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

Have you noticed that the Internet on Xiaomi has become slower and mobile traffic is running out too quickly? Or want to check which app eats the most megabytes? In this article, you will find all the relevant ways to calculate the traffic consumed on Redmi, POCO and other Xiaomi models – from embedded tools to third-party applications and operator services.

We will not only analyze the basic methods (through Settings). → SIM-Maps and mobile networks, but also hidden features MIUI, And you'll also learn why the data in the phone and the operator can be 10 to 30 percent different -- and what to do about it. If you need to reset the meter or set up warnings about exceeding the limit, there are also ready-made solutions.

1. Check traffic through Xiaomi settings (built-in MIUI counter)

The fastest way is to use the built-in MIUI traffic meter, which works on all Xiaomi models, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 and even older devices on the MIUI 10+. Data is updated in real time, but only reset manually.

To open up the statistics:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose yours. SIM-card (if there are several).
3. Slip on the item Use of mobile data.

Here you'll see:

• 📊 Total traffic consumption for the current period (default - since the last reset).
• 📱 List of applications sorted by the amount of Internet consumed.
• ⚙️ Reset statistics (useful at the beginning of a new billing period).

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If you don't have the right apps, tap the three dots in the top right corner and select Show System Processes, so you'll see hidden services that are also consuming traffic (like Android System or MIUI Daemon).

Note: the built-in MIUI meter only takes into account mobile traffic (3G/4G/5G). Wi-Fi consumption is displayed separately in the Settings → Wi-Fi → Data Use section.

2. Monitoring traffic by app: who is to blame for overspending?

If mobile internet ends too quickly, the problem usually lies in 1-2 voracious apps, and MIUI has detailed statistics for each service, including background traffic.

How to find the culprit:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Data Use.
3. Sort the list by column Mobile data (in descending order).

The typical traffic eaters on Xiaomi:

• 🎵 Music services (Spotify, Yandex Music, Boom) – cache songs in the background.
• 📺 Video players (YouTube, TikTok, Kwai) – even when viewed in low quality, they consume 300-500 MB / hour.
• 🎮 Games (PUBG Mobile, Genshin Impact, Free Fire – Update maps and textures via mobile network.
• 🔄 Cloud services (Google Photos, Mi Cloud, Dropbox) – sync files without warning.

Social media (VK, Telegram, WhatsApp)|Video (YouTube, TikTok)|Music (Spotify, Yandex Music)|Games (PUBG, Genshin Impact)|Other-->

If you find a suspicious app (e.g. com.android.vending consumes gigabytes), it could be a sign of a virus.

3. Check traffic through USSD-operator

Built-in counter MIUI It is not always accurate, especially if you use two. SIM-You can use maps or switch between networks often. USSD-It's free and it works even without the Internet.

⚠️ Attention: USSD-If the team did not work, check the actual request on the operator's website or through support (for example, MTS for Moscow and St. Petersburg use different combinations).

Also, some operators (for example, Tinkoff Mobile) do not support USSD – in this case, check the traffic in the personal account on the site or in the operator’s application.

4. Traffic monitoring applications: when standard tools are not enough

If you need advanced analytics (such as hourly flow charts, limit overdrive notifications, or background traffic blocking), install one of these apps:

• 📈 My Data Manager - shows the flow by day / week, supports widgets on the home screen.
• 🛡️ GlassWire visualizes traffic as a graph, blocks suspicious connections, and there's a Firewall feature to limit the background.
• 🔍 Internet Speed Meter Lite - displays the speed and traffic consumption in real time in the notification panel.
• 📊 Traffic Monitor is a minimalist app with a widget that shows the current flow rate. Supports setting limits.

Before installing, check the permissions of the application - it should only request access to the Internet and Data Usage Statistics. If the application requires access to SMS or Contacts, it is suspicious.

Install the application from the official store|Set a traffic limit in the settings|Include notifications of excess|Add a widget to the main screen (optional)|Check the statistics once every 2-3 days-->

⚠️ Warning: Third-party traffic tracking apps may conflict with energy-saving modes MIUI. If the data is not updated, add the application to Settings → Battery → Exceptions.

5. How to Reset the Traffic Counter on Xiaomi

The built-in MIUI counter doesn't reset automatically -- you have to do it manually at the beginning of each billing period (like the 1st of the month), and if you forget about the reset, the statistics will accumulate in a few months, and you won't be able to track the actual flow.

Resetting instructions:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose yours. SIM-map.
3. Slip on the use of mobile data.
4. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Reset Statistics.
5. Confirm the action.

If the Reset button is inactive, check:

• 🔄 Is Traffic Saving Mode Included (It Blocks Reset).
• 📵 Are there any restrictions from the operator (for example, on corporate tariffs).
• 🔧 Are there any administrator rights installed on third-party applications (e.g., Clean Master can block system functions).

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Reset the meter on the same day that the operator zeroes your traffic packet. For example, if you have a rate with a monthly limit that is updated on the 15th, reset MIUI statistics on the 15th.

6. Hidden MIUI features to save traffic

MIUI offers a few little-known tools that help reduce traffic consumption by 20-40% without losing functionality.

Data economy regime

It limits the background activity of applications and compresses traffic.

→ SIM-maps and mobile networks → Data savings

2. Restriction of background traffic

It prevents applications from using the Internet when they are folded.

Settings → Applications → Application Management → [Select App] → Mobile Data → Background Traffic → Ban

3. Data compression in Chrome

If you surf frequently in your browser, turn on Traffic Savings in Google Chrome:

Chrome → ⋮ → Settings → Save Traffic

4. Disabling Auto-Update Applications

By default, Google Play updates apps over the mobile network to prevent this:

Play Store → ☰ → Settings → Auto Update Apps → Only via Wi-Fi

5. Synchronization setting

Turn off automatic sync for unnecessary accounts (such as Mi Cloud or Google Photos):

Settings → Accounts and Sync → [Select Account] → Data Sync

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If you travel frequently, include in MIUI Roaming control function (Settings) → SIM-map → It automatically blocks mobile traffic in roaming to avoid huge bills.

7. Frequent problems and solutions

Sometimes the Xiaomi traffic counter doesn't work properly, and here are the typical situations and ways to fix them:

If the problem persists, try resetting your network settings:

Settings → About phone → Resetting settings → Resetting network settings

This will remove stored Wi-Fi networks and passwords, but will return the traffic counter to working condition.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions