How to maximize the speed of the Internet on Xiaomi Redmi 10: from settings to upgrade

The slow internet on Xiaomi Redmi 10 is a problem that one in three smartphone owners face. Even with a stable Wi-Fi or 4G signal, download speeds can drop by up to 10-20% of the provider’s stated values. The reasons lie in both the software limitations of MIUI and the hardware features of the model. In this article, we will discuss 7 proven ways to speed up the Internet, from basic settings to advanced tweaks that service center engineers use.

It's important to understand: Redmi 10 (codename selene is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset 480 5G (version 5G) or Helio G88 (into 4G-Theoretically, the speeds to 2.5 Gbps and 300 Mbps, respectively. However, in practice, users rarely see values higher than this. 150-200 Mbit/s over Wi-Fi and 50-80 Mbps over the mobile network, because of factory energy saving limits, background processes and unoptimized communication protocols, and we'll show you how to get around these limitations without risking a guarantee.

Before you start setting up, make sure that the problem is not on the provider's side. Run a speed test on another device (like a laptop) on the same network. If the results are equally low, contact the operator. If other devices are faster, then it's the settings of Redmi 10. Let's start with the simplest solutions and gradually move to advanced ones.

1. Optimization of mobile Internet settings (4G/5G)

By default, MIUI activates the power saving mode for the mobile network, which reduces the speed by 30-40%.

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose yours. SIM-card (if there are several).
3. Tap the network type and prioritize 4G (LTE) or 5G (if supported).
4. Activate the option Improved LTE Mode (if available).
5. In the section Additionally disable Traffic Saving and Background Limitation.

For owners of Redmi 10 5G critically SA-(S) Standard (Standalone) 5G), And you can do that through the engineering menu:

##4636## → Phone Information → Install preferred network type → NR/LTE/UMTS

⚠️ Warning: Changing the settings in the engineering menu can cause communication failures. Don't save the settings unless you're sure they're important — LTE/TD-SCDMA/GSM (for 4G-model).

If the speed has not increased after the changes, check. APN-settings of your operator. Outdated parameters APN Can limit bandwidth. Up-to-date data for popular operators:

2. Wi-Fi acceleration: channel selection, standard and frequency band

Redmi 10 supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi standards, but can default to overloaded channels to maximize speed:

• 📶 Change your Wi-Fi channel to 5 GHz (less busy but shorter range). In your router settings, select 36, 40, 44, 48 channels, which are less likely to intersect with neighboring networks.
• 🔄 Activate the mode. 802.11ac (The router must be enabled with Wi-Fi 5 or AC Mode).
• 📡 Set a channel width of 40 MHz (5 GHz) or 20 MHz (2.4 GHz). 80 MHz can interfere with the channel width.
• 🔒 Turn it off. WPA3, If the router supports it, many Xiaomi devices work better with the Internet. WPA2-PSK.

In the settings of the smartphone (Settings → Wi-Fi → Additional) enable:

• Smart Wi-Fi switching (for a smooth transition between 2.4 and 5 GHz).
• High-performance Wi-Fi mode (disables power saving for the network).

If the speed is still low, check it out. DNS-Replace them with public servers:

• 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare)
• 8.8.8.8 (Google DNS)
• 77.88.8.8 (Yandex DNS)

Is 5 GHz used (if the router supports it)|

Speed is tested next to the router (no more than 3 m) |

The router is running 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) |

There are no other connected devices on the network (torrents, streaming)

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3. Disabling background processes and optimizing MIUI

MIUI 12/13 aggressively restricts background activity of applications, which can slow down Internet speeds.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select applications that actively use the Internet (browser, instant messengers, streaming services).
3. Slip the Background Limitation and select No Limits.
4. Enable AutoRun and Show notifications.

Also, turn off automatic optimization:

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Management.
2. Select Settings (cog in the upper right corner).
3. Turn off Adaptive Optimization and Background Limitation.

For advanced users: in developers (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times) activate:

• Do not turn off the screen when charging (for speed testing).
• Disable background restriction for applications.
• Turn it on. GPU-Acceleration (can improve browser performance).

