How to check traffic consumption on Xiaomi: step-by-step instructions for all models

Have you noticed that mobile internet on your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO is running out too fast? or want to understand which app is eating up your traffic in the background? In this article, we’ll look at all the ways to check data consumption on devices with MIUI firmware, from standard system tools to hidden features and third-party utilities.

The manufacturer hides some of the settings deep in the menu, and new versions of MIUI 13/14 have changed the interface — so even experienced users sometimes can not find the latest statistics.

Important: Xiaomi’s traffic usage statistics are automatically reset at the beginning of each billing period (usually the 1st of the month), and if you want data from the past month, you’ll have to manually record it or use third-party apps.

1. Standard MIUI traffic statistics: where to look and how to read

The easiest way to do this is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which show the data consumption of each application, but have limitations, like not taking into account the traffic of some system processes.

  1. Open the settings (cog icon on the desktop).
  2. Go to Connections and Sharing → Data Use (in older versions of MIUI, the path can be Network and Internet → Data Transfer).
  3. At the top of the screen, you'll see a graph of total mobile traffic consumption for the current period, and below is a list of apps sorted by the amount of data consumed.

Pay attention to two key parameters:

  • 📊 Background traffic – data that apps consume when you’re not using it (such as updates to social media or email sync).
  • 🔄 Foreground traffic – consumption when using actively (watching video, downloading files).

To see the Wi-Fi detail, tap the Wi-Fi tab at the top of the screen, and this shows the total amount of data transmitted over the wireless network, but without breaking down by application, which is the MIUI limitation.

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If you have Xiaomi with two SIM-And if you have maps, you'll have traffic statistics for each of them. SIM At the top of the screen, data usage.

2. Hidden Settings: How to enable traffic display in the status bar

Few people know, but MIUI can put your current traffic flow directly into the notification bar, which is convenient if you want to monitor your consumption in real time.

  1. Go to Settings → Notification Panel and Status bar.
  2. Select Show Traffic Usage (some versions call it Display Network Traffic).
  3. Activate the switch and select where to show the data: in the status bar (near the clock) or in the notification bar.

When activated, a number will appear next to the network indicator, which is the total mobile traffic consumption for the current session (since the last reset or reset). To reset the meter, click on the number and confirm the action.

⚠️ Note: This feature only works for mobile internet. Wi-Fi traffic in the status bar is not displayed.

If you don’t have an option in your MIUI version, try an alternative way:

Enter the phone code ##4636##


Go to the tab "Use statistics"




It shows real-time traffic consumption (but no breakdown by application)

3. How to check traffic consumption for a particular application

If you suspect that an app is eating your traffic, you can look at its statistics separately.

  1. Open Settings → Connections and Sharing → Data Use.
  2. Scroll down the list of apps and tap on the one you’re interested in (like YouTube or TikTok).
  3. You will see the current consumption schedule and options: 🚫 Ban background traffic – the app will not use data when you are not using it. ⚠️ Limit Foreground Traffic – Useful for apps that “download” data without your knowledge (e.g., autoplaying videos on social media).

Pay special attention to system processes with names like com.android.system or MiuiDaemon, if they consume more than 500 MB per month, this is an excuse to check the device for viruses or reset your network settings.

Which apps are most likely to steal traffic?
In our experience, the leaders in hidden data consumption are: 1. Social networks (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) - autoplay video and background synchronization. 2. Messengers (Telegram, WhatsApp) - upload media files in chat rooms. 3. Cloud services (Google Drive, Mi Cloud) - automatic synchronization of photos and documents. 4 (PUBG, Genshin Impact – Updates and Advertising. 5. System Updates — MIUI can download firmware in the background (disabled in Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system → Settings → Downloading).

4.Roaming traffic check: how not to lose money abroad

If you travel and use mobile internet roaming, the traffic charges can be 10 to 100 times higher than normal. Xiaomi allows you to track data usage in roaming separately, but this feature is often disabled by default.

  1. Go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Mobile Network.
  2. Choose yours. SIM-card (if there are several).
  3. Activate the data roaming option (if it is disabled, the Internet in roaming will not work).
  4. Below will appear the item "Roaming Warning - turn it on and set a limit (for example, 50 MB) If you exceed the limit, the Internet will shut down automatically.

To see the statistics of the cost of roaming:

  1. Go back to Data Use.
  2. Tap the Roaming tab (in some versions of MIUI it is called Abroad).
  3. Here you will see the total traffic consumption in roaming for the current period.