Android: how to restrict the use of the internet for some applications - Tecmundo

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Although mobile operators have already greatly reduced the price of data plans, especially compared to the amount charged for a few years, prices have not attract many smartphone owners. However, worse than paying for expensive mobile internet plan is to make the payment of surplus.

What some do not know is that, often, the apps do update data and information without any notice to the owner of the unit, greatly increasing your consumption of internet. So if you have a limited plan, a good way to control network usage on your device is to prevent the use of it in the background for some applications.

This change is very simple and explain the steps necessary to bring it down. However, before you start the changes, it warn you that some applications may not work properly when they are restricted. Just to reinforce, this is a guide a little more beginner oriented especially for those who still do not know very well the available settings in the operating system Android.

First among the settings of your Android device and then select the option “Data usage” by tapping it. That done, a new screen showing a graph of the amount of data plan consumed by all applications. Just below it is the list of installed applications and the second step is to choose the one you want to restrict, touching the desired option.

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Then, a new window displays a graph of consumer data held by the chosen application. Here, you need to check the alternative “2nd Restrict data plan.” Then, in the notification shown on your device, press the “OK” button to confirm the operation.

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sparky! Then, the application shall not be able to use data in 2nd level when it is in a limited network. However, it is noteworthy that some apps depend on this function and can pass does not work properly when they are restricted. To undo the procedure, simply redial the alternative.