Where to watch the Internet consumption on the phone Xiaomi Redmi: all ways

Have you noticed that mobile internet on Xiaomi Redmi is running out too quickly? Or want to know which app eats up the most traffic? In this article, we will look at all the available ways to check Internet consumption, from built-in MIUI tools to third-party apps and mobile carrier services. You will learn not only where to look at the statistics, but also how to interpret it correctly, reset or configure notifications about exceeding the limit.

Xiaomi smartphones have two independent traffic meters: one takes into account the data of the mobile network, the other Wi-Fi. In some MIUI firmware, statistics can be reset after restarting or updating the system, we will tell you how to avoid this and what hidden settings allow you to record traffic consumption even after resetting the phone to factory settings.

1. MIUI Built-in Statistics: Where to Find and How to Use

The easiest way to check internet usage is to use the built-in MIUI traffic meter, which is available on all Xiaomi Redmi models (Redmi 4X to Redmi Note 13 Pro+) and is updated in real time to open statistics:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose an active one SIM-card (if there are several).
3. Slip on the item Mobile traffic expense.

Here you'll see:

• 📊 Total current period expenditure (default from last discharge).
• 📱 Traffic by app – which programs consume the most Internet.
• ⚠️ Warnings about exceeding the limit (if configured).

Note that the default meter is reset every month, but the reset date can be changed manually.

1. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Traffic Flow Settings.
2. Specify Reset Day (for example, 1st) or turn off automatic reset.

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If the statistics suddenly zeroed out without you, check if the MIUI firmware has been updated in the last day. After some updates, the counters are reset.

2. How to Set Up Traffic Excess Warnings

To avoid being left without internet at the most inopportune moment, MIUI has a feature to automatically notify you when you reach a preset limit.

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Mobile traffic consumption.
2. Slip on the Traffic Consumption Warning.
3. Turn on the switch and specify a threshold value (for example, 10 GB out of 15 GB at the tariff).
4. Press OK to save.

Now, if you go over the limit, you'll get a push notification and an (optional) audible signal, and it's important: it only works on mobile Internet, and you don't track your Wi-Fi consumption.

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If notifications do not arrive, check:

• 🔔 Notified to the system in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Settings → Notifications.
• 📵 Is the mode activated Do not disturb.
• 🔄 Was the meter reset manually or after the update.

3. Traffic check through the application “Security” (Security)

MIUI firmware has a built-in Security app (in Russian, “Security”) that also tracks Internet consumption, and its advantage is more detailed statistics on background traffic and the ability to block “gluttonous” applications.

To open up the statistics:

1. Launch the Security app (shield icon).
2. Go to the Optimization tab (or Acceleration in new versions).
3. Select Traffic Consumption.

Here you'll see:

• 📈 Day/week schedule of expenditure.
• 📲 List of applications with background and active traffic.
• ⚡ Savings recommendations (e.g. disabling auto-update applications).

Unlike standard statistics, Security can block Internet access for specific programs, which is useful if an application (such as TikTok or YouTube) consumes traffic in the background.

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4. Third-party applications for traffic monitoring

If the built-in MIUI tools aren’t enough, you can use specialized apps from Google Play, which offer advanced features:

• 📅 Flexible reporting periods (week, month, random interval).
• 📊 Exports of statistics to Excel/CSV.
• 🔔 Instant notifications when the limit is exceeded.
• 🌍 Dual-SIM support (separate account for each card).

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To avoid conflicts with the built-in MIUI counter, disable duplicate notifications in the application settings, and check whether MIUI Optimizer blocks third-party traffic monitors (some firmware requires adding the application to Auto Run).

5. Checking the Internet consumption of the mobile operator

If you need official traffic data (for example, for disputes with the operator), check the statistics in your personal account or through the Internet. USSD-The methods depend on your operator:

• 📱 MTS: Dial *100*1# Or go to the application My MTS → My fare. → Details.
• 🟠 Beeline: *102# or My Beeline app → Services → Internet.
• 🔴 MegaFon: *105*0# or personal account on the site.
• 🟢 Television2: *155*1# Or the app My Tele or2.

Note that the operator data may differ from the statistics on the phone by 5-20%.

• 🕒 Update delay (operator captures traffic with up to 24 hours delay).
• 📡 Service traffic (e.g, SMS-message-package).
• 🔄 Rounding (operators often round megabytes to the nearest gigabyte).

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If the carrier and phone data are very different (over 30%), ask the operator for a detailed report for a specific day, which will help to identify hidden traffic consumption (for example, due to viruses or background updates).

To minimize the discrepancies:

1. Reset the meter on your phone and in the operator’s personal account in one day.
2. Turn off automatic updates of applications over the mobile network.
3. Check the statistics at the same time (for example, in the morning).

6. Hidden MIUI features to save traffic

If the internet ends too quickly, MIUI has some non-obvious settings to help reduce your consumption:

• 🔄 Background Traffic Limitation: Go to Settings → Annexes → App management, select an app (like Facebook) and turn off background traffic.
• 📱 Data Saving Mode: Included in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Traffic savings: Limits download speed and disables autoplay video.
• 🔗 Data compression: In the Mi Browser browser, enable Settings → Traffic savings: This compresses images and reduces consumption by 30 to 50 percent%.

MIUI 14 and later has introduced AI Traffic Control, which automatically blocks suspicious activity in the background. To activate it, go to Settings → Special Features → Intelligent Traffic Control.

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If you use navigators frequently (e.g. Yandex.Maps or Google Maps), download maps in advance over Wi-Fi, which will reduce mobile traffic consumption by 80-90%.

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

Sometimes the statistics on Internet consumption are not working correctly.

If after all the manipulations the counter still works incorrectly, try:

1. Clear the Settings app cache (Settings → Applications → Application Management → Settings → Clear the cache).
2. Reset network settings (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings).
3. Update MIUI to the latest version (sometimes the meter bugs are fixed in new firmware).

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If the problem persists after resetting, it may indicate a hardware failure of the communication module. In this case, contact the Xiaomi service center for diagnosis.

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