Data saving tips

[bigkhan]

A couple more.....

1. Pick up 3g watchdog (free)

2. I use an app called Automateit It comes in both free and pro versions. It can trigger actions because of events. I use it to trigger turning on WiFi when I start the Google market or Amazon market app so I don't forget and start downloading updates in 3G.

3G watchdog is very inaccurate.I had it on my phone for two months. And it was off by several GB each month. Don't trust your money with there data measurements.

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[ethanasg48]

Well!!!
These tips are really helpful. I really appreciate you for sharing it!
Keep sharing good info.
Thanks.

[olivianL]

Great tips.. thanks..

[vannDROID]

Does'nt the HTC Incredible 2 already have a data counter in the settings somewhere?

[matin2gray]

Great information.But I usually avoid use wifi often.

[Games24X7]

Many are dreading when tiered data will be here. I for one knew it was coming and I think its time to help educate those new users on ways to save data. I have had a d1, d2 and a tbolt and of my two years I have bust the 2 gig mark 3 times.

So lets begin with some tips.

1) if you live in an area where you can get broadband (ie cable company) it may be worth the money to get service and a router. Wifi is pretty fast and if you are a family where every one has a smart phone and a tablet data can rack up fast.

2) turn off background data when phone is not in use.. .ie sleep mode. If you are at work it may not be as important to have Facebook or weather updating while the phone is in your pocket.

3) if you have wifi use it to update apps, download heavy data files, and any thing that requires a lot of data.

4) while you still are on unlimited use you phone everyday as normal and check your useage constantly so you can get an idea what plan would fit you best.


Tier data is here no need to point why or complain about whether is fair or not. This thread is only for data saving tips. Please do not use this thread to debate whether its right for Vzw to drop unlimited data or discuss whether its fair for Vzw to charge for tethering. Discussion of tips only.
Thanks.
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I use unlimited so #4 is tips is for me, now i am going to analysis my use and will update the plan accordingly, actually i love play rummy online so i keeps on playing, it is the main reason of my unlimited use.Thanks for all nice tips. I will share all with my friends so that they may beneficial from it.

[chrismartin4u]

Wow!! These are quite interesting tips.