How to find out how much Internet is spent on Xiaomi: all ways with photos

Controlling mobile traffic on Xiaomi smartphones is a challenge that every user faces, especially for those who use limited fares or travel frequently. Unlike iPhones or pure Android, the shell is a very powerful device. MIUI It offers advanced monitoring tools, but they're hidden in non-obvious menu sections, and without knowing the exact paths, you can spend hours looking for the right settings or not finding them at all.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can check your Internet usage, from standard statistics in your settings to hidden engineering menu features, how to view traffic on each app, reset your meter at the beginning of the month, and even track background data consumption. For owners of older models (Redmi) 4X, Mi A1) We will use alternative methods because the interface MIUI 8-9 It is very different from the current versions.

We will pay special attention to the typical mistakes: why the smartphone shows inflated numbers, how to distinguish Wi-Fi consumption from mobile traffic and what to do if Suddenly statistics reset — FAQ answers to frequent questions and life hacks on saving megabytes.

1. Standard traffic statistics in MIUI (easiest)

The basic method of checking Internet consumption is available on all Xiaomi smartphones regardless of the model and firmware version, it does not require the installation of additional applications and works even on budget devices like Redmi. 9A or POCO M3.

To open up the statistics:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose an active one SIM-card (if two of them).
3. Tap on the item Traffic consumption (in some versions - Data use).

This will show you the current (month default) flow chart, and you'll see the list of applications sorted by the amount of traffic you consume: MIUI It only takes into account mobile Internet, the Wi-Fi consumption is not displayed here. If you want statistics on the home network, use the methods in section 4.

Make sure you choose the right period (month/week/day)|

Compare data with the operator (sometimes) MIUI downplay)|

View "Background traffic" - it can exceed 30% of the total|

Mark applications with abnormal flow rates (e.g, >500 MB a day)-->

Please note the Excess Warning, where you can set up a notification when traffic reaches a certain limit (e.g. 90% of your tariff) to avoid unexpected charges for additional gigabytes.

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI The system starts counting again from the moment you install a new firmware. To avoid this, manually reset the meter before upgrading.

2. Viewing the flow rate for each application (detailed report)

The standard graph shows the total numbers, but what if you wanted to know how much traffic a particular app is eating? Like TikTok or YouTube in the background. MIUI Extended report provided:

Instructions:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. In the upper right corner, click on three dots and select Traffic Consumption.
3. You will see a list of all programs with an indication: 📱 Mobile traffic (separately background and foreground). 📶 Wi-Fi (only in newer versions) MIUI). ⏱️ Time of use (correlates with consumption).

Critical feature: This section shows the total cost of the entire application usage time, not the current month. To reset the data, click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Reset statistics. Do this on the first day of the new billing period (for example, the 1st).

For convenience, sort the list by traffic decline, so you will immediately see the main megabyte eaters.

• 🎵 Music services (Spotify, Yandex Music – cache tracks).
• 📺 Video Hostings (YouTube, Twitch – even when viewed in low quality).
• 🎮 Online games (PUBG Mobile, Genshin Impact – Map Updates Weigh Hundreds of MB).
• 📱 Social networks (Instagram, Facebook – autoplay video).

Social networks (Instagram, TikTok, VK)|

Video (YouTube, Twitch, Rutube)|

Messengers (Telegram, WhatsApp) |

Games (PUBG, Genshin Impact et al.)|

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3.Resetting the traffic counter at the beginning of the month

By default. MIUI It resets the statistics automatically once a month, but the reset date may not coincide with the start of your tariff period. For example, the operator writes off the traffic on the 1st, and the smartphone zeroes the counter on the 15th. To avoid confusion, the reset must be manually configured.

How to change the reporting period:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Traffic consumption.
2. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Settings.
3. In the Traffic Cycle, specify the date corresponding to your tariff (for example, the 1st day of each month).
4. Click Reset statistics to reset current data.

If you use two of them SIM-Repeat the procedure for each card, note that after manual reset, the history of the previous period is deleted irrevocably. To save the data, take a screenshot of the screen with the statistics before resetting.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Redmi Note 8 Pro, Mi) 9T) After reset, the counter can show negative values in the first hours. MIUI — Just wait 12-24 hours and the data will normalize.

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If you travel frequently and use locally SIM-maps, create separate profiles in the traffic settings for each country, so the statistics don't mix.

