Managing data usage

LG G5 on Android 8.0.0

Discover how to manage cellular data usage on your device. You can set up a data limit or a data warning on your device to help you manage your data usage and prevent overages.

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From the Home screen, tap Settings.
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Tap Mobile data.
Note: From this screen, you can limit your data usage and set up alerts for when you're reaching your data usage limits for the current month.
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Tap or slide the Limit mobile data usage switch to ON.
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Tap OK.
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Drag the warning bar to your prefered data usage warning.
Note: You can also turn off mobile data when you're in areas where you don't want to use any data.
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Drag the limit bar to your prefered data usage limit.
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Tap the Usage Cycle dropdown.
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Tap Change cycle.
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Select a new usage cycle reset date.
Note: We recommend you match this date to the date your carrier starts to more accurately manage your data.
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Tap SET.
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You've completed the steps!
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