How to speed up mobile Internet MTS on a smartphone Xiaomi

Modern Xiaomi smartphones are equipped with powerful modems that can work at high speeds in fourth-generation networks. However, device owners often face a situation where the real connection speed does not correspond to the declared tariffs of the operator MTS. This can manifest itself in long loading pages, video buffering or the inability to start the navigator in real time.

The causes of these problems are often not so much failures on the towers, but incorrect settings in the menu of the device itself. SIM-cards are not always optimized for specific reception conditions or shell versions MIUI In some cases, the system mistakenly switches to a slower standard to save energy.

In this article, we’ll look at effective ways to get the most out of your plan. We’ll look at manually configuring access points, changing network modes, and the hidden engineering menu options available to Xiaomi users. Properly configuring these parameters often solves the problem of low signal in unsuspected reception areas.

Coverage verification and network baseline parameters

Before you make changes to system files, you need to make sure that you have a good signal, and even the most advanced software setting won't help if you're in a dead zone or in a basement with thick walls, and network coverage is the foundation on which data rates are built.

Notice the indicator in the top corner of the screen. 3G or (EDGE), You can't physically do high speed because you're using outdated technology. LTE. To do this, go to the Settings menu. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Select a network and make sure you are selected LTE.

Sometimes, a simple reboot of the communication module helps, and turning on the air mode for 10-15 seconds causes the modem to re-register on the network and possibly connect to a less busy base station, especially during peak hours, when the load on the towers in your area is maximum.

• 📶 Check that the status bar has an icon. 4G or LTE, not 3G/H+.
• 🔄 Perform a short-term activation of the “In the plane” mode to reconnect to the tower.
• 📍 Go to an open space or go to the window to check the signal quality.

⚠️ Note: Some new Xiaomi models with two SIM-cards when activating the second SIM, the first can be forced to switch to the mode 3G. If you are critically important fast Internet on the main SIM, temporarily turn off the second.

Manual setting of APN access point for MTS

The most effective way to optimize is to manually create an access point name profile. Automatic settings that come to SMS often contain unnecessary settings or outdated gateway addresses, which can cause delays in establishing a connection with the operator's servers.

First, you need to get into the appropriate settings menu. MIUI HyperOS is as follows: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Select the MTS SIM card → Access points (APN). Here you'll see a list of existing profiles. Don't edit them, but click New Access Point or plus in the corner of the screen.

The window that opens will fill in the fields with defined values. The name can be any, like MTS Fast, but the APN field must contain only one word: mts (all lowercase letters), and the remaining fields, like username and password, are usually filled in automatically or left blank, but for security, you can manually write them.

Once you have filled in all the fields, be sure to click the "More" button (three dots in the corner) and select "Save." Then go back to the list of access points and activate the profile you just created by putting a marker next to it. Without saving and activating, the changes will not take effect.

Use of engineering menus and hidden codes

Xiaomi smartphones have a hidden section for engineers and testers that allows you to control the parameters of the radio module at a deeper level, through which you can force the phone to fix certain frequencies or reset the statistics of connection, which sometimes works wonders with speed.

To enter the test menu, you use a special code. Open the Phone app and dial ##4636#. If the code works, the Test menu will open. Select Phone Information. Here you will see a lot of technical data and switches.

In the “Set preferred network type” section, try changing the value. If LTE only costs, the phone may lose voice communication (as VoLTE is not supported everywhere), so you should choose combination modes, for example, LTE/TD-SCDMA/WCDMA. There is also a button “Run ping test” that allows you to check the stability of the connection to Google servers.

Don't change the settings in the engineering menu often unnecessarily. Resetting the radio module via the switching of items can temporarily break the connection. Use this method only if the standard methods do not help and you are confident in your actions.

Optimizing MIUI and HyperOS for the network

Xiaomi’s shells are known for their aggressive energy-saving system, which can limit the background activity of applications or even reduce the power of the communication module to save battery power, which directly affects Internet speed, and system restrictions should be eliminated.

Go to Battery and Performance (or simply Battery) and find your power saving settings and select Performance or Balanced mode. Energy Saving mode often stifles the background processes needed to load content quickly in messengers and browsers.

Also, check the settings of the particular browser or application you use most often: in the Apps menu, find the software you want, go to Battery, and set the background activity limit to No Limits, which will allow the applications to maintain a constant active connection.

• 🔋 Turn off the "Energy Saving" mode during hours when high speed is important.
• 📱 Check the battery settings for the main browser and set “No restrictions».
• 🚫 Turn off the Game Acceleration or Game Turbo feature if it conflicts with the background load.

⚠️ Attention: Performance mode can significantly increase battery consumption and heat the device body. Use it only when urgently needed.

Resetting network settings and software updates

If the manipulation of access points and engineering menus failed, it is possible that the system accumulated software errors, the network stack could "blur" after numerous updates or changes. SIM-In this case, a complete reset of network settings helps.

This operation will not delete your personal data, photos or contacts. It will return to factory values only the parameters of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and mobile networks. You can perform a reset along the way: Settings → Connection and Sharing → Reset Wi-Fi, mobile networks and Bluetooth → Reset settings.

Once the phone is restarted, it will request the operator to reset its settings, which often resolves issues when the device is stuck with the old settings, and also check for system updates. Xiaomi engineers regularly release patches that improve compatibility with carriers.

The way to check for updates:


Settings → About Phone → Version MIUI/HyperOS → Click on the logo

Make sure you have the latest stable firmware installed. Sometimes there may be bugs in the beta version of the communication module that are fixed in the release builds. If the problem occurred after the update, you might want to consider rolling back on the previous version, but this is a more complicated procedure.

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Before resetting your network settings, write down passwords from important Wi-Fi networks, as they will have to be re-entered, which will save you time in the future.

Influence of covers and external factors

Physical factors are also not to be discounted: antennas in modern Xiaomi smartphones are built into the case, and some materials can shield the signal. Metalized cases, cases with magnetic fasteners or car card holders can significantly impair reception.

If you take off your case and check the Internet speed, if you notice the difference, it's the accessory that's the problem, and the speed is also affected by the temperature: in extreme cold, lithium-ion batteries work worse, and the phone can artificially reduce the power of the transmitter to protect the components.

Another important aspect is overheating. If the phone has been used for a long time in navigation or games, the modem can heat up. In such cases, the trottling goes off, and the speed drops. Let the device cool down, and the speed should recover.

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A comprehensive approach, including manual APN setup, physical signal validation and power-savings shutdown, gives the best result in improving communication quality.