The vast majority of mobile phone plans out there these days don’t offer unlimited data. That means most of us have to keep tabs on how much we’re using each month.
Some apps thrive off a constant Internet connection — even when they’re seemingly not in use. Fortunately Android provides a way to prevent any app from sucking data in the background, and there are third-party apps out there that can take things to the next level.
Android’s Built-In Option
Head to Settings > Data Usage to manage your cellular data usage. At the top you’ll find the option to disable access entirely, but that’s usually only necessary under specific circumstances — like when you’ve used more than your data plan allows.
To prevent that from happening in the first place, toggle the second option, Set cellular data limit.
If your plan limits you to 5GB a month, you can set the limit to 5GB, and your mobile data will automatically shut off when you hit the threshold. You can also have your phone provide a warning when you get close.
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