How to see spent traffic on Xiaomi: all ways from MIUI third-party

You suddenly get a notification from an operator that you've exceeded your Internet traffic limit, but you're sure you've barely used mobile Internet, or you just want to control your megabyte consumption on your Xiaomi, Redmi or other mobile devices. POCO? In this article, we will analyze all possible ways to check traffic - from built-in tools. MIUI Up to hidden Android features and third-party apps.

Xiaomi smartphones based on MIUI They offer multiple options for monitoring traffic, but they're not all equally accurate. For example, the system counter may not take into account background traffic for some applications, and the operator's data is sometimes updated with a delay. MIUI 12-14 and Android 10-14 so you can choose the most reliable.

It is important to understand the difference between:

• 📊 System Traffic Counter – shows the flow rate for all applications, but can be reset after restarting.
• 📡 Data from the operator - accurate statistics with SIM-maps, but updated every 1-24 hours.
• 🔍 Third-party applications – often more detailed reports, but require additional permissions.

If you use Xiaomi with two SIM-Note: Some versions of the maps MIUI They show traffic only in the main SIM. How to fix it – read the section about settings SIM-map.

1. Check traffic through settings MIUI (quickest)

Built-in counter MIUI — The first tool to turn to is that it works on all models, from the Redmi Note 10 to the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, and it doesn't require any additional apps to be installed. But it has a caveat: the counter resets when you reset your statistics or flash it over.

To open up the statistics:

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

Here you'll see:

• 📅 Total expenditure for the current period (usually a month).
• 📱 Traffic by application – which programs “eat” the most megabytes.
• ⚙️ Alert settings – you can set a limit and get a notification when it is exceeded.

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If the menu does not have the option “Use of data”, try the Settings path. → Connections and sharing → The use of data. POCO and some global firmware.

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14 Xiaomi 13/14 The data may not be displayed correctly if the Double mode is enabled. 5G. To fix this, disable the function in Settings → SIM-map → Double. 5G.

2. Viewing traffic through USSD-operator

If the Xiaomi system counter is incredibly low and the Internet suddenly runs out, check the data directly with the operator. SIM-maps, but requires knowledge USSD-codes of your provider.

USSD-teams for popular operators in Russia and CIS:

• 📡 MTS: Dial *100*1# or *111*1#, Then select "Internet Balance".
• 📡 Beeline: *102# → "Find out the balance" → "Detailing the Internet".
• 📡 MegaFon: *105*00# or *558# (for tariffs with unlimited Internet).
• 📡 Television2: *155*1# → "Internet traffic".
• 📡 Yota: *104# → "Packet residues".

After shipping. USSD-you will receive the request SMS The main advantage of this method is that the data is updated in real time, unlike the Xiaomi system counter, which can be delayed by 10 to 30 minutes.

⚠️ Note: On some fares (for example, "All for 500" from Tele2) USSD-commands can show rounded traffic values (e.g. 950MB instead of 956MB). For accurate data, request details through your personal account.

3. Detailed statistics through the appendix "Security"

Xiaomi’s Security app (or Global Firmware Security) not only protects against viruses, but also provides advanced statistics on internet usage, and you can see traffic by day, week, and even hour—which is especially useful if you suspect that an app is leaking data in the background.

How to open up extended statistics:

1. Launch the Security app (the shield icon).
2. Go to the Data Management or Data Usage tab.
3. Select your mobile data (not Wi-Fi!).
4. Click on the chart to see the details by day.

Advantages of this method:

• 📊 Charts by hour – you can see at what time of day more traffic is consumed.
• 🔍 Application filter – you can sort the programs for data consumption.
• ⚠️ Warnings – The app notifies if traffic exceeds the daily average rate.

Please note: in some versions MIUI (Like Redmi. 9A Data management may not be available in India, in which case use the standard Android settings (see next section).

4. Standard Android Traffic Counter (Hidden Function)

Besides the shell. MIUI, Xiaomi has a built-in Android traffic meter, which is less convenient than Xiaomi tools, but it's versatile, which works the same on all Redmi devices. 7A Xiaomi Mix Fold 3.

To open it up:

1. Go to Settings → Network and Internet → Data transfer.
2. Slip on the item Use of mobile data.
3. Select the period (the default is the current month).

