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optimize data usage
Data usage refers to the amount of data upload ed or downloade d
by your device during a give n period. To monitor yo ur data usage,
go to Settings > Wireless & net works > Data usage.
data usage settings allo w you to:
• View data usage by app and ac cess app settin gs.
• identify mobile hotsp ots and restrict backg round downloads
that may result in extra cha rges.
To view mobile hotspot settin gs, touch Menu > Mobile
hotspots.
Near the top of the screen, no te the data usage cycle . Touch it to
choose a different cycl e. This date range is th e period of time for
which the graph displays d ata usage.
The vertical white line s on the graph show a p eriod of time with in
the data usage cycle. This r ange determines the usa ge amount
displayed just below the gr aph. drag lines to c hange the perio d.

Set data usage warning

drag the orange line by its ri ght side to the lev el where you want to
receive a warning. When your dat a usage reaches this leve l, you’ll
receive a notication.

View data usage by app

Some apps transfer data in the background—that is, when you’re