Why the hotspot on Xiaomi Redmi phone doesn’t work: a complete troubleshooting guide

Why your Redmi refuses to give away the Internet

You try to connect a laptop or tablet to an access point on Xiaomi Redmi, but the devices either don’t see the network or connect without Internet access? 9A up to the flagship Redmi K60 In 80% of cases, it is not hardware faults that are to blame, but software failures or incorrect settings.

In this article, we'll look at all the possible causes, from the banal disconnected mobile Internet to the hidden limitations of the operator, you'll learn how to diagnose a problem in 2 minutes, what settings to check first, and what to do if the access point turns on but doesn't distribute traffic (this is a separate case that requires a special approach), and we'll also give you up-to-date data on operator restrictions in 2026 - this information is often missed in other guides.

For convenience, we have divided the instructions by difficulty levels, from basic checks to advanced methods (including engineering menus), and if you are not a technician, start with the first section and move on to the next one until the problem is solved.

1.Basic checks: 5 steps before a deep diagnosis

Before digging into the settings MIUI or call for support, do these simple things. 30 percent of the time, the problem is solved at this point:

• 📶 Make sure the mobile internet is working. Open your browser on your phone and try to load any page. If you don't have internet, the operator has a problem or settings. APN.
• 🔄 Reset the phone. Press the power button and select "Reset." That resets the temporary network settings.
• 📱 Check the traffic limit. MIUI 14+ There is built-in monitoring: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Using traffic.
• 🔌 Turn it off. VPN/Proxies. These services can block the distribution of the Internet. → VPN.
• 🔗 Try connecting another device. If no device is connected, there's a problem with the phone. If it's connected but without the Internet, see section 4.

If the access point is up after these steps, no further reading is required. If not, move on to the next section.

2. Access point settings: what could have gone wrong

Incorrect network settings are the second most common cause of problems, and Xiaomi Redmi has several pitfalls that are not mentioned in the official instructions:

Step 1. Check the network name and password

• 🔤 Name (SSID) It should not contain Cyrillic, special characters (except and -) or spaces: Redmi_Hotspot.
• 🔐 The password must be no shorter than 8 characters and contain at least one digit or capital letter.

Step 2: Security mode

Nana MIUI 13/14 default WPA3, which does not support older devices (e.g. laptops) 2018 Try changing to a year. WPA2/WPA3 or WPA2:

1. Open the Settings. → Wi-Fi hotspot.
2. Press the Access Point Settings.
3. Choose Security → WPA2.
4. Save the changes and restart the access point.

Step 3: Frequency range

If your Redmi supports 5GHz (like Redmi Note 11 Pro)+), But plug-in devices only see 2.4GHz, try manually setting the range:

Settings → Wi-Fi Access Point → Access Point setting → Frequency Range → 2.4 GHz

3.Problems with SIM-Card and operator: hidden restrictions

Many users are unaware that mobile operators are limiting Internet distribution at some rates, and here are the current figures for popular carriers in 2026:

To check if the operator is blocking the distribution:

1. Put it in. SIM-Card to another phone (not Xiaomi) and try to give away the Internet.
2. If it doesn’t work, call the operator’s support and ask about tethering restrictions.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with two SIM-The access point can only work with the SIM, The card is set to slot 1. Move the card if the handout is not coming from the second slot.

4. Access point is turned on, but the Internet is not working: what to do

When devices connect to an access point but the page doesn't load, it happens 40 percent of the time.

• 🌐 Wrong settings APN. Especially after the update. MIUI switching operator.
• 🔧 Conflict IP-If the connected device has static IP, matching.
• 🛡️ Firewall lock. MIUI There is a built-in firewall that can block the distribution.
• 📡 Problems with DNS. For example, if the operator uses non-standard DNS-server.

Correction instructions:

Step 1. Verification APN

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [yours SIM] → Access points (APN).
2. Click on the current APN profile and check the settings. They should match your carrier's official settings.
3. If there is no profile, create a new one using data from the operator’s website.

Step 2: Resetting network settings

This will remove all stored Wi-Fi networks and mobile internet settings, but often helps:

Settings → About phone → Resetting settings → Resetting network settings

Step 3: Manual assignment DNS

If the sites are not open, but the connection is, try to prescribe. DNS Google:

1. On a connected device (laptop/tablet), open the network properties.
2. Manually indicate DNS: 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4.

5. Software glitches and updates: when to blame MIUI

Xiaomi regularly releases updates to the MIUI, But sometimes they break the functionality of the access point:

• The access point is switched on and off immediately.
• The error appears in the settings "Can not turn on the access point".
• After the update, the options for setting the frequency range disappeared.

How to fix it:

Method 1. Recoiling of the update

If the problem has appeared after the update, try to roll back:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → System update.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select the Update Package.
3. Remove the latest update (if it is on the list).

Method 2. Reset to factory settings

This is a last resort, but it helps in 90% of software failures.

Settings → About the phone → Resetting settings → Resetting all settings

Method 3: Installation of custom firmware

If you're a power user, you can try PixelExperience or LineageOS. They're bug-free. MIUI For the networking functions, look for instructions on the forum. 4PDA for your model.

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi with a locked bootloader, installing custom firmware will lead to brick. Before experimenting, unlock the bootloader via the Mi Unlock Tool.

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If the access point is unstable (it appears, then disappears), try to turn off the function Automatic switch Wi-Fi in the network settings. It can conflict with the distribution.

6. Hardware malfunctions: when to carry in the service

If all software methods have been tried, but the access point still doesn't work, the problem may be the hardware.

• 📡 Damaged. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Module: often occurs after falls or moisture.
• 🔌 Symptom: the phone does not catch the mobile network in some positions.
• 🔋 Power problems in the module. Access point is activated, but through 10-30 seconds off.
• 📶 Damaged. SIM-A card or slot, especially for phones with hybrid slots (e.g. Redmi Note 8 Pro).

How to diagnose:

1. Check Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and if they don't work, it's the module's fault.
2. Look at the network indicator. If the signal is constantly missing, there's a problem with the antenna.
3. If the access point is only running when the charger is connected, there's a malfunction in the power circuit.

Cost of repair (average prices in Russia in 2026):

⚠️ Warning: If the phone was in a wet environment (for example, after rain or in the bathroom), do not turn on the access point - this can cause a short circuit in the module.

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If the hotspot stops working after the phone falls or moisture gets in, 99 percent of it is hardware. Don't waste time on software methods, take it to the service right away.

7. Alternative ways to distribute the Internet with Redmi

If the standard access point doesn't work hard, you can use workarounds, which are less convenient, but in most cases, they solve the problem.

• 🔗 USB-tethering, connect the phone to the computer. USB and turn the hand on to Settings → Wi-Fi hotspot → USB-Minus: only works with PCs.
• 📶 Bluetooth tetering, slower Wi-Fi, but more stable. → Bluetooth (you need to pair devices).
• 🌍 Distribution apps, like PdaNet.+ They're bypassing carrier restrictions, but they're demanding root rights.
• 📡 External Wi-Fi router: Buy a portable router (e.g. TP-Link) M7350) and put it in. SIM-map.

Instructions for setting up USB-tetering:

1. Connect Redmi to your computer through the original USB-cable.
2. On the phone, select the file transfer mode (MTP) (crucial!).
3. Go to Settings. → Wi-Fi hotspot.
4. Activate the option. USB-modem.
5. On your computer, check the connection in Network Connections.

If USB-Tetering does not work, install the Mi Phone Manager driver from the official Xiaomi website.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the access point on Xiaomi Redmi