Monitor Android Data Use

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−	Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (given 1, expected 2)Since many phone providers have limitations put on the amount of data you can use in a month, it's important to monitor how much you're actually using. You can set warnings and limits using natural controls in Android	+	This wikiHow teaches you how to find out how much mobile data you've used on your Android during the current billing cycle. In addition to viewing data usage graphs, you can also find out which apps use the most data, as well as set data usage warnings and limits to help you stay within your provider's limits.
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	== Steps ==		== Steps ==
−	# Hit the menu button in Android from any home screen and select "System settings" to get started.[[Image:Monitor Android Data Use Step 1.jpg|center]]	+	=== Viewing Data Usage ===
−	# Select "data usage" which is right towards the top of the Settings screen. It's above the word "More."[[Image:Monitor Android Data Use Step 2.jpg|center]]	+	# Open your Android's Settings . A quick way to do this is to swipe down from the top of the home screen and tap the gear at the top-right corner.<ref>https://support.google.com/android/answer/9458407?hl=en</ref>
−	# Click on the orange line in the Data usage screen. Make sure the mobile data option is "on" and that there's a check next to "Set mobile data limit."[[Image:Monitor Android Data Use Step 3.jpg|center]]	+	# Tap or . The option you see varies by Android model.<ref>https://ift.tt/2GcTyBk>
−	# Set the limit for receiving a warning to wherever you want. An example would be "2048 MB."[[Image:Monitor Android Data Use Step 4.jpg|center]]	+	# Tap . You may have to scroll down to find it.
−	# Click on the red line towards the top of the screen. Scroll up or down to set the data usage limit where you want it. This will disallow you from using anything over a data link after that amount has been reached. Click "Set" to set the limit.[[Image:Monitor Android Data Use Step 5.jpg|center]]	+	# Find the total mobile data usage near the top of the screen. This displays the total amount of data used for the dates listed. These dates are typically the 1st day of the month to the final day. If you purchased or leased your phone through your provider, the dates may reflect your actual billing cycle instead.
−		+	#* To change the billing cycle dates on a Samsung, tap '''Billing cycle and data warning''', then tap '''Start billing cycle on''' to make your date selections.
−		+	#* To change the billing cycle dates on most other Androids, tap '''Mobile data usage''', tap the gear, and then tap '''App data usage cycle''' to make your date selections.<ref>https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/22/20812832/how-to-monitor-data-usage-android-phone-plan</ref>
−	== Tips ==	+	# Tap for more details. You may have to scroll down to find it.
−	*Setting an upper limit will also keep others using your phone from going over your limits.	+	# Tap the down-arrow to select a time period. If you want to see your data usage from a different period other than the listed dates, make your selection to update the graph.
−		+	# Scroll down to view data usage per app. Below the graph, you'll find a list of apps that have used mobile data during the selected time period. Each app displays how much mobile data it has used during the selected dates.
−	== Warnings ==	+	=== Setting Data Use Warnings and Limits ===
−	*If you don't monitor your data use, then you could end up going over your allotted amount and getting charged extra.	+	# Open your Android's Settings . A quick way to do this is to swipe down from the top of the home screen and tap the gear at the top-right corner.
−		+	# Tap or . The option you see varies by Android model.
		+	# Tap . You may have to scroll down to find it.
		+	# Open your data warning settings. The steps to do this vary by Android, but here are some common locations:<ref>https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/2819524?hl=en</ref>
		+	#* Samsung Galaxy: Tap '''Billing cycle and data warning'''.
		+	#* Other Androids: Tap '''Mobile data usage''', tap the gear icon, and then tap '''Data warning'''.
		+	# Make sure the listed dates reflect the correct billing cycle. If you don't see the correct dates, tap '''Start billing cycle on''' (Samsung) or '''App data usage cycle''' (other Androids) to specify a range now.
		+	# Slide the "Set Data warning" switch to the On position . Turning this switch on allows you to create an alert that informs you when you're close to reaching a certain amount of data.<Ref>https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/22/20812832/how-to-monitor-data-usage-android-phone-plan</ref>
		+	#* If you see a warning message about data limits, tap '''OK''' to continue.
		+	# Enter a data amount and tap . For example, if you have 2 GB of free mobile data included with your plan, you may want to be warned that you're nearing your limit once you hit 1.5 GB in the billing cycle.
		+	# Tap to disable mobile data at a certain amount. It's at the bottom of the menu. Do this only if you want your Android to automatically disable mobile data once you reach a certain amount. Enter the maximum amount of data you want to use during the billing cycle before mobile data is deactivated.
		+	# Control how individual apps use mobile data. If you're running into trouble with certain apps consuming too much data in the background, you have a few options for gaining control over their usage:
		+	#* You can prevent all apps from using mobile data in the background by enabling Data Saver mode. To turn this on, tap the back button to return to the '''Data usage''' screen, select '''Data Saver''', and then toggle the "Use Data Saver" switch to On.
		+	#* To prevent an app from using mobile data in the background, go to '''Settings''' > '''Apps & notifications''' (or '''Apps''', select the app, tap '''Mobile data''', and then disable the "Allow background data usage" switch to the Off position.
	== Related wikiHows ==		== Related wikiHows ==
	*[[Save Battery Power on an Android]]		*[[Save Battery Power on an Android]]
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