Why is pinging on Xiaomi Mi? 10T: thorough + correction

Owners of Xiaomi Mi 10T They often have problems with unstable ping, especially in online games, video chats or streaming, and delays increase dramatically to the point of being in a game. 300-500 MS, then fall to normal 20-50 The reason for this is that it's a bit like a smartphone hardware (like a Wi-Fi module) that causes lag or teleportation in games. 6 with its specific settings, and in software conflicts MIUI network-protocol.

In this article, we will discuss 7 Key reasons for ping jumps on Mi 10T โ€” From the banal (network congestion) to the exotic (Game Turbo conflict). For each cause, we will give specific solutions tested on firmware. MIUI 12-14 Android 10-13. We will pay special attention to the settings for gamers, since they are the ones most often suffering from an unstable connection.

Spoiler: 60 percent of the time, the problem is solved by turning off one tick in the developer's settings, but in order.

1. Wi-Fi 6 problems: why the new standard gives lags

Xiaomi Mi 10T equipped with a Wi-Fi 6 module (802.11ax), But in practice, many users face the opposite effect: ping jumps more than on the old standards.

The main "pitfalls" Wi-Fi 6 on the Mi 10T:

  • ๐Ÿ”„ Automatic switching between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (Band Steering function) often works incorrectly, causing delays when changing frequencies.
  • ๐Ÿ“ก 160 MHz Wireless Wi-Fi 6 can conflict with neighboring networks, increasing ping.
  • ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ WPA3 โ€” New security protocols sometimes add extra 10-30 MS to delay due to additional encryption.

How to check if Wi-Fi 6 is to blame:

  1. Connect to the network at only 5 GHz (disable 2.4 GHz in the router settings).
  2. Run a ping test (e.g. in-game or through ping) 8.8.8.8 -t terminally).
  3. If the horse racing has disappeared, the problem is with Wi-Fi 6 settings.

โš ๏ธ Note: If your router is older than 2019, it may not support Wi-Fi 6 at the hardware level. 10T It will force the use of outdated protocols, which will cause lags.

๐Ÿ“Š What kind of router are you?
TP-Link (Wi-Fi 6)
ASUS (Wi-Fi 6)
Xiaomi (anything)
Another one with Wi-Fi 6
Old (up to Wi-Fi 5)

2. Conflict MIUI Network Protocols: What to Disable

MIUI It's known for its "improvements" of Android, but sometimes these improvements work against the user. 10T The culprits of ping racing are often:

  • ๐ŸŽฎ Game Turbo is a gamer mode that should optimize connection, but in practice can block background processes critical for stable ping.
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Network Auto-Optimization (Settings) โ†’ Special opportunities โ†’ Network optimization โ€“ automatically switches protocols, leading to delays.
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Dual connection (Wi-Fi) + Mobile data โ€“ creates a route conflict, causing packets to be lost".

How to fix it:

  1. Open the Settings. โ†’ Annexes โ†’ Application management โ†’ Game Turbo and Turn Off Auto Start.
  2. Go to Settings. โ†’ Connections and sharing โ†’ Double connection and deactivate the function.
  3. B Settings โ†’ Special Opportunities Find Network Optimization and Disable It.

Turn off Game Turbo|Turn off the double connection|Deactivate network optimization|Reboot your smartphone-->

After this, the ping should stabilize during the 5-10 If not, we'll move on to the next point.

3. Network congestion: how a router affects ping

Even if the problem isn't with the smartphone, the router can be a bottleneck. - Xiaomi Mi 10T sensitive:

  • ๐Ÿ“ถ Overloaded channel (too many devices on the same frequency).
  • ๐Ÿ”Œ Lack of router power (especially relevant for budget models).
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Incorrect QoS settings (traffic priority given to the wrong devices).

Table: Optimal router settings for Mi 10T

ParameterRecommended valueWhy is it important?
Wi-Fi modeOnly 5 GHz (802.11ac/ax)2.4 GHz overloaded, 5 GHz gives less ping
Channel width80 MHz (not 160 MHz!)160 MHz is in conflict with neighboring networks
Security protocolWPA2-PSK (AES)WPA3 may add delays
QoS (Traffic Priority)Insert for MAC-address 10TGuarantees the priority of packages from the smartphone

How to check network congestion:

  1. Connect Mi. 10T to the router via cable (via USB-C โ†’ Ethernet adapter).
  2. If the ping has stabilized, the problem is in the routerโ€™s Wi-Fi settings.
  3. If the races remain, the provider is to blame (see section 5).

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If you have a Xiaomi router, update its firmware through the Mi Wi-Fi app. In older versions, there was a bug with the processing of packages from Mi. 10T, corrected in 2023.

4. Background Processes: Who is Stealing Your Traffic

MIUI It's a sin of aggressive background traffic consumption. Even if you don't download anything, the system can:

  • ๐Ÿ”„ Update apps in the background (Google Play, Mi App Store).
  • โ˜๏ธ Sync data with Mi Cloud or Google Drive.
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Transfer analytics to Xiaomi (User Experience Program feature).

How to find and disable Ping Thieves:

  1. Go to Settings. โ†’ Annexes โ†’ Application management โ†’ Traffic.
  2. Sort applications by background traffic (last day).
  3. Turn off background activity for top-3 "gluttonous.
  4. B Settings โ†’ Memory. โ†’ Auto Start Disable Auto Start for Unnecessary Services.

Pay particular attention to:

  • ๐Ÿ“ฆ Mi Video, Mi Music โ€“ often updated in the background.
  • ๐Ÿ” Google Play Services can eat up to 50% of traffic.
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Security โ€“ scans the network for threats, adding delays.
How to completely disable Xiaomi analytics collection
Go to Settings. โ†’ The phone. โ†’ Version. MIUI (slip 7 once to open the developer menu. then to Settings โ†’ Additionally. โ†’ For developers, find Error Reporting and User Experience Program โ€” disable both options. 10-15%.

5.Problems on the provider side: how to check

If all the settings are Mi 10T And the routers are right, but the ping still jumps, and the ISP is to blame:

  • ๐Ÿ“‰ Traffic throttling (artificial speed limit for gamers).
  • ๐Ÿ”„ Unstable. DNS-server.
  • ๐ŸŒ Routing through congested nodes.

How to diagnose:

  1. Connect Mi. 10T mobile-data (4G/5G) and check the ping.
  2. If the ping is stable on the mobile network, the problem is with the home provider.
  3. Call support and ask for a check: ๐Ÿ“Š Downloading a channel in your area. ๐Ÿ”ง Settings MTU (It should be 1500 for most networks). ๐ŸŒ DNS-servers (try changing to 8.8.8.8 or 1.1.1.1).

โš ๏ธ Note: Some providers (e.g. Rostelecom or Beeline) artificially restrict ping for online gaming during peak hours (18:00-23:00). It's called traffic-shaping, and it's illegal, but it's hard to prove. VPN WireGuard-enabled (e.g. ProtonVPN or Warp).

Hardware problems: when iron is to blame

If the software methods did not help, the reason may lie in the hardware of the Mi. 10T:

  • ๐Ÿ“ถ Wi-Fi antenna - in Mi 10T It's located at the top of the case, and if you drop your phone a lot, the antenna contact may have been disrupted.
  • ๐Ÿ”‹ Overheating of the processor - when loaded (games, streaming), the Snapdragon 865 throttliets, which increases delays.
  • ๐Ÿ”Œ Connector. USB-C โ€” If you use an Ethernet adapter, check the contacts for oxidation.

How to check:

  1. Antenna Test: Bring your phone close to the router (10-20 If the ping has stabilized, the problem is receiving the signal.
  2. Overheating check: Install AIDA64 And look at the temperature of the processor as you play.ยฐC - Replace the thermal paste.
  3. Diagnostics USB-C: If the ping jumps anyway, the port is faulty.

Critical information: Xiaomi Mi 10T Qualcomm's Wi-Fi FastConnect module 6800, which has a defect in the factory - with a long load (more than a 2 This is confirmed by Xiaomi service centers in the 2023 The solution is to force the phone to restart every year. 1.5-2 hour.

7. Firmware and updates: when MIUI spoil

MIUI It's known for bugs on the network stack, and it's especially problematic for versions:

  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ MIUI 12.0.3-12.0.8 โ€” processing-bug IPv6-packet.
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ MIUI 12.5.2-12.5.4 โ€” wifi conflict 6.
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ MIUI 13.0.1-13.0.3 โ€” trouble DNS-caching.

How to fix it:

  1. Check out the MIUI version in Settings โ†’ About the phone.
  2. If your version is in the list above, upgrade to the last stable version (via Settings). โ†’ Updating the system).
  3. If there are no updates or the problem remains, roll back to the previous version via the Mi Flash Tool.

An alternative solution is to install custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), which is a radical method, but it is guaranteed to eliminate all bugs. MIUI. Disadvantages: Loss of some features (e.g. Game Turbo).

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After the update MIUI Ping started to jump - reset the network settings (Settings) โ†’ System system โ†’ Reset โ†’ Network resetting: 80 percent of the time, it solves the problem without rolling back firmware.

FAQ: Frequent questions about ping on Xiaomi Mi 10T

โ“ Why Ping Only Running in Games (Call of Duty, PUBG, Fortnite, and Speedtest.net is fine?
The point is protocols: Speedtest uses ICMP (simple ping, and games โ€” UDP (Solution: In router settings, enable QoS for UDP-In the game, select a server with minimal ping (even if it is not the closest geographically).
โ“ I dropped my phone to factory settings, but the ping still jumps?
The problem might be in IMEI or MAC-Check: Dial *#06# - if IMEI invalid (e.g. 0000...), it must be restored. โ†’ The phone. โ†’ General information check MAC-Wi-Fi address. If it starts at 02:00:00, it's a virtual address - reset it through Settings โ†’ Reset โ†’ Reset MAC-address.
โ“ Ping only jumps when the phone is plugged in?
It's a famous Mi bug. 10T With fast charging mode, the performance restriction is activated when charging, which affects the network stack. Solutions: Turn off fast charging in Settings โ†’ Battery โ†’ Fast charging. Use a charge with a power of no more than 18 watts. Connect to the network via an Ethernet adapter (bypassing the Wi-Fi module).
โ“ Could the virus be the cause of ping jumps?
Yes, but very rarely. 99% of Android viruses are scaremongers. However, some applications (like cryptocurrency miners or proxy bots) can overload the network. Check: Install NetGuard (no root) and see which apps are using traffic in the background. Check the phone through Malwarebytes or Dr.Web Light. If you find a suspicious app, delete it and reset the network settings.
โ“ What ping is considered normal for Mi? 10T play?
Depends on the type of game and server: Game type Normal ping (MS) Critical ping (MS) Shooters (CS:GO, COD Mobile) 10-40 >80 MOBA (LoL: Wild Rift, MLBB) 20-60 >120 Battle royales (PUBG, Fortnite) 30-70 >150 MMOs: Black Desert, Genshin Impact) 50-100 >200 If your ping is consistently above the critical one, use the solutions in this article.