How to turn on the display of Internet speed on Xiaomi: all ways

Have you ever wondered why your Xiaomi doesn't show your current Internet connection speed in the status bar? This feature is hidden by default, but it can be activated in just a few steps, without root rights and complex manipulations. The upload/return rate helps you quickly assess network quality, especially when watching high-resolution videos or online games.

In this article, we’ll look at all the available methods for turning on the speed indicator on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices, from standard MIUI settings to hidden engineering menus, which models support the out-of-the-box function and which will require a workaround, and we’ll analyze why the speed display may disappear after updates and how to fix it.

Why Xiaomi doesn’t have a default speed indicator

The manufacturer deliberately hides this option in most MIUI firmware. The reasons lie in the interface philosophy: Xiaomi seeks to minimize visual noise in the status bar, leaving only critical indicators.

Another factor is battery savings: Continuous monitoring of network activity requires additional CPU resources, which can reduce battery life by 2-5% (according to tests on the Xiaomi 12 Pro and Redmi Note 11), however, on flagship models with powerful chipsets (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Dimensity 9000+), this effect is minimal.

• 📱 Models with support "out of the box": Xiaomi 13/14 series, POCO F5/F6, Redmi K60 (on MIUI 14+)
• ⚙️ Manually enabled models: all devices on MIUI 12-14 through the engineering menu
• 🚫 Models without support: outdated devices on the MIUI 11 and below (e.g. Redmi) 8A)

Interesting fact: on some regional firmware (e.g. India), the speed indicator is activated by default, due to local carrier requirements for tariff transparency.

Method 1: Standard MIUI settings (for new models)

If your device is released after 2022 and runs MIUI 14, try this method first. It is the safest and requires no technical skills.

1. Open the settings → Screen
2. Go to the Status Line section
3. Find the option to Show Network Speed (may be called Traffic Indicator)
4. Activate the switch and select the position: left or right of the clock.

An important nuance: on some models (for example, Xiaomi 13T), the option only appears after connecting to Wi-Fi or mobile network. If you are in airplane mode, the menu item will be inactive.

⚠️ Attention: On dual-devices SIM The speed indicator can only be displayed for an active network. If you use two SIM cards at the same time, the indicator will jump between them.

Method 2: Engineering Menu (for all versions of MIUI)

It's a universal method that works even on older models, but it takes care that the wrong actions on the engineering menu can disrupt the network.

Instructions:

1. Open the phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##
2. In the menu that appears, select Phone Information (or Phone Information)
3. Scroll down to the Set Preferred Network Type section
4. Press three points (⋮) In the upper right corner, select Show Network Speed.

On some firmware, the "Show network speed" item is hidden behind an extra tap over the free area of the screen (5 times in a row in the center), an undocumented MIUI feature that appears randomly.

• 🔧 For mobile network: displays the current speed in Kb / s or Mb / s
• 📶 For Wi-Fi: shows separately download speed (↓) and payback (↑)
• ⚠️ Limitation: The indicator disappears when you switch to modem modem

⚠️ Attention: On devices with Android 13+ and MIUI 14 Engineering menu may require confirmation via Settings → Special facilities → Hidden settings. Without this partition, the combinations won't work.

Method 3: Monitoring applications (alternative)

If standard methods don't work, you can use third-party tools that not only show speed, but also keep traffic statistics.

Top.-3 tested applications:

• 📊 Internet Speed Meter - minimalist widget with data update settings (from 1 sec)
• 📈 NetSpeed Indicator – Supports design themes and speed history
• 🔍 GlassWire – Advanced monitoring with graphs and alerts

Advantages of this method:

• It works on all versions of Android (including outdated versions)
• Allows you to adjust threshold values (for example, notify at speeds below 5 Mb/s)
• No need to root rights or change system files

Disadvantages:

• Consumes additional RAM (50-100 MB in the background)
• Can conflict with MIUI battery optimizers
• Some features are paid (for example, detailed statistics in GlassWire)

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To save charge, adjust the data update in the monitor application no more than once every 5 seconds, which will reduce the load on the processor by 30-40%.

Problem Solving: Why Speed Is Not Shown

Even after successful activation, the indicator may disappear. Let's look at the typical causes and ways to address them.

If the indicator is missing after upgrading to the new version of MIUI, check:

1. Have you reset your settings in Settings → Applications → Application Management → Three points → Reset your settings
2. Has the priority changed? SIM-maps in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks
3. Has the energy saving mode been activated (it turns off background monitoring)

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On devices with MediaTek (Helio G) processors, the speed indicator may not work stable due to the characteristics of the drivers, in which case only third-party software will help.

Comparison of methods: which to choose

Each method has its pros and cons, and here is a comparison table to help you choose:

For most users of Xiaomi 13/14 series and POCO F5/F6, the best way to do this is to do it without additional actions and fully integrated into the system. Owners of devices running MIUI 12 or with MediaTek processors should consider the third option with third-party applications.

Bonus: hidden network monitoring chips on Xiaomi

In addition to displaying the current speed, MIUI has a few useful tools for network analysis:

• 📡 Operator network test: enter in the dialer ##4636## →"Phone information" →"Run a ping test.
• 📊 Traffic statistics: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Traffic usage (shows consumption by application)
• 🔄 Forced network change: in the engineering menu you can manually switch between 4G/5G, If the automatic choice is not working properly
• 📶 Hidden Wi-Fi Analyzer: Hold your finger on your network name in Wi-Fi settings to output channel and signal level information

On 5G-enabled devices (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro), the engineering menu offers advanced NR (New Radio) monitoring, including mmWave signal strength and carrier aggregation status.

⚠️ Note: When using the engineering menu features to manually configure the network (e.g., block bands) LTE) You run the risk of being out of touch in some locations. Always keep your initial settings before experimenting.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Internet speed display