Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 – Slow Internet – What to Do

Slow internet speeds are among the most common issues smartphone owners experience. If you’re having the same problem on your Redmi Note 4, first check with your carrier to see if the problem is with them or if you have unpaid bills. If all is clear on that front, proceed with one of the software troubleshooting methods explained below.

Reset Wi-Fi

If you’re experiencing slow browsing, streaming, or download on your Redmi Note 4, it is most probably due to the Wi-Fi network and its settings. The first thing you should do is turn the Wi-Fi off and on again. Here’s how to do it:

1. Unlock your Redmi Note 4.

2. Tap the “Settings” app icon on the phone’s Home screen.

3. Tap the Wi-Fi tab.

4. Tap the slider switch to toggle the Wi-Fi off.

5. Tap it again to toggle the Wi-Fi back on.

6. If the phone doesn’t sign you in automatically to your home network, sign in manually.

7. Go to your browser and check the speed.

Forget Network

If the good old on/off method doesn’t bring the desired results, you can also try forgetting the network and signing back in. Most of the times, this should do the trick. Follow these steps:

1. Unlock your Redmi Note 4.

2. Launch the “Settings” app from the Home screen.

3. Once the app launches, tap the “Wi-Fi” tab.

4. Next, tap the name of the network you are currently on.

5. Pick the “Forget Network” option.

6. Next, open the list of available options.

7. Pick your network and enter password.

8. Tap “Connect”.

9. Exit the “Settings” app and check the internet speed.

Clear Cache

Sometimes your smartphone might experience a browsing/downloading slowdown due to the filled up cache memory. To clear your Redmi Note 4’s cache memory, follow these steps:

1. Unlock the phone.

2. Launch the “Settings” app from the Home screen.

3. Go to the “Storage” section.

4. Find and tap the “Cached Records” tab.

5. Next, pick the “Clear Cached Data” option.

6. Tap “OK” to confirm the deletion.

7. When the process ends, turn off your phone.

8. Turn the phone back on.

9. Check whether the problem is solved.

Additionally, you might delete cache of individual apps you suspect are slowing your internet down.

Factory Reset

One of the last steps before calling the cavalry in should be the factory reset. Note that the factory reset will delete all your settings, as well as data. Here’s how to perform a factory reset on your Redmi Note 4:

1. Turn the phone off.

2. Press together and hold the Power and Volume Up buttons.

3. When you see the Xiaomi logo, release the Power button. Keep holding the Volume Up button until the language selection screen appears.

4. Use the Volume buttons to highlight the language you want.

5. Press the Power button to select it.

6. Next, choose the “Wipe and Reset” option.

7. After that, select the “Wipe All Data” option.

8. Confirm your choice by selecting “Yes”.

9. Wait for the reset process to complete.

10. Select the “Back” option.

11. Next, select the “Reboot” option.

12. When the phone boots up, check the internet speed.

Final Words

The methods explained in this tutorial should get you out of trouble quickly and easily. However, if the problems continue, try updating the OS through Mi PC Suite. As a final solution, take your Redmi Note 4 to a repair shop.