How to turn off the monthly traffic limit on Xiaomi

Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphone owners often face intrusive notifications that the mobile traffic limit is coming to an end or has already been exhausted.The MIUI (now HyperOS) default sets limits to save users money, but in an age of unlimited tariffs, this feature becomes only a source of irritation; instead of useful help, it blocks access to applications or constantly looms in the notification curtain.

The problem is solved quite simply, if you know exactly where the right switches are hiding. The standard algorithm of actions may vary slightly depending on the version of the shell, but the logic of the system monitor remains the same for all devices of the brand. You don’t need superuser rights or complex ones. ADB-base-setting.

In this article, we will take a look at all the ways to manage traffic, from completely turning off the meter to fine-tuning notifications, and you will learn how to properly configure the Security system application so that it does not interfere with your comfortable use of your smartphone.

Why Xiaomi is limiting default traffic

Traffic control was introduced by the developers of MIUI as a financial security feature; in the early days of the mobile Internet, tariffs were expensive and data packets were small; random inclusion of high-quality video could devastate the smartphone owner’s account, so the system tightly controlled megabyte consumption.

Now, that's changed: most carriers offer unlimited rates or huge packages that are hard to run out of, but the algorithms of the system have remained the same. If you didn't set up your plan the first time you launched your device, Xiaomi automatically applies a standard template with a limit of, say, 1GB or 5GB per month, which leads to false positives.

It also limits the background data transfer for specific applications, which is useful for saving battery power, but it hurts instant messengers and email clients, who have to work all the time, and understanding the logic of how this mechanism works is the first step to getting it right.

⚠️ Warning: Completely disabling the limit does not mean that your carrier will stop charging for overpacking if you have a restricted traffic tariff.

Setting up a tariff plan in the Security application

The main Internet connection management tool in the MIUI shell is the built-in Security app, and that's where the resides engine tracks incoming and outgoing traffic, and you have to open that app and find the statistics section first.

Inside the Statistics or Traffic Use section, you'll see the current flow chart, and there's a setup button, usually indicated by a gear or settings, and you click on that, you'll be taken to the limit management menu, and that's where the threshold is set when you reach the limits.

To get the system running correctly, you need to provide the current data on your tariff. If you have unlimited data, the most logical way to set the maximum possible value or turn off the function completely, which we will talk about in the next section. If the package is limited, enter the exact number of gigabytes provided by the operator and the date of resetting the billing cycle.

How to completely disable the traffic limit

The most radical and effective way to get rid of persistent reminders is to completely deactivate the control function, which will not delete the application, but will stop tracking the amount of data transferred and block connections when you reach the conditional limit, which is true for users with unlimited rates.

To do this, go back to the traffic settings menu described above. Find a switch called Data Limit or Limit Warning. Transfer the slider to Off. The system may request confirmation of action, warning you that you will no longer receive flow notifications.

It is also worth checking the settings for SIM-Sometimes the settings only apply to the active card for data transfer, but it is better to double-check both slots. After turning off the counter in the notification curtain should disappear, and the applications will stop blocking when the "exceeding" norm.

Management of notifications and warnings

Sometimes users don't have to turn off the meter completely, they just need to remove annoying pop-ups. MIUI allows you to flexibly adjust notification thresholds. You can leave the function active, but configure it to remain silent until you reach 90% or even 99% of the limit.

In the traffic settings menu, look for the Warning limit, where you can set the percentage or specific amount of data at which the system will start to sound the alarm, and by setting a value close to your actual limitless ceiling (if there is one, formally), you will minimize the frequency of notifications.

The Data Limit Action function defines what happens when you exceed the threshold: the connection will be completely severed or simply suspended until the next cycle, and by disabling this option, you ensure that the Internet does not “fall off” at an important moment.

You should also look at the general notification settings of the Security app itself. Go to Settings → Notifications → Security Center and turn off traffic-related categories if the system methods seem to be not effective enough.

Resetting statistics and eliminating counter errors

There are times when the settings are down, and the phone shows the wrong data, saying that the limit is exhausted, even though you have just started the month, in which case, forced resetting of statistics helps, it will not delete your personal files, but will reset the counters in the system monitor.

To perform the reset, go to the traffic statistics section. In the upper right corner, there is often a menu (three dots) where the Reset stats option is available. After that, you need to re-enter the current tariff settings so that the meter starts working correctly from scratch.

If a simple reset doesn’t work, try clearing the Security app cache. Go to Settings → Apps → All apps, find Security, select Memory and click Clear Cache. Don’t confuse it with Clear All Data, as this can reset other antivirus settings.

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The main rule: for unlimited rates, the safest way is to completely disable the Traffic Limit function, rather than trying to fool the system with large numbers that can still cause an error.

Setting up traffic savings for individual applications

Even with unlimited on your phone, it is sometimes useful to limit your traffic consumption for specific voracious apps that you don’t use often, such as video services or cloud storage, which can start syncing over a mobile network, consuming battery life.

The Traffic Statistics menu also has a list of all the apps installed, and if you click on any of them, you'll see the details of how much is spent in the background, how much is in the active mode, and you can set the "Limit background data" or "Disable mobile Internet" switch here.

This is especially true for games and TV apps that don’t have to work when you’re not using your phone, and this point setting allows you to maintain control of your device without globally disabling system monitoring functions.

⚠️ Note: By limiting the background data for messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber), you will stop receiving messages until the application is opened.

Frequent problems and ways to solve them

Xiaomi users sometimes encounter bugs when settings fly off after a system update or reboot. If you notice that the limit has reappeared, check if the Security app has updated through GetApps or Google Play. New versions can reset to factory configuration.

Another common problem is that you have to deal with applications from carriers, and some SIM cards, when you install them, offer you to set up your own traffic monitoring, and if you have both meters on, you can have a conflict, and then you have to trust MIUI system monitoring, because it works at a deeper level.

Also worth mentioning is the Modem Modem feature, which means that if you distribute the Internet to other devices, the limit can be exhausted faster, and the Wi-Fi hotspot settings also allow you to set your own limit of traffic for distribution, which works independently of the main phone counter.

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Expert advice: After every major firmware update (e.g., from MIUI 13 to 14 or switching to HyperOS), recheck your traffic settings.

The impact of the savings regime on the network

Traffic limit should not be confused with energy saving mode. Although these features are in the same Safety app, they work independently. However, enabling a battery-savings mode can automatically limit background data transfer, which the user may mistakenly take for a traffic limit action.

If the Internet is running in snags or push notifications don't come, check the battery settings. In Ultra or Super-Savings mode, the system blocks most network activity. Turn off this mode if you need constant communication, regardless of the tariff plan settings.

Understanding the difference between these mechanisms will help you diagnose connection problems more quickly. Traffic limit is a software barrier designed to account for gigabytes. Energy saving is the physical limitation of a radio module to extend battery life.