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Question

tips for not going over data usage

Mar 6, 2016 1:23AM PST

I keep going over my data usage & don't under stand why as I am not a big phone person. Any tips?

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Re: data usage
Mar 6, 2016 2:54AM PST

You'll have to find out what apps are responsible for what data usage. What OS is on your phone?

A great tip is to only use WiFi. That's zero data usage. But it's somewhat impractical, because WiFi isn't available everywhere.

Kees

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Mar 6, 2016 11:17PM PST

Simply turn off the data when its not necessary,Or get connected to wifi instead of using a network provider's service.

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Re: tips for not going over data usage
Mar 24, 2016 6:19AM PDT

If you use data connection and keep it aside also, your data will be lost, since applications like whatsapp, viber etc. will automatically consume data and also some phone applications are updated with out our permission. So better to put some application lock by installing from google services and add all the net data consuming apps in the app lock. I may not say it may not completely stop consume your data, it does only when you open the lock. If you want to completely escape from data charges then turnoff your mobile data.