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If after switching off the optimization, the battery began to sit down faster, return the settings back and use the performance mode only when using the Internet actively.

4. Reset network settings and update firmware

If previous methods have failed, the problem may lie in network configuration conflicts.

1. Go to Settings → System and device → Resetting.
2. Select Network Settings Reset (this will remove saved Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and mobile settings).
3. Confirm the action and restart the device.

After discharge:

• 🔄 Connect to Wi-Fi and Mobile Networks.
• 📥 Check for updates MIUI In Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🔧 Install the latest firmware version – in new builds, bugs with the network are often fixed.

Critical information: In the firmware MIUI 13.0.4+ for Redmi 10 fixed an error with a speed limit LTE to 50 Mbps with an active VPN. If you use a VPN, upgrade to the latest version.

⚠️ Warning: Resetting your network settings will delete all saved Wi-Fi passwords, including hidden networks.

5. Hardware solutions: antenna replacement and cooling

If the software methods failed, the problem could be in the hardware.Redmi 10 is known for two weaknesses:

1. Bad antenna contact (especially in the 5G-Over time, the contacts oxidize, which leads to signal drawdowns.
2. Overheating of the chipset – when heated above 60°C, the Snapdragon 480 begins trottling, limiting the speed of the Internet.

Decisions:

• 🔧 Antenna check: If you're an experienced user, take your phone apart and check the density of the antenna contacts. Often, simple cleaning with alcohol helps.
• ❄️ Cooling: Use a radiator case or external cooler when using the internet intensively (for example, when downloading large files).
• 📶 External antenna: For 4G-The antenna can be connected via an external antenna. MHF4-connector (disassembly required).

If you are not ready to disassemble the phone, try an alternative method – using it. USB-modem or Wi-Fi adapter with support 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6. Connect it through OTG-Cable and Configure as the Main Source of Internet.

6.Alternative methods: VPN, proxy and change TTL

Sometimes operators artificially limit the speed of certain devices, and you can get around this by:

• 🌍 VPN: Services like Warp (Cloudflare) or ProtonVPN can increase speed with optimized routes. VPN, On the contrary, reduce the speed - test different.
• 🔗 Change of change TTL: Some operators block smartphone traffic by value TTL=64. To change it to TTL=65 (Like a PC, use it. ADB-Adb shell settings put global captive_portal_detection_enabled 0 adb shell settings put global captive_portal_server false
• 🔄 Proxy: Set up a proxy server manually in Settings → Wi-Fi → Change the network → Additionally. → Use free proxy from the HideMy.name or FreeProxyList listings.

For owners of Redmi 10 root rights available another method - editing the file build.prop. Add to it the lines:

net.tcp.default_init_rwnd=60


net.tcp.buffersize.default=4096,87380,256960,4096,16384,256960




net.tcp.buffersize.wifi=4096,87380,256960,4096,16384,256960




net.tcp.buffersize.umts=4096,87380,256960,4096,16384,256960




net.tcp.buffersize.gprs=4096,87380,256960,4096,16384,256960




net.tcp.buffersize.edge=4096,87380,256960,4096,16384,256960

⚠️ Warning: Editing build.prop without root rights or backup can lead to bootloop.

Extreme measures: firmware and module replacement

If all methods are tried, but the speed remains low, two radical solutions remain:

1. Custom firmware reflashing (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience) is often better optimized for the network, but requires unlocking the bootloader and can be unwarranted.
2. Replacement of the network module. 10 Communication is responsible for the Qualcomm chip WCN3615 (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) Snapdragon X51 (5G-They can only be replaced at the service center.

Before you go to extreme measures, assess the feasibility of:

• 💰 The cost of replacing the module can reach 50-70% From the price of the new Redmi 10.
• ⚠️ Castom firmware can contain bugs, especially when working with 5G.
• 📉 If the phone is older than 2 years, it may be more logical to consider upgrading to a new model (for example, Redmi Note 12 with Snapdragon 4 Gen 1).

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Before you change or update the module, make sure to backup your data via Settings → System and Device → Backup. It will not be possible to recover information after resetting or damaging the software.

FAQ: Frequent questions about speeding up the Internet on Redmi 10