How to Check Traffic Consumption on Xiaomi: Everything from Built-in Tools to Third-Party Apps

Monitoring the flow of Internet traffic on Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi and POCO lines) is a critical task, especially if you use a limited plan or often connect to the mobile Internet. Uncontrolled data consumption can lead to unexpected costs or a sharp drop in speed after the limit is exhausted. Fortunately, MIUI-based devices offer several built-in monitoring tools, and also support third-party solutions.

In this article, we will analyze all available methods of checking traffic – from standard system functions to hidden settings and applications from third-party developers. You will learn how to track consumption by specific applications, set up warnings about exceeding the limit, and also detect programs that “eat” the Internet in the background. SIM-maps and differences between versions MIUI 12/13/14.

1. Built-in traffic monitoring in MIUI: where to look and how to set up

The easiest way to track traffic is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which are available on all modern Xiaomi devices, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 and flagship models like the Xiaomi 13 Ultra.

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose an active one SIM-card (if there are several).
3. Use traffic (in some versions – Data consumption).

Here you'll see the current month's consumption chart broken down by day, and the system automatically resets the meter at the beginning of each billing period (usually the 1st), but this date can be changed manually.

• 📅 Click on Cycle Settings and select the start date of the reporting period (for example, the same as the operator’s tariff activation date).
• 🔔 Enable Excess Warning and set a threshold (e.g. 10GB out of 15GB at tariff).
• 📊 Switch to the Apps tab to see which programs consume the most data.

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If you have duality SIM-map, traffic statistics are kept separately for each, so to see the total flow, add the figures manually or use third-party applications.

Note that the built-in meter does not take into account Wi-Fi traffic — only mobile Internet. To monitor wireless consumption, go to Settings → Wi-Fi → Using Wi-Fi data. Application detailing is also available here.

2. Hidden MIUI settings: Advanced traffic monitoring

In addition to basic statistics, MIUI hides a few useful tools for more detailed analysis, such as enabling real-time data rate mapping or setting limits for background processes.

To activate the Internet speed bar in the status bar:

1. Open the Settings → Screen → Status Panel.
2. Slip on Show Network Speed and select Real-Time.

Now, the current download/return speed will be displayed at the top of the screen (for example, ↓1.2 Mbps ↑This will help to quickly identify “gluttonous” processes.

To limit background traffic:

• 🔄 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 📱 Select the app you want (such as TikTok or YouTube).
• 🚫 Tap on Data Use and disable Background Data Use option.

Important: on devices with MIUI 14 And the newer reset function can be hidden, and in this case, use the command through the ADB: adb shell settings put global mobile_data_cycle_reset 1.

3. Third-party applications for traffic monitoring: TOP-5 solutions

If built-in MIUI tools aren’t enough, look for third-party apps that offer more flexible settings, home screen widgets, and the ability to sync data between devices.

When choosing an application, pay attention to:

• 🔍 Russian language (not all programs support localization).
• 📊 Possibility of data export to CSV/Excel PC-analysis.
• 🛡️ No advertising or hidden subscriptions (read reviews before installation).

For maximum accuracy, it is recommended to use both built-in MIUI tools and one third-party application at the same time. For example, My Data Manager can capture the traffic that the system counter passes (for example, when using a VPN).

4. How to check traffic to Xiaomi through USSD-operator

If you need to clarify the real traffic consumption of the operator (not the phone meter data), use the USSD-They work independently of the settings of the smartphone and show information directly from the billing system.

Here are the current teams for popular Russian operators:

• 📡 MTS: Dial *100*1# or *111*0887# (for tariffs with unlimited Internet).
• 📡 Beeline: *102# or *106*001# (traffic detailing).
• 📡 MegaFon: *105*0# or *558# (for "All Inclusive").
• 📡 Television2: *155*1# or *611# (packet-length).

After you enter the command, you will receive an SMS with information about the traffic balance, voice and SMS.

⚠️ Attention: USSD-requests can be charged (usually free, but some operators charge up to 3 rubles per request.

If the USSD is not working (for example, due to network issues), check the balance through:

• 🌐 Personal account on the operator's website.
• 📱 Official application (for example, My MTS or MegaFon. Personal account).

5.Application Traffic Analysis: How to Find "Voracious" Programs

One of the main questions users ask is, "Which app eats up all the traffic?" To identify the culprit, follow the following steps:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Using traffic → By annexes.
2. Sort the list by descending (stamp by column Used).
3. Look out for programs that are abnormally high in consumption (e.g. Facebook or Instagram can eat a few gigabytes per month due to autoplay of videos).

The typical traffic devourers on Xiaomi:

• 🎵 Music services (Spotify, Yandex Music) – up to 150 MB/hour with high quality.
• 📺 Video Hostings (YouTube, TikTok) – up to 3 GB/hour in Full HD.
• 🎮 Online games (PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty – up to 100MB/hour.
• 🔄 App updates (especially Google Play and Google Play) MIUI Updater).

Disable autoplay video in social networks

Set a quality limit for streaming (480p instead of 1080p)

Ban background activity for unnecessary applications

Use data compression in Chrome (includes in browser settings)-->

For a deeper analysis, use GlassWire, which shows not only total traffic, but also the addresses of the servers with which each application communicates, to help identify suspicious activity (for example, sending data to unknown IPs).

Frequent problems and their solutions

Xiaomi users often encounter data mismatch between the phone’s meter and the operator’s information, and consider typical situations and ways to address them:

Another common problem is the incorrect operation of the counter on dual SIM-If you have two SIMs and traffic is counted on one card:

1. Make sure that for each SIM-The card is enabled mobile Internet (in Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks).
2. Check if there is a background data limit for the second SIM (in Settings → Applications → Data Management).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A or POCO M3) The built-in traffic counter may not work properly due to firmware errors, in which case the only reliable way to control is to use third-party applications or other devices. USSD-call-in.

7.How to Save Traffic on Xiaomi: 10 Ways to Work

If you regularly experience a lack of traffic, use these tips to save it:

• 📶 Limit background data for social networks and instant messengers. For example, on WhatsApp, turn off automatic media downloads in Settings. → Warehouse and data.
• 🎧 Download music and videos in advance via Wi-Fi. YouTube Premium or Spotify has an option to play offline.
• 🌐 Use the browser's savings modes. In Google Chrome, enable Traffic Savings in Settings.
• 🔄 Turn off automatic app updates on Google Play (or allow Wi-Fi-only updates).
• 📱 Activate the "Data Saving" mode in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Data savings.

For devices with MIUI 12 and later, the Smart Traffic Saving feature is available, and it automatically limits background activity when you approach the limit, to enable it:

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Savings.
2. Select Traffic Saving and activate the option.

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The most effective way to save money is to combine built-in MIUI tools (background data restriction) and third-party applications (like NetGuard to block unnecessary traffic).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions