How to find out the Internet traffic consumption on Xiaomi: step-by-step instructions

Have you noticed that mobile Internet on Xiaomi is running out too quickly? Or want to understand which app eats the most megabytes? In this article, we will examine all the ways to check traffic on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones, from built-in MIUI tools to third-party applications and carrier services. Whether you use Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi Note 10, the instructions will be suitable for all devices based on MIUI 12-14.

Many users face the problem of unexpected traffic consumption, especially when the mobile Internet is turned on in the background or when the messengers are running voracious, we will show how not only to look at statistics, but also to limit the cost to avoid unnecessary costs, and we will tell you why the data in the phone and the operator can be different — and what to do about it.

1. Built-in traffic statistics in MIUI

The easiest way is to use standard MIUI tools, which are available on all Xiaomi smartphones without installing additional apps, and the statistics are updated in real time and show the consumption of both mobile networks and Wi-Fi.

To open it up:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose yours. SIM-card (if there are several).
3. Tap on Traffic Consumption or Data Use (name depends on MIUI version).

Here you'll see:

• 📊 Expenditure schedule for the current month (or other selected period).
• 📱 List of apps with an indication of how much traffic each spent.
• ⚠️ Warnings when the limit is exceeded (if it is set).

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If the schedule doesn’t update, restart your phone or check if your settings have reset after the MIUI update.

V MIUI 14 The possibility of separate traffic accounting for 2G/3G/4G/5G. This is useful if you have a different rate with different limits for different types of network. To enable this feature, go to Settings. → SIM-map → Traffic consumption → Additionally.

2. Setting limits and warnings

To avoid unexpected expenses, you can set a soft or hard limit on traffic consumption, if you exceed a soft limit, you will receive a notification, and a hard limit will completely shut down mobile Internet.

How to set up:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Traffic consumption.
2. Slap the icon. ⚙️ (Settings) in upper right corner.
3. Select Set a Data Limit.
4. Enter the limit value (e.g. 10GB) and save.

You can also do this here:

• 🔔 Enable notifications when you reach 50%, 80% and 100% limit.
• 📅 Reset the meter manually (useful if the operator has a non-standard calculation period).
• 🚫 Block background traffic for individual applications.

⚠️ Note: If you use two of these SIM-maps, limits are set separately for each, please note that traffic will only be counted for the same SIM, currently active.

3. Traffic check through the "Security" application

MIUI has a built-in Security app that also tracks traffic flow, and it provides more detailed statistics, including background consumption and system activity.

To open it up:

1. Launch the Security app (shield icon).
2. Go to the Data Management or Data Usage tab.
3. Select Mobile Data or Wi-Fi.

Advantages of this method:

• 🔍 Detailed breakdown by day and week.
• 🛡️ Ability to block apps that consume too much traffic.
• 📈 Displaying peak hours of consumption (useful for rates with night unlimited Internet).

Some versions of MIUI also offer Traffic Savings, which compresses data when browsing the web, which can save up to 30-40% of traffic, but sometimes degrades image quality.

4. How to find out traffic of the operator

The data in the phone and the mobile operator may differ, and this is due to:

• 🕒 Delayed update of statistics (for the operator, the data is sometimes updated with a delay of up to 24 hours).
• 📡 Technical losses in data transmission (up to 5-10% of traffic can be lost in the network).
• 🔄 Different methods of calculation (for example, some operators do not take into account traffic in roaming).

To check the operator's consumption:

If the difference between the data in the phone and the operator exceeds 15-20%, this may indicate a malfunction in the work. SIM-card or communication module malfunction, in which case, try restarting your phone or contacting the communication salon.

5. Third-party applications for traffic monitoring

If the built-in MIUI tools aren’t enough, third-party apps can be used, offering advanced analytics, home screen widgets, and even blocking background traffic for individual applications.

Top.-3 apps:

• 📊 My Data Manager – shows real-time consumption, supports widgets and notifications.
• 🛡️ GlassWire – visualizes traffic as a graph, blocks suspicious connections.
• 🔍 NetGuard – allows you to completely turn off the Internet for individual applications without root rights.

How to install and configure (for example, My Data Manager):

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. When you first start, allow access to VPN settings (this is necessary for traffic counting).
3. Set a monthly limit and set up notifications.
4. In the Apps section, see which programs consume the most data.

⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. NetGuard) require Mode to be enabled VPN, What may conflict with other services (e.g. banking applications) Check compatibility before using.

6.Hidden Traffic Consumption: How to Find and Stop

Sometimes, traffic leaks out unnoticed, due to background activity of apps, automatic updates, or even viruses.

Signs of hidden consumption:

• 📉 The Internet is ending much faster than usual.
• 🔄 The phone is very warm or discharged quickly even in standby mode.
• 📱 Traffic statistics show unknown applications or high-consumption system processes.

How to stop it:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Sort the list by traffic expense.
3. Check out high-consumption apps. If there are unknowns, delete them.
4. For known apps (such as Facebook or TikTok), turn off background traffic.

Also worth it:

• 🔒 Disable auto-update apps in Google Play (or allow only over Wi-Fi).
• 🚫 Block advertising traffic with AdGuard or built-in blocker MIUI.
• 🛡️ Check your phone for viruses using Google Play Protect or Dr.Web.

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If after all the manipulations, the traffic continues to “leak”, try resetting the network settings: → SIM-map → Network resets, which will delete all stored Wi-Fi and mobile network settings, but often solves the problem.

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

Many Xiaomi users face the same problems when checking traffic, and here are the most common errors and solutions:

Another common mistake is ignoring background traffic, and many apps (like WhatsApp, Viber, Google Maps) continue to use the Internet even when you're not using them, to stop it:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the appropriate application.
3. Turn off the Background data or Autostart option.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions