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How to Stop an App From Using Data on Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL

Last Updated on March 7, 2021 by Bestusefultips

Want to restrict or turn off data for certain apps on Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL? Here’s how to turn off the app from using background data on Pixel 3 XL and Pixel 3. By default several apps running in the background ever we don’t use that reduce battery life in your phone. Enable usage of mobile data in the background by default. To save data and extend battery life on Pixel 3 XL and Pixel 3, stop an app from using background data.

You can see specific app-related data usage and Wi-Fi data usage using network & internet settings. Follow below given two different methods to stop an app from using data on Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.

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You can restrict app background data on Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL using below given two different methods.

1st Method: Restrict app using data on Pixel 3 XL using network & internet settings

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel from the top of the screen and tap the Settings gear icon.

Step 2: Tap Network & internet.

Google Pixel 3 data usage by apps

Step 3: Tap Data usage.

App data usage Pixel 3 XL Pie

Step 4: Tap App data usage under a mobile section.

List of all apps usage data is available in your Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. You’ll restrict background data apps individually in your device.

Restrict app using data on Pixel 3 XL

Step 5: Tap app you want to disable app background data.

How to stop an app from using data on Pixel 3

By default turn on background data toggle in your Pixel 3 and other android devices. (Show above screenshot)

Step 6: Turn off Background data toggle of the app.

If you want to reduce data usage by apps on Pixel 3, set a data usage limit to automatically turn off data when reaching the limit you set.

2nd Method: Stop an app from using data on Pixel 3 XL using apps & notifications settings

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel from the top of the screen.

Step 2: Tap Settings gear icon.

Step 3: Tap Apps & notifications.

Step 4: Tap See all apps.

Step 5: Select the app you want to turn off background apps in Pixel 3.

Stop an app from using data on Pixel 3

Step 6: Tap Data usage.

Step 7: Toggle off background data.

Now stop an app from using background data on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL devices.

How to stop an app from using data on Pixel 3a and 3a XL (Android 10)

How to stop an app from using data on Pixel 3a and 3a XL

Settings > Network & internet > Mobile Network > App data usage > Select App > Toggle off Background data

Stop an app from using data on Pixel 3a XL

Alternative Way: Settings > Apps & notifications > See all apps > Select the app > Mobile data & WiFi > Toggle off Background data

And that’s all. I hope this little tip useful to stop an app from using data on Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. If you have any questions, tell us in below comment box. Stay and connect with us for the latest updates.

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