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Set a data usage warning
Touch Apps >
Settings
>
Data usage
, then drag
the right side of the orange bar up/down to set the data
warning level. You'll receive a notification when your
data usage reaches the specified level.
Set a data usage limit
Touch Apps >
Settings
>
Data usage
>
Set mobile
data limit
, then drag the right side of the red bar
up/down to set the data usage limit.
When you reach your data usage limit, mobile data is
turned off automatically and many of your phone’s
features won't work correctly. You'll receive a
notification when mobile data is turned off.
Restrict background data usage by app
Some apps transfer data in the background, when you're
not using them. You can restrict background data usage
for individual apps to help reduce your overall data
usage.
Touch Apps >
Settings
>
Data usage
, and scroll
down to see which apps are transferring data over the
mobile network. Touch an app, then touch
Restrict
background data
.
Restrict all background data
You can restrict background data for all apps across all
available networks (mobile, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet).
Find it: Apps >
Settings
>
Data usage
>Menu
>
Restrict background data
.
Caution: Restricting all background data can cause
some features to stop working altogether.
Wireless manager
Find it: Apps >
Settings
, then go to the
WIRELESS
& NETWORKS
section
Manage all your wireless connections: Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth™, mobile data, airplane mode, and mobile
hotspot.
Airplane mode
Use airplane mode to turn all your wireless connections
off—useful when flying. Press and hold the Power key,
then touch
Airplane mode
.
Note: When you select airplane mode, all wireless
services are disabled. You can then turn Wi-Fi and/or
Bluetooth back on, if permitted by your airline. Other
wireless voice and data services (such as calls and text
messages) remain off in airplane mode. Emergency calls
to your region's emergency number can still be made.
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