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9.7.1 Data Usage
Data usage refers to the amount of data uploaded or downloaded by the device during a given period.
Depending on the wireless plan, you may be charged additional fees when your data usage exceeds your
plan's limit.
To monitor your data usage:
1
Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Access panel and then touch .
2
Touch
Network & internet
>
Mobile network
>
Data usage
>
Data saver
.
The usage displayed on the data usage settings screen is measured by your device. Your carrier's
data usage accounting may differ. Usage in excess of your carrier plan's data limits can result in steep
overage charges. The feature
described here can help you track your usage, but is not guaranteed to prevent additional charges.
Data usage settings allow:
•
Set the data usage warning level.
•
Set a data usage limit.
•
View or restrict data usage by app.
•
Identify mobile hotspots and restrict background downloads that may result in extra charges.
By default, the data usage settings screen displays the mobile data settings. That is, the data network or
networks provided by your carrier.