Monitor data consumption - how to keep track

When using a cell phone with a contract, you are provided with a certain data volume before the speed is throttled. To help you decide how to use your data volume, it's a good idea to keep track of your data usage.

How to monitor your data consumption

Be aware that some apps reduce your data volume without you noticing. These apps work in the background, reducing the performance of your smartphone.

1. First, check the settings of your apps and allow updates only on demand. So you can run these processes only in a WLAN network.
2. In addition, you can display a data usage overview. This lists all apps that take up data volume. The data guzzlers are at the top of the list. Restrict the powers of the apps so that they do not consume data volume when you are not actively using them.
3. See which apps consume a lot of data. To do this, open the settings and click on "Data consumption". You will now see the consumption of your smartphone in the last 30 days.
4. Cleaning up your smartphone is also helpful to reduce unnecessary data consumption. Delete applications that you do not use. This way you also create new storage space right away.

Useful gadget - the DEINHANDY app

To have even more control over your data consumption, you can use the DEINHANDY app. This not only provides you with a detailed overview of your consumption, but the app also helps you to allocate your data volume so that you can get by without throttling and additional costs. You can find the app free of charge in the Google Play Store as well as App Store.