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Pixel 5 - View / Restrict Data Usage by App

2026-10-22 20:07:40.246

Pixel 5 - View / Restrict Data Usage by App

Here's how to view / restrict the amount of data an app on your Pixel 5 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.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up to display all apps.
  2. Tap
    Settings Settings icon
    Network & internet
    SIMs
    .
    To see Wi-FI data usage follow these steps:
    1. Navigate
      Settings
      Network & internet
      Internet
      .
    2. Tap
      Non-carrier data usage
       then skip to step 4.
      May require scrolling to the bottom of the page.
  3. Tap the SIMs name (e.g., Verizon).
  4. Tap
    App data usage
    .
  5. Tap an app (located below the usage graph) then view the usage.
    To restrict the app from using data in the background, tap the
    Background data switch
     to turn off off switch.
  6. If presented, review the message then tap
    OK
    .
Refer to Manage Data Usage for info on setting data limits / warnings and changing the usage cycle on your device.