What? APN Choose in a Xiaomi smartphone: a complete guide to setting up mobile Internet

Why is it right? APN It is important for your Xiaomi

Have you ever come across a situation where SIM-Is the map inserted, the network catches, and the Internet stubbornly refuses to work? Or are the photos sent in messengers without pictures, and MMS They don't come at all? 90 percent of the time, it's the wrong mindset. APN — The same bridge that connects your Xiaomi to the carrier, and even in 2026, when the automatic settings should work perfectly, users are facing problems due to outdated profiles, operator errors or firmware features. MIUI.

This article will not just list the standard parameters. APN We will discuss how to choose the best profile depending on your Xiaomi model (from the budget Redmi Note 12 to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra), the type of connection (4G, 5G Or roaming, and we'll even tell you how to get around the speed limits of operators, and you'll also learn why sometimes it's better to manually create a new one. APN, Instead of relying on automatic adjustment.

We warn you right away: if you use virtual carriers (like “SberMobile” or “Tinkoff Mobile”), the standard settings may not work – we will also consider them separately. SIM-maps, settings APN For each of them, it may be different!

What is it? APN How it affects the operation of the phone

APN (Access Point Name is the kind of “address” your smartphone uses to connect to the internet or sends to you. MMS. Think of it as a gateway between your Xiaomi and the carrier's servers. APN:

• 🌐 Mobile Internet will be unavailable (or will work at speed) 2G).
• 📷 MMS (Multimedia messages) will not be sent/received.
• 📡 In roaming, communication may disappear, even if the network is.
• 🔄 Some operators limit the speed of the vehicle if APN They do not meet their requirements.

V MIUI (Xiaomi firmware) APN-settings are stored in the Settings section → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [choose SIM] → Access points (APN). Here you'll see a list of profiles -- some of which may be outdated or duplicated -- for example, after a firmware update or a change. SIM-cardboard APN They are not automatically deleted, which leads to conflict.

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If it's on the list APN have profiles with the same name (for example, two “internet.beeline.com”), delete duplicates – they can cause connection errors.

It is important to understand that APN tied SIM-It's not a phone call, it means that if you move it, SIM In other devices (not even Xiaomi), settings APN You'll have to reconfigure it. Except for the operators that support automatic tuning through the SMS (For example, MTS or Beeline, but there are failures here.

How to check current settings APN Xiaomi

Before you change anything, you need to understand what APN It's active now:

1. Open the settings on your Xiaomi.
2. Move to the SIM-maps and mobile networks.
3. Choose the right one. SIM-card (if two of them).
4. Slip on Access Point (APN).

In the list that opens, you'll see all the saved profiles. APN If the dot is not on any of the profiles, that's the reason why the Internet is not available:

• 🔘 Select any profile from the list (for example, with the name of the operator).
• 🔄 If the internet doesn’t work, go back and try another one.
• ⚙️ If none of them work, we will have to create a new one. APN manually (more on this below).

Pay attention to the Type field APN It defines what the profile is used for:

• Default is the main Internet.
• mms - for MMS.
• supl – for precise location determination (GPS).
• dun – for the distribution of the Internet (USB/Bluetooth-modem).

If this field only shows default, you need to MMS, You will need to adjust settings or create a separate profile.

Standard settings APN For popular operators (2026)

Below is a table with current parameters APN This data is verified on Xiaomi with firmware. MIUI 13/14 and relevant for June 2026 If your operator is not on the list, see the section on virtual operators.

To set up MMS Add a second profile with these parameters (on the example of MTS):

• Name: MTS MMS
• APN: mms.mts.ru
• Type APN: mms
• MMSC: http://mmsc:8002
• proxy MMS: 192.168.192.192:8080

Note: if you use Xiaomi with Global firmware ROM (Not for Russia, some operators may block access to the 4G/5G due to incompatibility IMEI. In this case, you will need to change the firmware to RU ROM or APN bearer = LTE.

How to create a new one APN manually: step-by-step instructions

If the automatic settings don’t work or you want to optimize your connection, create a new one. APN:

Choose. SIM-map|Open the section "Access points (APN)"|Push "+" or "New." APN"|Fill in the fields according to the table above|Save and activate the profile|Reboot your phone (if the internet doesn’t work)

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Let’s look at the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro.+:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose. SIM-map for which you are setting APN.
3. Slip on the Access Point (APN) → Add (badge «+» top-right).
4. Fill in the fields: Name: Any (for example, "My Megaphone»). APN: type the value from the table above. APN: default,supl (for the Internet) + GPS). MCC and MNC: See the table (for Russia always 250).

Save.

Save.

Select the created profile

If the Internet does not appear after saving:

• 🔄 Reboot the phone.
• 📶 Turn on/off Flight Mode.
• 🔧 Check if you are in the settings. SIM-limit 2G/3G (must have 4G/5G).

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If, after manual adjustment, APN Internet is working, but the speed is low – check the field Type APN. Make sure it says default, not just supl or mms.

Features of settings APN two-way SIM-map

If your Xiaomi supports two of your SIM-maps, for example, POCO X6 Pro or Redmi 12C), setting APN They're independent for each of them:

• 📱 For each SIM You can create your own. APN.
• 🔀 If one SIM It is used for calls, and the second for the Internet, set up APN second-hand.
• ⚠️ Only one person can work in roaming. SIM Internet access (depends on operator).

To set up APN second SIM:

1. In the section SIM-Maps and mobile networks select the second SIM.
2. Repeat the steps from the previous section.
3. Make sure that the mobile Internet is enabled for the desired SIM.

An important point: if both SIM There may be conflicts between one operator (for example, two Tele2 cards:

• For the main SIM use the standard APN (internet.tele2.ru).
• For the second. SIM Create a profile with a different name (for example, Tele2 Backup and the same APN.

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On some Xiaomi models (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T) customized SIM-If the Internet is unstable, set a priority for the Internet. 4G/LTE instead of "Auto».

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even after the right setup APN There are problems that can arise. Here are the most common ones and the ways to solve them:

⚠️ Attention: If after the shift APN phone stopped catching the network at all (no calls even), check if the mode is activated only 4G/5G customized SIM-Some operators (e.g. Yota) require that it be enabled. 2G/3G log-in.

If none of the solutions worked, try:

• 📞 Call the operator and request automatic setup (usually arrives) SMS configurationally).
• 🔧 Reset network settings: Settings → System system → Resetting settings → Resetting mobile network settings.
• 📲 Update firmware MIUI (sometimes APN Corrected in new versions).

APN for virtual operators (SberMobile, Tinkoff, Loco)

Virtual operators (MVNO) Use the networks of the main providers, but with their own settings APN. For example, SberMobile is based on Tele2, but if you enter it, APN Tele2, the Internet won't work. Here's the latest data for the popular ones. MVNO:

Virtual operators may also need to:

• 🔄 Enable roaming in the settings SIM-Cards (even if you are in your home region).
• 📡 Set the network type: 4G/LTE (some MVNO supportive 5G).
• 📞 Call the operator to activate the service (sometimes) APN It does not work without prior activation).

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If you are using Xiaomi with eSIM, settings APN For virtual operators, you may not be saved after the reboot. APN physical SIM, and then transfer it to eSIM via Import/Export settings (if the function is supported).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions