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Monitoring Data Usage on iPhone & Android
Last Updated 8 years ago
Monitoring Data on Apple iPhone
Android versions & models vary widely. Use this as a general guide rather than step by step procedures.
Limiting Data Usage
The easiest way to limit data usage is to connect to wifi networks on and off campus. Data used while connected to a wifi connection doesn't count to towards your monthly allotment and will likely have better speed.
- Open the Settings App
- Tap Cellular
- Scroll down to Cellular Data Usage
- Each month, you will need to scroll to the bottom of this page and select "Reset Statistics".
- For more information, check out https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201299
Android versions & models vary widely. Use this as a general guide rather than step by step procedures.
- Download "My Data Manager - Data Usage" from the Play Store:
- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobidia.android.mdm
Limiting Data Usage
The easiest way to limit data usage is to connect to wifi networks on and off campus. Data used while connected to a wifi connection doesn't count to towards your monthly allotment and will likely have better speed.