Transfer data via USB to Xiaomi Redmi: how to turn off charging and enable MTP

Xiaomi Redmi connected to the computer via USB-How does the phone charge hard instead of allowing files to be accessed? This problem is familiar to many owners of Xiaomi devices - charging mode is activated by default when connecting to a PC, not data transfer (MTP or PTP). As a result, you can’t copy photos, music, or documents, even though the cable is good and the drivers are installed.

The reason lies in the Android settings and the MIUI proprietary shell, which prioritizes charging to save battery life. Fortunately, you can fix this in 2-3 steps - without root rights, special programs or resetting. In this article, we will analyze all the ways to enable data transfer via USB to Xiaomi Redmi (relevant to Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10/13C, POCO and others), and consider typical errors and their solutions.

Why Xiaomi Redmi doesn’t show files when you connect to a PC

Before we get to the settings, it’s important to understand why the smartphone ignores the data mode.

• 🔌 Automatic mode selection: MIUI You will default to select charging if you have not previously changed this setting manually.
• 🔄 Resetting settings USB: post-refresh MIUI or reset phone connection settings return to factory.
• 🖥️ Problems with drivers: on the PC may not have drivers MTP (particularly on Windows 7/8) or conflict with other devices.
• 🔋 Power saving mode: if the battery is discharged below 15%, MIUI blocks data transmission to save charge.
• 🔒 Connector lock: Physical port damage or contact oxidation may lead to incorrect connection type determination.

In 80% of cases, the problem is solved by a change in the regime. USB If the smartphone doesn't respond to the cable connection at all, it's worth checking the wire and port -- try another cable or connect to another one. USB-port.

Method 1: Quickly switching mode in the notification curtain

The easiest way to do this is to change the type of connection you have directly when you connect to your PC.

1. Connect Xiaomi Redmi to your computer with the help of USB-cable (preferably original or certified).
2. Unlock the smartphone screen – on the locked device, the connection menu will not appear.
3. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
4. Find the notification "Charging through" USB" (or "USB-” connection ” and tap it.
5. In the window that opens, select File Transfer (MTP) or Photo Transfer (PTP) if you want to work with images only.

If you don't have File Transfer on the menu, you've disabled your developer settings or activated your default Charging Only mode.

Use the original Xiaomi cable

Unlock the smartphone screen

Check the back connection. USB-PC port (they are more powerful)

Turn off the others. USB-computer-operated-->

Method 2: Configure USB mode by default in MIUI

If the notification curtain does not offer a choice of mode or resets it after turning it off, you need to change the settings in the system settings.

1. Open the Settings app on Xiaomi Redmi.
2. Go to the Connections and Sharing section → USB (version MIUI The path may be different: additional → USB-connection).
3. Tap on item "Configuration" USB default".
4. Select "File Transfer (MTP)" or "Photo Transfer (PTP)".
5. Confirm the changes and reconnect the cable to the PC.

Important: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi 9A or Redmi Note 8 Pro) may not have this option, and you will need to activate the Developer Settings (see Method 3).

Method 3: Activate Developer Mode for Advanced Settings

If you don’t have the option to change your USB configuration in the standard settings, you’ll have to turn on the developer settings, which works on all Xiaomi Redmi models, including POCO and Mi:

1. Open "Settings" → The phone.
2. Find the MIUI version and tap it 7 times in a row, and the notification will appear: "You became a developer!".
3. Return to the main menu "Settings" and open a new section "Additional → For developers".
4. Activate the USB Debugging switch (confirmation required).
5. Find the item "Configuration" USB by default and select MTP.

⚠️ Attention: Including debugging by USB temporarily reduces the protection of the device. After setting the data mode, it is recommended to disable debugging for security purposes (especially if you connect to someone else's PC).

Method 4: Solving driver problems on PC (Windows)

If the smartphone displays MTP mode but the computer can't see the files, the problem is the drivers. Here's how to install or update them:

• 💻 For Windows. 10/11: Connect Redmi to your PC and open Device Manager (click Win) + X → Select the appropriate item. Find your smartphone in the list of "Portable devices" or "Other devices" (may appear as MTP Or with an exclamation point. Right-click. → "Update the driver" → "Automatic search".
• 🔧 Manual installation: Download official drivers MTP From Microsoft website (link) or use the Mi utility PC Suite from Xiaomi.
• 🔄 Reboot: After installing drivers, restart both the PC and smartphone.
• 🔄 Mode resets after shutdown: This is a feature MIUI. To fix it. MTP, activate the developer settings and select the configuration USB by default (see Method 3).
• 📱 Phone does not respond to connection: Check: USB-port on your smartphone (try charging another device) USB-debugging (must be included) No moisture or debris in the connector.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) 6/7) In the activated mode of energy saving data transmission through USB Disable it in the battery settings before connecting to the PC.

Alternative ways to transfer files without USB

If USB-Connection is still not working, use alternative methods:

• 🌐 Wi-Fi (Mi Drop or Wi-Fi) FTP-Server: Install Mi Drop app (available on Google Play). Select files to transfer and send them to your PC via the local network.
• ☁️ Cloud Services: Upload files to Google Drive, Mi Cloud or Yandex.Disk, then download them to your PC.
• 📶 Bluetooth: Suitable for transferring small files (up to 50MB). Turn on Bluetooth on both devices and send data via the sharing menu.