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Data Usage
Monitor and set data usage restrictions across all applications, as well as set necessary notifications or
warnings when your preferred data limit has been reached.
Setting a data usage warning
You may set a data limit warning to help you avoid excessive data usage.
1.
From the Desktop, swipe up to show the Applications drawer, and then go to
Settings >
Network & Internet > Data usage
.
2.
Tap the
Usage
bar and then enter the desired data usage limit. You may change the unit to
Mbyte or Gbyte depending on the size of the desired limit.
3.
Tap
SET
to save the new Data warning limit.
Using the Data saver
Reduce overall data usage by preventing the apps you have set to sending and/or receiving data in
background.
1.
From the Desktop, swipe up to show the Applications drawer, and then go to
Settings >
Network & Internet > Data usage
.
2.
Tap
Data saver
and toggle it on.
3.
Tap
Unrestricted data
, and toggle on the applications which you want to have restricted data
access.
Note: You may also include system apps on the list by simply tapping on , and then tapping
on Show system.
Enabling Mobile data
1.
From the Desktop, swipe up to show the Applications drawer, and then go to
Settings >
Network & Internet > Data usage.
2.
Tap
Mobile data
to toggle cellular data on.
Note: You may also use the Quick Settings
to enable your phone’s cellular data.
Checking an app’s data usage
(Mobile & Wi-Fi)
To see or monitor how much data each app is using:
1.
From the Desktop, swipe up to show the Applications drawer, and then go to
Settings >
Network & Internet > Data usage.
