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Samsung Galaxy Note8 - Manage Data Usage

2026-10-22 19:11:56.546

Samsung Galaxy Note8 - Manage Data Usage

Here's how to change the data usage cycle and set data warnings and / or limits on your Galaxy Note8.
  • 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.
  • To control data usage on your account, refer to Verizon Smart Family™ .
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up or down from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
    These instructions only apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Connections
    .
  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 dependant on a data connection (e.g., Browser, Email, etc.), Wi-Fi can be used or Mobile data 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.
    2. Tap
      Alert me about data usage
      to turn on.
      If prompted, review the message then tap
      OK
      .
    3. Tap
      Billing cycle and data warning
      .
    4. 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.