Managing Data Usage
Motorola moto g play on Android 7.1.1
You can view how much cellular data each of your apps has used and temporarily prevent them from accessing cellular data.
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From the Home screen, drag down the Notification Panel.
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Tap the Settings icon.
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Tap Data usage.
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Tap Mobile data usage.
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Tap the Settings icon.
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 Set data warning switch to ON.
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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Tap Data warning.
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Enter your preferred data usage warning.
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Tap SET.
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Tap or slide the Set data limit switch to ON.
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Tap OK.
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Tap Data limit.
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Enter your preferred data limit.
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Tap SET.
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Tap Billing cycle.
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Select your preferred data usage cycle reset date.
Note: We recommend you match this date to the date your carrier billing cycle 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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