How to save data while traveling

Q: How to save data while traveling

Setting these up before you travel makes a big difference: Quick settings Turn off automatic app updates : iOS "Settings → App Store → Mobile Data" / Android "Play Store → Settings → Network preferences" Turn off video autoplay in social apps — video is by far the biggest consumer Turn off photo and cloud auto-backup : set iCloud and Google Photos to sync on Wi-Fi only Enable low data mode : iOS "Cellular → Cellular Data Options → Data Mode → Low Data Mode" / Android "Network → Data Saver" Before you leave Save maps offline : Google Maps lets you download the areas you'll visit Download music, video, and translation packs in advance While you're there : do app updates and video streaming on hotel Wi-Fi, and stick to maps and messaging while out. Track your usage anytime in the app or account page .

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Setting these up before you travel makes a big difference:

Quick settings

Turn off automatic app updates: iOS "Settings → App Store → Mobile Data" / Android "Play Store → Settings → Network preferences"
Turn off video autoplay in social apps — video is by far the biggest consumer
Turn off photo and cloud auto-backup: set iCloud and Google Photos to sync on Wi-Fi only
Enable low data mode: iOS "Cellular → Cellular Data Options → Data Mode → Low Data Mode" / Android "Network → Data Saver"

Before you leave

Save maps offline: Google Maps lets you download the areas you'll visit
Download music, video, and translation packs in advance

While you're there: do app updates and video streaming on hotel Wi-Fi, and stick to maps and messaging while out. Track your usage anytime in the app or account page.