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Important
The usage displayed on the data usage settings screen is measured
by your Tablet. Your carrier's data usage accounting may differ.
Usage in excess of your carrier plan's data limits can result in steep
overage charges. The feature described here can help you track
your usage, but is not guaranteed to prevent additional charges. For
best results, set a conservative limit.
View or restrict data usage by app
Some apps transfer data in the background; that is, when you're
not actually using the app, it may download data for future
reference. Restricting background data usage for individual apps
can sometimes be a useful way to reduce your overall data usage.
However, this is a drastic measure that may also affect the app's
performance or cause it to malfunction. Check whether data usage
can be restricted from the app's own settings (available from within
the app) before restricting it here.
1. Make sure you're viewing the network for which you want to
view or restrict app data usage.
2. Scroll down to find the app whose data usage you want to
view.
3. To see more details for an app, touch its name.
4. To stop background data usage for this app, check Restrict
background data.
5. Read the message that appears. If you're willing to proceed, click
OK.
Advanced data usage settings
