How to distribute the Internet from Xiaomi to your computer: all ways + errors and their correction

When you don't have a router at hand, and you need access to the network urgently, Xiaomi smartphone can become a full-fledged access point. But not everyone knows that you can distribute the Internet to your computer not only through a mobile hotspot, but also through a mobile hotspot. USB-In this article, all the current ways with step-by-step instructions, comparing connection speeds and solving typical problems when a PC "can't see" the network or the connection is constantly broken.

Feature of Xiaomi devices (including Redmi, POCO Black Shark – in flexible modem settings and protocol support RNDIS/ECM for USB-But even with new models, MIUI 14/15 Users are faced with bugs: for example, Windows 10/11 You may not recognize the Xiaomi Composite driver. MDB Interface, and macOS, to block the connection because of security policies, and we'll figure out how to get around these restrictions without root rights and third-party software.

Important: If you use dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 + 5 GHz) or a traffic-restricted tariff, some distribution methods can result in additional battery consumption by 20-30% or a speed lock by the operator. At the end of the article, a comparison table of methods on speed, stability and power consumption.

1. Distribution of the Internet via USB (the most stable way)

USB-Tethering is the best option for Windows/Linux, If you want maximum speed and minimal battery consumption, unlike Wi-Fi, there's no signal loss, and the phone's charge is even slightly restored while it's running.

How to connect:

• 🔌 Connect your phone to your PC with the original cable (cheap cables may not transmit data).
• 📱 On the phone go to Settings → Network and Internet → Access Point and modem.
• 🔄 Turn on the switch. USB-modem (on some models — USB-tetering).
• 💻 On PC, check the new network connection in the Control Panel → Network connections.

If Windows gives an error, "Device RNDIS not recognized":

1. Download the MiPhoneManager driver (the official Xiaomi tool).
2. Set it in Windows 7 Compatibility Mode (right-click installer → Properties → Compatibility).
3. Restart your PC and reconnect your phone.

Turn off the USB Charging mode in the notification curtain

Enable USB debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (7 times press)

Update MIUI to the latest version (driver bugs fixed in MIUI 14.0.5+)

Try another one. USB-port (preferably 3.0)

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⚠️ Note: On Lenovo laptops and HP with pre-installed Windows 11 USB-Tethering can be blocked by the service WLAN AutoConfig. To fix this, turn it off via services.msc or use a Wi-Fi hotspot.

2. Mobile hotspot over Wi-Fi (universally, but energy-consuming)

The most popular method, but with pitfalls: Xiaomi by default limits the number of connected devices to 8, and on budget models (Redmi 9A/10A) the speed drops while using 2+ gadgets. In addition, the Wi-Fi distribution drains the battery by 15-25% per hour (tests on POCO X3 Pro with 5G enabled).

Step-by-step:

1. Open Settings → Network and Internet → Access Point.
2. Click on the Wi-Fi Access Point setting:

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If the internet is not working:

• 🛑 Check if it is blocked by Windows or antivirus firewall (for example, Kaspersky often blocks new networks).
• 📵 Make sure your phone is on mobile internet (indicator) 4G/5G status-line).
• 🔧 Reset network settings: Settings → Network and Internet → Resetting Wi-Fi, Mobile Internet and Bluetooth.

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3. Distribution via Bluetooth (slow but economical)

Bluetooth tetering is suitable for short-term access (for example, to check email or update the application), as the speed rarely exceeds the speed of the app. 1-2 Mbps Battery consumption is minimal – all 3-5% hourly (tests on Xiaomi) 12T). This method is also useful if USB-The port is broken and the Wi-Fi module on the PC is not working.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and PC.
2. Connect devices: On your phone, select a PC from the list of available devices and confirm the code.
3. On the phone go to Settings → Devices → Bluetooth.
4. Click on your PC name and select Access Point (or Internet Connection on older versions of MIUI).
5. On PC in Settings → Devices → Bluetooth, enable Connection through the Access Point.

Limitations of the method:

• 🐢 Speed in 10-20 less than the Wi-Fi or USB.
• 🔋 Only basic protocols are supported (for example, you can not download a large file or watch video in the video). HD).
• 🚫 Some operators (for example, Tele2) block tethering over Bluetooth on unlimited tariffs.

4. reverse tethering (distribution of the Internet from PC to phone)

A rarely-demanded but useful scenario is when the Internet is connected to a PC (e.g. via Ethernet) and you have to hand it over to your phone, which works on USB or Wi-Fi on Xiaomi, but requires additional settings.

Method 1: Through USB (for Windows):

1. Connect your phone to your PC with a cable.
2. On PC, open the Control Panel → Network Connections.
3. Find an internet connection (e.g. Ethernet), right-click → Properties → Access.
4. Check the box to allow other network users to use an Internet connection.
5. In the drop-down list, select Local Area Network Connection (USB).
6. Turn it on on the phone. USB-tetering (as in the first method).

Method 2: Wi-Fi (universally for macOS/Linux/Windows):

• 🖥️ Create a virtual access point via the command line: netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=MyHotspot key=12345678 netsh wlan start hostednetwork
• 📲 Connect to the new MyHotspot network.

⚠️ Attention: Back tethering may violate your operator's tariff terms, such as MTS and Beeline blocking such connections at corporate rates. VPN PC-based.

5. Solving Internet Distribution Problems on Xiaomi

Even with the right settings, the connection may not work. Here are the typical errors and fix them:

If nothing helps, try resetting your phone’s network settings:

1. Go to Settings → Network and Internet → Reset Wi-Fi, mobile Internet and Bluetooth.
2. Confirm the reset and restart the device.
3. Reconfigure the access point.

netsh wlan start hostednetwork


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Save as hotspot.bat and run on behalf of the administrator.

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6. Comparison of distribution methods: speed, stability, battery consumption

The choice of method depends on your priorities. Below are the test data for Xiaomi 13 Pro (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2) and Redmi Note 11 (Snapdragon 680) with the tariff MTS "Tarifishche" (5G, without tetering restrictions):

Conclusions:

• 🚀 For games, streams, download files, choose USB-tetering.
• 📱 For laptop or tablet – Wi-Fi 5 GHz.
• 🔋 To save battery (for example, on a trip) – Bluetooth (but only for light tasks).

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FAQ: Frequent questions about giving out the Internet with Xiaomi