How to set up the Internet on Xiaomi Redmi 4X: mobile network, Wi-Fi and distribution

Xiaomi Redmi 4X

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Redmi 4X

Many users mistakenly think that it is enough to insert SIM-A card, and the smartphone will automatically connect to the network, but in practice, you often need to manually adjust it. APN, Choosing the Right Network Mode (2G/3G/4G) This is especially true for those who use a smartphone with multiple carrier cards or travel abroad, and we will detail how to avoid common mistakes and make the Internet work smoothly.

If you just bought a Redmi 4X or are faced with a sudden disappearance of the network, do not rush to carry the phone to the service. 90% of the time, the problem can be solved by yourself in 5-10 minutes, the main thing is to know where to look for the right settings and what settings to change.

1.Configure mobile Internet (3G/4G) on Redmi 4X

The first thing to do after installation SIM-card to check if your carrier has an active Internet packet, even if the balance is positive, sometimes you need to connect the option in your account or through the personal account USSD-For example, MTS has this *111*59#, Beeline — *110*181#, MegaFon — *105*00#. Check the current command on your operator’s website.

If the package is connected but the Internet is not working, the problem is probably with the APN hotspots. On Redmi 4X, they're manually or automatically configured. Here's how to do this:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
• 🌐 Choose yours. SIM-card (if two of them).
• 🔧 Press Access Points (APN).
• ➕ In the upper right corner, tap on +, add a new one APN.

Next, enter your operator’s settings. Below is a table with the current settings for the main Russian providers (2026):

Important: After saving a new APN, be sure to select it from the list and restart your smartphone. Redmi 4X sometimes requires you to turn on 3G Only mode in network settings if 4G is unstable.

⚠️ Note: If after setting up APN The internet has not yet been activated, check if it is activated. SIM-map ban on data transfer. For this, go to Settings → Transfer of data → Mobile traffic and make sure the switch is on.

2. Optimization of mobile Internet speed

Even if the Internet is connected, its speed can be disappointing. On the Redmi 4X, it's often due to the wrong choice of network mode or the operator's channel overload.

• 📶 Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Preferred type of network.
• 🔄 Try changing the regime with 4G/3G/2G (car only 3G or 4G. Sometimes automatic choice works worse.
• 📊 Enable Load Acceleration in Settings → Additionally. → Special facilities → Network Acceleration (not available in all firmware).

If the speed remains low, try resetting the network settings:

1. Open Settings → System and device → Resetting settings.
2. Select Network Settings Reset (does not reset personal data!).
3. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

Additional Life Hack: If you are in the weak signal zone, try to disable VoLTE (voice via voice) 4G). To do this, go to the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Challenge 4G And deactivate the option, which can improve the stability of the Internet, especially in rural areas.

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If mobile internet is slow but Wi-Fi is fast, the problem is likely to be on the operator's side. Call support and ask for a signal quality check in your area.

3. Wi-Fi connection and error elimination

Setting up Wi-Fi on Redmi 4X is usually easy, but sometimes the smartphone refuses to connect to the network or permanently loses connection.

• 📶 Enable Wi-Fi in the notification panel or through Settings → Wi-Fi.
• 🔍 Select your network from the list. If it's not available, click Update.
• 🔑 Enter your password (make sure the register of letters is correct!).
• 🔄 If the connection does not occur, press the network name. → Remove the network, then connect again.

If Redmi 4X connects to Wi-Fi but the internet doesn’t work, check out the following:

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI There is a bug that does not make the smartphone IP-address DHCP. To fix this, go to Wi-Fi Settings. → Additionally. → Settings IP You can choose Static. Manually write it. IP (e.g. 192.168.1.100), gateway (192.168.1.1) and DNS (8.8.8.8).

Another common problem is that you automatically connect to weak networks, and to avoid that, you can:

1. Open the settings → Wi-Fi → More.
2. Turn off the option of Autoconnection to open networks.
3. Activate Open Network Notification to monitor connections.

Make sure the router is turned on and distributes the internet|Check if the number of connected devices is exceeded|Reboot the router and smartphone|Update the router’s firmware (if you have access to settings)-->

4. setting up the access point (internet distribution)

If you want to share the Internet with Redmi 4X on a laptop or other gadget, use the hotspot function. Here's how to configure it.

• 📲 Open the Settings. → Access Point and modem.
• 🔄 Select a Portable Wi-Fi Access Point.
• 🔧 Set up the network name (SSID) Password (minimum 8 characters!).
• 📶 Run the access point with a switch at the top of the screen.

By default, the Redmi 4X uses the 2.4GHz band, which can be overloaded. If the speed is low, try:

1. Change the Wi-Fi channel in the access point settings (select Channel 6 or 11 – they are usually less loaded).
2. Turn off battery saving for modem function (Settings → Battery → Charge Saving → Applications).

Important: some operators block the distribution of Internet (tethering). If after activation of the access point devices are connected, but the Internet does not work, call support and check if modem modem mode is allowed in your tariff.

5. Savings in mobile traffic

On the Redmi 4X, with a limited tariff, it is important to control traffic consumption.

• 📉 Include Traffic Savings in Settings → Transfer of data → Saving traffic.
• 🚫 Limit background data transfers for unnecessary applications (Settings) → Transfer of data → Background data transmission).
• 🔄 Configure automatic updates of applications only over Wi-Fi (Play Store) → Settings → Auto-update of applications).
• 📊 Use the built-in traffic counter: Settings → Transfer of data → Traffic usage. You can set a limit here and get a notification when you exceed it.

For even more savings, turn off autoplay videos on social media:

1. On Facebook: Settings → Autoplay → Never.
2. On Instagram: Profile → Settings → Account → Using Mobile Data → Saving Traffic
3. On YouTube: Settings → General → Limit the use of mobile data.

Hidden life hack: if you use a navigator often, download maps in advance via Wi-Fi. In Google Maps, this is done through Offline Maps, and in Yandex.Maps – through My places → Offline maps.

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Turning off background sync (e.g. for email or cloud services) can save up to 30% of traffic per month without compromising basic features.

6. Solving common Internet problems

If the Internet on Redmi 4X suddenly disappeared or is out of order, use this diagnostic manual:

If none of these methods worked, try resetting the network settings to factory:

1. Open Settings → System and device → Resetting settings.
2. Select Network Settings Reset (does not affect photos and apps!).
3. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

If you have internet problems after the MIUI update, try to roll back to the previous firmware version. Downgrad instructions can be found on the 4PDA or Xiaomi Community forums.

7. Alternative ways of connecting to the Internet

If standard methods don’t work, consider alternatives:

• 📡 USB-Modem: Connect Redmi 4X computer-to-computer USB activate USB-Modem in Settings → Access point and modem. Mi drivers required PC Suite.
• 🔗 Bluetooth modem: Turn on Bluetooth modem in the same settings and connect the device over Bluetooth. Speed will be lower than Wi-Fi, but traffic is saved.
• 🌍 VPN to bypass blocking: if the operator blocks certain sites, install VPN (For example, ProtonVPN or Warp).

To connect to hidden Wi-Fi networks (without broadcasting SSID):

1. Open Settings → Wi-Fi → Additional → Add network.
2. Enter the network name (SSID) and password.
3. Select the security type (WPA2-PSK is the most common).
4. Save and connect.

Helpful Traveller Advice: If you are overseas, turn off automatic connection to the operator’s networks (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → roaming → Autoconnection: This will help avoid unexpected roaming costs.

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up the Internet on Redmi 4X