In recent times the consumption data has become really high. Mobile phone users has constantly tried out several management techniques but still complain constantly, this has become a problem because most apps are increasing in their functionality and requires more data than before. For instance Facebook of this days has integrated video services as a mainstream appeal which made it difficult to reduce data usage on Android,this also applies to some other daily used apps.
Here we have compiled 5 of the most effective ways you can save Android data:
1. Reduce the use of streaming services on your device
The streaming of music and videos are one of the most data-consumption activity a user perform online as well as viewing high-quality images. Avoid these when you are using mobile data.
By opting to store music and videos locally in your storage or download them when you are on connected only to WiFi or most times special data plans provided by your service provider, you can also decrease the quality of stream to lower your data usage.
2. Occasionally Check Each App Data
Consumption Rate. Their are many popular apps which consumes data more than you think. You may not realize that Google Photos app might be syncing your photos in the background every time you click one. Social media apps like Facebook and Instagram consume a lot of data.
Again Try to use alternatives to some apps that will still perform the required functions while consuming less data. For example,Using YouTube Go, Facebook Lite , TweetCaster As an alternative will limit your data consumption.
3. Restrict App background data
Unknownly to users, some apps keep consuming mobile data even when the smartphone is not in use. Background data will allow you to keep your apps monitored and updated while multitasking or when the screen is off. But every app doesn’t need to use background data at all times. To perform this Go to Settings >> Data Usage and you can see the statistics for which app is consuming how much of data. Tap on an app, and you can see both the foreground and background data usage of that particular app. Foreground data usage is the data consumed by the app when it is actively used by you when open. It requires no action and occurs automatically. This can include things like automatic app updates and also sync.
4. Update apps Only When Using Wi-Fi Most app constantly update them selves automatically, updating Play Store apps only when WiFi is turned on is one of the most effective ways to reduce mobile data consumption. Go to Play Store and tap on Menu>>Settings >>Auto-update apps. Make sure that you select “Auto-update apps over Wi-Fi only.” Alternatively, you can choose “Do not auto-update apps,” but it’s not recommended since you’ll have to remember from time to time to update your apps
5. Limit Your Data Usage Via Android Settings.
Monthly, Daily Or what ever Time you choose you can specify the amount of data to be consume to avoid using surpassed amounts of data without your knowledge. To perform by going to App Settings. Head over to the Settings and tap on Data Usage>>Billing Cycle>>Data limit and billing cycle. There you can set the maximum amount of data you intend to use in a month. Additionally, you can also opt for automatic disconnection from the network once the data limit is reached.
