Disabling background data for apps on a Pixel 9a can help save battery life and reduce data consumption. Here are the detailed steps to achieve this:
Step 1: Access App Settings
1. Open the Settings app on your Pixel 9a. You can find it in your app drawer or by swiping down from the top of the screen and tapping the gear icon.2. Navigate to Apps. Scroll down and tap on Apps or See all apps depending on your device's layout.
Step 2: Select the App
1. Find the App: Scroll through the list of installed apps and select the one for which you want to disable background data.2. Open App Info: Tap on the app to open its information page.
Step 3: Disable Background Data
1. Mobile Data & Wi-Fi: On the app info page, scroll down and find the Mobile data & Wi-Fi option. Tap on it.2. Toggle Off Background Data: Look for the Background data option. It should have a toggle button next to it. Toggle this button to the Off position to disable background data for the selected app.
Step 4: Repeat for Other Apps
Repeat these steps for each app you want to restrict from using background data. Be cautious not to disable background data for essential apps like Gmail or messaging apps unless you're sure it won't affect their functionality.Alternative Method Using App Icon
1. Press and Hold the App Icon: On your home screen, press and hold the icon of the app you want to restrict.2. Select App Info: From the menu that appears, select App Info.
3. Disable Background Data: Follow the same steps as before to disable background data.
Additional Tip: Data Saver
If you want to restrict background data usage for all apps at once, you can enable Data Saver:1. Open Settings.
2. Network & Internet: Tap on Network & Internet.
3. Data Saver: Toggle Data Saver to On. This will prevent most apps from using background data, though you can specify exceptions.
By following these steps, you can effectively manage background data usage on your Pixel 9a and optimize your device's performance.
Citations:
[1] https://www.pocket-lint.com/pixel-background-apps-how-to/
[2] https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/restrict-background-data-on-android
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYew-I7HB84
[4] https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/202290/how-to-disable-usage-of-background-data-of-all-apps
[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eh_O9w7iso
[6] https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/55831/how-does-restrict-background-data-work
[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ4P4yxBnsI
[8] https://www.reddit.com/r/pixel_phones/comments/1fi5kob/mobile_data_usage_background_data/