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Xiaomi: Show Connection Speed in Status Bar

If the status bar on your Xiaomi phone stays blank while you browse or download, the connection speed indicator is probably turned off. Once enabled, MIUI shows the current transfer rate in the top left corner, but the number only updates while data is actively moving. If nothing is loading, the value simply freezes or disappears until the next download or page load.

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Show Connection Speed in Status Bar auf Xiaomi

The connection speed indicator in MIUI displays live network throughput in the top left corner of the status bar, next to the clock. It only reflects active data transfer, so the number stays at zero or hidden whenever the screen is idle and no app is fetching data.

This is normal behavior, not a bug. The value updates the moment you open a webpage, stream video, or start downloading an app, then drops back to zero once the transfer finishes.

To turn the indicator on or off, open Tap on SettingsTap on Notifications & Control centerTap on Status barEnable or disable Show connection speed.

This toggle exists on MIUI without needing a specific version, so the menu path stays the same across most Xiaomi phones.

If you need a permanent overview of data usage instead of a live speed reading, check the mobile data or Wi-Fi usage screens in system settings. Those show total consumption per app rather than real-time speed.

Disabling the feature again removes the number from the status bar immediately, without affecting your actual network connection or speed.

Frequently asked questions

The indicator only shows a value while data is actively transferring. As soon as a download, page load, or stream finishes, the number in the status bar clears until the next network activity starts.