How to see the amount of traffic on Xiaomi: detailed instructions with pictures and tips

Monitoring mobile traffic and Wi-Fi data consumption on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones is a key skill for every user, especially if you have a limited plan or travel frequently roaming, and in this article we will look at all possible ways to check traffic, from built-in MIUI tools to third-party apps and carrier services.

Many users are faced with a situation where the Internet suddenly ends prematurely, and the bill for communication grows many times. The reasons can be different: background activity of applications, automatic updating of system files or even viruses. Learning to track traffic means avoiding unexpected costs and optimizing the operation of the smartphone.

In MIUI 14/15, developers have overhauled the data statistics section to add app detail and limits, but not everyone knows where to look for these settings. We'll show step-by-step instructions for different firmware versions and models, from the budget Redmi Note to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

1. Built-in traffic statistics in MIUI

The easiest way is to use standard shell tools, and MIUI has a separate section that displays detailed information about mobile data and Wi-Fi consumption.

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 Consumption or Traffic Statistics (the name may vary depending on the version of MIUI).

Here you'll see:

• 📊 Total mobile traffic consumption for the current period (month/day).
• 📱 Application breakdown – which programs consume the most data.
• ⚙️ Alert settings – you can set a limit after which the smartphone will notify you or turn off the mobile Internet.

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If you have a two-sim smartphone, statistics for each SIM-The maps are displayed separately. Switch between them at the top of the screen.

MIUI 15 introduced Intelligent Traffic Control, which automatically limits the background activity of applications when approaching the limit, to activate it:

1. In the statistics section, tap three dots in the upper right corner.
2. Select Settings → Intellectual control.
3. Turn on the switch and set the desired threshold (e.g. 80% of the limit).

2. How to Reset the Traffic Counter by Hand

By default, the MIUI meter is reset automatically at the beginning of each billing period (usually the 1st of the month), but what if your plan starts, say, on the 15th? Or do you want to start counting from today?

For manual discharge:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Data expenditure.
2. Slip on the calendar icon (or the inscription Reset Period).
3. Choose Reset Data and confirm the action.

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Warning: After resetting all previous data will be lost. If you want a history, take a screenshot of the statistics screen before resetting.

In some versions of MIUI (e.g., on POCO F5), the reset option is hidden.

• 🔧 Use Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About the phone, tap 7 times on the version MIUI, Then in the additional settings → For developers, find the Resetting Network Statistics item.
• 📲 Install a third-party app to monitor traffic (more on this in the next section).

3. Third-party applications for traffic monitoring

If you don't have enough built-in MIUI tools, you can use specialized utilities that offer advanced features: real-time flow charts, limit notifications, and even background traffic blocking for individual applications.

Top.-3 apps:

🔹 Important: Traffic monitoring applications require permission to access VPN-This is necessary to intercept data, but some antiviruses may perceive this as suspicious activity).

To set limits in My Data Manager:

1. Open the app and go to the Plans tab.
2. Tap Add Plan and select type (monthly, weekly or one-time).
3. Specify the amount of traffic (e.g. 10 GB) and the date of the beginning of the reporting period.
4. Save the settings.

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4. Check traffic through the operator’s website or application

If you need to know the exact residue of traffic on the tariff (not just statistics from a smartphone), it is better to use the services of a mobile operator.

• 📡 You're connected to the network. 5G, and counter MIUI It shows the data with a delay.
• 🔄 You have active bonuses or promotions that are not counted in your phone statistics.
• 📵 You want to check the traffic consumption in roaming.

Methods of checking with popular operators:

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Note: Operator data and statistics on a smartphone can diverge by 5-10% due to the peculiarities of packet accounting. the operator takes into account all transmitted data (including service data), and MIUI only user traffic.

If you have unlimited tariff with "honest" GB (for example, 30 GB at high speed, then the limit), the operator's personal account usually shows:

• 📉 The remainder of traffic at high speed.
• ⚡ Speed after limit has been exhausted.
• 📅 Counter reset date.

5. How to reduce traffic consumption on Xiaomi

Even if you have unlimited rates, extra traffic can cause speeds to slow down or cause additional roaming costs. Here are 7 ways to reduce it:

🔧 Settings MIUI:

• 🛑 Turn off Auto Update apps in Google Play: Play Store → Settings → Auto-update of applications → Only through Wi-Fi.
• 📥 Limit background data transfer: Settings → Annexes → Application management → [Select the application] → Mobile data → Background mode.
• 🔄 Turn off Auto Sync for Unnecessary Accounts: Settings → Accounts and synchronization.

📶 Network optimization:

• 📶 Switch to the switch. 3G instead 4G/5G, If you do not need high speed: settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Preferred type of network → 3G.
• 🌐 Use data compression in the browser (for example, the “Lite” mode in Google Chrome).

🚫 Blocking “gluttonous” applications:

• 🎮 Games (e.g., games, PUBG Mobile, Genshin Impact – up to 100MB per hour.
• 📺 Streaming services (YouTube, TikTok) – up to 3 GB per hour when viewing in the Internet HD.
• 📷 Cloud services (Google Photos, Dropbox) – upload photos / videos in the background.

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💡 Traveller’s advice: Before traveling abroad, turn off data transfers in roaming (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Roaming data) and use offline maps (for example, in Google Maps or Yandex.Maps).

Frequent problems and their solutions

Sometimes the traffic statistics in MIUI are not working correctly: they show inflated values, they are reset by themselves or not updated.

🔹 Problem 1: The meter shows the consumption when the mobile Internet is turned off.

• 🔄 Solution: Enable mode Only 2G in network settings – some applications (e.g. banking) can use data even when “off" 4G.
• 🛠️ Check if Wi-Fi Assist (automatic connection to mobile data with weak Wi-Fi) is activated: → Wi-Fi → Additionally. → Wi-Fi Assist.

🔹 Problem 2: Statistics are dropped arbitrarily.

• 📅 Solution: Set a fixed reset period manually (see Section 2). You may have activated the operator's calendar Reset option.
• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone – sometimes it helps to reset the cache of the traffic accounting system.

🔹 Problem 3: Traffic consumption in MIUI And the operator is very different.

• 📡 Solution: Keep in mind that the operator considers all packets (including retransmissions when a bad signal is received) and the smartphone only counts successfully delivered data.
• 🔍 Check if you have additional services (e.g., “Social Unlimited”) that can be accounted for separately.

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If the difference between the operator and MIUI data exceeds 20%, it is likely that the smartphone is running malware that consumes traffic in the background.

🔹 Problem 4: After the update MIUI The statistics section disappeared.

• 🔧 Solution: Reset network settings: Settings → System and device → Resetting settings → Resetting network settings.
• 📲 Install an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher) – sometimes it returns hidden system features.

7. Traffic analysis for advanced users

If you need the most detailed data consumption information (for example, to search for leaks or optimize the operation of applications), you can use tools for developers.

🔧 Method 1: ADB-team

With Android Debug Bridge (ADB), you can get advanced statistics on all network interfaces.

1. Install Platform Tools on your PC.
2. Connect your smartphone via USB and enable Debugging over USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – tap 7 times, then Additional settings → For developers).
3. Follow the command: adb shell dumpsys netstats detail It will display a detailed report on all applications and system processes.

🔧 Method 2: Logs of the network

MIUI has a hidden network log function to activate it:

1. Enter the dialer code: ##4636##.
2. Go to the Usage statistics tab.
3. This shows real-time traffic consumption by application and process.

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Attention: Using ADB and hidden menus can cause your smartphone to run in an unstable way. Don't change settings unless you're sure they're there. Use built-in MIUI tools to control traffic.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions