How to get network activity on Android status bar

Android gives a lot of independence when it comes to tweaking their OS. Lots of mobile phone makers add their own custom UI on top of the Android skin to bring their touch on the phone. While some on the other side prefer stock UI. In this case, some companies might add Internet reader to the status bar and some don't.

The Internet reader on the status bar, helps the users to keep a check on the data consumption while using any apps. Since some phones don't come with internet reader on their Android status bar, we have compiled a list of steps to make it possible on any Android phones. This process involves installing a single app on your device.

Step 1: Go to Google Play Store and install the app 'Internet Speed Meter' (). This app is available for free without any in-app purchase.

Step 2: This app shows you normal data usage, an Upload/Download meter in the center of your Status Bar.

Step 3:

This app being customizable, you can change the position of the reader anywhere on your device, alter the data limits, speed or transfer units etc.

Step 4: In order to customize the app, you can go to settings and from there you can access floating widget positions, appearance and other aspects like notifications, hide on the lock screen and more.

While there are many apps available in the store, this is one of the few apps that is safe and also has friendly UI.

nPerf

There is another app called as nPerf that not only shows you the speed but also the quality of the mobile connection. This app also gets you information about streaming, browsing, downloading and uploading speed.