How to find out how much traffic is spent on your Xiaomi phone: all the ways

Have you noticed that mobile Internet on Xiaomi is running out too fast? Or want to understand which app eats the most megabytes? In this article, we will break down all the available ways to check traffic consumption - from built-in tools. MIUI You'll learn how to track your consumption in real time, reset statistics, and even block voracious programs.

It's important to understand that the performance on the phone and the carrier can be different. Why? Because Xiaomi takes into account all traffic (including background processes), and the operator only takes into account the traffic that has passed through its networks, and we will compare both methods and show how to get the most accurate data. If you are using the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or flagship Xiaomi 14 — instructions are suitable for all models MIUI 14/15.

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

The easiest way is to use a standard tool. MIUI. It shows the expense of each application, supports limits and notifications, and opens up statistics:

1. Go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Data Use.
2. Select the Mobile Data tab (for the SIM-Cards or Wi-Fi (for home network).
3. Scroll down to see a list of applications sorted by the amount of traffic consumed.

By default. MIUI It resets the statistics every month, but you can change the period manually:

• 📅 Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Settings → Data resetting.
• 🔄 Select Reset manually and specify the start date of a new cycle (for example, 1st day of the month).
• 🔔 Enable Excess Warning to receive notifications when you reach 50%, 80% and 100% of the limit.

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If you often switch between SIM-In maps, add the Data Use widget to the home screen, and then press the blank space on the screen. → Widgets → Find “Data Use” and drag it to a convenient location.

Limitation of method: counter MIUI It only shows traffic that has passed through your phone, and if you've used it as a hotspot for a laptop or tablet, that data won't be included in the statistics.

2. How to check traffic through the Security app

The Security app offers a more detailed analysis than the standard settings.

• 📊 Days of expenditure (graph with peak activity).
• 🔍 Background consumption (which programs work in hidden mode).
• ⚡ Traffic optimization (the ability to limit background data for individual applications).

To open the section:

1. Launch the Security app (shield icon).
2. Move to Acceleration. → Use of data.
3. Select the Mobile Data or Wi-Fi tab.

Here you will see a breakdown of traffic by system and user applications, as well as the ability to block Internet access for specific programs, for example, if TikTok or YouTube consume too much, you can limit their background activity:

1. Click on the app in the list.
2. Activate the switch to limit background data.

Set a limit on mobile data|Limit background activity for social networks|Check the schedule of expenditure once a week|Disable auto-update applications in the background-->

Important: in some regional firmware MIUI The section “Use of data” may not be available in Security, in which case use the standard settings (the first method) or third-party applications (see section 4).

3 Mobile Operator Data: Where to Look and Why They May Be Different

Xiaomi and your operator indicators (for example, MTS, Beeline, Tele2) They don't often match?

To check the operator's consumption:

• 📱 Send. USSD-request: MTS: *100*1# or *111*59# Beeline: *102# MegaFon: *105*500# Tele2: *107*0#
• 🌐 Go to the personal account on the operator's website (section "My tariff" or "Statistics»).
• 📧 Check it out. SMS-notifications (operators often send out expenditure reports).

MTS|Beeline|MegaFon|Tele2|Yota|Other-->

When the operator data is more accurate:

• If you use your phone as hotspot,
• If connected to VPN (Some operators take account of this traffic separately).
• If the phone has apps that mask consumption (for example, some of the VPN-clientele).

4. Third-party apps for traffic monitoring: top-3 decision

If the built-in tools MIUI Not enough, install one of these apps. They offer advanced analytics, notifications, and even background traffic blocking.

1. My Data Manager (Android)

• 📈 Shows the expenditure by days, weeks, months.
• 🛡️ Blocks background activity for selected applications.
• 🔔 Customizable notifications of exceeding the limit.

Download: Google Play

2. GlassWire Data Usage Monitor

• 🕵️‍♂️ Tracks which apps connect to the internet in real time.
• 📊 Timetables of consumption by hour.
• 🔒 Ability to block suspicious connections.

Download: Google Play

3. Traffic Monitor

• 📱 Widget for the main screen with the current consumption rate.
• 🔄 Automatic resetting of statistics on a schedule.
• 📄 Export of reports to CSV PC-analysis.

Download: Google Play

How do you choose? If you want to get the most detail (for example, to search for traffic leaks), go to GlassWire. My Data Manager is for easy monitoring. If you want to see consumption directly on the home screen, Traffic Monitor.

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Third-party applications can show data more accurately than MIUI, Because it's about OS-level traffic, not just network packets, but it's not about replacing carrier data, use both sources to compare.

5. How to check traffic when using your phone as a hotspot

If you are giving out the Internet from Xiaomi to a laptop, tablet or other device, the standard statistics. MIUI It doesn't take that traffic into account:

1. Go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Modem Modem.
2. Click on the Wi-Fi Access Point (or USB-modem, if connected by cable).
3. Scroll down to the Data Use section, where the total amount of megabytes transferred will be indicated.

Please note:

• 🔄 Statistics are reset manually (Reset button in the same menu).
• 📡 If you have multiple devices connected to your access point, Xiaomi will show the total traffic of all customers.
• ⚠️ Some apps on connected devices (such as torrents) may consume traffic in the background even if you’re not using them.

To limit the cost of Internet distribution:

• Set a limit in the access point settings (max. number of devices and Auto-Disable inactivity).
• Use applications like NetGuard to block background traffic on connected devices.

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If you often give out the Internet, turn on the option to Display password as in the access point settings. QR-This will make it easier to connect new devices and reduce the risk of traffic leaking through other people's gadgets.

6.Resetting traffic statistics: when and how to do

By default. MIUI It drops the traffic counter at the beginning of each month, but you can change that period or you can do the reset manually?

• 📅 If your plan does not start on the 1st (for example, on the 15th).
• 🔄 If you want to track the cost of a specific period (e.g. travel).
• ⚡ If the statistics are “hang” and show incorrect data.

To reset the data:

1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Data Use.
2. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner → Settings.
3. Select Data Reset and confirm the action.

Attention:

⚠️ Once reset, the entire traffic history will be deleted without recovery. If you need data for analysis, take screenshots or write down the metrics before resetting.

If you want to automate the reset:

• Install the Tasker app and create a task on a schedule.
• Use MacroDroid to automatically reset at the beginning of each month.

For advanced users: reset statistics can be done through ADB (Android Debug Bridge. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command:

adb shell pm clear com.android.providers.telephony

This command will reset all network settings, including traffic statistics.

7. Frequent problems and errors in traffic verification

Sometimes, Xiaomi's Internet usage data may not be displayed correctly, and here are the most common problems and solutions:

Additional advice:

• After the update MIUI The statistics are lost, try restarting the phone.
• For accurate monitoring, use both built-in tools and operator data.
• If you suspect a virus, check your phone through Security or Malwarebytes.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions