if your network
service provider does not charge you a fixed fee for data transfer, there are a
few things you can do to reduce your data usage .
Set mail download to manual if your phone syncs
mail frequently, it uses more data. You can choose how often your phone
automatically syncs mail.
- Tap the mail account whose settings you want to change.
- Tap the 3 dots (...)
at the bottom right of the screen.
- Select Settings > Sync settings.
- Tap Download new content, and select a time. If you don't want your phone to sync mail automatically, select manually.
Stop
data roaming: Connecting
to the internet when roaming, especially when abroad, can raise data costs
substantially. Data roaming means using your phone to receive data over
networks that your network service provider does not own or operate. To make
sure you are not using your phone to roam, on the start screen, swipe left, tap
Settings > Mobile network (cellular), and switch Data
roaming options to don’t roam.
Switch
your mobile data connection off: If you want to make sure you’re not
using data at all, you can switch your data connection off altogether. Tap Settings
> Mobile network (cellular), and switch Data connection to Off.
