How to see how much GB of Internet is spent on Xiaomi in a month: all the ways

Have you noticed that mobile internet on Xiaomi is running out too fast? Or want to figure out which app is eating up the most traffic? In this article, you will find all the relevant ways to check the consumption of gigabytes for the current or last month, both through the built-in smartphone tools and using third-party services.

We will not only analyze the basic methods (for example, through Settings). → SIM cards and mobile networks, but also little-known chips — for example, how to calculate traffic separately for Wi-Fi and mobile networks, or how to export statistics into a file. And at the end, we will give practical tips on how to reduce Internet consumption if it exceeds your tariff.

Important: Xiaomi traffic data is automatically reset at the beginning of each settlement period (usually the 1st), and if you want to keep the statistics, you need to manually record them or export them before resetting.

1. Check traffic through Xiaomi settings (built-in counter)

The easiest way is to use a built-in traffic counter in the MIUI. It works on all models, from the Redmi Note 10 to the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, and does not require the installation of additional applications:

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

Here you'll see:

• 📊 Total current period expenditure (in MB or GB).
• 📱 Traffic by app – which programs consumed the most.
• 🔄 Timetable of use by day.
• ⚙️ Period settings – you can change the countdown date (by default – the 1st day of the month).

Set a warning limit (e.g. 10GB out of 15)

Enable the option "Traffic Saving" for background applications

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Please note: built-in meter MIUI It only shows mobile traffic, and to see Wi-Fi consumption, you need to use other methods (about them below).

⚠️ Note: If you reset your phone to factory settings, traffic statistics will zero. To avoid this, export the data in advance (see section 4).

2 How to view Wi-Fi traffic on Xiaomi

Unlike mobile internet, data consumption over Wi-Fi is not displayed in standard settings. MIUI. But there are two ways around:

Method 1: Using the Security application

In the proprietary Security app (available on all Xiaomi smartphones) there is a section Data Management, where you can see traffic over Wi-Fi:

1. Open the Security app (shield icon).
2. Go to Data Management → Use of data.
3. Select the Wi-Fi tab.

Here you will see the list of applications and their traffic consumption for the selected period.

Method 2: Through a router

If you want to know the total traffic of all devices on the network (for example, how much Xiaomi consumes along with a laptop and tablet), go to your router settings:

• 🌐 Open the router address in your browser (usually 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1).
• 🔑 Enter the login and password (by default — admin/admin).
• 📊 Find Traffic Statistics or Bandwidth Management.

Most routers (e.g. Xiaomi Mi Router, TP-Link, Keenetic) have the ability to view traffic on the Internet. MAC-So you can highlight the data in your smartphone.

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3. Viewing statistics from the communications operator

If Xiaomi’s built-in meters show data with an error (for example, due to resetting), the most accurate way to check the traffic consumption of your mobile operator, each provider has its own method:

The advantage of this method is that you will see accurate data on the tariff, including:

• 📅 The remainder of traffic for the current month.
• 📉 Day-by-day flow rates.
• 💰 Cost of additional gigabytes when exceeding the limit.

⚠️ Warning: Operators sometimes delay updating statistics by 1-2 hours. If you just downloaded a large file, the data may not be displayed immediately.

4. Export traffic statistics to file (for analysis)

If you need to save traffic data (for example, for comparison with previous months or for a report), it can be exported to a file.

1. Open the Settings. → SIM cards and mobile networks → Using traffic.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner (menu).
3. Select Data Export.
4. Specify the period (e.g., "Last Month") and file format (typically.txt or.csv).
5. Save the file in your phone’s memory or to the cloud (such as Mi Cloud).

The exported file will contain:

• 📅 Date and time of connection.
• 📱 Title of the annex.
• 📊 Volume of data transmitted and received (in bytes).

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If you’re budgeting or reporting to your employer, export traffic statistics monthly to help track trends (e.g., growth in spending due to app updates).

You can open the file in Excel or Google Sheets for detailed analysis, for example, so you can find that YouTube consumes 2 times more traffic on weekdays than on weekends.

5. Third-party applications for traffic monitoring

If the standard instruments MIUI Not enough, you can install specialized applications. They offer advanced features:

• 📈 Real-time graphs (consumption of traffic by minutes).
• 🔔 Notifications when the limit is exceeded.
• 🌍 Separation by data type (mobile)/Wi-Fi/roaming).

The best apps for Xiaomi:

Before installing, check the permissions of the application - it should only request access to the Internet and Data Usage Statistics. SMS or contacts, it is suspicious.

6.Why Xiaomi and operator traffic data may differ

Users often notice that the numbers in the smartphone and in the operator's personal account do not match.

• 🔄 Reset statistics: On Xiaomi, the counter is reset on the 1st day, and the operator can use another cycle (for example, from the activation date). SIM-map).
• 📡 Background traffic: Some system processes (e.g. updates) MIUI) Not always counted by the built-in meter.
• 🌐 Roaming: Roaming traffic may be accounted for by the operator under other rules.
• ⏱️ Update delay: It takes up to 24 hours for the operator to update the data.

To minimize the error:

1. Synchronize the period start date in Xiaomi’s settings with the operator’s tariff plan date.
2. Use one of the third-party apps (from Section 5) for cross-checking.
3. Turn it on in the settings. MIUI Option to account for system traffic (if available).

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If the difference between Xiaomi and the carrier is greater than 10-15%, it is likely that the problem is with reporting period settings.

7.How to reduce traffic consumption by Xiaomi

If statistics show that you regularly exceed the limit, use these tips:

🛠️ System settings:

• 📴 Turn off Auto-Update apps in Google Play (or allow only over Wi-Fi).
• 🔄 Include Traffic Savings in Settings → SIM cards and mobile networks.
• 📥 Limit background data transfers for unnecessary applications.

🎵 Media and social media:

• 🎬 On YouTube or TikTok, choose video quality. 480p mobile-network.
• 📸 In Instagram or VKontakte, turn off autoplay video.
• 🎧 For music, use offline mode (for example, in Spotify or Yandex Music).

🔍 Additional measures:

• 🛡️ Install an ad blocker (e.g. AdGuard) – banners consume up to 20% of traffic.
• 📡 Use data compression in Google Chrome browser (includes in settings).
• 📴 Turn off mobile data for applications that can only be used over Wi-Fi (e.g. Netflix).

If even after these measures, traffic is lacking, consider:

• 📶 Transition to a tariff with a large volume of GB (for example, "Unlimited" from Tele2).
• 🔄 Connecting the option "Night unlimited" (if the operator provides the).
• 📡 Use Wi-Fi wherever possible (cafes, shopping malls, work).

FAQ: Frequent questions about traffic on Xiaomi