Here you'll see:

• 📅 Total traffic for the selected period.
• 📱 List of applications with sorting by data consumption (from more to less).
• ⚙️ Set up alerts – you can set a threshold (e.g. 10GB) after which Android will show a notification.

The main disadvantage of this meter is that it does not take into account the traffic consumed by system processes (for example, updates). MIUI So the real cost could be 5 to 15 percent higher than the statistics show.

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5. Third-party applications for traffic monitoring

If Xiaomi’s built-in tools don’t suit you, try specialized apps that offer more features: monthly reports, blocking voracious apps, and even predicting traffic consumption based on your habits.

Top.-3 Applications to Control Traffic on Xiaomi:

• 📊 My Data Manager - shows real-time traffic, supports widgets on the home screen.
• 🛡️ GlassWire not only counts traffic, but also shows which servers are connecting to your phone.
• 📈 Internet Speed Meter – displays the speed of the Internet in the status bar and keeps statistics by day.

Before installing third-party applications, consider:

• ⚠️ They require permission to access data usage history, which can be a privacy risk.
• 🔋 Some programs (such as GlassWire) consume additional battery due to constant network monitoring.
• 📱 On Xiaomi MIUI 14 may not work the traffic display in the status bar (due to shell limitations).

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Third-party apps are useful if you need hourly detail or background traffic blocking, but built-in tools are enough for basic control. MIUI.

If you choose to use My Data Manager or similar, after installation:

1. Launch the application and give access to the data history.
2. Set a traffic limit (which is the same as your tariff).
3. Enable notifications of exceeding the limit.
4. Add the widget to the main screen for quick access.

6.Transfer traffic to Xiaomi with two SIM-map

If your Xiaomi supports two of your SIM-Cards (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+ Xiaomi 13T), By default, traffic statistics can only be shown for the main SIM. To see the cost of the second card, you need to:

Method 1: Through the MIUI settings

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose the second. SIM-map (stamp by its name).
3. Click Data Use.

Method 2: Using the Security App

1. Open Security. → Data management.
2. At the top of the screen, select the second. SIM drop-down.

If the statistics are the second SIM It doesn’t appear at all, check it out:

• 🔄 Is mobile data included for the second SIM In Settings → SIM-map → [choose SIM] → Mobile data.
• 📶 Is the mode activated only? 4G/5G for SIM 1 (In some firmware, it turns off the counter for the second. SIM).
• 🔧 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version – in old firmware (for example, MIUI 11) there was a traffic mapping error for the second SIM.

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi with Hybrid Dual SIM (Redmi Note 11 traffic is the second SIM This may not be considered correctly if the slot has a microSD card installed. USSD-operator's commands to check.

7.Resetting traffic statistics: when and how to do it

If you want to start tracking traffic from scratch (for example, after a tariff change), you can manually reset the statistics, but note that this will not affect the real consumption of the operator - the meter is reset only in the phone.

How to Reset Traffic Data:

• 📱 V MIUI: Settings → SIM-map → [choose SIM] → Use of data → ⚙️ → Reset the statistics.
• 🤖 In standard Android: Settings → Network and Internet → Transfer of data → ⚙️ → Reset the meter.
• 🛡️ In the Security appendix: Data management → ⚙️ → Clear the data.

When to Remove Statistics:

• 📅 On the first day of the new settlement period (usually the 1st day of the month).
• 🔄 After changing the tariff or operator.
• 📱 If you notice that the counter shows clearly underestimated values (for example, after updating). MIUI).

Important: after the reset, all previous data will be lost. If you need a traffic flow history, take a screenshot of the statistics before the reset or export the data through third-party applications (for example, My Data Manager allows you to save reports to the dataset). PDF).

Frequent problems and their solutions

Sometimes the Xiaomi traffic counter doesn't work properly, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

If none of these methods help, try:

1. Update MIUI Up to the latest version (through Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system).
2. Reset network settings (Settings) → Network and Internet → Resetting Wi-Fi, Mobile Network and Bluetooth).
3. Install a third-party monitoring app (e.g. GlassWire).

In some models (for example, POCO X3 Pro) after resetting to factory settings, the traffic counter can show incorrect values for the first 24 hours, and this is due to the calibration of system services — just wait a day and the data normalizes.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions