11 Ways To Minimize Data Usage On Your Smartphone (Check This Out)

Data is fast becoming a necessity all over the world and like all other resources, it is limited.

Therefore, we have to always find ways to reduce our data consumption. Android requires a lot of mobile data for daily operation and if you’re the type that surfs the web, spends time on social media and watch a lot of YouTube videos, I’ll recommend you read this post twice.

Without much talk, let me go straight to point.on how to reduce data consumption.

1.) Stay on E (Edge)

Unlike 3G or 4G, Edge consumes less data. Therefore, unless you have a huge file to download it is recommended to stay on Egde. You might be doing your battery a big favour also.

2.) Close Unused Apps

Unused apps in the background should be closed. Some of these apps are silent battery eaters. Just close them.

3.) Restrict Background Data

Go to Settings > Data > More and tap restrict background data, then make the proper selection. The truth is that most apps are silent succubus of data.

4.) Switch off your data while in Bed

       Give your self and your data a rest

5.) Turn Whatsapp Image Autodownload Off

If you’re a big Whatsapp fan and fond of Whatsapp groups, I’ll recommend this tip to turn Whatsapp image auto-download off. That way, you will only have to download images you wish to download.

6.) Study Your Data Usage

Simply go to Settings > Data Usage. Here, you will get to see data statistics. You will see the main culprits responsible for your data consumption and you can either restrict their data consumption or remove the apps.

7.) Download Videos Instead of Watching Online

Downloading videos is one of the easiest ways to save your data. Watching YouTube videos several times especially With Apps.

There are some apps that are on your phone and you hardly use them. Just delete them. Some of them are consumers of data. You’ll be surprised that some of these apps are malwares serving only one purpose – Consume data.

8.) Set Data Limits

Data Usage; Credit: TalkMob

On Android settings you can easily set monthly data limits. You will be notified when you are about to exceed these limits. This will keep your data consumption in check.

9.) Use Opera to Surf the Web
Using Opera Mini lowers the rate they charge per megabytes.

10.) Turn off cellular data when you don’t need it.
This is different from Airplane mode, which shuts down everything. By turning off cellular data, you can still get calls and texts, but without the risk of an app secretly connecting while you’re unaware (or you accidentally going over your limit.

11.) Check your email accounts and set them for manual download.

Source: TechRamemer