Screen time on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: where to see and how to reset statistics

Why monitor screen time on your smartphone?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 smartphones have become a real helper in everyday life, but also a source of digital addiction. According to research, the average user spends 3 to 5 hours a day in front of the phone screen, and 15% of the time spent on the gadget helps not only discipline themselves, but also identify “time eaters” – applications that distract from important things.

Redmi Note 7 owners often face a problem: standard MIUI tools don’t always show the full picture. For example, some firmware versions reset statistics after a reboot, and application activity background data is hidden. This article will reveal all the ways to view screen time, from built-in features to hidden developer commands.

The Redmi Note 7 (codenamed lavender) is that it came out in 2019 with MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie, but later received updates to MIUI 12.5 and Android 11. This means that the location of the settings may vary depending on the firmware version.

Method 1: Standard statistics in MIUI (without third-party applications)

The easiest method is to use the built-in "Use Time" feature, which is available on all versions of MIUI for the Redmi Note 7. However, there is a caveat: in the old firmware (before MIUI 11), the partition was called differently and had limited functionality.

For MIUI 12/12.5 (Android 10/11):

1. Open the settings (cog icon).
2. Go to Digital Well-Being and Parental Control.
3. Select the Toolbar → Time of use.
4. Click on the chart at the top of the screen to see the detail by day.

For MIUI 10/11 (Android 9/10):

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Xiaomi accounts → Mi Cloud → Time of use (in some regions the path may differ).
• 📊 The screen will display a pie chart with the distribution of time by application.
• ⏱️ To see data from past days, tap the arrow in the upper right corner.

Important: On the Redmi Note 7 with MIUI 10, statistics are reset after rebooting the device or manually disabling the feature. If you need data for a long period, use Method 3 with third-party applications.

Check for MIUI updates in Settings → About Phone → System Update

Make sure that your Xiaomi account is enabled (without it, the function is not available)

Reboot the phone and re-search the partition

Reset application settings to Settings → All settings → Restore and reset-->

Method 2: Hidden statistics through the developer menu

Few people know, but Redmi Note 7 has advanced screen usage statistics that are available through the developer menu, which works on all versions of MIUI, but requires pre-activation of the developer mode.

How to turn on the developer menu:

1. Go to Settings. → The phone.
2. Find the MIUI version and tap it 7 times in a row (you will receive a notification "You became a developer").
3. Return to the main settings menu – there will be a new section for developers.

Now let's move on to statistics:

• 🔧 Open the Settings. → For developers.
• 📉 Scroll down to the Monitoring block and select Process Statistics (or Screen Time in new versions).
• 📊 Here you will see the exact data about the time of screen activity, including the background operation of the applications.

The advantage of this method is that it's process-specific, not just application-specific, and you can see, for example, how long it took for the com.android.systemui system process, which is the interface.

adb shell dumpsys usage

This will give you a full report of the usage time for the last 24 hours.-->

Method 3: Third-party applications for deep analysis

The built-in MIUI tools provide basic information, but for full control, it's better to use specialized applications, which not only capture screen time, but also allow you to set limits, block distractions and analyze trends.

Top.-3 apps for Redmi Note 7:

How to install and configure Digital Wellbeing (the most reliable option):

• 📥 Download the app from the Play Market.
• 🔒 Permit access to the usage data (will pop up automatically).
• 📊 On the main screen, select the Control Panel tab → Screen time.
• ⏰ To set a limit, tap on the app. → Hourglass → pick out the time.

Digital Wellbeing

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StayFree

Built-in MIUI tools

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Note: On the Redmi Note 7 with custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), Digital Wellbeing may not work due to a lack of Google services.

How to Reset Screen Time Statistics?

Sometimes users want to "reset the meter" -- for example, after the weekend or before the start of the new week -- in MIUI, there are two ways to do this, but both have limitations.

Method 1: Through the MIUI settings

• 🔄 Open the Settings. → Digital well-being → Time of use.
• 🗑️ In the upper right corner, press three dots. → Reset the data.
• ⚠️ Confirm action. Stats will be zeroed out without recovery.

Method 2: Through the Developer Menu

• 🛠️ Go to Settings. → For developers → Process statistics.
• 🔄 Click Reset Statistics at the bottom of the screen.
• ⚠️ This will remove data not only about screen time, but also about all background processes.

Important: Some versions of MIUI 10 have a reset that causes the interface to freeze for a short time. If the phone doesn't respond to touch for 10-15 seconds, don't panic, wait for the system to restart.

Why can't statistics be shown?

Redmi Note 7 users often complain that the Time of Use section is empty or displays incorrect data.There are several reasons, and most of them can be fixed independently.

Common problems and solutions:

• 🔋 Function disabled in settings: Check if the switch is enabled in Digital Well-being → Time of use.
• 🔄 Reset after reboot: It's a bug MIUI 10. Update the firmware to MIUI 12+.
• 📵 Xiaomi account is missing: Without authorization in Mi Cloud, the feature does not work.
• 🛠️ Custom firmware restrictions: On informal assemblies (e.g. xiaomi.eu) statistics may not be collected.
• ⏳ Data update delay: Statistics updated once in a while 2-3 Wait or restart the phone.

If none of these methods worked, try clearing the Digital Wellbeing app cache:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Digital Wellbeing (or Wellbeing).
3. Select Warehouse. → Clear the cache.
4. Reset the device.

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If the statistics never show up after all the manipulations, it is likely that the problem is in the corrupted system files, in which case only a complete reset (with loss of data) or flashing through Fastboot will help.

Comparison of methods: which way to choose?

Each of these methods has its pros and cons, and the choice depends on your goals: whether you need basic information or detailed analysis, whether you are ready to use third-party applications, and how important data accuracy is.

For most Redmi Note 7 owners, the best solution is to combine the built-in MIUI statistics (for quick browsing) and Digital Wellbeing (for detailed analysis).

Note: On the Redmi Note 7 with MIUI 10 and Android 9, some monitoring apps (such as StayFree) may not be time-sensitive due to system limitations.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen time on Redmi Note 7