How to reset the Internet settings on the Xiaomi phone: all ways

Network problems on Xiaomi smartphones are one of the most common causes of contacting service centers. Slow Internet, constant disconnection of the connection with Wi-Fi, errors in connection to the mobile network or the inability to find a device over Bluetooth can upset even a patient user, most often the fault of conflicting settings accumulated after multiple connections to different networks or updates to MIUI.

Network reset is a quick and efficient way to return your phone to factory communications settings without losing any personal data. Unlike a hard reset that deletes all files, photos and apps, resetting only your Internet settings affects only your Wi-Fi, mobile network, Bluetooth and VPN settings, which means you won’t lose your accounts, messages or installed programs, but you’ll have to re-enter all your stored passwords from your networks.

In this article, we will analyze all the official and hidden ways to reset network settings on Xiaomi, including the models Redmi, POCO and Mi based on MIUI 12-14. Particular attention will be paid to the nuances that the manufacturer does not advertise: why sometimes the reset does not help, how to avoid repeated problems and what to do if after the procedure the Internet did not work.

When you need to reset network settings on Xiaomi

Before you start taking drastic measures, make sure the problem is really in the settings, not the phone hardware or external factors.

• 📶 The phone doesn’t connect to Wi-Fi, although other devices see the network and work with it normally.
• 🔄 Permanent breaks in the connection with the mobile Internet (H icon)+, 4G or 5G disappears and reappears).
• 🔒 Authentication error when connecting to a secure Wi-Fi network (even with a correct password).
• 📱 Bluetooth devices (earphones, fitness bracelets) do not find the phone or connect with a delay.
• 🌐 VPN-Connections are broken or not installed despite the correct settings.
• ⚡ After updating MIUI Internet lost or the quality of communication deteriorated.

If you know at least one of these things, resetting your settings is likely to help, but there are exceptions when the procedure is useless:

• 🚫 Problems with SIM-If the phone does not see the card at all (no error) SIM" or "Unidentified card"), the slot or communication module is to blame.
• 🚫 Hardware damage: after falling or getting moisture could fail Wi-Fi/Bluetooth-module.
• 🚫 Blocking the operator: if the mobile Internet does not work with only one SIM-Check the balance or status of the service provider.

Method 1: Standard reset via MIUI settings

This is the easiest and safest method that works on all modern Xiaomi smartphones, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11 and other models on MIUI 12-14.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Go to Wi-Fi or Network and Internet (depending on the version of MIUI).
3. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Additional (or Advanced Settings).
4. Scroll down and find Reset settings Wi-Fi, mobile internet and Bluetooth.
5. Confirm the action by clicking Reset settings (you may need to enter a pattern lock or PIN-code).

After restarting the phone, all saved Wi-Fi networks, passwords, settings APN And the Bluetooth devices that are associated will be removed. IP-Addresses or proxy servers, they will also have to be reconfigured.

Take screenshots of APN settings (if you use non-standard settings)

Write down passwords from important Wi-Fi networks

Turn off Bluetooth devices (headphones, watches)

Check that SIM-The card is active and not blocked-->

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi firmware (especially custom) may have a reset point elsewhere: → System system → Additionally. → Resetting settings → Reset network settings. If you can't find it, search by settings (loop icon at the top).

Method 2: Reset through Recovery Mode

If the phone is frozen, does not respond to touch or a standard reset does not help, you can use the recovery mode.This method is suitable for all Xiaomi models, including the old ones (Redmi). 4X, Mi A1) and new (Xiaomi 13, POCO F5). The main advantage is that it works even when there are failures in the MIUI.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn off the phone with a long press on the power button.
2. Press the Power button + Volume up at the same time and hold for 10-15 seconds until the Mi logo appears.
3. Release the buttons and you will see the Recovery menu (black screen with English inscriptions).
4. Use the volume buttons for navigation and the power button to select the Wipe & Reset item.
5. Select Wipe Network Settings (or Reset Network in older versions).
6. Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed.
7. Restart your phone through the Reboot.

This method is more radical than resetting through settings, as it affects some system parameters of communication, if after the procedure the phone loads for a long time (up to 5-10 minutes) – this is normal.

Method 3: Reset via engineering menu (for power users)

The engineering menu is a hidden settings section that allows you to manually manage communication settings. Careful: wrong actions here can lead to network loss or communication quality deterioration. Use this method only if the first two fail.

How to open the engineering menu:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##.
2. In the menu that appears, select Phone Information (or Phone Information).
3. Scroll down to the Set preferred network type block.
4. Click on Disable radio (turn off radio), then again Enable radio (turn on).
5. Go back to the main menu and select Wi-Fi information → Reset Wi-Fi.

This method is useful if problems are related to conflicts of network protocols (for example, the phone cannot choose between 4G and 5G) or malfunctions in the radio module.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi firmware may have the engineering menu blocked.If nothing happens after you enter the code, try using the app. MTK Engineering Mode (for MediaTek processors) or Qualcomm EngineerMode (for Snapdragon) from Google Play.

What to do if the reset does not help

In 10 percent of cases, resetting your network settings doesn't solve the problem, which can mean:

• 🔧 Damage to system files – will help flashing through Fastboot.
• 📡 Faulty antenna or communication module – requires diagnosis in the service center.
• 📱 Lockdown IMEI — If the phone does not catch the network after firmware, it may have worn off IMEI.
• 🔒 Operator restrictions – some providers block certain features (e.g., VoLTE).

Before you carry your phone for repair, try these steps:

1. Update MIUI to the latest version: Settings → About Phone → System Update.
2. Check the settings. APN: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [Yours. SIM] → Access points (APN) Make sure you choose the right profile (usually internet or mms for your carrier).
3. Turn off power saving for network functions: Settings → Battery and performance → Energy saving → Settings → Disable “Background Limitation for Mobile Data”
4. Check it out. SIM-card on another phone – if there is also no network, the operator has a problem.

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If Wi-Fi still doesn’t work after reset, try manually specifying it. DNS-Google servers (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4) in network settings.This often helps with ISP locks.

How to avoid network problems in the future

To avoid having to reset your settings regularly, follow these guidelines:

• 🔄 Update regularly MIUI — New versions correct communication errors.
• 📵 Do not connect to suspicious Wi-Fi networks (especially in public places without a password).
• 🔋 Turn off mobile data in roaming if you don’t use it to avoid setting conflicts.
• 📱 Periodically clean the cache of system applications: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Three points. → Show system-based → Find "Settings" and "Phone Services" → Clear the cache
• 🔒 Use it. VPN Only from trusted providers – some applications change the system settings of the network.

If you often experience communication problems, consider installing custom firmware (like Pixel Experience or LineageOS) that lacks many MIUI crutches but requires an unlocked bootloader and Fastboot experience.

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Network resets are not a panacea, but a diagnostic tool, and if the problem recurs after a reset, look deeper for the cause: in the firmware, hardware, or operator settings.

Frequent questions about network resetting on Xiaomi