Xiaomi smartphones are famous for their functionality, but sometimes users face unexpected and rapid consumption of mobile traffic, this can be due to the background operation of applications, automatic updating of games or downloading content in high quality. To avoid unpleasant surprises when writing off funds for extra gigabytes, you need to adjust the restrictions correctly.
MIUI and the new HyperOS have powerful built-in tools for monitoring and monitoring traffic, which not only allow you to track current spending, but also set strict limits when you reach which data transfer via the SIM card will be completely or partially blocked.
Configuring these settings correctly requires careful attention, as settings can vary depending on the firmware version, and in this article we will detail how to set limits, configure notifications, and optimize applications to save traffic.
The main Internet connection control center in Xiaomi smartphones is the Security app, which hides the Data Transfer module inside. This is the main meter that takes into account all traffic passing through the SIM card. To start working, you need to run the Security app (green icon with a shield) and find the Data Transfer section. Once you log in to the menu, you will see the current traffic flow for the selected period. The system automatically determines the limits that correspond to your tariff plan. If automatic setting does not occur, you can manually enter the parameters when you change the application, it is important to change the critically, so you can critically understand the moment when you change the application. You can set the date of resetting statistics, which usually coincides with the date of updating your tariff package with the operator. 💡Set the date of resetting statistics on the day of the tariff update from the operator - this will provide the most accurate control during the month.
For effective control, it is not enough to simply observe the numbers, you need to set clear boundaries. In the “Settings” section, you should find the “Traffic Limit” item inside the “Data Transfer” menu. Here, the user can activate the restriction function by specifying the amount of available gigabytes per month. The system offers two layers of protection: Warning and Limit. The first option will simply notify you that a certain threshold has been reached, for example, 80% of the package, but the Internet will continue to work. The second option will automatically disable mobile data transmission when the limit is exhausted. ⚠️ Note: When setting a hard limit, make sure you have Wi-Fi enabled if you plan to continue using the internet, otherwise all applications will lose connection to the server. You can also adjust the frequency of updating statistics and choose whether to take into account Wi-Fi traffic in the general meter (usually this is not required, since home Internet is unlimited). The accuracy of the limit setting helps to avoid situations where the operator provides paid additional packages without the user’s knowledge. 📊 How often do you face a lack of mobile traffic?Monthly Once every six months Only in roaming Never, I have unlimited traffic
Application background control is often caused by applications running in the background. Social networks, messengers and email clients can constantly upload new messages, pictures and videos even if the smartphone screen is turned off. These processes are managed through the Data Use menu. The list displays all installed programs indicating the amount of traffic consumed. By clicking on a particular application, you get into detailed settings where you can deny the background connection. This means that notifications will only come after opening the program. For messengers such as Telegram or WhatsApp, you will stop receiving full messages in the background. However, for video services, news feeds and games, the background mode can be safely turned off, which will significantly save traffic. ☑️ Background applications Check Open Data Use Find flow-leading apps Disable background mode for video and games Check auto-update settings Completed: 0 / 4
In some situations, it is not just necessary to turn off the Internet, but to limit its speed for certain applications. MIUI It's hard to do, there are workarounds through developer settings or using third-party profiles, but the basic lock works flawlessly, and if you set a limit and the system reaches it, mobile internet will shut down all applications except those you've given an exception to. In the Data Transfer list, you can find a mobile Internet switch that works like a global switch, and Traffic Saving, which compresses data in the browser and limits the background activity of the system, is also useful. 3G/4G with unstable signal, where the data transfer rate is already low. When the counter reaches the set value, the system forcibly breaks the connection. The network icon in the notification curtain can go out or change color, and attempts to open pages in the browser will end in a timeout error.
Periodically, you may need to reset the accumulated statistics, this is true if you changed the tariff plan, but the date in the settings remained old, or if you suspect that the meter is not working correctly. The reset is done manually in the same data transfer menu, and when you reset all the accumulated numbers, you reset them, and the countdown starts again, and it doesn't affect the Internet, but it's important for the graphs to be displayed correctly. It is recommended to carry out this procedure on the first day of the new billing period of your operator. If you notice a discrepancy between the data on the phone and in the personal account of the operator, check whether traffic accounting is included for all SIM cards (if there are two). Sometimes users forget to set a limit for the second SIM card, and it consumes traffic uncontrollably. ⚠️ Note: Resetting statistics does not restore money spent or gigabytes. It’s just a record keeping tool, so don’t rely on it blindly unless you have a hard programmatic shutdown limit.
Frequent Questions and Answers Does the traffic statistics reset when you reboot your phone? No, simply restarting your device doesn’t affect the accumulated statistics. The data is stored until you manually reset the settings or the automatic update date, if it has been set. Can I set different limits for different SIM cards? Yes, the traffic settings are split on Xiaomi smartphones with two SIM cards. You can set an individual limit for each SIM card separately in the control menu. SIM-Why does the Security app show more traffic than the operator? This may be because the phone takes into account all technical traffic, including service requests of the system, which the operator may not charge or round down. It is also possible to desynchronize the time of resetting statistics. Does the included affect VPN - Yeah, with the traffic count? VPN-All traffic is encrypted and goes through the tunnel, and the system counts it as normal mobile traffic, but some operators can charge secure connections differently, although this is normal data for a Xiaomi meter. 💡Regularly checking background activity settings is the most effective way to prevent imperceptible traffic consumption without installing third-party apps.