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Turn on Data saver
Use Data saver to reduce your data consumption by preventing selected apps from
sending or receiving data in the background.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections
>
Data usage
>
Data saver
.
2. Tap
to turn on Data saver.
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To allow some apps to have unrestricted data usage, tap
Allow app while
Data saver on
, and tap
next to each app to specify restrictions.
Monitor Wi-Fi data
You can restrict Wi-Fi data access by customizing usage limits and networks.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections
>
Data usage
.
2. Tap
Wi-Fi data usage
to view data usage over Wi-Fi connections over a period of
time. You can view total usage as well as usage by app.
Mobile hotspot
Mobile hotspot uses your data plan to create a Wi-Fi network that can be used by
multiple devices.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections
>
Mobile hotspot and tethering
>
Mobile hotspot
.
2. Tap
to turn on Mobile hotspot.
3. On the devices you want to connect, activate Wi-Fi and select your device’s
Mobile hotspot. Enter the Mobile hotspot password to connect.
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Change the mobile hotspot password
You can customize your Mobile hotspot password to make it easier to remember.
1. From Settings, tap
Connections
>
Mobile hotspot and tethering
>
Mobile hotspot
.
2. Tap the password, enter a new password, and then tap
Save
.
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