How to Watch Mobile Traffic on Xiaomi: All Ways to Watch 2026

Have you noticed that the Internet on Xiaomi has gone down faster than usual? Or you want to monitor how many gigabytes you spent in a month to stay within the tariff limits? There are several ways to track mobile traffic on smartphones running MIUI, from embedded tools to third-party apps. But not everyone knows where to look for this data and how to interpret it correctly.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods to check traffic on Xiaomi Redmi, POCO or Mi – from standard settings to hidden functions and USSD-And we'll also talk about why the numbers on your phone may be different from the data on your carrier, and how to fix that. If you're often faced with unexpected gigabyte write-offs or just want to optimize your Internet usage, read on.

1. Check traffic through MIUI settings

The most obvious and quick way is to use the built-in MIUI traffic counter, which works on all modern Xiaomi smartphones (starting with MIUI 12 and later) and does not require the installation of additional applications.

Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
Go to Connections and Sharing → Data Use.
Select the Mobile Data tab (if you have two). SIM-maps – specify for what you need to look at the statistics).
Scroll down to the graph Use per cycle.

Here you'll see:

📊 Total traffic consumption for the current billing period (default: calendar month).
📱 App distribution – which programs have eaten the most megabytes.
⚠️ Warning of exceeding the limit (if you have set a restriction).

Note that the meter is reset by default on the 1st of each month, and if your plan starts on a different date (for example, the 15th), change the period manually:

Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner of the screen.
Select the Data Use Settings.
Set the reset date according to your tariff.

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If the graph shows zero consumption, but the Internet was used for sure, check if the meter is turned off in the settings. To do this, go to Settings → Connections → Data Use → Three points → Data Use Settings and turn on the Mobile Data option.

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MIUI allows you not only to see the total traffic consumption, but also to analyze which programs are consuming it, which is useful if you suspect that an application is running in the background and eating gigabytes without your knowledge, to get a detailed report:

Go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Data Use.
Select the Mobile Data tab.
Scroll down to the Usage by Applications block.

In this section you will see:

📲 List of all applications, sorted by the amount of traffic consumed (from more to less).
📉 Schedule of use for the selected period (day/week/month).
⚙️ Background traffic restriction button for each application (useful for social networks and instant messengers).

If you notice that an app is spending too much data, you can:

🚫 Prohibit background data transfer (tap on the app) → Background data → Turn off the switch).
🔄 Limit upgrades to roaming (relevant for travel).
🗑️ Clear cache (sometimes clogged cache leads to excessive traffic consumption).

📊 How often do you check your mobile traffic?

Every day.

Once a week.

Only when gigabytes run out.

I never check.

Important! Some system processes (such as Android System or MIUI Daemon) also consume traffic, and if they are at the top of the list, this may indicate problems with firmware or viruses, in which case we recommend checking the phone with an antivirus (such as Dr.Web or Kaspersky) and updating the MIUI to the latest version.

3. USSD-codes for checking traffic from the operator

The built-in Xiaomi meter shows the traffic consumption on the device itself, but sometimes this data is not supported by the information from the operator. USSD-They work for all Russian operators:

Operator.	USSD-code	What shows
MTS	1001# or 1111#	Remainder of traffic, minutes and SMS
Beeline	*102#	Detailing Internet consumption
MegaFon	1050#	The remainder of the Internet package
Tele2.	1551#	Tariff and traffic information
iota	*104#	The Remain of Unlimited Internet

To send a request:

Open the Phone app.
Go to the keyboard tab.
Enter. USSD-code, *100*1# for MTS).
Press the call button.

In a few seconds, you'll be here. SMS or a pop-up notice with data. Please note: some operators may charge a fee for USSD-requests (usually 1-3 rubles) specify the rates on the website of your provider.

Why are Xiaomi and the operator different?

The phone takes into account all traffic, including system updates and background processes, while the operator may not take into account some technical packages (for example, to check the balance), in addition, the MIUI counter is reset strictly according to the calendar, and the operator can use another billing period (for example, from the date of activation of the tariff).

