Top 5 Settings to Reduce Data Usage

1. Turn on Data Saver Mode

Most Android and iOS devices have a built-in Data Saver feature. This limits background data usage and restricts high-data activities. To turn it on:

• Android: Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Data Saver
• iPhone: Go to Settings > Mobile Data > Low Data Mode

2. Disable Auto-Updates for Apps

Apps updating in the background consume a lot of data. Set updates to Wi-Fi only:

• Play Store: Settings > Network Preferences > Auto-update apps > Over Wi-Fi only
• App Store: Settings > App Store > Turn off Automatic Downloads

3. Restrict Background Data

Limit apps from using data when they’re not actively in use:

• Android: Settings > Apps > [Choose App] > Mobile Data > Disable background data
• iPhone: Settings > General > Background App Refresh > Off

4. Use Lite Versions of Apps

Lite versions (e.g., Facebook Lite, YouTube Go) use less data and run faster on slow connections. Download them from your app store and switch today.

5. Lower Streaming Quality

Watching videos or music in high quality uses more data. Set your streaming apps to lower quality:

• YouTube: Tap the three dots on a video > Quality > Choose 144p or 360p
• Netflix: App Settings > Video Playback > Data Usage > Set to Low