Users of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones often face intrusive notifications that the mobile Internet limit is coming to an end or has already been exhausted.This works with a built-in traffic control tool that is designed to save you money, but sometimes becomes a real irritant by blocking applications or preventing downloads of files. This is especially true for those who use unlimited rates or are connected to Wi-Fi, but the system continues to count the consumption of megabytes at the tariffs of the cellular operator.
Disabling this feature doesn’t require superuser rights or complex code manipulation. However, the settings may vary slightly between the MIUI shell and the new HyperOS. In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to deactivate monitoring, from standard menus to hidden settings, so you can have full control of your gadget.
It's important to understand that shutting down the meter completely prevents you from tracking your data consumption in real time. If you have a limited package of gigabytes, you risk suddenly being left without communication or getting a huge bill from the operator. So before making changes, consider the need for this step.
Why you need traffic control and whether you can ignore it
The system module for monitoring was originally designed as a security mechanism, which prevents situations where background processes or voracious applications stealthily eat up the entire data packet. Usage analytics allows the system to limit the background activity of programs when the limit is reached, thereby prolonging the life of the tariff plan.
But in today's world, when unlimited rates have become the norm and Wi-Fi is available everywhere, there are restrictions, such as downloading an app from a store, but the system will block the installation because it thinks you've exceeded the daily limit, or the navigator will stop downloading maps in real time.
⚠️ Attention: By disabling traffic control, you're removing the protection against accidental spending. SIM-card is really set unlimited rate or the balance of the package is large.
You can ignore this module if you're confident in your actions, but you can't completely remove the system components, because it can lead to unstable network operation, and the best option is to properly adjust the thresholds or completely disable the notification, leaving the technical ability to work in the background.
Basic Disconnection through Security Settings
The easiest and safest way to remove restrictions is to use the standard Security app, which is where the main levers of networking are concentrated, and is suitable for most Android devices with MIUI shells.
To start, look for an app on your desktop or in the Tools folder called Security, which is usually a green icon with a shield, run it and wait for the automatic check to be completed, and you'll need to find the network section in the menu that opens.
- 📱 Click on the Data Traffic or Data Use icon in the app’s main menu.
- 📊 At the top of the screen you will see the flow statistics; click on the settings icon (cogs) in the upper right corner.
- 🔌 Find the Traffic Limit or Traffic Control switch and put it in an inactive state.
After this, the system will stop blocking applications when the conditional threshold is reached. However, in some regions or firmware versions, this item may be hidden or renamed. If you can't see the switch, your version of the operator may require additional actions.
☑️ Checking traffic settings
Limit setting and resetting statistics
If a complete shutdown is not possible or desirable, you can simply set limits to a very high value, effectively ignoring them, and it’s also helpful to know how to reset the stats so that the meter starts anew on the date of your tariff update.
In the traffic settings menu (where we went in the previous section), there is a "Limit" option. Click on it. You can set the maximum number of megabytes or gigabytes here. The logical thing to do is to set a value that is physically impossible to exceed in a month, such as 9999 GB.
And it also configures the reset period, which is important for the data to be displayed correctly in widgets and reports.
| Parameter | Recommended value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Traffic limit | 9999GB | Effective disabling of restrictions |
| Date of discharge | 1st | Standard tariff update date |
| Warning | 90% | The level at which the notification will come |
| Lockdown | 100% | Complete network shutdown when the limit is reached |
Remember, even with huge limits, the system can continue to collect statistics, and it takes minimal resources, but if your goal is complete privacy and no logs, this method may not work.
Why is resetting statistics important?
Access management for individual applications
Often, users don't want to turn off control completely, but only allow a particular application to work in the background without restrictions, for example, for messengers or navigators, Xiaomi solves this through detailed permission settings.
Go back to the Traffic Data menu in the security app, and you'll see a list of all the programs installed there, and if you click on any of them, you'll be taken to the detailed menu, and you can ban or allow mobile Internet and Wi-Fi.
- 🚫 Disable data: completely blocks network access for the selected application.
- 📶 Wi-Fi only: the app will only work when connected to a wireless network, saving mobile traffic.
- ✅ Without restrictions: the application ignores the mode of energy saving and background restrictions.
This feature is particularly useful for optimizing battery life, and if you see an application constantly eating traffic in the background, you can limit it without touching system settings globally. It's a more flexible approach to resource management.
⚠️ Note: Blocking system applications (such as “Software Update” or “Google Play Services”) may cause your smartphone to malfunction and inability to install security updates.
Hidden settings and engineering menu
For advanced users who didn't find the right options in the standard interface, there are hidden menus that can find deeper network settings, but access to them requires caution.
One way to get into the extended menu is to use the codes in the Phone app. Enter the code ##4636##. If the code works, the Test menu will open. Select "Usage Statistics."
##4636##You can see a detailed breakdown of the applications and even force the data collection to stop for some system processes, but newer versions of Android and MIUI often block the codes from the manufacturer for security reasons.
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If ##4636## is not working, try installing the Activity Launcher app from Google Play, which lets you open hidden activity, including old traffic settings menus.
Another option is to use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) from a computer, which requires cable connection and PCs, and ADB commands allow you to change the global settings of the system database.
adb shell settings put global netstats_enabled falseThis command forcibly disables the collection of network statistics at the system level, and beware: improper use of ADB can lead to software failures.
Problems with communication operators and their solution
Often, traffic control settings on Xiaomi conflict with settings coming from the carrier. the operator can send special configuration SMS that change the access point (APN) parameters and set their limits.
To check this, go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Access points (APN). If there are points with operator names that you didn’t create, try choosing a standard point or creating a new one with factory settings.
It is also worth checking whether the service is activated, "Parent Control" or "Expense Control" on the operator's side, this is done through the operator's personal account or a call to support. The system settings of the phone cannot override the restrictions set at the operator's network level.
- 📞 Call support and check for traffic restriction services.
- 📱 Check the operator’s personal account in the “Services” section».
- 🗑️ Remove old access point profiles APN smartphone-setting.
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If the phone settings are reset, and the Internet is still blocked - the problem is on the side of the operator or in the tariff plan.