Last edited by lynnellemmanuel on 2017/9/26 22:56
Does your Wi-Fi have monthly cap? Or your cellular data have limited allocation? You should be cautious not to consume all your monthly allocation in just a few days or you'll risk having a sluggish connection for the rest of your billing period. You should also be careful not to go overboard with your data cap or you'll risk incurring additional charges.
Being a postpaid user, I always have this is mind. If I don't, then probably I'll lose my mind with the bill shock (and my wallet as well)  Well, don't fret. I'll show you how easy it is. Everything you need is already built in your ZenFones. Here are some on my list.
Note: I don't have any phone at the moment. For this guide, I borrow my friend's ZenFone 2 ZE551ML, running Marshmallow. Options may vary among Android version but the concept is still the same.
Update: I now have my ZenFone 4 . So, I am updating this guide to include directions for those who already have ZenUI 4.0.
1. Set Wi-Fi as Metered
[ZenUI 3.0] Settings - Data usage - 3 dots (upper right) - Network restrictions
[ZenUI 4.0] Settings - Data usage - scroll down to Wi-Fi - Network restrictions
Metered networks are treated like cellular when background data is restricted. Apps may warn before using these networks for large downloads.
2. Set Cellular Data Limit
[ZenUI 3.0] Turn on data. Then go to Settings - Data usage - select SIM 1 or SIM 2 – Turn on Set cellular data limit. Set warning and limit by dragging up or down the corresponding sliders.
[ZenUI 4.0] Turn on data. Then go to Settings - Data usage - scroll to Mobile (SIM 1) or Mobile (SIM 2) – Billing cycle. Set data warning and data limit.
Limiting data usage means your device will turn off cellular data once it reaches the limit you set. Since data usage is measured by your device, and your carrier may account for usage differently, consider setting a conservative limit.
You can also restrict background apps by going to:
[ZenUI 3.0] Settings - Data usage - 3 dots (upper right) - Restrict background data.
[ZenUI 4.0] Settings - Data usage - Data Saver.
3. Turn off Automatic Apps in Play Store
Play Store - Settings - Auto-update app - Do not auto-update apps
4. Turn off Automatic System Update
[ZenUI 3.0] Settings - System update - Auto-download system update - Don't auto-download the system update
[ZenUI 4.0] Settings - System updates - 3 dots (upper right) - Auto-download system update - Don't auto-download the system update
5. Turn off Auto-Play in Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Twitter
[Facebook for Android]: https://web.facebook.com/help/android-app/1406493312950827
[Facebook for Desktop]: https://web.facebook.com/help/1406493312950827
[On other apps by Digital Trends]: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mo ... facebook-instagram/
[On other social media for Desktop by PC Mag]: http://sea.pcmag.com/social-medi ... off-autoplay-videos
6. Optimize Streaming and Video Settings
When you are watching videos or livestreams, be aware of the video quality. You can set it up or down, depending on your preference.
7. Turn off Automatic Updates of Facebook, Instagram, Messenger
Did you know that these apps automatically update on their own? Yes, even when Play Store update setting is already disabled. You won’t see any progress bar, only a notification like “Facebook has successfully updated.”
You can find the instruction on the links below. They are not very specific but the keyword to look out for is App Updates.
[Messenger]: https://web.facebook.com/help/messenger-app/729049097232064
[Instagram]: https://help.instagram.com/2014062538818837
[Facebook]: still the same concept, just find it in App Settings inside Facebook app.
8. Assign Schedule to Automatically Switch to Super Saving Mode
Let’s admit that sometimes we get so tired that we sleep with our phone’s cellular data still on or that it is still connected to the Wi-Fi. By assigning a schedule, say 11PM, your phone automatically switch to Super Saving mode at the scheduled time, thus turning off all data connections including Wi-Fi without you having to manually do it.
Here’s a comprehensive article about it here: https://www.asus.com/zentalk/ph/thread-53927-1-1.html
9. Deny Apps from Auto-Starting with Auto-Start Manager
Disabling apps from auto-starting means you have control on which app automatically starts when you boot your phone. This means, those apps may not connect to the Internet unless you open them manually.
A good article can be read here: https://www.asus.com/zentalk/thread-49155-1-1.html
Side effects: Limiting your device’s connection to the Internet has some side effects as well. There are apps that will not run in the background unless they are manually opened. Also, you may not receive real-time emails and app messages as sync might be disabled. So, you really have to balance things and decide when to restrict data connection and when not to.
Hope you find this guide useful. Until next time!
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