How to speed up the Internet Xiaomi: the complete guide

Slow loading of pages and constant video buffering can drive any user mad. Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones often face a situation where the hardware of the device is quite capable of maintaining high speeds, but software restrictions or incorrect settings do not allow to unlock the potential of the network.

The problem can be hidden both in the crowded cache of network services, and incorrectly exposed DNS-Before you blame the provider, you need to do a comprehensive diagnostic and system optimization. MIUI This will eliminate local software failures.

In this guide, we will look at proven ways to help stabilize connections and improve data rates. Regular prevention of network settings works wonders even on not-so-newer phones.

Diagnostics of the current compound

The first step is always to make an objective assessment of the situation, and not just to rely on sensations, but to use specialized tools to measure speed, which will help you understand whether there is a problem at all and how serious it is.

There are many applications for testing, but the most accurate results come from Ookla Speedtest or the built-in tester in the settings. Run the check when connecting to Wi-Fi and separately over the mobile network.

• 📶 Check the signal level in different rooms of the apartment.
• 📉 Compare the readings with your provider’s plan.
• 🔄 Restart your router before testing.
• 📱 Turn it off. VPN-services during the inspection.

If the numbers on the screen are significantly lower than the ISP’s stated numbers, the problem clearly requires intervention, and users often forget that background downloads of app updates can eat up the entire channel.

⚠️ Note: If the speed is low in just one app (like YouTube or Instagram), the problem may be on the server side of the service, not your phone.

Resetting network settings and rebooting modules

The easiest and often overlooked way to solve problems is to completely reset network parameters, and as you work, configuration errors accumulate in the system that interfere with the correct handshake with the tower or router.

You don't have to be an engineer to do this, you just go to the settings menu and find the appropriate item. On modern versions of the shell, the path usually looks like this: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Reset Wi-Fi, mobile networks and Bluetooth.

Once reset, the phone will reboot and you will have to re-enter the wireless passwords, but this action often solves the problem of sticking the communication module in the wrong mode.

You also need to pay attention to switching the network modes. Sometimes the phone gets stuck on the network. EDGE or 3G, even if 4G You're forced to prioritize. LTE Settings menu → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Preferred type of network.

Configure DNS to speed up response

One of the most effective methods is the change. DNS-Providers often use their own name servers, which can be slow or censored. DNS Google or Cloudflare significantly speeds up page loading.

Android 9 and higher, and current versions of MIUI, have a built-in “Private DNS” feature that encrypts queries and directs them, bypassing potentially slow ISP nodes.

To set up, go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → Private DNS. Select the option “DNS Provider Host Name” and enter the address.

dns.google

Alternatively, Cloudflare offers:

1.1.1.1

Once you save your settings, you need to turn off and enable flight mode to make the changes effective, and the difference in the speed of opening heavy sites is often noticeable immediately.

Optimization through the Engineering Menu

For advanced users, there is access to hidden radio settings, and the engineering menu allows you to manually select network type and frequency, which is especially true in areas of uncertain reception, where the phone constantly jumps between communication standards.

To get to the menu, open the Phone app and dial the combination ##4636##. If the code doesn't work, your firmware version may block this access and you will need to install a special activator application.

In the menu that opens, select "Phone Information." Find "Configure preferred network type." It's important not to choose options with the prefix "LTE Only" unless you're in stable 4G, otherwise you may lose voice altogether.

Experiment with modes if you're at the edge of coverage. Sometimes fixing on LTE gives you a more stable ping than constantly finding the best tower.

Digital garbage disposal and system optimization

Overflowing memory and a lot of background processes have a negative impact on the processing of network packets. When RAM is 90% occupied, the system lacks the resources to quickly process data from the Internet.

Use Xiaomi's built-in Security app, which can clear cache and close unused processes, and clean up at least once a week to keep the system on track.

• 🧹 Remove the cache of heavy applications (Telegram, TikTok).
• 🚫 Disable auto-update applications via mobile network.
• 📲 Remove unused programs that hang in the background.
• 🔄 Clear browser history and cookies.

It’s also worth checking if you’re running Traffic Saving Mode on Chrome or other browsers, which compresses pages, but often slows down and breaks the layout of sites.

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Enable "Memory Extension" in your settings if your Xiaomi has little RAM, which will create a virtual buffer that will help the system process multitasking and network requests faster.

Specific settings of Wi-Fi router

Often the problem isn't with the phone, but with how it interacts with the router. Xiaomi smartphones are sensitive to channel width and frequency range. If you have a dual-band router, be sure to use the 5GHz band.

The 2.4 GHz band is heavily congested with neighborhood networks and appliances. Switching to 5 GHz gives a multiple of the speed increase if the device is in line of sight of the router.

⚠️ Attention: 5GHz has a shorter range and breaks walls worse. If you stepped back into the back room, the phone can switch to 2.4GHz and the speed will drop.

In the router settings, you can also change the channel to free, and you can use Wi-Fi analyzer applications to show which channels are least loaded in your home.

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Using 5GHz band and free channel is the most efficient way to increase Wi-Fi speed without buying new hardware.

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