How to check traffic statistics Xiaomi Redmi Note: all ways

Have you noticed that the mobile Internet on your Xiaomi Redmi Note is running out too quickly? Or want to understand which app eats the most megabytes? In this article, we will look at all the ways to check traffic statistics, from built-in MIUI tools to third-party applications with advanced analysis. You will learn not only how to look at current data, but also how to set up automatic control to avoid unexpected costs.

Redmi Note smartphones (including Redmi Note 10/11/12/13) are powered by MIUI, which offers multiple levels of traffic monitoring, but many users don’t know that there are hidden features and even secret codes for detailed diagnostics, and we’ll show you how to use them as efficiently as possible, taking into account the features of different versions of the firmware.

1. Standard traffic statistics in MIUI

The easiest way to do this is to use the built-in MIUI tool, which is available on all Redmi Note models and doesn't require any additional software.

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to Connections and Sharing (or SIM cards and mobile networks in older versions of MIUI).
3. Select Traffic Use (in some firmwares – Mobile Traffic).
4. Put it on the right one. SIM-map, if there are several.

Here you'll see:

• 📊 Total traffic consumption for the current period (default month).
• 📱 Top data consumption applications (sorted by decreasing).
• 🔄 Timetable of use by day (available in the MIUI 12 and newer).
• ⚠️ Warnings when exceeding the limit (if configured).

Note that the meter is reset by default on the 1st of each month. If your rate starts on a different date (for example, the 15th), be sure to change the period manually through the Setting Period button.

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To reset the statistics manually (for example, after changing the tariff), click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the statistics screen and select Reset data.

2. Enhanced monitoring through “Security”

Many people don't know, but MIUI has a hidden menu with detailed statistics of not only mobile traffic, but also Wi-Fi, as well as background activity of applications.

1. Launch the Security app (shield icon).
2. Go to Data Management (or Traffic in older versions).
3. Select the Mobile Data or Wi-Fi tab.

Advantages of this method:

• 🔍 Shows background consumption even of closed applications.
• 📅 It allows you to choose an arbitrary period (not just a month).
• 🚫 There is a function to block greedy applications directly from the interface.
• 📊 Displays data by hours of day (useful for identifying peak loads).

This menu also offers an automatic traffic restriction setting, such as setting a 5GB limit and selecting an action to overstep it: turn off mobile internet or just show a notification.

3. Secret engineering codes for diagnostics

For power users who need technical data about network activity, the Xiaomi Redmi Note has hidden engineering codes that allow them to see not only traffic volume, but also connection quality, packet transfer errors, and even the use of a new system. IP-addresses with which the device interacts.

Here are the most useful teams:

• 📡 ##4636## – opens the Testing menu, where you can see a detailed report on all connections in the Usage Statistics tab.
• 🔢 ##225## – shows the current traffic balance (not working on all operators).
• 📊 ##3282## - an alternative way to view statistics (similar to the standard menu, but with extended graphs).

⚠️ Note: Not all codes work on newer Redmi Note models (e.g. Note 12 Pro)+) constraint MIUI 14+. If nothing happens after entering the code, then your firmware does not support it.

4. Third-party applications for traffic analysis

If you don't have enough built-in MIUI tools, you can install specialized applications.

• 📈 Interactive charts with the possibility of exporting to Excel.
• 🔔 Flexible notifications (e.g., 80% limit alert).
• 🌍 Geolocation analysis (what data was consumed in roaming).
• 🛡️ Block background activity for selected applications.

The best apps for Xiaomi Redmi Note:

🔹 Third-party apps can show data with a small error (up to 5%) due to the peculiarities of Android. MIUI.

1. Check the reviews and rating of the app on Google Play

2. Make sure it supports your version of Android

3. to review permissions (no access to SMS or calls)

4. to make a backup copy of the data (in case of conflict with the MIUI)-->

5 How to check the traffic of a particular application

If you are interested in how much traffic is consumed, for example, TikTok or YouTube, you can do this without third-party programs:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Choose the appropriate app (such as Instagram).
3. Use data (or mobile data)

Here you'll see:

• 📱 Background consumption (when the application is folded).
• 📥 Consumption in the foreground (when used actively).
• 🔄 Ability to disable mobile traffic for this application.

🔹 Tip: Pay attention to high-background applications (such as instant messengers or cloud services) that can be restricted through settings. MIUI, to save traffic.

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Even closed applications can consume traffic in the background!To completely block their access to the Internet, use the function Limit background activity in the application settings.

6. Monitoring of traffic in roaming

If you travel frequently, controlling roaming traffic becomes critical. MIUI offers separate settings for this scenario:

1. Go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Mobile Network.
2. Choose yours. SIM-map and activate the data roaming option.
3. Below will be a Roaming Warning - turn it on.
4. Set a traffic limit (e.g. 500MB) and select an action when overshooted.

⚠️ Note: In roaming, some operators (such as MTS or Beeline) may charge for kilobytes instead of megabytes. Check the rates in advance to avoid unexpected costs. MIUI It can show traffic consumption with a delay of up to 24 hours.

For additional protection:

• 🛡️ Turn off auto-update apps on Google Play.
• 📴 Ban background updates for social networks and messengers.
• 🌐 Use data compression in the browser (for example, Lite mode in Chrome).

7. Resetting and calibration of the traffic counter

Sometimes built-in counter MIUI It starts showing incorrect data, for example, after a shift. SIM-It's a map or a firmware update, and then it needs to be reset and calibrated:

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Traffic Use.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Reset data.
3. Confirm the action (a password may be required).
4. Reboot your smartphone.

If the data is not displayed correctly after the reset:

• 🔄 Check if there are two installed. SIM-Maps with the same traffic settings.
• 📅 Make sure that the billing period is consistent with your rate.
• 🛠️ Update. MIUI until the latest version (the old firmware had bugs with the counter).

🔹 Emergency: If the meter is getting stuck and shows huge values (for example, 100 GB per day), try to turn off and re-enable mobile data through the notification panel.

8 Hidden MIUI features to save traffic

Beyond monitoring, MIUI offers tools to actively save traffic, often overlooked, but they can reduce data consumption by 20 to 30 percent:

• 📶 Traffic Saving Mode: Go to Settings → Battery and productivity → Traffic savings. You can enable data compression for all applications here.
• 🔄 Background Limitation: C Settings → Annexes → Application Management Select the Application and Disable Background Data.
• 📥 Autoboot in Wi-Fi: in Settings → Connections → Mobile Network Enable the option to Download only over Wi-Fi for large files.
• 📊 Details by Annex: C Security → Data management can be seen which programs consume the most and blocked.

🔹 Lifehack: If you watch YouTube videos frequently, turn on the Traffic Saving option in its settings (the resolution will automatically be lowered to the lower limit). 480p mobile).

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Even if you haven’t exhausted your traffic limit, the background activity of apps can drain your battery. Regularly checking statistics helps not only save megabytes, but also prolong the life of your smartphone.

FAQ: Frequent questions about traffic on Xiaomi Redmi Note