4 How to Check Wi-Fi Consumption on Xiaomi

Unlike mobile internet, Wi-Fi statistics are available in the UK. MIUI It's hidden deeper. It's not displayed on the standard Traffic Consumption menu, but there are two ways to view it:

Method 1. Through "Use of data" (MIUI 12 and newer):

1. Go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Data Use.
2. At the top of the screen, select the Wi-Fi tab.
3. Here you will see the flow chart for all connected networks.

Method 2. Through the Engineering Menu (for older versions) MIUI):

1. Open the Phone app and type ##4636##.
2. Select the usage statistics.
3. Go to the Wi-Fi tab, and you will see data on each network separately.

Note that the engineering menu shows raw data, including system processes, and can be 10 to 15 percent different from the actual consumption, and use third-party apps like NetGuard or GlassWire for accurate monitoring.

5. Hidden functions MIUI: background-traffic

Many users are faced with a situation where the mobile Internet "leaks" even when the phone is idle. MIUI There's a tool to track them, but it's hidden in an unobvious place.

How to enable background traffic monitoring:

1. Open Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Management
2. Select Applications (in some versions – Battery Optimization).
3. Slip on the three points in the top corner and activate the system processes.
4. Now, all the apps, including those that run in the background, will be listed on the list, and each will be shown the traffic consumption of the last day.

Pay special attention to apps marked Not Optimized, which consume traffic even in energy saving mode, to limit their activity:

• 🔄 Transfer to Limited Background Mode (to do this, tap the application and select the appropriate item).
• 🚫 Turn off auto-start in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Auto-start.
• 📵 Disable access to mobile data in the settings of each application.

If after these manipulations traffic consumption remained high, check your smartphone for viruses or advertising software. MIUI.

6. Alternative methods: applications and operator

If embedded tools MIUI You don't like it, there are a few alternative methods of checking Internet consumption, which will be useful for owners of old models. 3S, Mi Max 2) or those who want more accurate statistics.

Method 1. Traffic Analyzer Applications

Popular monitoring tools:

• 📊 NetGuard – blocks traffic for individual apps without root.
• 🔍 GlassWire – shows real-time consumption with charts.
• 🛡️ Internet Guard – can distinguish between mobile traffic and Wi-Fi.

To be fully operational, these programs may need access through ADB or superuser rights. MIUI (13+) Some features are limited due to Google's policies.

Method 2. Checking with the operator

The most reliable way to know the real cost is to ask the mobile operator for the data.

• 📞 Dial it. USSD-command (for example *100# for MegaFon or *111# for MTS).
• 🌐 Go to your personal account on the operator's website.
• 📱 Use the official application (for example, My Beeline, Tele2).

Operator data may differ from the performance of the smartphone by 5-15% due to:

• Delays in updating statistics (up to 24 hours).
• Service traffic management (SMS, USSD, system-message).
• Rounding megabytes in a big way.

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If the difference between the data MIUI If the operator is over 20%, it is a reason to check the phone for malware or errors in settings. APN.

7 What to do if the statistics are dropped or show incorrect data

Sometimes the traffic counter in MIUI It starts to lie, it shows negative values, it resets spontaneously, or it overstates the flow by 2-3 times:

Problem 1: Reset after update MIUI

When you install a new firmware, the system resets all the counters.

• Before updating, manually reset the statistics.
• Take a screenshot of the current data for comparison.
• After the update, check the settings. APN (Path: Settings → SIM-map → Access points (APN)).

Issue 2: Excessive consumption

If the smartphone shows 1 GB of traffic and the operator shows 300 MB of traffic, the reasons may be as follows:

• 🔄 Data transmission accounting (uploading) + yield). MIUI Sometimes it sums up incoming and outgoing traffic.
• 📡 Modem mode enabled (distribution of the Internet to other devices).
• 🔄 Automatic synchronization (Google Photos, cloud backups).

Problem 3: Negative values in statistics

It's a bug. MIUI, which is found on models with Qualcomm Snapdragon (for example, Redmi Note 10 Pro, POCO X3). Decisions:

1. Reboot the phone.
2. Reset the statistics and wait 12 hours – the data will normalize.
3. If the problem repeats, roll back to the previous version. MIUI through settings → The phone. → Updating the system → Three points. → Selection of a service pack.

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If traffic statistics are lost after a reboot, check the time and date settings. The wrong time zone can bring down the meter.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the cost of Internet on Xiaomi