Google Pixel 4 - View / Restrict Data Usage by App
Here's how to view / restrict the amount of data an app on your Pixel 4 / 4 XL uses.
Some apps depend upon background data (transferring data when not directly in use). Restricting background data may cause those apps to stop functioning unless a Wi-Fi connection is available.
- From a Home screen, swipe up from the middle to display all apps.
- Tap .If using both physical SIM and eSIM, choose a mobile network (Verizon, eSIM).To see Wi-Fi data usage follow these steps:
- Navigate.
- TapNon-carrier data usagethen skip to step 4.
- TapApp data usage.
- Tap an app (located below the usage graph) then view the usage.To restrict the app from using data in the background, tap theBackground data switchto turn off
.
- If presented, review the message then tapOK.
Refer to Manage Data Usage for info on setting data limits / warnings and changing the usage cycle on your device.