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Network and internet
4.
To set a usage limit, turn Set data limit on
of data.
Restrict background data
Even when you're not using them, most apps sync data in the background.
You can prevent specific apps from ever sending or receiving data in the background. Also, if
you're running low on data during your billing cycle, use Data Saver to conserve your remaining
data. Data Saver lets you quickly turn off background data usage for all apps; if you have one
or two that want to continue using background data, you can set them as exceptions.
When you restrict background data, you will not receive notifications from apps that typically
sync
in the background (like Gmail) until you open the app; then data syncs as usual.
If you're running low on data during your billing cycle:
1.
Go to
Settings
Or, open
quick
2.
Touch Data Saver and turn Use Data Saver on
You'll see
in your status bar and all apps are prevented from using background data.
Tip: The first time you turn Data Saver on,
swipe the status bar down and touch
3.
To allow certain apps to continue using background data, touch Unrestricted data, then
next to the app name, slide the switch on
To prevent specific apps from ever using background data:
1.
Go to
Settings
Or, open
quick
2.
Touch App data usage.
3.
Touch an app, then turn Background data off
Restrict background data for Wi-Fi networks
If you have to pay for data usage on a Wi-Fi network, you can restrict apps from using
background data on that network.
1.
Go to
Settings
Or, open
quick
2.
Touch Network restrictions.
> Network & internet > Data usage.
settings, then touch & hold
> Network & internet > Data usage.
settings, then touch & hold
> Network & internet > Data usage.
settings, then touch & hold
, then touch Data limit and enter the amount
.
.
is added to
quick
to turn Data Saver off/on.
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settings. After that, just
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