​​By following these steps, you can ensure only the apps you need use data while traveling. This will help you save your data and extend your battery life.

Close unused apps

• Tap the square button (Recent Apps button).

• Swipe left or right to close apps, or tap the "X" or "Close all" button.

Save data with data saver

• Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Data Usage > Data Saver.

• Turn on Data Saver to restrict background data.

Turn off background data for certain apps

• Go to Settings > Apps & notifications > See all apps.

• Select the app you want to restrict.

• Tap Data usage and turn off Background data.

Stop auto-sync

• Go to Settings > Accounts.

• Tap on the three dots in the top right corner and turn off Auto-sync data.

Stop automatic app updates

• Open the Google Play Store.

• Tap the three horizontal lines in the top left corner and go to Settings.

• Tap Auto-update apps and select Don't auto-update apps.