Like in iOS, controlling mobile data usage is not easy in Android, but that will become an old story with the upcoming Android N. However, since Android N will not be available on all phones, you need to go for other methods to stop exceeding monthly mobile data usage. Read on to know how to get this function on your phone. In Android N, Data Saver mode prevents apps sending and receiving data in the background (you can always whitelist any app if it needs to access internet), which will help you reduce data usage. You can get this feature on any device, if you install Opera’s data saving app Opera Max. It is free, easy to use.

How to Stop Exceeding Monthly Mobile Data Usage on Android

  1. Install Opera Max on your Android device [HERE]
  2. Open the app, access the terms and conditions, and then connect to Opera Max cloud, when asking.
  3. Now, tap the menu (3 horizontal bars) and then tap on ‘App management’
  4. Under the ‘Background’ tab, select any app to block it from using data in the background.
  5. Also, under ‘Mobile Access’ tab, you can stop any app from using mobile internet.

Opera Max has also various other functions. For example, it optimizes data usage in apps like Chrome, YouTube, Netflix, Instagram, etc. Also, it keeps a record of how much data it has saved you. You can even set to be notified when an app using a lot of data in the background, so you can block it.