How to see the statistics of application usage on Xiaomi: from built-in tools to hidden features

Have you ever caught yourself thinking that “only 5 minutes” went to TikTok or Instagram and it’s been two hours? POCO steerable MIUI They offer several ways to track how much time you spend on each app, from standard tools to hidden features that few people know about, statistics that not only help you understand your digital habits, but can also be the first step to making more productive use of your gadget.

In this article, we will discuss all available methods: from the built-in screen time to the MIUI You can use third-party apps with advanced analytics to learn how to look at data for a day, a week or a month, how to set up notifications about exceeding limits, and even how to get around restrictions if statistics suddenly stop collecting. And for owners of old models (Redmi Note 5, Mi 8) or custom firmware - we will give alternative solutions.

Important: Functions may vary depending on the version MIUI (12, 13, 14 or HyperOS) and regional firmware. ROM, China ROM or EEA ROM, Some menu items may be called differently - we will specify all options.

1. Built-in "Screen Time" in MIUI: baseline

The easiest way is to use the standard Digital Wellbeing tool (in Russian firmware - Screen time). It is available on all Xiaomi smartphones with a high-quality mobile phone. MIUI 10 and newer, including models POCO X3, Redmi Note 10 or Mi 11.The tool shows:

• 📊 Total screen usage time per day
• 🎮 Distribution by application (social networks, games, instant messengers)
• 🔔 Number of unblocks and notifications
• 📅 History of the last 7 days (up to 30 days in new versions)

To open up the statistics:

1. Go to Settings. → Screen time (or Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls in English).
2. Click on the graph at the top of the screen – the details of the applications will open.
3. Tapping on any app (like WhatsApp or YouTube) to see usage times for today and yesterday.

⚠️ Warning: If you see a message "Data is being collected" or a graph is blank, the function is disabled. Enable it in the settings Screen time → Three points (⋮) → Settings → Collect usage data. Also check if the settings are reset after the update. MIUI — This is a common problem with Redmi 9 users. POCO M3.

2 Detailed statistics: how to see the time by the clock

The standard report only shows the total time per day, but what if you wanted to know what hours you were most active on Telegram or Wild Rift?

1. Open the Settings. → Screen time. → Schedule of use.
2. Slip on any day on the scale (for example, "Mn, July 10.").
3. Scroll down to the Usage by the Hour – this shows how many minutes you spent on each app in each hour.

This feature is useful if you want to:

• 🕒 Identify “peak” hours of procrastination (for example, from 22:00 to 01:00).
• 🎓 Optimize your schedule (for example, disable social networks during school).
• 😴 Understand which apps are preventing you from falling asleep (a common culprit is TikTok before bedtime).

🔍 Hidden Life Hack: Click on any app in the list, then tap on the icon ⏰ (The timer is in the upper right corner, and you can set a daily limit here -- for example, 1 hour for Instagram -- and when the time is up, the app will be blocked (unblockable via the Internet). PIN-code).

Include collection of usage data|

Set limits for the 3 most voracious apps|

Set up a reminder 15 minutes before the end of the limit|

Check the statistics once every 3 days-->

3. How to export data about the use of applications

If you need to keep statistics (for example, for introspection or reporting), MIUI It allows you to export data in.csv format. This works even on budget models like Redmi. A1 or POCO C40:

1. Open the Settings. → Screen time. → Three points (⋮) → Export of data.
2. Select a period (e.g., “The Last 7 Days”).
3. Confirm the export – the file will be saved in the folder Download/Wellbeing.

📊 The exported file will have columns:

💡 Useful tip: Import a file to Google Sheets or Excel to build your own charts, such as comparing games and school time over a month or spotting trends (e.g., rising Netflix usage on weekends).

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If export is not working, check the permissions for the Digital Wellbeing app in Settings → Annexes → Permit management → Special permits → Access to use data.

4.Alternative ways: Google Digital Wellbeing and third-party applications

If embedded tools MIUI They seem inadequate, try them:

🔹 Google Digital Wellbeing (for devices with Google services)

This app from Google is available in the Play Market and runs parallel to the tool from Xiaomi.

• 📱 More detailed reports (e.g. usage times by category: Social Networks, Games»).
• 🛡️ Focus Mode, which temporarily blocks distracting applications.
• 📈 The ability to compare your activity to the average user».

Install it through the Play Market (free, no ads).

🔹 Third-party applications: ActionDash, StayFree, App Usage

For advanced analytics, suitable:

• 📊 ActionDash - shows trends over the months, exports to the PDF, Integration with Google Drive.
• 🛑 StayFree – Set strict limits with forced locking.
• 🔍 App Usage – minimalist tracker with a widget on the main screen.

⚠️ Note: Third-party applications require permission to access usage data (located in Settings) → Annexes → Special permits. Without it, they won't be able to collect statistics. On some firmware (e.g. China). ROM Without Google Services, these applications may not work properly.

5 Hidden Features: How to Watch Time in Applications Without Digital Wellbeing

If you're on Xiaomi MIUI 9 or older (such as Redmi) 4X, Mi 6), or you're using custom firmware like LineageOS, there may not be built-in Screen time:

🔧 Method 1: Through battery settings

Even on the old versions. MIUI You can see indirect data:

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Use.
2. Slap the icon. ⏰ Near any app (such as Facebook).
3. This will show the working time in the foreground - this is the approximate time of use.

📌 Limitation: The method only shows the time from the last charge, not the calendar day.

🔧 Method 2: Through ADB (for advanced users)

If you have a PC and have enabled debugging USB, Data can be obtained through the team:

adb shell dumpsys usagestats --help

For the statistics for the last day:

adb shell dumpsys usagestats --since $(date +%s%3N -d "1 day ago")

🔹 The result will be in format JSON This method works on any Android device, including Xiaomi without any data. MIUI.

6 Why statistics may not be collected (and how to fix it)

Sometimes screen time stops working. Common causes and solutions:

🛠️ Critical error: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 12.5 EEA) Once you reset to the factory settings, the statistics are zeroed out without any recovery. CSV (see section 3).

If nothing helps, try:

1. Update MIUI to the latest version.
2. Clean up the Digital Wellbeing app data (but it will reset all the stats!).
3. Install a third-party tracker (e.g. ActionDash).

7.How to reduce time in applications: practical tips

Knowing the statistics is just the first step, and here are some specific steps to help reduce your smartphone time:

• 📵 Remove or freeze the most voracious apps. For example, if you spend 3 hours a day on TikTok, try uninstalling it for a week (use Settings). → Annexes → Remove or App Freezer from the Play Market).
• ⏰ Set your timers in Screen Time (see Section 2). Start with small limits (like 30 minutes for Instagram) and gradually reduce your time.
• 🌙 Use black and white at night: go to Settings → Screen. → Colors and contrast → Read mode or turn on shades of gray in special features, which reduces the attractiveness of social networks.
• 📴 Disable notifications from unnecessary apps: Settings → Notifications → Notification management, for example, turning off notifications from games, which will reduce the desire to log in "just check».

📌 Experiment: Try a 'digital detox' on the weekend - leave only calls, SMS And one useful app, like Duolingo or Kindle, says RescueTime, it helps you cut screen time by 40 percent in the first week.

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The most effective way to reduce your time on social media is to make it less accessible: remove shortcuts from the home screen, turn off notifications, and use gray wallpaper instead of bright ones.

FAQ: Frequent questions about time in Xiaomi apps