Background data refers to the consumption of mobile data by apps that are not being actively used or even when the phone is in standby mode. This can include updates, notifications, and other background syncing activities. By default, many apps are allowed to use background data, which can quickly drain your mobile data plan and result in overcharges. However, you can restrict background data usage to save data and money. Here are some ways to do it:
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Turn off background data for specific apps: You can turn off background data for specific apps by going to your devices settings and selecting "Data usage" or "Network & internet". From there, you can select the app you want to restrict and enable the "Restrict background data" option.
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Turn off background app refresh: On iOS devices, you can turn off background app refresh to limit data drain from apps. On Android devices, you can turn off background app refresh by going to your device's settings and selecting "Apps & notifications".
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Use data saver mode: Data saver mode is a feature on Android devices that helps reduce data usage by preventing apps from using background data.
By restricting background data usage, you can save mobile data and avoid overcharges.
