Constantly battling data overages on your Samsung Galaxy S22? Background apps are often the culprit. This article presents two straightforward methods to control data consumption. Learn how to easily restrict background data usage, saving you money and extending your mobile data plan. Whether you're a tech novice or expert, these simple steps will keep your data usage under control.
Methods: Restrict Background Data for Individual Apps
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Access Settings
- Go to the home screen.
- Swipe down from the top and tap the settings icon.
Access Settings -
Locate and Open the App
- Tap on 'Apps'.
- Open the app you want to restrict.
Locate and Open the App -
Restrict Background Data for Individual App
- Tap on 'Mobile data'.
- Turn off 'Allow background data usage' by tapping the switch.
Restrict Background Data for Individual App
Methods: Restrict Background Data for All Apps using Data Saver
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Access Settings
- Go to settings.
Access Settings -
Navigate to Data Saver
- Tap on 'Connections'.
- Tap on 'Data usage'.
- Tap on 'Data saver'.
Navigate to Data Saver -
Activate Data Saver
- Turn on 'Data saver'.
Activate Data Saver
Common Mistakes to Avoid
1. Incorrect Menu Navigation
Reason: Users might accidentally navigate to the wrong settings menu, leading to changes in unrelated areas instead of background data restrictions.
Solution: Carefully follow the steps outlined in the tutorial, ensuring you are in the correct 'Connections' or 'Data Usage' settings.
2. Ignoring App-Specific Restrictions
Reason: While disabling background data globally restricts most apps, individual apps might still consume data if their background restrictions aren't individually set.
Solution: Check the data usage settings for individual apps and restrict background data for each application consuming excessive data.
3. Confusing Mobile Data with Wi-Fi Data
Reason: Users may restrict mobile data but unintentionally leave Wi-Fi data unrestricted, leading to continued background data usage.
Solution: Ensure that background data restrictions are applied to both mobile data and Wi-Fi networks, if necessary.