Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro has become one of the most popular devices in the Redmi lineup thanks to the balance of performance and price. But even with a powerful Snapdragon 720G processor and a 5020 mAh battery, many users experience rapid battery discharge. Most often due to excessive screen time. In this article, we will discuss how to watch screen time on the Redmi Note 9 Pro in all available ways: through built-in MIUI tools, Google’s Digital Wellbeing service and third-party applications.
Screen usage statistics not only help you track how much time you spend on your phone, but also help you identify “gluttonous” apps that drain your battery in the background. For example, if your Redmi Note 9 Pro shows 6+ hours of screen time per day but the battery goes down in 10-12 hours, this is a signal to check the background activity of messengers or social networks. We will also tell you how to reset statistics if the data seems inaccurate, and what to do if the function stops working after the MIUI update.
1. Method: Built-in MIUI statistics (Battery and performance)
The easiest way to find out screen time is through the standard MIUI menu, which works on all firmware versions, including MIUI 12/13/14, but the interface may vary slightly.
Go to: Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Use.
Here you'll see a charge flow graph, where a separate line indicates "Screen" with activity times in hours and minutes. 9 The statistics are updated every time 10-15 So the data is close to the real thing, but there are limitations to this method:
- 📊 Shows only total screen time, without breaking down by app.
- ⏳ Resets after full charge of the phone (if you turn off the option "Reset statistics after charging").
- 🔄 Does not keep history longer than 7 days.
If you need to detail by application, move on to the next method.
2. Method: Digital Wellbeing by Google
Digital Wellbeing provides more detailed statistics, including the time of use of individual applications, the number of unlocks and notifications. On the Redmi Note 9 Pro, it is pre-installed, but can be hidden in the menu.
To open: Settings → Applications → Digital Well-Being and Parental Controls.
In the "Control Panel" section you will see:
- 📱 Screen usage time (general and by day).
- 📊 Annex statistics with activity time.
- 🔔 Number of unblocks and notifications.
- 🌙 Time of inactivity (when the phone was lying unused).
An important caveat: some versions of MIUI (especially MIUI 12.5 and below) may not have a Digital Wellbeing, in which case it must be installed manually from Google Play or activated via hidden settings.
How to turn on Digital Wellbeing if it is not in the settings?
If the service is still not displayed, check if it is disabled through Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three dots (menu) → Show system. Find Digital Wellbeing on the list and turn it on.
Method: Third-party monitoring applications
If the built-in Redmi Note tools 9 Pros don't suit you, you can use third-party tools that offer advanced analytics, data export, even comparisons to other users.-3 tested applications:
| Annex | Features | Cons | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| ActionDash | Detailed statistics on applications, usage schedules, notifications of long-term use. | A premium version for a story longer than 7 days. | Google Play |
| StayFree | Free functionality, time limit on applications, widget for quick access. | The commercial is free. | Google Play |
| QualityTime | Focus Mode, Sleep Analytics, Export Data to CSV | The interface may seem overloaded. | Google Play |
Important: Third-party apps require permission to access usage statistics, which must be confirmed manually in Android settings, without which they will not be able to collect data.
To provide access: Settings → Applications → Three dots (menu) → Special access → Access to usage data.
✅ Check the reviews and rating of the app on Google Play
✅ Provide access to usage statistics in settings
✅ Disable battery optimization for the application (to keep it running in the background)
✅ Set up notifications of exceeding limits-->
4.Why can screen time be shown incorrectly?
Sometimes Redmi Note 9 Pro users find that the statistics are reset by themselves or show clearly understated / overstated values.
- 🔋 Reset after charging: Battery settings include the option "Reset statistics after full charging". → Battery → Three dots (menu) → Additionally.
- 🔄 Update MIUI: After major updates (e.g., with the MIUI 12 on MIUI 13) statistics can be zeroed out. Wait 24 hours to collect new data.
- 🛠️ Cache Clearing: If you have cleaned the cache of system applications (for example, through Settings) → Warehouse → Cleared), the data may have been deleted.
- ⚡ Energy saving mode: In the “Ultra-economic” or “Super-battery” mode, statistics collection may be suspended.
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If the screen time is 0 hours, despite the fact that the phone is actively used, try to restart the device. Often this helps restore data collection.
If the problem persists, check if the collection of statistics in the developer settings is disabled: Settings → Additional → For developers → Disable “Use debugging” (should be turned off).
5. How to reset the statistics of screen time?
Sometimes you need to reset your data, for example, for a new reporting period or after testing your applications, and on the Redmi Note 9 Pro, you can do this in two ways:
Method 1. Through battery settings:
- Open Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Use
- Slap the icon. ⋮ (three points) in upper right corner.
- Select “Reset statistics” and confirm the action.
Method 2. Through Digital Wellbeing:
- Go to Settings. → Digital well-being.
- Click on the icon. ⚙️ (gear) in upper right corner.
- Select "Delete usage data".
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Resetting the statistics doesn't affect the actual screen time -- it just resets the counters in the interface, and once reset, the new data will start to be collected immediately.
If you use a third-party app (like ActionDash), resets are done in its settings – usually in the History or Statistics section.
6. Hidden chips: how to reduce screen time?
Knowing the statistics is half the battle, and learning how to manage it is much more important. Here are some practical tips on how to reduce the time spent using the Redmi Note 9 Pro without compromising comfort:
- 📵 Black and White Mode: Enable it through Settings → Screen. → Color mode → Shades of gray. Monochrome screen reduces the urge to flip the tape.
- ⏰ App timers: Digital Wellbeing allows you to set limits on social networks or games.
- 🔔 Disabling Notifications: Go to Settings → Notifications and disable unnecessary alerts from messengers or news apps.
- 🌙 Do Not Disturb: Activate it overnight or during working hours via Settings → Sound. → Don't disturb.
Another effective method is the screen time widget on the home screen.
- Long press on the free space of the desktop → "Widgets".
- Find the Digital Well-Being or Screen Time widget (name depends on MIUI version).
- Drag it onto the screen and adjust the data you see (such as today’s time or last week’s comparison).
According to a study by RescueTime, users who see usage statistics on the home screen reduce their phone time by 20-30% in the first week.
7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them
When working with screen time statistics on the Redmi Note 9 Pro, users often make common mistakes, and here are the most common ones and ways to prevent them:
⚠️ Note: If you use dual applications (Dual Apps function in the app) MIUI), statistics on them may be duplicated or not counted at all. To avoid this, disable duplication for instant messengers that are actively using.
Mistake 1: Ignoring background activity
Many people think screen time is only a period when they are actively interacting with the phone, but background processes (such as playing music on Spotify or uploading files to Telegram) are also taken into account.
- Open Settings → Battery → Battery Use.
- Look at the graph: the blue line is active use, the gray line is background activity.
Error 2: Unrecorded time in Always on Screen (AOD)
If you have Always On Display enabled, that time is also added to the overall statistics. On the Redmi Note 9 Pro AOD, you can turn off the Settings → Screen → Always On Display.
⚠️ Note: Screen time monitoring apps (including Digital Wellbeing) do not take into account the time spent in Safe Mode. If you load your phone in this mode, the data for the period of its operation will not be stored.
Error 3: Resetting data after resetting settings
If you reset to factory settings (for example, before selling your phone), all the statistics will be lost.
- Take screenshots of the screens with statistics.
- Export data through Digital Wellbeing (if supported) or third-party applications (for example, ActionDash allows you to save reports to PDF).