Data consumption on mobile has increased rapidly in the last few years. Smartphone users are doing most of their work online. Today, apps are available for almost every small and big task. These apps are also constantly updated, which consumes a lot of user data. Apart from this, video streaming services have also become increasingly popular in India. In such a situation, the data needs of the users are continuously increasing. Here we are telling you some ways by which you can save data while using internet in your mobile.
Set your data limit
You can track your data usage by setting a data limit on your Android phone. To set the data limit, go to the settings of your Android phone. Tap on the Data Usage option in Settings, then go to Billing Cycle, then tap on Data Limit and Billing Cycle to set the data limit.
Restrict background data
Many apps keep consuming mobile data in the background of the phone. In such a situation, you can save those apps which do not need to run in the background from consuming data in the background by going to Settings and tapping on ‘Restrict App Background Data’ in Data Usage.
Use data compression
Google Chrome is one of the most popular apps. Data compression option is inbuilt in this app. For this, you will see three dots in the right corner, tap on them, go to Settings and tap on the Data Saver option and turn it on.
Use Wi-Fi for updates
Using Wi-Fi to update apps on your smartphone can save data. For this, go to the phone’s menu, go to Settings and tap on ‘Auto update apps over Wi-Fi only’ option.
Reduce your use of streaming services
Streaming music and videos on smartphones consumes the most data. In such a situation, if you store videos and music locally in the phone, then you can save data.
use offline maps
Google Maps is a popular service. Its use consumes a lot of user’s data. In such a situation, you can save the maps to save data. After the map is downloaded, you can use it offline with the help of GPS.
keep malware away
Due to malware (virus) in Android phone, more of your data may be consumed. For this the user should keep scanning his phone. Any good antivirus app can be used for this.
Turn off data when not needed
Turn off data when you are not using the phone or using offline services. In this way you will be able to save a lot of mobile data.
