How to give away the Internet from a Xiaomi phone: the full guide 2026

Sharing the Internet from a Xiaomi smartphone is one of the most popular features when there is no router or wired connection at hand. Regardless of the model — whether it is the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra or the budget Redmi Note 12 — the configuration algorithm is almost identical. However, many users face problems: the access point does not turn on, the devices do not connect, or the speed leaves much to be desired.

In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to distribute the Internet to Xiaomi (including hidden features). MIUI), We optimize settings for maximum speed and stability, and we solve common errors. USB-Tethering – the most energy-efficient method, and Bluetooth-distribution, which saves battery power better than Wi-Fi.

If you've tried to set up an access point before and you've failed, don't be quick to blame your smartphone. 80 percent of the time, the problem is with the wrong APN settings or the limitations of your data plan, and we'll show you how to check and fix it in 2 minutes.

For convenience, we've broken it down into practical blocks, from basic setup to advanced tricks. If you need to give out the Internet urgently, go straight to the quick instructions. If you want to understand all the nuances, read the full article.

⚡ Quickly set up Wi-Fi hotspot on Xiaomi

The most popular way to distribute the Internet is to create a Wi-Fi hotspot, which works on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models with MIUI 12 and later.

1. Open the Settings. → Access Point and modem.
2. Slip on the Wi-Fi hotspot.
3. Activate the Wi-Fi Access Point slider.
4. When you first turn on, the system will suggest setting the network name (SSID) and password. Use a password no shorter than 8 characters with numbers and letters.

Now other devices can connect to your network, but this method has two critical drawbacks:

1. It quickly planted the battery (energy consumption increases by 30-50%).
2. Many operators limit the speed of distribution (especially at unlimited rates).

On models with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset (such as Xiaomi 13T Pro), the access point supports Wi-Fi 6E, which increases the speed to 1.2 Gbps when connecting compatible devices.

🔌 USB-Tetering: How to distribute the Internet through cable

If you need a stable connection without loss of speed and minimal battery consumption — USB-Tetering is the perfect solution. It's particularly relevant for laptops, Smart. TV and game consoles.

Advantages USB-tetering:

• 🔋 Minimum battery consumption (phone charged during distribution).
• 🚀 Maximum speed (no bandwidth limits like Wi-Fi).
• 🔒 Security (no risk of connecting third-party devices).

How to set up:

1. Connect your smartphone to a computer or other device through a high-quality USB-cable (preferably original).
2. In the phone settings go to Settings → Access Point and modem → USB-modem.
3. Activate the slider. There's a notification on the screen. USB-tethering.

If the connection is not working:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 🔌 Try another one. USB-Ports (on laptops sometimes do not work) USB 3.0).
• 📱 Make sure the phone is on debugging. USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then return to the additional → For developers).

⚠️ Attention: On Windows 10/11 Sometimes you need to install a Xiaomi driver. USB Download it from the official website or through Device Manager (renew the driver manually).

📶 Bluetooth tetering: battery saving at the expense of speed

Bluetooth Internet is a trade-off where saving power is important and speed is not critical.

• 📱 Connecting a second phone or tablet.
• 🎧 Headphones with Internet connectivity (for example, Sony) WH-1000XM5).
• 🚗 Car multimedia systems (Android Auto, CarPlay).

How to turn on:

1. Activate Bluetooth on both devices.
2. On a Xiaomi smartphone, go to Settings → Access Point and Modem → Bluetooth modem.
3. Connect the device via Bluetooth (if it is not already paired).
4. Turn on the Bluetooth modem slider.

Limitations of the method:

Important: Some models (such as the POCO X5 Pro) have Bluetooth tethering that is unstable due to firmware features. If the connection is constantly broken, try upgrading MIUI to the latest version.

⚙️ Advanced settings: how to speed up the distribution of the Internet

By default, the access point on Xiaomi operates in compatibility mode, which limits speed. Here are 4 ways to optimize:

1. Wi-Fi range change (2.4 GHz vs 5 GHz)

• 📶 Settings → Access Point and modem → Wi-Fi hotspot → Settings → Range.
• 🔄 Choose 5GHz for high speed (but shorter range) or 2.4GHz for better compatibility.

2. Change of Wi-Fi channel

If there are many networks nearby, the automatically selected channel may be overloaded.

Settings → Access Point and modem → Wi-Fi Access Point → Settings → Channel

For 2.4 GHz, choose channels 1, 6 or 11 (they don’t overlap); for 5 GHz, any channel with minimal loading (checked through applications like WiFi Analyzer).

3. Disabling traffic savings

MIUI by default limits the speed of the transfer.

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [Yours. SIM] → Saving traffic.
2. Turn off the option to limit background traffic.

4. Use of third-party applications (requires root)

Applications like NetShare or ClockworkMod Tether allow you to bypass the limitations of operators, but only work on an unlocked bootloader.

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If the speed of distribution drops sharply through 1-2 GB of traffic, check the limit on your tariff. Many operators (for example, MegaFon, Beeline) artificially limit the speed of tetering even at "unlimited" tariffs.

🚨 Error Solving: Access Point is not working

If you have turned on the handout, but the devices are not connected or the Internet does not work, use this instruction:

1. "Cannot turn on the access point" error

• 📵 Check if mobile data is included.
• 📡 Make sure that APN It is set up correctly (see section below).
• 🔄 Reboot the phone.

2 Devices are connected, but the internet is not working

• 🌐 Check the balance and activity of the tariff (sometimes operators block tethering).
• 🔧 Reset network settings: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.
• 📱 Update the firmware MIUI (In older versions there are distribution bugs).

3. The connection is constantly breaking.

• 🔋 If the battery is discharged below 15%, MIUI automatically disables the access point.
• 📶 Switch Wi-Fi from 5 GHz to 2.4 GHz (or vice versa).
• 🛠️ Turn off Adaptive Wi-Fi in the access point settings.

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (especially custom) the distribution of the Internet is blocked due to an error in the file. /system/etc/entitlement/entitlement.xml. If you use an unofficial firmware, check this file for a string. <bool name="tether_dun_required" value="false" />.

📡 Alternative ways to distribute the Internet

If standard methods don’t work or you need additional features, consider these options:

1. modem modem via USB-OTG (for PC)

Connect your phone to your computer through USB-cable and select the settings USB-modem (RNDIS). This method works even if standard tethering is blocked by the operator.

2. distribution applications (without root)

Apps like PdaNet+ or FoxFi can bypass carrier restrictions, but require a VPN setup, which will be slower than standard Wi-Fi, but more stable.

3.Using the phone as a Wi-Fi repeater

If you have access to another Wi-Fi network (for example, in a cafe), but the signal is weak, you can amplify it via your phone:

1. Connect to the original Wi-Fi network.
2. Turn on the hotspot on your phone.
3. Connect other devices to the phone network.

This bridge does not work on all firmware, but MIUI 14 has been tested successfully.

4.Mobile router based on Xiaomi

If you often need to get internet, consider buying a portable router (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Wi-Fi Router). 4C or ZTE MF920V). He's supportive. SIM-card, has a battery and distributes Wi-Fi to 10+ phone-free.

🔍 Frequent questions and answers

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If the Internet suddenly stopped working after the MIUI update, try rolling back on the previous firmware version or wait for the patch. MIUI 14.0.5 had an APN bug fixed at 14.0.7.