HTC One E8 - Manual (Page 162)

Turning data roaming on or off
Connect to your mobile operator’s partner networks and access data services when you’re out of
your mobile operator’s coverage area.
Using data services while roaming may be costly. Check with your mobile operator for data
roaming rates before you use data roaming.
1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar to open Quick Settings.
2. If Mobile data is off, tap the Mobile data tile to turn it on.
3. Tap . The Mobile network settings screen opens.
4. Select or clear the Data roaming option.
Keeping track of your data usage
Monitor your data usage to help prevent going over your monthly data allowance.
Data usage measured by HTC One (E8) may differ from, and be less than, your actual data usage.
1. Go to Settings, and then under Wireless & networks, tap More.
2. Tap Data usage.
3. On the Mobile tab, select Limit mobile data usage and tap OK to automatically disable your
data connection when you reach the set limit.
4. Drag the upper LIMIT line to set your monthly data limit.
5. Select Alert me about data usage, and then drag the lower ALERT line to set an alert before
you reach your monthly data limit.
6. Tap Reset data usage, and then set the day of the month when your usage cycle resets. This
date is usually the start of your monthly billing cycle.
7. Drag the vertical line markers to see how much data you've used during a particular time
interval.
If you're connecting HTC One (E8) to another portable Wi-Fi hotspot, tap > Mobile hotspots
to restrict background data from downloading that may incur extra data fees.
Viewing the data usage of apps
1. Go to Settings, and then under Wireless & networks, tap More.
2. Tap Data usage.
3. On the Mobile tab, drag the vertical line markers to see how much data you've used during a
particular time interval.
4. Scroll down the screen to see a list of apps and their data usage info.
5. Tap an app to see more details.
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