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Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0) - Manage Data Usage

2026-10-22 22:10:58.375

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (8.0) - Manage Data Usage

Here's how to change the data usage cycle, view data usage and set data warnings and/or limits on your Galaxy Tab A (8.0).
  • 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.
  • For a better understanding of how data is uses, check out this video.
  • To control data usage on your account, refer to Verizon Smart Family™ .
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Connections
    Data usage
    .
  3. Tap
    Billing cycle and data warning
    then do one of the following:
    • Change Data Usage Cycle:
      1. Tap
        Start billing cycle on
        .
      2. Set the date to match the first day of your billing cycle then tap
        Set
        .
        Refer to the My Verizon website for billing cycle date.
    • Set Mobile Data Warning:
      A notification message appears upon reaching the specified data usage level indicated by the orange warning line.
      1. Tap
        Set data warning
        to turn on Switch on icon.
      2. Tap
        Data warning
        .
      3. Enter the desired level (e.g., 2.0 GB) then tap
        Set
        .
    • Set Mobile Data Limit:
      Wi-Fi can be used or the mobile data limit must be manually adjusted (overage charges may apply).
      1. Tap the
        Limit mobile data usage switch
        to turn on.
        If prompted, review the message then tap
        OK
        .
      2. Tap
        Data limit
        .
      3. Enter the desired level (e.g., 2.0 GB) then tap
        Set
        .
To view or limit individual app usage, refer to View / Restrict Data Usage by App.