Is your data plan running out? Here are some tips to make apps use less internet.
Many mobile users face a common problem: their data plans are rapidly being consumed before the end of the month.
The main cause is apps running in the background and those that play high-quality content, such as Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube. Below are five tweaks that can significantly reduce mobile data usage on both Android and iOS systems.
1. Disable background data usage Apps continue to transmit and receive information even when they're not open. To stop this activity:
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- Open 'Settings'.
- Go to 'Applications'.
- Select the desired app (for example, TikTok).
- Tap on 'Data usage'.
- Disable the 'Background data' option.
- Go to 'Settings'.
- Go to 'General'.
- Select 'Background Refresh' and disable it for the selected apps.
Reducing background usage can cut data consumption by up to 30%, according to mobile technology experts.
2. Adjust playback quality on video platforms Apps like YouTube, Netflix, and Prime Video allow you to modify content quality to save data.
- Tap the profile avatar.
- Go to 'Settings' (gear icon).
- Select 'Video Quality Preferences'.
- Activate 'Data Saving Mode'.
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Many apps have lighter versions designed to reduce data usage:
- Facebook Lite and Messenger Lite : official versions with lower resource consumption.
- Google Chrome: Allows you to activate “Lite Mode” from the browser settings to save data while browsing.
Streaming apps like Spotify, Netflix, and Prime Video offer the option to download content for offline viewing. Doing so over a Wi-Fi network avoids using mobile data while away from home.
5. Control data consumption by application Android and iOS systems include tools to monitor monthly data usage by app.
- On Android, you can use the Datally app or check the native consumption charts.
- On iOS, you can enable usage alerts from the mobile data section.
Applying these settings not only helps extend your data plan life, but also improves your device's overall performance and battery life.
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