How to see how much internet is used on your Xiaomi phone: all the ways

Why it’s important to track traffic consumption in Xiaomi

Have you ever experienced a situation where mobile internet suddenly ends by the 20th of the month, even though you are required to pay 30 GB? or noticed that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5 phone eats traffic even in standby mode? These are typical problems that smartphone owners face without speed limits after the pack runs out.

Xiaomi builds data monitoring tools into MIUI, but they are often hidden in the back of the menu or not working properly. For example, the system counter can be reset after a reboot, and operator and phone data sometimes diverge by 10-15%. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to check traffic on Xiaomi, including hidden MIUI functions and third-party applications that show the consumption of each application.

It is especially important to monitor traffic if you:

• 📱 Use a tariff with a limited Internet package (for example, 5-15 GB per month).
• 🔄 Switching between Wi-Fi and mobile network frequently (the system may “lose” data when changing network).
• 🎮 Playing online games (Genshin Impact, PUBG Mobile) or watch high-resolution video.
• 🔋 Use duality functions SIM-eSIM or card traffic can be distributed unevenly.

Method 1: Built-in traffic counter in MIUI

The fastest method is to use the standard MIUI tool.It is available on all models, from Redmi 9A to Xiaomi 14 Ultra, but the location of the menu item may vary depending on the shell version.

To open up the statistics:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose an active one SIM-card (if there are several).
3. Tapping on Mobile Data Use or Data Traffic (name varies).
4. The screen will display a graph of the current month’s consumption, as well as a list of applications, sorted by the amount of data consumed.

🔹 Important nuances:

• 📅 By default, the counter is reset on the 1st of each month. To change the date, click on ⋮ (three-point) → Cycle settings.
• 🔄 If you reboot your phone or reset your network settings, the data may be zeroed out.
• 📊 The graph shows only mobile traffic, Wi-Fi consumption is displayed separately in Settings → Wi-Fi → Use of Wi-Fi.

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14 and later, the meter may not take into account traffic consumed by system updates (miui.analytics, com.miui.system). To see the full picture, turn on the display of hidden processes in the developer settings (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — tap 7 times).

Method 2: Checking through USSD-operator

If you want accurate data from the operator, rather than approximate numbers from the phone, use the following: USSD-This method works independently of the Xiaomi model and version. MIUI, The teams differ depending on the provider.

🔹 How to use it:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter. USSD-command for your operator (see table above).
3. Press the call button and in a few seconds an SMS will arrive with the details.

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If USSD-the team is not working, check if its application blocks to save traffic (for example, Datally from Google.

⚠️ Note: Operator and phone data may diverge by 5-20: 🕒 Delays in updating statistics from the provider (up to 24 hours). 📡 Uses VPN Proxy or Proxy – some traffic may not be counted. 🔄 Automatic data synchronization in the background (e.g. Google Photos, Mi Cloud).

Method 3: Third-Party Applications for Traffic Monitoring

If the built-in MIUI tools don't suit you, install a dedicated app that offers advanced statistics, limit notifications, and even block voracious programs.

📌 Top.-3 apps:

• 📊 My Data Manager — shows the expense of each application, supports widgets on the home screen.
• 🛡️ GlassWire visualizes traffic as a graph, blocks suspicious connections. There's a Firewall feature to limit background flow.
• 🔍 Datally (from Google) is a simple interface that saves traffic by compressing data. 8A, POCO C31).

🔹 How to set up:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Provide access to VPN settings (required to monitor all traffic).
3. Please indicate your tariff limit and the date of reset.
4. Enable overshoot notifications (e.g., when 80% of the packet is consumed).

⚠️ Restrictions: Some applications (e.g. banking) block data transmission through the Internet VPN, Therefore, their expenditure may not be displayed in statistics.

Method 4: Checking through the operator’s personal account

If USSD-The teams are not working, or you want to see detailed details every day, go to the operator's personal account through a browser or an official application. MIUI, Data is collected directly from the servers of the provider.

🔹 Instructions:

• 🌐 Open the browser and go to the operator’s website (for example, https://lk.mts.ru for MTS).
• 🔑 Sign in to the phone number (will be available). SMS coded).
• 📊 Find the Services section → My tariff or detail.
• 📅 Select the period (current month) and see the spending schedule.

📌 Examples of official annexes:

• 📱 My MTS – shows traffic consumption in real time, there is an option “Turbo-button” to speed up the Internet.
• 📱 My Beeline - detailing by the clock, the ability to connect an additional package.
• 📱 MegaFon: Personal Account - flow charts, payment history, service management.

Method 5: Hidden MIUI settings for advanced users

MIUI has hidden features that allow you to get more detailed information about traffic consumption, which are useful if you suspect that some application consumes traffic in the background.

🔹 How to enable system processes display:

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version and tap it 7 times.
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the option to Show processes in the traffic manager and turn it on.
4. Now in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Using mobile data you will see a full list of processes, including system (miui.analytics, com.android.vending).

🔹 How to Reset the Meter by Hand:

If the statistics are lost after the MIUI update, you can reset the data:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Use of mobile data.
2. Tap it on. ⋮ (three-point) → Reset the statistics.
3. Confirm the action.

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Hidden MIUI processes can consume up to 1-2 GB of traffic per month, especially the voracious services of miui.analytics (analytics), com.miui.cloudservice (cloud), and com.xiaomi.market (app store).

Comparison of methods: which method is more accurate?

Not all methods of checking traffic are equally reliable.

🔹 Recommendation: Combine methods for maximum accuracy:

• 📊 Use the built-in meter. MIUI for monitoring the flow of applications.
• 📞 Check the remaining traffic once a week. USSD-team.
• 🛡️ Install My Data Manager to block background flow.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Sometimes Xiaomi users find that traffic is being spent in a strange way or the counter shows incorrect data.

🔹 Problem 1: Traffic is spent on standby.

Causes and solutions:

• 🔄 Auto Update Apps: Turn it off in Google Play → Settings → Auto-update of applications → Only through Wi-Fi.
• ☁️ Synchronization of clouds: Check the settings of Mi Cloud, Google Drive, Yandex.Disk.
• 📡 Background data transfer: Limit it to Settings → Annexes → Permits → Data data.

🔹 Problem 2: Data MIUI and the operator is very different.

What to do:

• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes the meter is reset due to a failure.
• 📅 Make sure that in the settings MIUI the correct start date of the cycle (coincides with the operator’s reset date).
• 📡 Check if services like Night No Limit or Turbo Button are connected, which can mask real spending.

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If you suspect that a virus is stealing traffic, install an antivirus (like Dr.Web or Kaspersky) and check the system. Some Trojans connect to remote servers and transmit data in the background.

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