How to view spent Internet on Xiaomi: a detailed guide with pictures

You suddenly got a notification from the operator that the traffic limit was exceeded, or noticed that the Internet on Xiaomi has become slower? The first thing you need to do is check how many gigabytes were spent in the current period. Fortunately, Redmi smartphones, POCO and other models of the brand provide detailed statistics on mobile Internet and Wi-Fi consumption. But where exactly do you look at this data and how do you interpret it?

In this article, we’ll look at all the tools available, from built-in MIUI tools to third-party apps that can help you track traffic in real time, learn how to see your traffic today, month or any period, and learn how to identify programs that eat your Internet in the background, and pay special attention to the nuances for different versions of firmware (MIUI 12/13/14) and models – from the budget Redmi Note to the flagship Xiaomi 13.

Method 1: Built-in traffic flow statistics in MIUI

The easiest and most reliable method is to use the standard traffic metering tool that any MIUI firmware has, which shows data separately for mobile and Wi-Fi, and allows you to set limits and warnings.

To open up the statistics:

1. Go to Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Select SIM cards and mobile networks (or Mobile network on some models).
3. Slip on Traffic Consumption (may be called Data Use).

Here you'll see:

• 📊 Total expenditure for the current month (dayly breakdown schedule).
• 📱 Application Traffic – Which Programs Consume Data Most.
• ⚠️ Warnings when approaching the limit (manually configured).
• 🔄 Resetting the counter is useful at the beginning of a new calculation period.

Make sure you choose the right period (month/day)

Look at the top-3 «gluttonous

Compare the cost to your tariff limit

Check background traffic (Background data tab)

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Please note if you have two SIM-The statistics will be shown separately for each map. MIUI 14 it became possible to export data to the.csv file for analysis on PC.

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If the chart shows abnormally high consumption, but you have not used the Internet, check the settings of Auto Update apps in Google Play. Often it eats up traffic in the background.

Method 2: Viewing the flow through “Settings” SIM-map»

On some Xiaomi models, especially POCO and old Redmi traffic statistics duplicated in the menu SIM-This path can be more convenient if you switch between networks often.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose yours. SIM-card (if there are several).
3. Slip on the mobile traffic expense.

This will show:

• 📅 Current cycle (default calendar month, but can be changed).
• 📉 Consumption schedule with activity peaks.
• 🔍 Detailing by application (sorting by descending).

The main difference from the first method is that you can turn off mobile Internet for specific applications directly from the statistics menu, for example, if TikTok or YouTube spend too much, just move the slider.

Once a week.

Only when gigabytes run out.

Every day.

Never followed.

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Method 3: Use of the Security App

The proprietary Security app (in Russian, “Security”) not only protects against viruses, but also keeps track of Internet consumption, a method that is suitable for MIUI 12 and later, where the function is integrated into the security center.

How to find it:

1. Open the Security app (shield icon).
2. Go to the Optimization or Acceleration tab.
3. Scroll down to the Traffic Consumption block.

Advantages of this method:

• 🛡️ Data is updated in real time (with a delay of no more than 5 minutes).
• 📊 Comparisons with previous periods (useful for trend analysis).
• 🚫 You can block background traffic for individual applications.

The downside is that some regional firmware may not have this section. If you can't find it, try updating the Security app through Google Play.

Method 4: Third-Party Applications for Traffic Monitoring

If built-in MIUI tools aren't enough, you can install specialized utilities that offer advanced features like limit notifications, hour breakdown, report export, and even background traffic blocking.

Top.-3 apps:

Check reviews before installing – some applications may conflict with energy-saving MIUI modes. Also, pay attention to permissions: if the utility requests access to SMS or contacts, this is suspicious.

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Third-party apps are useful if you need hourly detail or traffic locking for individual programs, but they can increase battery consumption a little.

Important! After installing any traffic manager, reset the MIUI embedded statistics counters and third-party apps in the same day to avoid discrepancies in the data.

Method 5: Checking through USSD-operator

If you want data from the mobile operator (not the phone side), use it. USSD-This is true when you suspect that the phone is showing inaccurate numbers.

Teams for popular operators:

• 📱 MTS: Dial *100*1# or *111*0887#.
• 📱 Beeline: *102# or *106*300#.
• 📱 MegaFon: *105*00# or *558#.
• 📱 Television2: *155*1#.
• 📱 Yota: *104#.

After you dial the command, you'll get an SMS detailing how much traffic is spent, how much is left, and how long the packet is up to, and note that carriers sometimes round up the data to megabytes, so the numbers may be slightly different from what the phone shows.

⚠️ Attention: USSD-The requests may be paid (usually) 1-3 Check the rates on your operator's website.

How to Reset the Traffic Counter on Xiaomi

If you change the tariff or start a new billing period, the data meter needs to be zeroed out, otherwise the statistics will accumulate and show incorrect values.

Resetting instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Traffic consumption.
2. In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and select Data Reset.
3. Confirm the action.

You can also set up automatic resetting:

• In the same menu, tap the traffic flow cycle.
• Select the date of the start of a new period (usually the 1st day of the month).
• Turn on the option to automatically reset data.

If the statistics still show old data after the reset, restart the phone. In rare cases, cleaning the Settings app cache helps. → Application management).

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To remember to reset the counter, add a reminder to the Calendar or Notes app on the 1st day of each month.

What to do if your phone shows wrong traffic

Sometimes users find that Xiaomi underestimates or overstates the real Internet consumption, and the reasons can be different, from firmware bugs to conflicts with VPNs.

How to diagnose the problem:

1. Compare the data with the operator’s statistics (via USSD or personal account).
2. Check your VPN settings: Some services (like Psiphon or 1.1.1.1) may misrepresent your traffic.
3. Turn off power saving for apps that track traffic (in Settings → Battery).
4. Update the firmware: older versions of MIUI had bugs taking into account traffic in roaming.

If the discrepancies are critical (for example, the phone shows 1 GB, and the operator shows 3 GB), try:

• 🔄 Reset network settings (Settings) → SIM-map → Resetting network settings).
• 📱 Install a third-party monitoring app (like NetGuard) and compare data.
• 📞 Contact Xiaomi with Logs (collected through Settings) → The phone. → Revocation).

⚠️ Note: If you are using dual-SIM, make sure the traffic counter is turned on for the correct one. SIM-Sometimes the phone only takes into account the expense of the main card.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the cost of Internet on Xiaomi