4. Third-party applications for traffic monitoring

If you need more flexible analytics (such as hourly statistics or limit overdraft notifications), use specialized applications.-3 Verified utilities for Xiaomi:

📊 My Data Manager -- it tracks real-time traffic, shows the flow rate of each application, and allows you to set limits.
🔍 GlassWire – visualizes data consumption in the form of a graph, blocks suspicious connections and shows which programs use the Internet in the background.
🛡️ NetGuard not only monitors traffic, but also works as a firewall, allowing you to completely disable access to the network for individual applications.

To install any of these applications:

Open the Google Play Market.
Enter the name of the program in the search box.
Click Install and wait for the download to be completed.
Launch the app and follow the on-screen instructions (usually you need to provide access to traffic data).

Advantages of third-party applications:

⏱️ More accurate accounting (some utilities take into account traffic even when the screen is turned off).
🔔 Flexible notifications (you can set up alerts when you reach 50%, 80% and 100% limit).
📈 Exporting data to Excel or CSV analyse.

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Attention! Some traffic monitoring apps (especially firewalls) require root rights. On Xiaomi, you can get them through unlocking the bootloader and installing a custom recap, but this is insecure and can lead to unstable system operation. If you are not sure about your skills, use rootless programs (for example, My Data Manager).

5. check of traffic through the operator’s personal account

If USSD-The codes seem inconvenient, and the phone does not come SMS You can use your operator's personal account with data, and it's the most reliable way to get accurate rates, including:

📅 The rest of the Internet, minutes and SMS.
💰 Expenses for additional services (e.g. connected options).
📄 Detailing calls and traffic (by date and time).

Instructions for entering the personal account:

Open a browser on your phone (like Google Chrome or MIUI Browser).
Go to the official website of your operator: MTS: https://lk.mts.ru Beeline: https://lk.beeline.ru MegaFon: https://lk.megafon.ru Television2: https://lk.tele2.ru

Enter your phone number and password (if not registered, go through the registration procedure).

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Services

Many operators also offer mobile apps to manage their rates, such as:

📱 My MTS (for MTS subscribers).
📱 My Beeline.
📱 MegaFon-Service.

These apps are more convenient than the website because:

🔐 Automatically logged in by phone number.
🔔 Send push notifications about write-offs and exceeding limits.
💡 Allows you to quickly connect additional gigabytes.

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The data in the operator's personal account is always more important than the meter reading on the phone, and if there are any discrepancies, follow the information from the provider.

6.Reset traffic statistics on Xiaomi

If you've changed your plan or want to start tracking traffic from scratch, you can manually reset the MIUI counter, which is useful if:

🔄 You have switched to a new tariff with a different limit.
📅 The calculation period of the operator does not coincide with the calendar month.
🗑️ The meter data is “hang” and not updated.

To reset the statistics:

Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Data Use.
Slip on the three dots in the top right corner.
Choose Reset Statistics.
Confirm the action.

Attention! After resetting, all previous data will be lost. If you need to save information about traffic flow (for example, for analysis), take a screenshot of the screen with the statistics before reset.

Press the Power + Volume Cut buttons at the same time.
The screenshot will be saved in the Screenshots folder.

You can also change the date of the reset to coincide with the beginning of the billing period of your tariff:

In the same menu (Data Use Settings), select Reset Date.
Set the desired day of the month (for example, the 15th if the tariff is activated in the middle of the month).

7.Why is Xiaomi’s traffic being consumed too fast?

If you notice that the Internet is flying away faster than usual, the reasons may be as follows:

🔄 App auto-update. Google Play updates programs via mobile by default. To turn this off: Open Play Market. → Settings. Select Auto-Update Apps → Only through Wi-Fi.

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Background activity of messengers

Settings → Applications → Application Management → [Select messenger] → Mobile data → Background data (disable)

Poor network coverage

Viruses or advertising software

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To reduce traffic consumption:

📶 Use Data Saving Mode in Settings MIUI.
🔒 Disable Mobile Data for Unnecessary Applications.
📴 Enable Background Traffic Limitation in Settings → Battery and productivity → Battery management.