariffs are tethering-blocking, like Tele2 and Iota, which restrict traffic to access points even at "no-limit" rates, to check:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [yours SIM].
2. View the access point / modem - if there is a restriction, it must be removed through the USSD-team or in the personal office of the operator.

Xiaomi models with Hybrid Dual SIM (For example, Redmi Note 12 Pro, the Internet distribution automatically turns off the second one. SIM-It's a hardware constraint to return the second to work. SIM You can only reboot or manually switch slots to Settings → SIM-map.

Also check:

• 🔋 Battery charge - at a level below 15% MIUI block out Wi-Fi distribution (USB-modem is up to 5%).
• 📶 Signal level – if the indicator shows 1-2 «The speed will be lower than the stated speed. 3-5 once.
• 🔄 Updates MIUI — in older versions (below) 14.0.5) There is a fault with a connection break when switching between 4G/5G.

2. Method 1: Wi-Fi access point (most versatile)

This method works on all Xiaomi devices (from Redmi). 4A Up to Xiaomi 14 Ultra) and allows you to connect up to 10 devices at a time.Speed is limited only by the capabilities of your tariff and supported Wi-Fi standard (starting with Xiaomi). 11T — This is Wi-Fi 6, which gives an increase of up to 30% compared to Wi-Fi 5).

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Settings. → Access Point and modem (on older versions) MIUI — Settings → Additionally. → Modem mode).
2. Select the Wi-Fi Access Point.
3. Set up the settings: Network name (SSID) — Latin, no spaces (otherwise Windows may not connect) Password - minimum 8 characters, with numbers. MIUI It does not allow passwords shorter than 8 characters. WPA2-PSK (most compatible). WPA3 It's not supported by all devices. The 5GHz range gives you faster speeds but less range. For stability in large spaces, choose 2.4GHz.

Wi-Fi hotspot

If the devices are not connected:

• 🔄 Reboot the phone – it resets the cache of the Wi-Fi module.
• 📱 On the connected device (laptop, tablet) delete the saved network and connect again.
• 🛠️ Enable the Allow Allow All Devices option in the access point settings (if any).

Mobile Internet is on|

Battery charge >15%|

Name of the network (SSID) non-cyrillic|

Password length ≥8 characters|

Compatible safety standard selected (WPA2-PSK)-->

3. Method 2: USB-modem (maximum stability)

Distribution of the Internet through USB — The best choice if you want stability (for example, for online games or video conferencing: USB 2.0 gives you 480 Mbps, USB 3.0 - up to 5 Gbps, but there are nuances:

⚠️ Attention: On Windows 10/11 At the first connection, it may be necessary to install a driver RNDIS. If the system does not find it automatically, download the official ADB-Google driver and install it manually through Device Manager.

How to set up:

1. Connect your phone to your PC/laptop via USB-cable (preferably original).
2. In the phone, select the data transfer mode File transfer (MTP) — It's temporary, then we'll change it.
3. Open the Settings. → Access Point and modem → USB-modem.
4. Activate the slider. 5-10 A new network connection will appear on the PC.

If the internet is not working:

• 🔌 Try another one. USB-port USB 3.0, usually blue).
• 🖥️ On Windows, check that a Remote device has appeared in Network Connections. NDIS.
• 📱 On the phone, switch mode. USB Just charging, then back on USB-modem.

High-speed life hack: On phones with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2/3 (for example, Xiaomi 13T Pro) USB-The modem works faster if you have Settings → Special facilities → For developers to enable the option of debugging by USB. It activates the protocol. USB 3.1 data-transmitting.

Method 3: Bluetooth modem (charge savings)

Bluetooth Internet sharing is a trade-off between speed and power consumption, which consumes a battery 40 percent slower than Wi-Fi, but the speed is limited by the Bluetooth version:

Instructions for setting:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on both devices.
2. Bring them together (on the phone: Settings) → Bluetooth, on PC – through the notification panel).
3. On the phone, open the settings. → Access Point and modem → Bluetooth modem.
4. Select a conjugated device from the list.

Features:

• 🔋 Battery consumption: ~5% hourly 15-20% wifi).
• 📡 Range: up to 10 meters (no obstacles).
• ⚡ Speed depends on the Bluetooth version and interference (microwaves, other Bluetooth devices).

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If the speed over Bluetooth is too low, try turning off the Adaptive Bluetooth feature on your phone in the developer settings, which will force the connection to maximum speed mode (but increase battery consumption).

5. Method 4: Hidden function - distribution through QR-code (MIUI 14+)

In the latest versions MIUI 14 and HyperOS has the ability to distribute Wi-Fi through QR-This is convenient if you do not want to enter a password manually or connect devices without a keyboard (for example, Smart). TV).

How it works:

1. Activate the Wi-Fi hotspot (as in Method 1).
2. Click on the icon. QR-code next to the network name.
3. Scan the code with another device. On Android, this is done through the notification panel (icon) QR In quick settings, on the iPhone – through the camera.

Limitations:

• 📱 It only works on devices with MIUI 14+ or hyperos.
• 🔒 QR-The code lasts 5 minutes and then you need to generate a new code.
• 🖥️ On Windows and macOS, connect via QR Not supported (you need to enter a password manually).

6. Method 5: Distribution over Ethernet (for advanced)

Few people know, but Xiaomi phones are supported USB OTG (Almost all models after 2018 can distribute the Internet via an Ethernet adapter, which is true if you need to connect a device without Wi-Fi (for example, a Raspberry Pi or an old PC).

What you need:

• 🔌 USB OTG-cable).
• 🌐 USB-Ethernet adapter (e.g. TP-Link) UE300).
• 📱 Supported phone RNDIS Over Ethernet (all Xiaomi flagships since Mi 8).

Instructions:

1. Connect the Ethernet adapter to your phone OTG.
2. Connect the network cable to the adapter.
3. On the phone, open the settings. → Access Point and modem → Ethernet modem (on some firmware this item is hidden - you need to turn on the developer mode and find it there).
4. Activate the slider. On the connected device (PC, router), the Internet will appear automatically.

⚠️ Note: Not all Ethernet adapters are compatible with Xiaomi. check chipset support before buying ASIX AX88179 or Realtek RTL8153 — They're guaranteed to work.

7. Solving Problems: Why Internet Distribution Doesn't Work

If none of these methods worked, check out these points:

If the problem remains:

• 🔄 Restart the phone and connected device.
• 📲 Check if Traffic Saving mode is enabled in Settings → Connections → Data savings.
• 🛠️ Reset network settings: Settings → System system → Reset → Resetting network settings.

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If the operator blocks the distribution, but you have unlimited tariff, try to change the TTL. To do this, type in the engineering menu (code ##4636##) the command setprop net.tethering.noprovisioning true and restart the phone. This bypasses the operator's check in 60% of cases.

8. Comparison of distribution methods: which to choose

Each method has its pros and cons, and here is a comparison table for choosing the best option:

For most tasks, it is optimal. USB-modem (maximum speed and stability) or Wi-Fi (universality). Bluetooth is suitable only for small amounts of data, and Ethernet is suitable for specific scenarios.

FAQ: Frequent questions