How to Limit Data Usage on Android?

Restrict background data usage by app (Android 7.0 & lower)

• Open your device’s Settings app .
• Tap Network & internet Data usage.
• Tap Mobile data usage.
• To find the app, scroll down.
• To see more details and options, tap the app’s name. “Total” is this app’s data usage for the cycle.
• Change background mobile data usage.

How do I set my data usage limit?

Steps

1. Go “Settings.” Do so by clicking on your device’s launcher and going to the menu.
2. Choose “Data Usage.” You’ll find this under “Wireless & Networks” once you’re in “Settings.”
3. Tap on “Set mobile data limit.” Just search for the box, and tick that off.
4. Adjust the red line.
5. Adjust the orange line.

How do I restrict data usage on Samsung?

Samsung Galaxy Note5 – Restrict Data Usage by App

• From a Home screen tap Apps .
• Tap Settings .
• From the Wireless and networks section, tap Data usage.
• Tap an app (located below the usage graph; may require scrolling).
• Tap Restrict background data (located at the bottom) to turn on or off .
• If presented, review the message then tap OK.