Data Usage

Monitor how your data is being used, and set limits and restrictions to conserve it.

Your service provider may account for data usage differently.

Turn Data Saver On or Off

Data saver prevents some apps from sending or receiving data in the background, as well as reduce the frequency of data use.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap Settings > Data usage > Data saver.

3. Tap Allow app while Data saver on.

4. Tap On/Off next to each app that you want to permit to have unrestricted data usage.

Turn Mobile Data On or Off

Enable or disable mobile data use on your phone.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap Settings > Data usage > Mobile data to turn mobile data on or off.

Create an Alert for Mobile Data Usage

Receive alerts when mobile data use reaches a warning amount you set.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap Settings > Data usage > Mobile data usage.

3. Tap Settings > Data warning.

4. Enter the data usage warning amount, and then tap Set to save.

Check Mobile Data Usage by Apps

Monitor your apps’ mobile data usage.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap Settings > Data usage > Mobile data usage.

3. Tap an app to view data usage details.

Additional Mobile Data Usage Options

Configure more options for mobile data usage.

1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access Apps.

2. Tap Settings > Data usage. The following options are available:

• Bill cycle: Set the day of the month to start the bill cycle for your device.

• Wi‑Fi data usage: View data usage over Wi‑Fi connections.

• Restrict networks: Select networks to prevent apps that are running in the background from using them.