How to completely turn off mobile Internet on Xiaomi Redmi: all the ways 2026

Mobile internet on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones can be a source of not only convenience, but also unexpected costs - especially if you are roaming or using a limited tariff. Many users face a situation where background applications eat up gigabytes of traffic and the balance melts before their eyes. Others just want to save battery power by turning off unnecessary connections.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to disable mobile Internet on Redmi – from basic to hidden functions. MIUI. You will learn how to block data transfers for individual applications, set up automatic shutdown on schedule, and even completely deactivate. SIM-The instructions are suitable for Redmi models. 9A up to the flagship Redmi K70 on MIUI 14/15.

Important: Some methods may vary depending on the firmware version. If you don't find the right item on the menu, check the system updates in Settings → About Phone → Update MIUI.

1. Quick shutdown via notification panel

The easiest way is to use a control center (notification curtain) which works on all versions of MIUI and takes no more than 2 seconds:

1. Swipe your finger down the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the Mobile Data icon** (usually depicted as two up-and-down arrows or an antenna).
3. Tap the icon once - it will go out and the Internet will go off.

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) The mobile data icon can be hidden behind the "More" button (three dots). Click on it to turn all the switches around.

This is a temporary method, so if you reboot your phone or activate In-Air mode, the settings will reset. If you want to permanently shut down, move on to the following.

2. Complete shutdown in settings SIM-map

If you need to permanently ban the transfer of mobile data (for example, for the second time) SIM-maps), use the settings menu:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose the right one. SIM-card (if two of them).
3. Translate the mobile data slider** to the off position.

This method is suitable if you want to:

• 📵 Leave it. SIM-Call-only active card/SMS.
• 🔋 Save battery power (mobile communication module consumes a lot of energy).
• 🛡️ Block background traffic for all applications.

⚠️ Attention: Redmi with two SIM-If you have a card, you can turn off the mobile Internet for one of them, and you can't get the data back to the other one. SIM.

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3. Disconnection for individual applications

MIUI allows you to manage traffic flexibly — you can deny access to mobile Internet for specific programs, leaving it for messengers or navigators.

1. Scroll through the list and turn off sliders in front of unnecessary apps (like TikTok, Facebook, or Google Play Store).

💡 Useful tip: You can see in the same menu which programs are using the most traffic. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Sort by Use, so you'll find the "gluttonous" culprits.

⚠️ Note: Some system applications (such as Mi Cloud or Security) may automatically enable mobile data to sync. To avoid this, disable autosynchronization in Settings → Accounts. → Mi Account.

4.Use of the “Traffic Savings” mode

MIUI has a hidden Traffic Saving feature that automatically limits the background activity of applications, which is useful if you want to keep mobile internet on but reduce your usage.

You can activate the mode as follows:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose yours. SIM-map.
3. Click on Traffic Saving** (or Background Limitation in older versions of MIUI).
4. Enable the option and set a limit (e.g. 500MB per day).

🔹 What the regime does:

• 🚫 Blocks Auto-Update Applications.
• 📥 Stops downloading media files in messengers.
• 🔄 Suspends account synchronization.
• ⚡ Reduces battery consumption by 10-15%.

⚠️ Warning: In saving mode, some features may not work properly, such as Google Maps will not update maps in the background, and WhatsApp may delay message delivery.

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If saving traffic doesn’t help, try turning on “Saving” mode in Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Modes. It further limits network activity.

5. Automatic shutdown on schedule

You can set up automatic shutdowns of mobile internet at certain times, like at night or when you're at work.

1. Install the Automate or MacroDroid app from Google Play.
2. Create a new automation with a “Time” condition (for example, 23:00 to 7:00).
3. Add the action “Disable mobile data”**.
4. Save the rule and activate it.

📌 Alternative method (without third-party applications):

Some versions of MIUI have a built-in sleep mode feature:

1. Go to Settings → Screen and brightness → Sleep mode.
2. Set up a schedule and turn on the option “Disable mobile data”**.

⚠️ Attention: Automatic shutdown can interfere with alarm clocks if they are dependent on the Internet (e.g., Google Clock with network synchronization.

Radical methods: shutdown SIM-map

If you need to block mobile internet completely (for example, for a child or to avoid roaming), consider these options:

Method 1: Disconnection SIM-card

This method is deactivating. SIM-map without its physical extraction:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose the right one. SIM-map.
3. Click on “SIM-Card Disconnect”**.
4. Confirm the action (may be required) PIN-code).

Method 2: Hardware shutdown of the communication module (for advanced)

On some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro+), you can turn off the mobile module via the developer mode:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times).
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the option “Disable Mobile Data” or “Radio” and deactivate it.

⚠️ Warning: Hardware shutdown of the communication module may result in:

• 📵 Losing the opportunity to call/SMS (even on Wi-Fi).
• 🔧 Work failures GPS (Some models use mobile networks to specify coordinates).
• 🔄 Need to restart to restore the connection.

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Shutdown SIM-Cards in settings are the most reliable way to completely block mobile Internet, but it also deactivates calls and SMS. Use it only if you have an alternative way of communicating (e.g. Wi-Fi calls).

7. Verification of the result and elimination of problems

After you turn off your mobile internet, make sure it doesn’t work:

1. Browser Test: Open Chrome and try to load the page (the “No Connection” error should appear).

🛠️ What to do if the Internet is not shut down?

• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes the settings only apply after a reboot.
• 📱 Check the settings of the second SIM-cards (if any).
• 🛠️ Reset network settings: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.
• 🔧 Update. MIUI — In older versions, there are traffic management bugs.

⚠️ Note: If after disconnecting mobile data, the phone still consumes traffic, check:

• 🔗 VPN-Connections – they can bypass restrictions.
• 📡 Wi-Fi hotspots – the phone may have connected to a hidden network.
• 🤖 Background processes MIUI (For example, Mi Cloud or Security).

Frequent Questions (FAQ)