I enabled Data Saver mode on my Android phone to avoid overcharges - and it's a big relief - ZDNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Tech > Services & Software > Operating Systems > Mobile OS > Android Android makes it easy for me to manage my data use and prevent it from exceeding my plan's limit. Here's how. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. For some people, the idea of saving and controlling data usage on a phone isn’t really an issue. If you don’t happen to have an unlimited data plan, it’s a different story. I’ve been in situations before when my phone warns me that I’ve exceeded 2GB of data (I can’t remember how much data my plan gives me). When that happens, I tend to put the brakes on. When those instances happen, I’m glad Android makes it easy for me to take control of data use. In conjunction with stopping Android apps from running in the background, you’ll have more control than you ever thought you could enjoy. Also: How to easily encrypt your files on an Android phone – for free If that sounds like something you could use, read on, and I’ll show you how easy it is. The first thing you’ll want to do is enable the Data Saver mode, which prevents some apps from se