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.
- From a Home screen, touch and swipe up or down to display all apps.
- Navigate: .These instructions apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
- TapData usagethen 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).
- From the Mobile section, tapBilling cycle and data warning.
- Tap theLimit mobile data usage switchto turn on
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If prompted, review the message then tapOK. - TapData limitand enter the desired level (e.g., 2.0GB) then tapSet.
- Set Mobile Data Warning:A notification message appears upon reaching the specified data usage level indicated by the orange warning line.
- From the Mobile section, tapAlert me about data usageto turn on
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If prompted, review the message then tapOK. - TapBilling cycle and data warning.
- TapData warningand enter the desired level (e.g., 2.0GB) then tapSet.
- Change Data Usage Cycle:
- From the Mobile section, tapBilling cycle and data warning.
- TapStart billing cycle on.
- Select the cycle date then tapSet.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.