How to see the spent Internet on Xiaomi: detailed statistics in 5 minutes

Control of mobile traffic consumption on Xiaomi, Redmi or smartphones POCO — This is especially true for those who use limited data plans or travel abroad frequently, where roaming costs a lot. Unlike iOS, where traffic statistics are hidden in the depths of settings, firmware is a very important part of the problem. MIUI Offers several ways of monitoring at once – from built-in tools to third-party applications with advanced analytics.

But here's the catch: Many users see the settings as just general numbers, not understanding which app eats gigabytes in the background. Others face a situation where the meter is reset after a reboot or upgrade. In this article, we'll take a look at all the available methods of checking traffic, from basic to professional, and learn how to distinguish real consumption from system errors of the meter.

If you've ever wondered why you suddenly ran out of internet when you barely used your phone, or why YouTube eats up traffic even when it's off, this is for you. We're not going to limit ourselves to superficial tips like "get into settings," but to show you how to detail app statistics, export data, and even set up automatic shutdowns when you exceed the limit.

Important: Traffic statistics in MIUI This is because the system takes into account all packets, including service packets (for example, for push notifications), while operators sometimes round up values or do not take into account small transactions. To minimize the error, we recommend using double control – simultaneously checking the data in the phone and in the personal account of the operator.

1. Built-in traffic counter in MIUI: where to look and how to drop

The most obvious way is to use a built-in tool. MIUI, available on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO (Except for Android One devices where the interface is different. To open the stats, follow the following steps:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.

2.Slip by your name. SIM-cards (for example, "MTS" or "Beeline»).

3. Select Traffic Use or Mobile Traffic Consumption (name may vary depending on version) MIUI).

Here you will see the current month's flow chart, as well as a list of applications sorted by traffic consumed. Note that the default is for the current billing period (usually from the 1st of the month), and if you want to analyze another period, you will have to manually reset the meter or use third-party apps (discussed below).

⚠️ Note: In some versions MIUI 14+ The statistics may be reset once the device is restarted, a bug that Xiaomi has not yet fixed, so to avoid data loss, manually record the data or use alternative monitoring methods.

Is the traffic limit set up (if the tariff is limited)

Is the data displayed for the desired period (whether the counter has dropped)

Which apps lead in consumption (background activity)

Is there a warning about exceeding the limit?-->

2. Details by appendices: who is to blame for the overspending

General numbers are good, but they don't answer the main question: which app is eating your traffic? To get a detailed report, go back to Traffic Usage and tap any app on the list.

• 📊 Total expenditure per period (in megabytes or gigabytes).
• 📱 Background traffic – how much data the app consumed when you didn’t use it.
• 🔄 Data transfer – separately for receiving and sending (useful for messengers).

Pay special attention to high-background consumption apps, such as Facebook or Instagram, which can pull up to 500MB per month even when rolled up due to automatic feed updates, to limit their appetites:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.

2. Select the "eating" application and tap the Data Consumption.

3. Activate the option to limit background traffic.

Critical information: B MIUI 13 and later, some system applications (e.g. com.miui.analytics) can consume up to 1 GB of traffic per month to collect telemetry. ADB root-access.

Social networks (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok)

Messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram)

Video services (YouTube, Twitch)

Games (PUBG, Genshin Impact)

Systemic processes (I don’t know what they are)

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3. Set up warnings and automatic Internet shutdown

MIUI This allows you to set up notifications when you exceed the traffic limit, and also completely block mobile Internet when you reach a predetermined threshold, which is especially useful for tariffs with a strict restriction (for example, 5 GB per month:

1.In the section Traffic usage, tap the gear icon (⚙️) top-right.

2. Turn on the Limit Warning switch and specify a threshold value (e.g. 4.5 GB out of 5 GB).

3. Activate the option to disable mobile data when the limit is exceeded.

⚠️ Note: This feature is unstable on two-device devices SIM-If you have both activated SIM, The system can reset the limit settings after restarting, in which case we recommend using third-party applications such as My Data Manager or GlassWire.

Also, pay attention to the setting of the Account Cycle. By default, it is tied to the calendar month, but you can change the start date of the reporting period to your tariff plan (for example, if you have an account from the 15th).

* Nana MIUI 13 function works only for the main SIM-map.

** Root access is required or ADB.

4. Third-party applications for advanced monitoring

If the built-in tools MIUI And if you don't have enough, look at specialized applications that offer advanced analytics, including:

• 📅 The cost of a few months (as opposed to the MIUI, where data is dropped).
• 🛡️ Block background traffic for individual applications.
• 📊 Visualization in the form of graphs and diagrams.
• 🔄 Sync with the cloud to access statistics from other devices.

Top.-3 apps:

1. My Data Manager is a simple interface, support for two SIM-maps, widget on the main screen.
2. GlassWire is an advanced analytics tool with alerts for suspicious activity.
3. NetGuard – Traffic Blocker without root rights (requires settings) VPN).

⚠️ Attention: Traffic monitoring apps themselves consume a small amount of data (up to 10MB per month) for background services, and they may conflict with energy-saving modes. MIUI, To avoid problems, add the selected application to the battery optimization exception list (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery).

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If you use NetGuard, enable the traffic log option in its settings, which will allow you to track which domains and which ones are used. IP-Addresses consume the most data (useful for identifying advertising and tracking services).

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

Data in the phone and the operator may differ, so for accurate control we recommend using both sources.

MTS:

• 🌐 Open the site lk.mts.ru or the application "My MTS».
• 📊 Section “Services» → «Internet» → «Details».
• 📅 This shows the current period expenditure by day.

Beeline:

• 🌐 Go to your personal account or open the application “My Beeline».
• 📊 Installation “Services» → «Internet» → «Traffic statistics».
• ⚡ The operator updates the data with a delay of up to 24 hours.

MegaFon:

• 🌐 Go to lk.megafon.ru or to the MegaFon app».
• 📊 Section “My fare» → «Internet» → «Detailed statistics».
• 🔍 Here you can see the consumption not only on the mobile Internet, but also on Wi-Fi (if connected home Internet from MegaFon).

⚠️ Note: Some operators (for example, Tele2) Detailed traffic in your personal account is displayed only for corporate rates. in this case, call the hotline or use the service. USSD-team:

• *105# - to check the traffic balance on MTS.
• *102# for Beeline.
• *100*1# — for MegaFon.

6.Hidden Traffic Consumption: How to Find and Stop

Sometimes the Internet leaks out, whether it's a system process, a virus, or a malfunctioning application, and here's how to identify and fix it:

Verification of system applications:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.

2. Slip on the three dots in the top corner and select Show System Processes.

3. Pay attention to applications with names like:

• com.miui.analytics – collection of usage statistics.
• com.xiaomi.market – update of the Xiaomi brand store.
• com.android.providers.downloads is a download manager.

If they consume more than 100MB per month, they can be turned off via ADB (guideline).

Search for viruses and advertising software:

Install an antivirus (like Dr.Web or Kaspersky) and scan the system, and pay particular attention to applications that:

• 🚫 Requesting access to SMS Calls or calls (potential Trojans).
• 📥 High traffic consumption with minimal use.
• 🔄 Updated from unknown sources (not through Google Play).

Disabling background activity through ADB:

If you are ready for advanced settings, connect your phone to your PC and follow the commands:

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.analytics


adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.xiaomi.market

⚠️ Warning: Disabling system applications can cause the phone to malfunction.Before executing commands, back up your data!

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Hidden traffic expense is often associated with automatic downloading of updates (including updates). MIUI) or advertising SDK Check the list of installed programs regularly and delete those you do not use.

7.Export and analysis of traffic statistics

If you need to save data on traffic consumption (for example, for reporting or comparison with the operator), MIUI 14, the export function comes in. Here's how to use it:

1. Open Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Using traffic.

2.Slip the gear icon (⚙️) and select Data Export.

3. The system will generate the file traffic_stats.csv, You can open it in Excel or Google Sheets.

The file will have the following columns:

• 📅 Date - the day for which the data is collected.
• 📱 Annex - name of the programme.
• ⬇️ Received (MB) - incoming traffic.
• ⬆️ Sent (MB) – Outbound traffic.
• 🔄 Total (MB) - total expenditure.

For a more in-depth analysis, you can use Google Sheets:

1. Download the file. traffic_stats.csv Google Drive.

2. Open it through Google Sheets.

3. Create a summary table to group data by application or day of the week.

Critical information: B MIUI 13 and older Export Statistics available only for the main SIM-If you have two cards. SIM, data on the second card will have to be fixed manually or use third-party applications.

FAQ: Frequent questions about traffic consumption on Xiaomi