Monitoring mobile Internet consumption on Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro is a challenge for users with limited tariffs or when connecting to unstable networks. Even if your tariff involves unlimited traffic, hidden background processes (application updates, cloud synchronization, advertising modules) can stealthily eat up gigabytes of data. In this article, we will examine all available monitoring methods, from embedded MIUI tools to third-party utilities and mobile operators services.
The Redmi 8 Pro (codenamed olivewood) features a hybrid slot for the game. SIM-cards where the second slot can work either as a place for the second SIM, Or microSD card, and that affects the traffic meter settings, when you use two. SIM-The flow data can be duplicated or displayed separately, and we will take these nuances into account in the instructions below.
Important: if you notice a discrepancy between the data of the smartphone and the report of the operator, the problem may lie in background processes (for example, automatic updating of the Google Play Store or messengers) or in accounting errors on the provider side.
1. MIUI Built-in Statistics: Where to Look and How to Reset Data
The fastest way is to use standard MIUI tools, which are available without installing additional applications and are updated in real time, but this method has a limitation: the counter reset occurs automatically at the beginning of each billing period (usually the 1st of the month), and you can not manually change the start date of accounting.
To open up the statistics:
- Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
- Choose an active one SIM-card (if there are two, repeat the actions for each card).
- Slip on the traffic expense item.
- At the top of the screen, the consumption chart for the current period will be displayed, and below - a list of applications with an indication of the amount of data.
Here you can set a warning about exceeding the limit:
- 🔔 Set a traffic limit: activate the slider and set a threshold (e.g. 10GB.
- 📊 Details by app: tap on any app on the list to see the day-to-day flow and ban background traffic.
- 🔄 Reset meter: click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Reset statistics. This will come in handy if your tariff period does not start on the 1st.
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If you see unknown names in the app list (e.g. com.android.vending), these are Google system services. → Annexes → Application management → Threefold → Special access → Background data
2. Monitoring applications: which is better than MIUI Traffic Monitor or GlassWire?
The built-in MIUI tools are not always accurate, they may not take into account traffic consumed by system processes or roaming. For detailed analysis, install third-party utilities.
| Annex | Advantages | Deficiencies | Download link |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIUI Traffic Monitor (built-in) | No installation, integrated into the system, low power consumption | Limited Details, Reset Data When Updating MIUI | Already pre-installed |
| GlassWire | Real-time traffic visualization, blocking suspicious connections, day/week history | Paid version for advanced features, can slow down on weak devices | Google Play |
| My Data Manager | Convenient widgets, support for several SIM-maps, export reports | Advertising in the free version, sometimes understates the figures | Google Play |
To install GlassWire or My Data Manager:
- Download the app from the Google Play Store.
- When you first start, grant permissions to access traffic data (required!).
- Set your limits in the Settings → Data Limits section.
- Include exceeding notifications in Notifications.
Important: Third-party applications may conflict with MIUI energy-saving modes. If the data stops being updated, add a utility to battery exclusions: Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Consumption Management → Select the application → No restrictions.
3. Traffic check through the operator's personal account: instructions for MTS, Beeline, MegaFon, Tele2
Mobile carrier data is the most reliable source, because it takes into account all traffic, including system processes and counting errors on the device. However, there is a caveat: operators update statistics with a delay (from 1 to 24 hours).
MTS
- 🌐 Personal account: go to lk.mts.ru, log in and select My tariff → Details → Internet.
- 📱 Application "My MTS": section Tariff → Expenses → Internet traffic.
- 📞 USSD-command *100*1# and follow the instructions.
Beeline
- 🌐 Personal account: beeline.ru → My Beeline. → Services → Internet.
- 📱 Application "My Beeline": Tariff tab → Expenses.
- 📞 USSD-Team: *102# → Select “Balance and Services Information».
What if the data of the operator and smartphone do not match?
4. Hidden Traffic Consumers: How to Find and Disable
Up to 30 percent of mobile internet can be spent in the background without your knowledge.
- 📱 Auto-Update Apps: Google Play Store updates programs by default via mobile network. disable this in Settings → Annexes → Google Play Store → Mobile traffic.
- ☁️ Cloud services: Google Photos, Mi Cloud, Dropbox sync files in the background.
- 📊 Advertising in games and apps: even free games (like Free Fire or Free Fire) PUBG Mobile) upload banner ads over the Internet. Limit their traffic through Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Traffic consumption.
- 🔄 System services: Google Play Services and Mi Push Service communicate with servers constantly, and they can't be turned off completely, but you can limit background activity.
To discover hidden consumers:
Open Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Consumption
Check out high-spending apps (tap on each → “Mobile Data”)
Disable AutoRun for Unnecessary Programs in Settings → Permissions → AutoRun
Install NetGuard to block background traffic without root rights-->
The Redmi 8 Pro is particularly heavily traffic-driven with the pre-installed Mi Video app, which downloads previews of videos even when you’re not using them. We recommend turning it off via Settings → Applications → Application Management → Mi Video → Disable.
5. Set up notifications of exceeding the limit
To avoid unexpected charges for additional traffic, set up alerts on the device and on the operator’s side. MIUI It's done this way:
- Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Traffic consumption.
- Activate the Excess Warning Slider.
- Specify a threshold value (for example, 90% of your limit).
- Turn on the option to turn off mobile Internet when you exceed it if you want to completely block traffic after the limit is exhausted.
In addition, set up notifications from the operator:
- 📶 MTS: send SMS with the text LIMITH XXX (where XX is your limit in GB) to number 111.
- 📶 Beeline: Dial *110*09# and follow the instructions.
- 📶 Megaphone: activate the service "Traffic Control" through your personal account.
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Double protection (notifications on a smartphone + SMS from the operator) reduces the risk of exceeding the limit to 1-2%.
6.Saving traffic: 7 working ways for Redmi 8 Pro
If you are constantly short of gigabytes, try these methods:
- 📶 Enable data compression in Google Chrome: open the browser → Settings → Saving traffic.
- 🎵 Limit the quality of music in Spotify or Yandex Music: select Low or Medium in streaming settings.
- 📹 Turn off autoplay video in social networks: on Facebook or Instagram go to Settings → Use of data → Auto-reproduction → Only through Wi-Fi.
- 🔄 Use Opera Max: This app compresses traffic for all programs (available in the app). APK, Since removed from Google Play).
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Redmi 8 Pro has a hidden traffic compression feature for all applications. Activate it through the engineering menu: dial in the phone app ##4636##, select Usage statistics → Data use → Enable data compression.
7. Frequent problems and their solutions
Redmi 8 Pro users often face the following difficulties when considering traffic:
⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI To avoid data loss, export reports manually monthly (e.g., through screenshots or the My Data Manager app).
Problem 1: Traffic is not considered correct (e.g., shows 0 MB when used actively).
- Check if statistics are included: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Traffic consumption → Threefold → Settings → Include traffic records.
- Reset the device.
- Reset network settings: Settings → System → Reset settings → Reset network settings.
Problem 2: Fast traffic consumption in roaming.
- Turn off automatic download of media in messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram).
- Use a VPN with traffic compression (such as Opera VPN).
- Set up APN for roaming: check the parameters with the operator.
⚠️ Note: Redmi 8 Pro with firmware MIUI 12+ There may be a problem where traffic is second. SIM-Solution: Update your firmware to the latest version or use third-party accounting apps.