How to give the Internet from Xiaomi to Xiaomi: all ways + mistake-making

Are you in a situation where you urgently need to distribute the Internet from your Xiaomi to another smartphone of the same brand, but do not know how to do it quickly and without mistakes? You may have limited traffic on your second device, no Wi-Fi router access, or simply need a temporary data transfer solution. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of distributing the Internet between Xiaomi smartphones – from the classic access point to little-known methods through the use of the Internet. USB Bluetooth.

It is important to understand that the process may vary depending on the phone model (e.g. Redmi Note 12 vs. POCO X5 Pro) and firmware versions MIUI. We’ve taken these nuances into account and prepared universal instructions that work on most devices released after 2018, and you’ll also learn how to avoid typical problems: slow connection, authentication errors or a sudden turn off of distribution.

If you've ever had a hotspot on Xiaomi that refuses to work, or a second phone that doesn't see the network, you'll find solutions here. MIUI, which will increase the speed of distribution to 20-30% Optimization of Wi-Fi Channel.

1. Preparation of telephones before distribution of the Internet

Before you turn on the hotspot, make sure both devices are ready to connect, which will save you most of the problems during the connection phase.

On the phone that will distribute the Internet (host device):

• 📶 Check the signal level of the mobile network: if it is weak (1-2 dividing, the rate of the handset will be extremely low. Try moving closer to the window or changing the position of the phone.
• 🔋 Make sure the battery is above 30%, low charge. MIUI Can automatically turn off the access point to save energy.
• 🔄 Update the firmware to the latest version. MIUI 12 and below were bugs with the operation of the Wi-Fi module when handing out.

On the phone that will be connected (client device):

• 📱 Disable mobile data to avoid network conflict, otherwise traffic may leak through the mobile Internet instead of the Wi-Fi you distribute.
• 🔍 Remove saved networks with similar names (for example, if you previously connected to a point with the same name) and prevent authentication errors.
• 🛠️ Turn on Developer Mode and activate the option Do not turn off Wi-Fi when you lock the screen (path: Settings: Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI (tap 7 times) → Additionally. → Wi-Fi → Do not turn off when blocking).

⚠️ Note: If the host device is double-mounted SIM, Make sure that mobile data is active on the SIM card that supports data transfer (usually this is the case). SIM1). Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) Do not allow to distribute the Internet from the second simki.

2. Method 1: Distribution via Wi-Fi hotspot (fastest)

This is the standard and most efficient method that provides high data transfer speeds (up to 100 Mbps on modern models). MIUI 11 and newer.

Steps for the host device:

1. Open the Settings. → Access Point and Modem (or Settings) → Connections → Modem mode on new versions).
2. Select the Wi-Fi Access Point.
3. Activate the Wi-Fi Access Point slider.
4. Click Access Point Settings to Change: 🔐 Name of the network (SSID) — Think of a unique name (for example, Xiaomi_Hotspot_5G). 🔑 Password minimum 8 symbols, preferably with numbers and letters. 📡 Range - select. 5 GHz for higher speed (if both phones support) or 2.4 GHz for better compatibility.

Steps for the client-device:

1. Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi.
2. Find the network you created in the list (for example, Xiaomi_Hotspot_5G).
3. Enter the password and connect.

If the connection does not occur, try:

• 🔄 Reboot both phones.
• 📵 Temporarily disable Bluetooth on both devices (sometimes it interferes with the device).
• 🔧 Reset network settings on client device: Settings → System system → Reset → Resetting Wi-Fi, Mobile Network and Bluetooth.

Method 2: Bluetooth Distribution (saves charge, but slower)

This method is suitable if you need to give away the Internet for a short time and at the same time save battery power. data transfer speed via Bluetooth is lower (up to 10 Mbps), but it is enough for instant messengers or mail.

Instructions for the host device:

1. Turn Bluetooth on in the notification panel or through Settings → Connections → Bluetooth.
2. Open the Settings. → Access Point and modem → Bluetooth modem modem.
3. Activate the Bluetooth modem slider.

Instructions for the client device:

1. Turn on Bluetooth and find the host device in the list of available.
2. Connect to it (it may require code confirmation on both phones).
3. In the notification panel, a message will appear Connected to access the network.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models (e.g, POCO F3) After connecting via Bluetooth, you need to manually enable data transfer. To do this, open the notification panel on the host device and tap on the notification Bluetooth modem is active, then select Allow data access.

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Low power consumption (compared to Wi-Fi).
• 🔒 More secure connection (no risk of connecting third-party devices).

Disadvantages:

• 🐢 Slow speed (not suitable for streaming video).
• 📱 Limited range (up to 10 meters without obstacles).

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If your Bluetooth connection is permanently broken, try turning off Adaptive Bluetooth in the developer settings, which can automatically reduce the power to save power.

Method 3: Distribution through USB-cable (maximum stability)

Connection through USB It provides the most stable data transfer, because it doesn't depend on interference or distance. 50-80 Mbps) but requires original data-enabled cable (not all cheap cables are suitable!).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect both phones USB-C — USB-C cable (or USB-A — USB-C adapter-wise).
2. On the host device, open Settings → Access Point and modem → USB-modem.
3. Activate the slider USB-modem.
4. On the client-device in the notification panel will appear message Connected through USB. Tap on it and select Data Transfer (if requested).

If the connection is not established:

• 🔌 Try another cable (cheap cables often don't support data transfers).
• 🔄 Reboot both phones with cable connected.
• 🛠️ On the host device, turn on debugging by USB developer-setting.

5. Solving common problems

Even with the right setup, errors can occur, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

🔴 Problem: Access point is turned on, but the second phone is not connected

Possible causes and solutions:

• 🔒 Incorrect password – check the register of letters (password is sensitive to it!).
• 📵 Conflict IP-Addresses – Reset network settings on the client device.
• 🛡️ firewall VPN — temporarily disable them on the host device.

🔴 Problem: Internet is connected, but pages are not loaded

What to do:

• 🌐 Check if the mobile data on the host device is active (sometimes it is turned off automatically).
• 📡 Switch the network type from 4G on 3G or back in the settings SIM-map.
• 🔧 Turn on the mode. LTE in the mobile network settings (path: Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Type of network).

🔴 Problem: Access point is permanently shut down

Decisions:

• 🔋 Connect the host device to charging (at low charge) MIUI energy-saving).
• ⏳ Increase the timeout of the shutdown: go to Settings → Battery and productivity → Battery sleep mode and add the Settings app to exceptions.
• 🔄 Disable the function of the adaptive battery in the developer settings.

6. Hidden settings MIUI speed-up

If you need to speed up data transfer as much as possible, use these little-known tricks:

🔹 Changing the Wi-Fi channel:

By default. MIUI It picks the channel automatically, but it can be overloaded by other networks:

1. Activate the access point.
2. Connect to it from another device (for example, a laptop).
3. Using the Wi-Fi Analyzer app (available on Google Play), find the least loaded channel in the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band.
4. On the host device, open Settings → Access Point and modem → Setting up the access point → Wi-Fi Channel and Choose Free Channel.

🔹 Turning off the speed limit:

In some firmware MIUI It's artificially limited to the speed of the distribution:

1. Turn on Developer Mode (Tap 7 times according to version) MIUI phone-setting).
2. Go to Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Find the speed limit option of the access point and turn it off.

🔹 Use of the “maximum productivity” mode":

If the phone supports, activate this mode in the battery settings. It turns off background optimization, which can increase the speed of the distribution on the phone. 10-15%. Path: Settings → Battery → Performance mode → Maximum.

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On models with a Snapdragon processor 8 Gen 1/2 (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro) Wi-Fi speed 6 can reach 150 Mbps, but only when using the channel 5 GHz and widths 80 MHz.

7. Alternative distribution methods (for experienced users)

If standard methods don’t work or you need additional features (such as sharing the internet to multiple devices at once), consider these options:

🔹 Internet distribution applications:

Some apps from Google Play offer advanced access point settings.

• PdaNet+ allows you to distribute the Internet even if the operator blocks the standard access point.
• ClockworkMod Tether – Supports USB Bluetooth with improved stability.

⚠️ Caution: Some apps require root rights, which may violate the warranty.

🔹 Distribution through ADB (advanced):

If the access point is disabled due to the operator's policy, it can be forced to activate via the ADB:

adb shell settings put global tether_dun_required 0

This command disables the DUN (Dial-Up Networking) check, which some operators use to block the distribution.

🔹 Use of an external Wi-Fi adapter:

If the phone has a weak Wi-Fi module, you can connect an external adapter through the USB-C (For example, TP-Link TL-WN725N). This will require:

• Root access.
• Annex USB OTG Helper.
• Adapter drivers (installed via Magisk)

FAQ: Frequent questions about giving the Internet to Xiaomi