How to see the amount of traffic on Xiaomi: detailed instructions for all versions of MIUI

Monitoring mobile internet consumption on Xiaomi smartphones is a challenge that many users are concerned about, especially for those who use traffic-restricted fares or travel frequently. Unlike the iPhone, where consumption statistics are hidden in the depths of settings, the MIUI shell offers several ways to monitor, from built-in tools to third-party applications with advanced analytics.

But there are nuances: depending on the firmware version (MIUI 12, MIUI 13, MIUI 14 or HyperOS), the menu layout may differ, and some features are only available on certain models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi Note 12).

Why it’s important to track traffic to Xiaomi

Mobile Internet is one of the most expensive resources of a modern smartphone. According to research by J’son & Partners, the average Xiaomi user in Russia consumes up to 12 GB of traffic per month, and a third of them are in the background processes: updating applications, synchronizing cloud services and advertising modules. Without control, these figures can grow by 2-3 times, especially if you:

• 📱 Watch YouTube or TikTok videos in high definition often.
• 🎮 Playing online games (PUBG Mobile, Genshin Impact).
• 📊 Use messengers with autoload media (Telegram, WhatsApp).
• 🔄 Update apps over a mobile network, not Wi-Fi.

Moreover, some apps (like Facebook or Instagram) continue to consume traffic even when they are curled up. MIUI has a built-in tool to limit background consumption, but it doesn't work perfectly, so it's important not only to check the statistics, but also to analyze which programs eat up the most megabytes.

Method 1: Integrated MIUI statistics (the simplest method)

The fastest way to see traffic is to use standard MIUI settings.This method works on all models, from Redmi 9A to Xiaomi 14 Ultra, but the interface may vary slightly depending on the firmware version.

Instructions:

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to SIM cards and mobile networks (or Mobile network in older versions).
3. Choose yours. SIM-card (if there are several).
4. Slip on the item Traffic usage or data consumption.

Here you'll see:

• 📊 Total traffic consumption for the current period (usually from the 1st day of the month).
• 📱 Breakdown by application (how much has been spent).
• 🔄 Possibility of resetting the meter (useful if you have a tariff with a non-standard period).

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If the statistics show unrealistically large numbers (e.g. 50 GB per day), check if your phone is connected to another device's hotspot. Sometimes MIUI counts traffic from connected gadgets as its own.

Note that MIUI 14 and HyperOS have added a "Limit Warning" feature to configure it:

1. In the Traffic Usage menu, click on the three dots in the upper right corner.
2. Select the warning settings.
3. Specify the limit (for example, 10 GB) and save.

Method 2: MIUI Tools – Hidden Firmware Options

Few people know, but MIUI has a hidden menu with advanced traffic statistics that is not available through standard settings, and you need to use an engineering menu or special commands to open it.

Option 1: via MIUI Hidden Settings (for firmware up to MIUI 13):

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the combination: ##4636###.
3. In the menu that appears, select Network Use.

Option 2: Through ADB (for advanced users):

adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/.Settings$DataUsageSummaryActivity

This method will show detailed statistics on each system process, including hidden Google Play and MIUI services, which are not normally displayed in the standard menu, but require developer rights to use it.

⚠️ Warning: Not all engineering menu commands are secure, changing the settings in Radio Information may cause network loss.

Method 3: Operator applications (MegaFon, Beeline, MTS, Tele2)

If you want not only statistics on the phone, but also data from the operator, it is better to use official applications. They show traffic with bonuses, gifts and promotions that are not displayed in the Xiaomi settings.

The advantage of this method is that the data is updated in real time and takes into account all the nuances of the tariff, for example, if you have a Night No Limit package connected, the application will show how much traffic is consumed during the day and how much is consumed at night.

⚠️ Note: In the applications of operators sometimes there is a discrepancy with the phone data (up to the current level). 5-10%). It's related to the fact that MIUI It's based on device-level traffic, and it's based on network-level traffic.

Method 4: Third-Party Applications for Traffic Monitoring

If you don’t have enough built-in Xiaomi tools, you can install specialized programs that offer advanced analytics, consumption charts, and even block voracious applications.

Top.-3 traffic-accounting applications:

• 📊 My Data Manager -- shows the flow rate by day/week, there's a widget for the home screen. SIM-map.
• 🛡️ GlassWire – visualizes traffic as a graph, detects suspicious activity.
• 🔍 3G Watchdog – allows you to set a hard limit and automatically disconnects the Internet when it is exceeded.

Example of My Data Manager:

These apps are useful if you:

• 🌍 Travel and use roaming (helps avoid huge bills).
• 📵 Want to block background traffic consumption for individual applications.
• 📈 You need detailed statistics by hour/minute.

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Third-party applications consume extra battery because they run in the background. If you only need basic statistics, you'd better use the built-in MIUI tools.

Method 5: Checking through USSD-operator

If you do not have access to the Internet or do not want to install applications, you can find out the rest of the traffic using the help of the Internet. USSD-This method works on any phone, including Xiaomi, Samsung or even push-button devices.

Teams for popular operators:

• 📶 MTS: *100*1# or *111*1#
• 📶 Beeline: *102#
• 📶 MegaFon: *105*00#
• 📶 Tele2: *107#
• 📶 Yota: *104#

After you have the team, you will receive SMS information about the traffic balance, minutes and SMS. Some operators (for example, MegaFon) have extended USSD-menu where you can see the details of the expenditure by day.

⚠️ Attention: USSD-The requests may be paid (usually) 1-3 Check the rates on your operator's website, and some teams only work in your home region.

How to reduce traffic consumption in Xiaomi

Knowing statistics is only half the battle, and it's much more important to learn how to save traffic, especially if you have a limited rate. Here are some ways that work:

1. Restriction of background traffic:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select an app (such as Facebook).
3. Slip the data usage.
4. Turn off Background Data Use.

2. Set up auto-update applications:

• 📱 Open Google Play → Settings → Auto-update of applications.
• 🔄 Select Only via Wi-Fi.

3. Traffic compression in Chrome:

• 🌐 In Chrome browser go to Settings → Saving traffic.
• 🔘 Enable the option to Reduce data usage.

4. Use of Lite versions of applications:

Many popular services have lightweight versions that consume 2-3 times less traffic:

• 📷 Facebook Lite instead of Facebook
• 💬 Messenger Lite instead of Messenger
• 📺 YouTube Go to watch videos in low quality

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If you watch YouTube videos frequently, set a quality limit for the mobile network in your application settings: Settings → Playback Quality → Traffic Savings.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When checking traffic on Xiaomi, users face several typical problems.

1.Statistics are not reset at the beginning of the month

This is because MIUI defaults to a calendar month (from the 1st), and your fare may start from, for example, the 15th.

1. Go to Settings → SIM cards and mobile networks → Traffic usage.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner.
3. Select Change Cycle and set your tariff start date.

2. Traffic consumption is 0, although the Internet is working

This situation arises if:

• 🔌 You are connected to Wi-Fi, but it doesn’t work (the phone automatically switches to mobile data, but doesn’t record it).
• 📵 In the settings, traffic accounting for the current SIM-map.
• 🔄 There was a failure in the service com.android.phone (helps reboot).

3.The operator and phone data are very different

A difference of 10-15% is normal, but if the discrepancy is greater, check:

• 📡 Are other devices connected to your phone as an access point.
• 🔄 Have you reset your network settings (this resets the meter) MIUI).
• 📊 Does the operator not consider the traffic from SMS/MMS (Sometimes they are charged as the internet).

If the problem persists, try using a third-party monitoring app (see Method 4) and compare the data.

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