How to see how much GB is spent on Xiaomi in a month

In today’s digital world, the smartphone has become the main device for connecting to the global network, and traffic-restricted tariffs require careful attention to megabytes. Owners of Xiaomi devices often wonder how to know exactly how much gigabytes were spent in the current month to avoid unpleasant surprises from the carrier or a sharp decline in speed. MIUI and HyperOS systems provide powerful enough tools for monitoring, but they are not always obvious to the average user at first glance.

Traffic control is important not only to save money, but also to identify background processes that can stealthily eat away at your data packet. Consumption analysis tells you whether you are watching a lot of video or whether an app is uncontrollably updated in the background. In this article, we will take a look at all the ways to track statistics, from standard system settings to hidden menus of engineering diagnostics.

Standard settings for data usage in MIUI

The easiest and most reliable way to know traffic is to use the built-in shell functionality, which requires you to go to the Settings menu and find the section responsible for connecting to the network. Depending on the firmware version, the path may vary slightly, but the logic remains the same for all models, whether it is a budget Redmi or flagship Xiaomi.

In the menu that opens, you'll see detailed statistics divided by period, and the system automatically summarizes data transmitted over mobile and Wi-Fi, but for accuracy, it's better to look at these figures separately. The statistics period can be manually reset the day the new tariff is connected, which will allow you to keep an accurate record of your payment cycle.

• 📱 Open the Security app (green icon with shield) on your desktop.
• 📊 Select “Traffic Spending” or “Statistics” in the lower menu.
• 📅 Set the start date of the billing period so that the counter is zeroed on the desired day of the month.

It is important to note that a standard meter may have a small margin of error compared to a carrier’s data, as it only takes into account traffic that has passed through standard API systems.Some system processes or specific protocols may not be displayed in the total, but for household monitoring this is usually enough.

⚠️ Note: If you drop the mid-month statistics, you will lose your past-day consumption data. It is better to set the period start date once and do not touch this setting again.

Using the Security App for detailed analysis

In the Xiaomi ecosystem, the Security app acts as a device management center, including network traffic control. You can get deeper analytics than standard Android settings. When you open the relevant section, you will see a list of all installed applications, sorted by the amount of data consumed.

Clicking on a specific app, such as YouTube or Telegram, can reveal a breakdown by background and active traffic, revealing “gluttonous” programs that continue to download content even when the screen is off. Background activity often causes a packet to run out quickly, especially on social networks and instant messengers.

The same section also includes limit setting, where you can set a hard limit that automatically shuts down mobile internet when it reaches it, a critical feature for those who use low-GB or roaming rates.

You can also set exceptions for certain applications, for example, you can allow the navigator to work without restrictions even if the general limit is exhausted, but block access to heavy video hosting, which makes standard MIUI tools very effective.

Differences in displaying statistics on different versions of Android

The interface and availability of features can vary significantly depending on which version of the operating system is installed on your device.Older versions of MIUI based on Android 9 or 10 have a simpler interface, while newer shells based on Android 13 and 14 offer more detailed graphics.

On HyperOS devices, data visualization has become more visual, with color diagrams and the ability to view consumption by day as a histogram, which helps you quickly determine what day your peak consumption was on and match it with your actions.

Users of older versions are encouraged to update the Security app periodically through the GetApps store, as developers often add new monitoring features regardless of the system update itself, which allows access to new analysis tools even on the latest smartphones.

Third-party applications for traffic monitoring

If you don't have enough built-in tools, Google Play offers a variety of specialized tools, such as GlassWire or My Data Manager, which provide a level of detail that is not available with standard tools, they can build complex charts, warn about real-time traffic spikes, and even determine which application has started transferring data at a particular second.

However, third-party software has its nuances: applications must run in the background, which can lead to increased battery consumption, and often require advanced permissions, including access to device usage history, to obtain accurate data.

• 🛡️ GlassWire: Known for its beautiful visual interface and Firewall feature.
• 📈 Data Usage: Simple and lightweight counter with desktop widgets.
• 🔍 NetGuard: Not only allows you to monitor, but also block Internet access for individual applications.

When choosing a third-party solution, pay attention to reviews and installations. It is better to trust trusted developers so as not to pass on your network activity data to doubtful persons. In most cases, MIUI functionality is quite enough for the average user.

Setting up notifications and expense limits

To avoid guessing how many gigabytes are left, you can set the system to automatic notifications, which will save you from having to constantly go to the settings and check the numbers, and you can set the thresholds yourself, for example, get a warning when you use 80% and 95% of your monthly limit.

To set up, go to traffic management and find Settings or the gear icon. Here activate Traffic Limit and Warning sliders. Specify the exact number of megabytes that matches your data plan. Now the smartphone will tell you when spending reaches the critical mark.

⚠️ Warning: Some firmware versions may shut down completely when they reach the limit, rather than just warning you. Check if you tick the "Disable Mobile Data" box».

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If you travel frequently, create a separate settings profile with a 50MB limit for roaming so you don’t accidentally spend too much abroad.

You should also pay attention to the Traffic Savings setting, which when activated, limits the background activity of applications, prohibits the autoloading of images in the gallery, and reduces the quality of streaming in some services, which is a great way to extend the life of a data packet at the end of the month.

Hidden menus and engineering codes for diagnosis

For advanced users who want to access technical statistics, there are special codes, and by entering them in the Phone application, you can get into the testing menu, which displays more raw information about the modem and network interfaces.

One of the useful codes is ##4636##. Once you enter the Testing menu, select Statistics, where you can see the number of packets sent and received, connection errors and interface activity times, but it is more difficult to interpret this data because it is presented in bytes and packets, rather than in the usual gigabytes.

##4636##


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These menus are safe to use if you don't change the settings of the radio module, but it's not recommended to reset the statistics in this menu, as it can be used by the system to calibrate network parameters. For a normal view of the traffic residue, these codes are redundant, but useful in diagnosing communication problems.

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Engineering menus give access to the technical statistics of the modem, but for household control of consumption of gigabytes it is more convenient to use the standard application "Security".

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