How to show the speed of the Internet on the screen Xiaomi Redmi 10S: all the ways

Show the current Internet speed directly on the screen Xiaomi Redmi 10S without installing additional programs — enough to activate hidden MIUI functions or use built-in tools. This feature is useful for monitoring the stability of the connection, checking the mobile Internet or diagnosing problems with Wi-Fi. Unlike most Android smartphones, where speed is displayed only in special applications, the firmware MIUI allows you to display indicators on the notification panel or in the status bar.

But not everyone knows where to look for these settings. Depending on the firmware version and regional build, the turn-on algorithm may differ. For example, in the global version of MIUI 12.5 for Redmi 10S, the option is hidden deeper than in the Chinese version. We tested all the current methods and collected them in one instruction, from standard to alternative solutions using widgets and third-party utilities.

If you need not only to see the speed, but also to fix its values for analysis (for example, when complaining to the provider), pay attention to the sections on saving logs and testing through ADB. For most tasks, the first three methods will suffice, but advanced users will find here and deeper tools.

1. enable the speed display in the notification panel (standard method)

The easiest way is to activate the built-in MIUI function, which outputs the current download/return speed to the status bar, which works for both mobile internet and Wi-Fi, but some regional firmwares have to manually enable it.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Notification panel and status bar.
• 🔍 Scroll down to the block Show network speed (in some versions - Internet speed).
• 🔄 Switch the switch to the position V-on..
• 📊 Select where to display data: only in the notification bar or also in the status bar (near the signal icons).

After activation next to the network indicator, a digital speed value will appear in the format ↓0.45/↑0.12 MB/s (download/return) If the option is not on the menu, then your version is MIUI It does not support it – go to the following ways.

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If the speed is not displayed after turning on, restart the smartphone. Sometimes the changes are applied only after the reboot.

2.Use of MIUI widgets for network monitoring

If the standard way didn't work, you can add a widget to the home screen that shows real-time speeds. MIUI has a built-in Network Monitor widget, but it's not available in all regional builds. Alternatively, Google widgets or third-party solutions.

How to add a widget:

1. Click and hold the empty space on the home screen → select Widgets.
2. Find the Network Monitor (or Network Speed in English) in the list.
3. Drag the widget onto the screen and adjust its size.
4. In the widget settings, specify which network to track: Wi-Fi, mobile data, or both.

If you don’t have a built-in widget, install the free NetSpeed Indicator app from Google Play. It adds a similar widget with the ability to customize data updates (for example, every second or every 5 seconds).

3. Speed check through the engineering menu (for advanced)

The Xiaomi Redmi 10S has a hidden engineering menu where you can see detailed network information, including real-time speeds, which is suitable for diagnosing connection problems, but requires caution – incorrect settings can disrupt the communication module.

How to open the engineering menu:

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 Network block – here the current speed in Kb / s is displayed (to translate to MB / s, divide the value by 1024).

You can also see on this menu:

• 📡 Type of network (LTE, HSPA, EDGE etc.).
• 🔄 Roaming status.
• 📶 Signal level in dBm (the closer to 0, the better).

4. Applications for real-time speed monitoring

If the built-in MIUI is not good, you can install third-party utilities that not only show the speed on the screen, but also keep traffic statistics, test ping and save the measurement history.

Top.-3 supplant 10S:

To install widgets from these applications:

1. Download and run the program.
2. Follow the setup instructions (usually permission to access notifications is required).
3. Add the widget to the main screen or activate the display in the status bar.

Close background applications (especially torrents and streaming)

Connect to Wi-Fi or mobile internet

Disable VPN (if used)

Make sure there is enough traffic on your account (for mobile network)-->

5. Speed Testing through ADB (for technicians)

If you want accurate time-bound speed logs, you can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a method that is suitable for diagnosing network problems or collecting data to complain to the provider.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on Redmi 10S: Go to Settings → About Phone. 7 times click on MIUI Version. Return to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate Debugging on USB.

adb shell netstats detail

It will provide detailed statistics on network usage, including real-time speed.

adb shell cat /proc/net/dev

(Update the data manually or via script).

The advantage of this method is that it is as accurate as possible without the influence of third-party applications, but it requires command line skills and is not suitable for everyday use.

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ADB-commands allow you to obtain raw speed data that is not distorted by optimizations MIUI It's the only way to see the real load of the network at the Android core level.

6. Alternative methods: voice assistant and fast commands

If you need to quickly check speed without clicking on the menu, you can use Google’s voice assistant or create a quick command in MIUI.

Ways:

• 🎤 Check the speed of the Internet – the assistant will open Speedtest by Ookla.

These methods do not show real-time speed, but they allow you to quickly run the test if necessary, and the results of such tests may differ from the real speed due to optimizations on the part of applications.

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For the most accurate testing, use a server located in your region. In the Speedtest settings, you can manually select the nearest server.

Frequent problems and their solutions

If the speed is not displayed or is shown incorrectly, check the following points:

⚠️ Attention: On Redmi 10S firmware MIUI 13+ The speed display in the status bar may conflict with some of the design themes. → Screen. → Topics.

Common mistakes and ways to eliminate them:

If none of these methods worked, check if your smartphone has work profiles installed (some corporate firmware has them blocking access to network data). Go to Settings → Special features → Profiles and disable active profiles.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions