Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 – Internet Is Slow – What to Do

When your internet connection starts slowing down out of the blue, you may say that it’s the universe’s cruel joke aimed at ruining your productivity. Still, network issues are quite common and often don’t have anything to do with your phone.

Let’s find out about the possible reasons for your Xiaomi Redmi Note 3’s slow connection.

Default Network Mode

When going online using your data plan, you need to make sure that you have the fastest type of data connection set as default.

The recommended one is 4G (LTE), which provides you with low latency and stable connection even when you are on the move. There are also older network types (2G/3G) still in use. They are usable as long as you are not watching HD streams or moving around a lot. They will be enough for checking your mail account, social media activities, and browsing.

Follow these simple steps to check your default network mode:

STEP 1: Go to Home screen, then select Settings.

STEP 2: Tap SIM card settings, choose SIM1 or SIM2, then tap Preferred network type.

Even if you don’t use them by default, your Redmi may auto-fallback to a slower link when 4G is not available at your location, e.g. when staying inside certain buildings or in remote areas.

As 2G/3G kicks in, it will slow your loading times and increase latency at the same time, so buffering and lags may occur as a result. As soon as you move back to a 4G-enabled zone, the magic of LTE will be back!

Wi-Fi Coverage

When your connection is established over a Wi-Fi link instead of a data plan, the problem is usually caused by the distance between you and the wireless router. Try to change your physical location a bit to see if that helps.

Also, if using a public hotspot, keep in mind that those are usually overloaded and that the bandwidth they offer isn’t any great, either.

Disconnect or Change Your VPN Server

If you’re a VPN user, chances are that the temporary network outage or slowdown is caused entirely by the remote VPN server you’re connected to. Try changing the server or reconnecting to your current one to see if that helps.

Reboot Your Phone

As trivial as it sounds, soft rebooting your phone may help. This is especially true if you haven’t turned your Redmi Note 3 off in a while. Just press and hold the Power button until the power options appear and tap Restart.

Reset Network Settings

This option can be effective if everything else fails. The downside is that it will also reset your Wi-Fi access points and paired Bluetooth devices, so you will need to fix those.

STEP 1: Go to Home Screen, then tap Settings, then More.

STEP 2: Tap Network settings reset.

STEP 3: Tap Reset settings and confirm with OK.

Airplane Mode

If you have accidentally enabled Airplane mode, it may have cut your internet access. Follow these steps to see if this is the case:

STEP 1: Go to Home screen and tap Settings.

STEP 2: Select More.

STEP 3: Tap Airplane mode and make sure it is off.

Final Words

If none of these troubleshooting tips seem to do the trick, you may want to contact your carrier to find out if there is anything on their side that is stopping you from using your data plan. Sometimes they will need to refresh your SIM card remotely. In some cases, you might be running out of your monthly data plan and it’s the cap kicking in.

Have you ever experienced poor internet speeds on your Xiaomi Redmi Note 3? What did you do to resolve the issue?

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