How to turn off traffic savings on Xiaomi phone

Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones often face a situation where apps stop updating in the background or no notification of new messages arrives if the device is not connected to Wi-Fi. This is due to the aggressive policy of the MIUI system or the new HyperOS to save mobile traffic and battery power. While the feature is useful for those who use limited-limited gigabyte rates, for most users it becomes a source of problems.

Data Saver’s system algorithm forcibly limits the background activity of applications when you are out of range of the wireless network, which means that messengers can not send notifications, and email clients will not sync emails until the moment they open. In this article, we will detail how to turn off global traffic savings and configure exceptions for important programs to make your smartphone work correctly.

The interface of settings may vary slightly depending on the version of the shell and the model of the device, but the logic of the operation remains the same for the entire ecosystem. We will consider both standard methods through the settings menu, and additional parameters that are often overlooked.

Global Disabling Traffic Savings in Settings

The first and most obvious step is to find a switch that controls the entire system of restrictions. In modern versions of shells from Xiaomi, this option is often hidden in the depths of the menu so that the user does not accidentally activate the traffic consumption. First, you need to open the main menu settings of your device.

Go to a section that is usually called Connection and Sharing or Wi-Fi and the Internet, where all the key options related to SIM cards and mobile data are concentrated. Find Traffic Savings (sometimes called Traffic Limit or Data Savings). Click on it to see the current status of the feature.

If the slider is green, it means that the restriction mode is active, you need to put it inactive, then the system will stop blocking the background processes of applications when using the mobile network, but it is worth noting that this action does not always immediately solve the problem with specific programs, if they have individual rules for them.

It is important to understand that after disabling the global restriction, some applications may still behave strangely if they have previously been given strict rules. Therefore, it is recommended not to limit yourself to a general shutdown, but to check the settings of each important software separately, which ensures that the background synchronization will work smoothly.

⚠️ Warning: After turning off traffic savings, watch for gigabytes, especially if you have a charging package. Apps may start automatically updating or downloading high-quality content without your knowledge.

Configure restrictions for individual applications

Even if you turn off the general saving mode, MIUI can have customizations for each application installed, this is designed for flexible resource management, but often leads to confusion, and to be sure that messengers and social networks work correctly, you need to check their personal parameters.

Go to Settings → Apps → All apps. In the list, find the desired program, such as Telegram, Viber or WhatsApp. Click on the app icon to open its information page. Here you are interested in Network Connections or Data Use.

In the menu that opens, you'll see a few switches. Make sure that the "Mobile Network" and "Wi-Fi" options are activated. It's also critical to check the Background Connection option, it should be enabled. If there's a ban, the app will "sleep" until you manually open it.

• 🔄 Background connection: allows you to receive data when the screen is off.

Special attention should be paid to the item "No restrictions" (or "No restrictions"). If you turn on this option, the system will ignore any general settings for energy saving and traffic savings for the selected program.

Control through the Control Center and the notification curtain

There is a faster way to check traffic savings status that doesn’t require a deep dive into the settings menu. Newer versions of the HyperOS shell and current MIUI often feature a data management widget right in the notification curtain, which is convenient for quickly diagnosing Internet problems.

Swipe down from the top of the screen to open Control Center. Pay attention to the icon with the image of the SIM card or mobile Internet. With prolonged clicking on this icon (usually 1-2 seconds), the context menu will open or immediately go to the mobile traffic settings section.

Here you can see the current data consumption for the month and quickly switch to saving mode. Also, this section often displays a list of applications that consume the most traffic. This is a useful feature for identifying parasitic programs that can stealthily eat away at your package of gigabytes.

Using desktop widgets is another quick access option, and you can add a Statistical or Security widget that shows traffic consumption in real time, which helps you visually monitor when savings are being turned on and what processes are currently active.

Reset network settings and APN settings

In rare cases, the problem with traffic savings may not be caused by software settings, but by incorrect access point parameters (APN) or temporary failure of network modules. If standard disconnection methods did not help, it is worth trying to reset network settings to factory values.

To do this, go to Settings → Connection and Sharing → Reset Wi-Fi, mobile networks and Bluetooth. The system will warn you that all saved passwords from Wi-Fi and other Bluetooth devices will be deleted. Confirm action and wait for the reboot of communication modules.

After the reboot, the phone will request the operator to reset the settings, make sure that the mobile network settings are enabled and the correct network type is selected (preferably 5G/4G). Sometimes the automatic setting of the APN can mistakenly set limits that the manual reset eliminates.

Remember to recheck your traffic saving settings after reset, as in some cases they may return to default values that imply limitations. Go through the list of important apps and make sure they are allowed background activity again.

Hidden functions and engineering menu

For advanced users looking for deep customization, there are hidden diagnostic menus. On Xiaomi phones, you can access hardware and network testing through special code.

Type ##4636##. The Test menu will open. Select Phone Information. You can see detailed packet statistics and force the network type to be changed. Although there is no direct button to turn off savings, you can diagnose whether the network is blocking background processes at the modem level.

The same menu also has the option to "Run a Ping Test" which allows you to check the stability of the connection. If the ping jumps or packets are lost even with a good signal, the problem may not be in the savings settings, but in the operation of the operator's base station or the hardware of the smartphone antenna.

• 🔍 Diagnosis: checking the status of the radio module.
• 📡 Type of network: switching between LTE/3G/2G.
• 📉 Statistics: Viewing transmitted bytes.
• 🛠️ Testing: Launching Ping and DNS test.

Using the engineering menu is not recommended for ordinary users, as changing some parameters can lead to loss of communication or unstable operation of the device. If you are not sure about your actions, it is better to limit yourself to the standard settings in the system menu.

⚠️ Warning: Do not change the parameters in the engineering menu unless you know exactly what they are responsible for. Incorrect frequency or protocol settings can cause the phone to stop seeing the operator's network.

Impact of energy saving on traffic

Often users confuse traffic savings with energy saving, although these features are closely related. When you turn on Energy Saving or Ultra Saving mode, the system automatically activates data transfer restrictions to extend battery life, a comprehensive optimization measure.

To turn off this bundle, go to Settings → Battery. Check which power mode is active. If you select "Energy Saving", switch to "Balanced" or "Performance." In energy saving mode, background synchronization and content loading are often blocked completely, regardless of traffic settings.

There's also a section in the battery settings called "App battery consumption," and if you click on a particular application, you can see if the system is limiting its activity, and there's an important setting called AutoRun, and if autorunning is prohibited, the application won't be able to update the data until you open it, which creates the illusion of traffic problems.

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For maximum speed and no restrictions, set the "No Limits" mode in the battery settings for working applications, and turn on the power saving mode only at a critically low charge.

Understanding the difference between these modes helps to flexibly manage the device: You can keep traffic savings on for background games, but allow full activity for the email client while controlling overall power consumption through screen settings and brightness.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Comprehensive approach to setup: for stable Internet operation on Xiaomi, you need to turn off not only global traffic savings, but also check individual permissions for each application and energy saving settings.