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Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+ - Manage Data Usage

2026-10-22 22:07:20.375

Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+ - Manage Data Usage

Here's how to change the data usage cycle and set data warnings and/or limits on your Galaxy S8 / S8+.
Data usage info provided by the device may differ from actual usage. For data usage info provided by Verizon, refer to the My Verizon website.
  1. From a Home screen, touch and swipe up or down to display all apps.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Connections
    .
    These instructions apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
  3. Tap
    Data usage
    then do one of the following:
    • Set Mobile Data Limit:
      Mobile / cellular data is disabled upon reaching the specified data usage level indicated by the red limit line. To continue to utilize apps dependent on a data connection (e.g., Browser, Email, etc.), Wi-Fi can be used or the mobile data limit must be manually adjusted (overage charges may apply).
      1. From the Mobile section, tap
        Billing cycle and data warning
        .
      2. Tap the
        Limit mobile data usage switch
        to turn on Switch on.
        If prompted, review the message then tap
        OK
        .
      3. Tap
        Data limit
        and enter the desired level (e.g., 2.0GB) then tap
        Set
        .
    • Set Mobile Data Warning:
      A notification message appears upon reaching the specified data usage level indicated by the orange warning line.
      1. From the Mobile section, tap
        Alert me about data usage
        to turn on Switch on.
        If prompted, review the message then tap
        OK
        .
      2. Tap
        Billing cycle and data warning
        .
      3. Tap
        Data warning
        and enter the desired level (e.g., 2.0GB) then tap
        Set
        .
    • Change Data Usage Cycle:
      1. From the Mobile section, tap
        Billing cycle and data warning
        .
      2. Tap
        Start billing cycle on
        .
      3. Select the cycle date then tap
        Set
        .
        Refer to the My Verizon website for the billing cycle date.
To view or limit individual app usage, refer to Restrict Data Usage by App.