Turn off auto-play video on social media apps
On social media platforms like Facebook and Zalo, you have the option to choose whether or not to auto-play videos as you scroll through your feed. To save data, it’s advisable to turn off auto-play. This way, videos will only play when you choose to click on them, preventing unnecessary data usage. You can access this setting in the app’s preferences and choose from various options, such as auto-playing only on Wi-Fi or never auto-playing.
Choose lower video quality
When watching videos on apps like Facebook and YouTube, you can select the video quality. To conserve your data allowance, opt for lower resolutions such as 240p or 360p instead of 720p or 1080p HD.
There are several ways to reduce your 4G and 5G data usage on your phone.
Utilize offline files
Some apps, like YouTube, allow you to download and save videos for offline viewing. Take advantage of this feature by downloading videos over Wi-Fi and then watching them later without using your data plan.
Avoid downloading large files
When using mobile data, refrain from downloading large files. If a download isn’t urgent, wait until you have access to Wi-Fi to save on your data allowance.
Enable data saver mode
Some phones offer a data saver mode that restricts background data usage and app refreshes. Turning this on can help you conserve your 4G or 5G data. You can usually find this setting in your phone’s data preferences.
