How to view the Internet consumption on Xiaomi: all ways with explanations

Are you suddenly notified by an operator that your Internet traffic limit has been exceeded, even though you are sure you have barely used a mobile network? Or just want to control which apps are eating megabytes on your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO? In this article, we will examine all the available methods of checking Internet consumption, from built-in MIUI tools to third-party applications and operator services.

Traffic control is important not only for saving money, but also for security: some viruses or background processes can transmit data to the network unobtrusively, we will show you how to track voracious programs, adjust warnings about exceeding the limit, and even understand the discrepancies between the data of the smartphone and the operator.

1. Built-in MIUI statistics: the fastest way

The MIUI system (Android shell on Xiaomi smartphones) has a built-in traffic counter that works without additional applications, its main advantage is the detailing of applications and the ability to set limits. However, there are nuances: the counter is reset when you reset settings or update the firmware, and the data can slightly diverge from the operator (for more details in the section on accuracy of measurements).

To open up the statistics:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
• 📊 Select Traffic Use or Mobile Traffic (name depends on version) MIUI).
• 🔍 Scroll down to the chart with the current month's data.

Here you'll see:

• 📈 Total traffic consumption for the selected period (default – current month).
• 📊 Application statistics – which programs consumed data the most.
• ⚠️ Warnings about exceeding the limit (if you set them).

Choose. SIM-map|Click on “Set a Traffic Limit»|Specify the maximum volume in MB/GB|Enable the option to “Warn when exceeding»|Save the settings.

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Note that in some versions of MIUI (e.g. MIUI 14 for global firmware), the menu item may be called Data usage, which is the same. If you don't find a section, search by settings (the magnifier icon in the upper right corner).

⚠️ Attention: Built-in counter MIUI Only mobile traffic is taken into account (2G/3G/4G/5G). Wi-Fi consumption is displayed separately in the Settings section. → Wi-Fi → Use of Wi-Fi.

Details from the operator: accurate data, but with a delay

If you need official data on Internet consumption (for example, for disputes with the operator), check the statistics in your personal account or mobile application of your provider. This method is more accurate than the built-in MIUI counter, since the data is taken directly from the operator's servers. However, there are disadvantages: updating the information can take up to 24 hours, and the detail on the applications is absent.

Instructions for popular operators:

• 🏠 MTS: Go to the application "My MTS» → section» → «Details. Or send them. USSD-team *111*59#.
• 📡 Beeline: In the My Beeline app, select Services» → «Internet» → «Traffic statistics». USSD: *110*923#.
• 🌐 MegaFon: Internet section in the application or the team *105*500#.
• 📶 Television2: «My body.2» → «Internet» → «Statistics». USSD: *155*1#.

If you have another operator, look for a service or detail section in their app — that's usually what they call it. For virtual carriers (like Yota, Tinkoff Mobile), check the site or app: there's always a statistics section there.

MTS|Beeline|MegaFon|Tele2.|Yota|Tinkoff Mobile|Other|I don't know.

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⚠️ Attention: Operators often round up traffic to megabytes in a big way. For example, if you spent 1025 MB, the detail can be 2 GB.

Third-party applications: Advanced analytics

The built-in MIUI tools and operator data provide basic information, but if you need deep analytics (e.g., traffic flow in roaming, by hour or by data type), install a dedicated application. We tested several and recommend:

• 📊 Internet Speed Meter Lite — shows the speed and traffic consumption in real time in the notification panel. Free, no ads.
• 🔍 GlassWire — visualizes the consumption of applications on graphs, there is an option to block background traffic.
• 🛡️ NetGuard not only monitors traffic, but also blocks Internet access for individual applications (useful for savings).

Example of Internet Speed Meter Lite settings:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Open it and grant permission to access your network usage data.
3. In the settings, choose which traffic to track: mobile, Wi-Fi or both.
4. Activate the display in the notification panel – now the flow will be visible always.

The advantage of third-party apps is that they work independently of the reset of the smartphone settings and can take into account traffic even in airplane mode (if the data is cached), but remember: these programs themselves consume a small amount of Internet to synchronize data.

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If you use two SIM-maps, in the application settings, specify which one is being tracked, otherwise the data will be mixed, and the statistics will be inaccurate.

4. Verification through USSD-Teams: Quickly but limited

If you do not have access to the Internet or the operator’s application, you can find out the rest of the traffic using the help of the Internet. USSD-This works on any phone, but it provides minimal information -- usually only the balance of the package or the total cost per month.

USSD-traffic-checking:

To send a team:

1. Open the phone app.
2. Go to the “Keyboard” tab (if it is not active by default).
3. Enter the command and press the call button.
4. Wait. SMS-Response (usually within 10 seconds).

⚠️ Attention: USSD-Teams may vary depending on the region, and if the team doesn't work, check it out on your operator's website or in support.

5. Traffic counter reset: when and how to do it

The built-in MIUI counter doesn't automatically reset when you change your plan or start a new billing period, and if you don't manually reset it, the data will accumulate and show you the total billing over a few months, which is confusing, especially if you have a limited Internet bundle.

To reset the meter:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Using traffic.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner (menu).
3. Choose Reset Statistics.
4. Confirm the action.

It is best to reset the meter on the first day of a new calculation period (usually this number coincides with the activation date). SIM-If you do not know the exact date, check it with the operator or in your personal account.

Also, note that the meter reset does not affect the operator's data, these are two independent systems. If you exceed the limit according to the provider, but the MIUI meter shows lower numbers, focus on the operator's data: they are priority for debiting money.

6.Why are the MIUI and the operator data not the same?

The difference between the smartphone and the operator is a common situation, and it arises from different counting methods:

• 📱 MIUI Considers: traffic that has passed through the smartphone (including background updates and synchronization).
• 📡 The operator takes into account all traffic that passed through its servers, including service packets (for example, to establish a connection).

The critical difference is that MIUI does not take into account traffic consumed during roaming or via VPN if it is routed through the operator’s servers by a bypass, and the difference may arise from:

• 🔄 Data caching (for example, Google Play can download updates in the background).
• ⏱️ Delays in updating statistics for the operator (up to 24 hours).
• 📦 Rounding megabytes to gigabytes (operators often do so in their favor).

If the difference is significant (more than 10-15%), check:

1. Are there any additional devices (tablet, modem) connected to your number?
2. Whether you are using modem modem or access point (they can consume traffic unnoticed).
3. Are there apps on your smartphone that mask your traffic (such as some VPNs or torrent clients).

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If the difference between the data MIUI If the operator is more than 20%, please contact the provider to check the connection log. SIM-map).

7.How to reduce traffic consumption by Xiaomi

If you regularly exceed the limit, try these savings methods:

• 🚫 Turn off auto-update apps: Google Play → Settings → Auto-update of applications → Only through Wi-Fi.
• 📥 Limit background traffic: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Select the application → Mobile data → Background traffic → Shut down.
• 🌐 Use lightweight versions of sites: In Google Chrome, enable the option “Saving Traffic” (Settings) → Saving traffic).
• 📶 Switch to Wi-Fi automatically: In your mobile network settings, enable the option of Automatic Wi-Fi Connection (if you have one in your version). MIUI).

For radical economy:

• 🛑 Disable mobile data for unnecessary applications (social networks, games).
• 📴 Use the mode of saving traffic in MIUI (if available).
• 🔄 Limit synchronization of Google Account and other services.

If even after these measures, traffic goes away too quickly, check your smartphone for viruses using Google Play Protection or Malwarebytes app.Some malware can stealthily transmit data to the network.

Comparison of traffic verification methods

To choose the best way to control, focus on this table:

For maximum accuracy, combine methods, such as using a built-in MIUI meter for daily monitoring and checking the operator's data once a week.

FAQ: Frequent questions about traffic consumption on Xiaomi