How to watch traffic on Xiaomi Redmi: a complete guide to control Internet spending

Have you noticed that mobile internet on your Xiaomi Redmi is running out too fast? Or want to understand which app is eating up traffic in the background? Megabyte consumption control is a key skill for smartphone owners with limited tariffs. In this article, we will break down all the available ways to check traffic on Redmi devices (including the Note 12, 10C, 9A models and others), from standard MIUI tools to hidden features and third-party utilities.

It is important to understand: traffic data may vary depending on the firmware version (MIUI 12/13/14) We've taken these nuances into account and developed universal instructions that work even on low-end Redmi models. 2 GB of RAM. And if you use two SIM-maps – there is a separate section on how to divide statistics for each operator.

We warn you in advance that some applications (especially social networks and instant messengers) can consume traffic even in sleep mode, so after reading this article, we recommend that you immediately move to the section on blocking the background Internet - this will save up to 30% megabytes per month.

1. Standard traffic counter in MIUI: where to look and how to drop

The easiest way is to use the built-in MIUI tool, which automatically logs mobile traffic, to open up 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).
4. You will see the consumption chart for the current month, broken down by appendix.

Note that the default meter is zeroed on the 1st of each month, and if your plan starts on a different date (like the 15th), you'll have to manually reset the statistics:

1. In the same section, click on the three dots in the upper right corner.
2. Choose Reset Statistics.
3. Please indicate the date of the start of the new calculation period.

⚠️ Attention: Built-in counter MIUI It only shows mobile traffic (3G/4G/5G). Wi-Fi consumption is displayed separately in the Settings section. → Wi-Fi → Data usage. Also note that some system processes (e.g. updates) MIUI) They may not be shown in statistics.

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2.Separation of traffic by SIM-cards (for two SIM-cards)

If your Xiaomi Redmi supports two of your SIM-Cards (e.g. Redmi Note 11 Pro)+ 5G Or Redmi 10 2022, which allows you to keep separate statistics for each operator:

Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Traffic consumption: At the top of the screen, you'll see two tabs with operator names (e.g., MTS and Tele2) and switch between them to view data on each of them. SIM-map.

🔹 An important point: if one of the SIM-The card is used only for calls (without the Internet), its tab will be inactive. To turn on traffic accounting for the second SIM, you need to:

1. Back in SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose the second SIM-map.
3. Activate the Mobile Data option (even if you don’t plan to use it all the time).
4. After that, the statistics tab will be available.

📌 Advice: If you switch between SIM-In the Internet maps, set the traffic consumption widget to the main screen. To do this, pinch the empty space on the desktop. → Widgets → Find the Use of Data.

Hidden MIUI functions: detailed statistics on applications

Few people know, but MIUI has an advanced traffic display mode that shows not only the total consumption, but also the hourly activity of each application.

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Traffic consumption.
2. Tapping any app on the list (like YouTube or TikTok).
3. In the upper right corner, click on the chart icon (three waves).
4. Choose a period: Day, Week or Month.

In this mode, you'll see:

• 📊 Hourly consumption schedule (useful for night consumption).
• 📱 Breakdown by traffic type (foreground/background mode).
• 🔄 Wi-Fi and mobile network data (if the application used both types of connection).

⚠️ Note: Some Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) 8A s MIUI 11) this mode may not be available, in which case use an alternative method: install a launcher POCO Launcher (compatible with all Xiaomi devices) – it has built-in traffic monitoring with advanced graphs.

4. Third-party applications for traffic monitoring

If you don't have enough built-in MIUI tools, try specialized utilities.

• 🔔 Notifications when the limit is exceeded.
• 📈 Exports of statistics to Excel/CSV.
• 🌍 Roaming support (separate registration of traffic abroad).

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🔹 Important: After installing any of these applications, turn off the built-in counter MIUI, To avoid double counting, go to Settings. → Annexes → Manage applications, find standard traffic consumption and disable it (or restrict access to data).

On Redmi models with MIUI 14 and later, third-party apps may show understated data due to the limitations of Android 13+. In this case, use the developer mode for accurate accounting (instructions in the next section).

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5. Advanced method: traffic accounting through developer mode

If you want maximum accuracy (for example, to test a new tariff or diagnose Internet problems), activate developer mode and use hidden Android tools.

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. 7 times tap on the item MIUI version (the notification will appear "You became a developer").
3. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
4. Find the Network section and activate the option Mobile Data Traffic.

The notification bar will now display the current real-time download/return rate (in KB/s or MB/s) to see detailed statistics:

1. In the same section for developers, find the use of the network.
2. Select the application from the list and a graph will open with a breakdown by TCP/UDP packets.

⚠️ Note: In developer mode, traffic is taken into account at the Android core level, so the data may be slightly different from the operator’s (usually in the direction of overestimation of the data). 3-7%). Also, don’t forget to turn off this mode after use – it increases the load on the processor and reduces battery life.

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If the developer mode does not have Network Use, upgrade to the latest version of MIUI. On older versions (below MIUI 12.5), this feature may not be available.

6. Check traffic through USSD-operator

Sometimes the data on the phone and the operator differ. To find out the official traffic flow rate for your tariff, use the following information: USSD-They work on all Redmi models, regardless of the version. MIUI:

• 📱 MTS: Dial *100*1# or *111*0887#.
• 📱 Beeline: *102# or *106#.
• 📱 MegaFon: *105*0# or *558#.
• 📱 Television2: *155*1# or *107#.
• 📱 Yota: *104#.

After you have set up a command, you will receive an SMS with information about:

• The remainder of traffic in megabytes.
• The date of reset of the counter (usually coincides with the date of activation of the tariff).
• The cost of 1 MB if the limit is exceeded.

🔹 It's important: USSD-requests do not take into account traffic in roaming. If you are traveling, check the flow through the operator's personal account or application (for example, "My MTS" or "MegaFon-Service»).

⚠️ Note: On some fares (for example, "All for 300" from Tele2) USSD-commands can show rounded data (for example, 999 MB instead of 1024 MB.

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Operator and phone data can diverge by 5-15% due to different accounting methods (all packages, including service ones, are considered on the phone, and the operator can ignore repeated requests).

7.How to reduce traffic consumption Xiaomi Redmi

Knowing how much traffic apps consume can help optimize costs. Here are 5 ways Redmi works:

• 🚫 Turn off autoload multimedia in messengers: WhatsApp: Settings → Warehouse → Autoload multimedia. Telegram: Settings → Data and memory → Autoboot multimedia.
• 📵 Limit background traffic: Go to Settings → Annexes → App management. Select an app (e.g. Facebook) → Mobile data → Turn off the background.
• 🔄 Use data compression: In Google Chrome: Settings → Saving up to 60% of traffic in Opera: Turn on Turbo mode.
• 📶 Switch to the switch. 3G (if 4G not required: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Preferred type of network → 3G.
• 🔄 Update apps only over Wi-Fi: In Play Market: Settings → Auto-update of applications → Only through Wi-Fi.

📌 Bonus: On Redmi with MIUI 13+ There's a hidden function called Light Mode, which reduces traffic consumption by simplifying animations and background processes:

1. Open the Settings → Screen.
2. Slip on Reading Mode 5 times in a row.
3. In the menu that appears, select Light Mode.

FAQ: Frequent questions about traffic on Xiaomi Redmi