How to find out how much you spend on Xiaomi: all the ways

You suddenly get a notification from an operator that you've exceeded your traffic limit, but you don't understand where the gigabytes went? Or you just want to control your mobile Internet consumption on Xiaomi to avoid unexpected write-offs? In this article, we'll look at all the ways you can check your traffic flow, from built-in MIUI tools to third-party apps with advanced statistics.

Control of Internet traffic on Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi, POCO and Black Shark models) is complicated by the fact that the default system does not always show detailed data. For example, in some versions of MIUI statistics are reset after rebooting or resetting settings. But there are workarounds - read more about how to use them.

Important: If you are using a double SIM-The system can only account for traffic on the main card. SIM You will need a separate setup or third-party software. Also note that some applications (such as YouTube or TikTok) consume traffic in the background even when the interface is closed.

1. Traffic check through MIUI settings (basic method)

The easiest way is to use the built-in traffic counter in MIUI, which works on all modern Xiaomi smartphones (starting with MIUI 10 and later), but has limitations: statistics are reset when you update the system or manually restart.

To see traffic flow:

1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
2. Go to section. SIM-Maps and mobile networks (or mobile networks on some models).
3. Choose yours. SIM-card (if there are several).
4. Slip on Traffic Consumption or Data Use.
5. Here you will see the consumption schedule for the current month, as well as a list of applications, sorted by the amount of data spent.

Note that you can set a traffic limit and an overshoot warning in this section, for example, if your tariff includes 15 GB, set a 12 GB alert to avoid unexpected write-offs.

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If the settings do not include Traffic Consumption, upgrade your MIUI to the latest version or use an alternative method (see Section 3).

2 Detailed statistics in "Security" (hidden counter)

Few people know, but Xiaomi has a hidden section with advanced traffic statistics that takes into account not only mobile Internet, but also Wi-Fi. This method works even on older versions of MIUI (starting with MIUI 8).

Instructions:

1. Open the Security app (the shield icon).
2. Go to Traffic Management (or Data Usage in Global Firmware).
3. Select the tab Mobile data for statistics on SIM-Wi-Fi or card for home internet.
4. You'll see here: 📊 Daily consumption schedule. 📱 List of applications with indication of megabytes spent. ⚠️ Background consumption warnings (if the option is enabled).

The advantage of this method is that it can block background traffic for individual applications, for example, if Facebook or VK eats the Internet in the background, they can be restricted right here.

3. Use of third-party applications (for accurate accounting)

The built-in MIUI tools aren’t always accurate: they may not take into account traffic from some system processes or reset data after an update. If you want the most accurate statistics, install one of these apps:

• 📉 My Data Manager – shows the expense for each application, supports widgets and notifications about exceeding the limit.
• 🔍 GlassWire – visualizes traffic as a graph, blocks suspicious connections.
• 🛡️ NetGuard not only counts traffic, but also works as a firewall (requires root rights for full functionality).
• 📊 Traffic Monitor – Minimalist app with widget on the main screen.

How to set up My Data Manager:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. When you first start, specify your monthly traffic limit.
3. Enable the option to Track Mobile Data and Track Wi-Fi (optional).
4. In the Application section you will see a detailed report on each service.

Importantly, third-party applications can drive 5 to 15 percent more traffic than built-in MIUI meters, because they take into account service packets that the system ignores.

4. Verification through USSD-operator

If you need to know the rest of the traffic rate, and not the expense on the phone, use USSD-This method will show the actual data directly from the billing system, without reference to the smartphone counter.

How to send USSD-team:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Go to the Kit (Kypad) tab.
3. Enter a command (e.g. *100*1# for MTS).
4. Press the call button.
5. In a few seconds, an SMS will come with details.

⚠️ Attention: USSD-The commands show the remainder of the traffic at the rate, not the consumption on the phone. If you're connected to Wi-Fi, the mobile Internet may not be spent, but the operator will still write off the packet at the expiration date.

5. How to Reset the Traffic Counter on Xiaomi

If you want to start tracking traffic from scratch (for example, after a tariff change), you can reset the built-in MIUI counter. This is useful if the statistics have accumulated errors or you want to tie it to a new billing period.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Traffic consumption.
2. In the upper right corner, press three dots (⋮) and select Reset statistics.
3. Confirm the action.

Alternative method (for older versions of MIUI):

1. Open Security. → Traffic management.
2. Slap the gear icon (⚙️) top-right.
3. Choose Reset Data.

⚠️ Warning: Resetting the meter does not affect the actual traffic flow of the operator, but only the internal statistics of the phone, and if you exceed the tariff limit, the debit will still happen.

6. Why is the Xiaomi traffic counter lying?

Many users complain that the built-in MIUI counter shows understated or overstated data, and here are the main reasons for the inaccuracy:

• 🔄 Reset after reboot - on some firmware statistics are zeroed when the phone is turned off.
• 📶 Background traffic – apps like Google Play Services or Mi Cloud are consuming data without you knowing.
• 🔗 VPN and proxy, if you use them VPN, Some of the traffic may not be taken into account.
• 📱 Double. SIM — second-hand SIM-Sometimes the maps are not shown in statistics.
• 🔧 Firmware errors in older versions MIUI (Below 12) the meter was not working properly.

How to check the actual cost?

1. Compare the data with the operator’s counter (via USSD or personal account).
2. Use two apps to track traffic at the same time (like My Data Manager and the built-in counter).
3. Turn off background data transfer for unnecessary applications in Settings → Apps → Permissions → Mobile data.

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If the difference between the phone and the operator's counter is more than 20%, it's likely that background processes or firmware errors are to blame, in which case only third-party root-access software will help.

7.How to Save Traffic on Xiaomi: 5 Ways to Work

Even if you know how much traffic is being spent, it’s important to be able to save it.

• 📴 Limit background traffic: Go to Settings → Annexes → App management. Select an app (like Instagram) and turn off Background data.
• 📶 Enable "Traffic Savings": In Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Traffic consumption activate the option Save data. This will limit the automatic update of applications and download media in instant messengers.
• 🌐 Use data compression: In Google Chrome, enable Traffic Saving in Settings. Or install Opera Mini, which compresses pages by 50 to 70%.
• 📥 Turn off auto-update apps: Go to Settings on Google Play → Auto Update Apps and Select Only via Wi-Fi.
• 📵 Set the limit limit: In Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Traffic consumption set Warning and Limit, if exceeded, the Internet will automatically shut down.

Additional life hack: If you use the mobile Internet frequently to watch videos, you can turn on YouTube save mode.

1. Open YouTube and tap the avatar.
2. Go to Settings → General → Traffic Savings.
3. Turn on the option – videos will be downloaded in lower quality.

FAQ: Frequent questions about traffic on Xiaomi