How to check data usage on most Android phones
While checking data usage on your phone will depend on your model, these instructions should work for most Android devices:
Swipe up from the homescreenTap the app drawer iconTap SettingsTap Network and internetTap SIMsSelect App data usageFrom here, you’ll be able to see the data you’ve used, as well as the data used by your phone’s apps
How to turn on mobile data on Android
One great thing about data is being able to use all of your phone’s functionalities on the go, even without Wi-Fi. With that in mind, here’s how to turn on your mobile data:
Access the control panel by swiping down from the top of your homescreen Tap Data usageSwipe the switch setting on
You’re all set to watch cat videos no matter where you are.
How to turn off mobile data on Android
On the other hand, maybe you need to conserve your data or your local cafe’s Wi-Fi is poppin’. Here’s how to turn off mobile data:
Access the control panel by swiping down from the top of your homescreen Tap Data usageSwipe the switch setting off
How to turn off mobile data using Airplane Mode
Need to turn off data in an instant? Use Airplane Mode (which will also turn off voice calls and Wi-Fi)–even when you’re not stuck in economy, eating a tiny pack of biscuits. Here’s how:
Access the control panel by swiping down from the top of your homescreen Tap Airplane Mode
How to turn off app data
Apps can use up a lot of data, whether you’re using Spotify, Google Maps or YouTube or Candy Crush (sorry, no article on that… yet). Here’s how to turn off app data and conserve your data:
Go to SettingsTap Wireless and networksTap Data usageTap Network accessUncheck the box next to any app you don’t want using mobile data
How to limit app data usage
Need to conserve your data–but still want to use your apps? Here’s how to limit the amount of data your apps use while running in the background of your phone (a.k.a. background app refresh).
Go to SettingsTap AppsChoose the app you want to limitTap Mobile dataSet slider next to Allow background data usage to off
What’s Data Saver on Android?
Data Saver does…well, exactly what it says it will. It’ll save the data your phone’s functions and apps use by preventing your apps from updating or downloading large files. Here’s how to turn Data Saver on:
Open SettingsTap the SIM card & Mobile Data tabTap Data usageScroll down to the Data saving option Turn the data saving toggle on
Done with the whole data saving thing? Here’s how to turn Data Saver off:
Open SettingsTap the SIM card & Mobile Data tabTap Data usageScroll down to the Data saving option Turn the data saving toggle off
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