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Ever noticed how quickly your mobile data gets used up, even when you’re not actively browsing or streaming? That’s because some apps continue to use data in the background. Today, I’m going to show you how to stop Android apps from using your mobile data by disabling background data usage. This is especially useful if you’re on a limited data promo, like 1 gig of data for 2 to 3 days. Ready to save some data? Let’s get started!
What Is This For?
This tutorial is all about preventing background data usage by disabling it for specific apps on your Android phone. This way, you can ensure your data lasts longer and is used only when you want it to be.
How To Stop Android Apps From Using Your Mobile Data
- Go to Settings:
- Open the “Settings” app on your Android phone.
- Navigate to Data Usage:
- Tap on “Network & internet” or “Connections,” depending on your phone model.
- Select “Data usage.”
- View App Data Usage:
- Tap on “Mobile data usage” to see a list of apps and their data consumption.
- Select the App:
- Choose the app you want to prevent from using background data.
- Disable Background Data:
- Toggle off the “Background data” switch. This will prevent the app from using mobile data in the background.
- Repeat for Other Apps:
- Repeat the steps for any other apps you want to restrict from using background data.
Need More Help?
If these steps seem a bit tricky or you need more guidance, don’t worry! I’ve got a detailed video tutorial just for you. Click the link below to watch me walk you through the entire process.
Watch the Video Tutorial Here:
Disclaimer
The information provided in this blog is for educational and informational purposes only. Always refer to your phone’s manual and guidelines. Tweaks PH is not responsible for any issues that may arise from following these tips.
That’s it for now! Give these steps a try and let me know in the comments if it helped you save your data. And as always, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell for more awesome tech tips and tricks.
Catch you later,
Tweaks PH
