Control data usage

Turn mobile data off/on

Open quick settings and tap Mobile data.

When you turn off cellular data, you can still use data over Wi-Fi.

Cellular data must be ON if you want to:

Set data warning and limit

Data plans often have limits, and it's easy to exceed them. Setting up a usage warning can prevent surprises by alerting you when approaching your limit. You can even set a usage limit to turn off cellular data when it's reached, eliminating unexpected charges.

  1. Go to Settings > Network & internet > SIMs & mobile network.

  2. If needed, tap the SIM name.
  3. Tap Data warning & limit.
  4. To set a warning, turn Set data warning on , then tap Data warning and enter the amount of data.
  5. To set a usage limit, turn Set data limit on , then tap Data limit and enter the amount of data.

Restrict background data

Even when you’re not actively using them, most apps use data in the background to sync information and deliver notifications.

To conserve data when you’re running low, use Data Saver to turn off background data for all apps. You can also prevent specific apps from ever using background data, whether Data Saver is on or not.

Notifications stop: When you turn off background data for an app, you won't receive ANY notifications from the app until you open the app so it can sync.

Restrict for all apps when you’re low on data

  1. Go to Settings > Network & internet > Data Saver.

  2. Turn Use Data Saver on .

    You'll see in your status bar and all apps are prevented from using background data.

  3. To allow certain apps to continue using background data, tap Unrestricted mobile data, then next to the app name, slide the switch on .

Restrict for specific apps indefinitely

  1. Go to Settings > Network & internet > SIMs & mobile network.

  2. Tap the SIM name.
  3. Tap the bar that shows your amount of data used (MB).
  4. Tap an app, then turn Background data off .

Dual SIMs

If your phone has two SIMs, cellular data is active on only one SIM at a time. You can control which SIM is used.