How To Use Data Usage On Samsung Galaxy Note 2
You can monitor and manage your Samsung Galaxy Note 2 data usage capabilities. Features include activation/deactivation or network data usage, set mobile data usage for a set period of time, and view application data usage.
From the Home screen, press Menu key and then tap Settings > Data usage.
To activate/deactivate Mobile data usage:
- From the Home screen, press Menu key and then tap Settings > Data usage.
- Tap the Mobile data field to activate the feature. A green checkmark indicates the feature is active.
- Tap the Mobile data field again to deactivate the feature.
To set a mobile data limit:
- From the Home screen, press Menu key and then tap Settings > Data usage.
- Place a check mark in the Set mobile data limit field.
- Read the on-screen disclaimer info and tap OK.
- Touch and drag the far right ends of the Red or Orange horizontal lines to manually adjust both the Warning and Maximum data limits.
- Touch and drag the bottom grey vertical lines to adjust the time frames.
- Tap the Data usage cycle button and select either the current cycle or define your own by selecting Change cycle.
- Tap Upgrade data service to explore upgrade options available for your rate plan.
- Press Menu key and then select from the available on-screen options:
- Data roaming allows you to connect to your service providers partner networks and access data services when you are out of your service providers area of coverage.
- Restrict background data prevents background data usage. This can help prevent over usage of your data minutes.
- Auto sync data allows the device to automatically sync information and updates with your various services.
- Show Wi-Fi usage activates an additional Wi-Fi tab that shows you your Wi-Fi data usage.
- Mobile hotspots allows you to select available Wi-Fi networks that can service as mobile hotspots. Place a checkmark on those entries you wish to use.