Monitoring Data Usage: Vivo's In-Built Data Manager

Monitoring your data usage is an important way to keep track of your phone's activity and expenses. With the right tools, you can easily set up daily data limits and receive notifications or warnings when you are close to reaching your quota. This is especially useful if you use your phone as a hotspot or internet router, as you can avoid exceeding your data allowance and incurring additional charges. To monitor your data usage, you can access the settings on your device, usually found by tapping the gear-shaped icon on your home screen or app drawer. From there, you can find the Data Usage or Mobile Data settings, which will show you a detailed breakdown of your data consumption, including usage by individual apps. You can also set custom data limits and receive alerts when you reach a certain threshold.

Setting daily data limits

Step 1: Open the iManager Application

Locate and open the iManager Application on your Vivo phone. The iManager app is the central hub for monitoring and managing your data usage.

Step 2: Navigate to Data Monitor

Within the iManager app, find and tap on the "Data Monitor" option. This will allow you to access detailed information about your data usage and set up data limits.

Step 3: Go to Data Usage Details

In the Data Monitor section, look for "Data Usage Details." Here, you will be able to see a breakdown of your daily and monthly data usage statistics. Understanding your current usage will help you set realistic daily limits.

Step 4: Access Daily Data Usage Settings

To set your daily limit, you will need to access the daily data usage settings. Depending on your Vivo phone's FunTouch OS version, the steps may vary slightly.

For FunTouch OS 3.0 and Higher:

• Tap on the Settings icon in the upper right corner of the iManager app.
• Select "Daily Data Usage Notification."
• Choose the "Custom" option to set your daily limit.

For FunTouch OS 2.6 and Lower:

• Tap on the Settings icon in the upper right corner of the iManager app.
• Select "Package Settings," where you can then set your daily data limit.

Step 5: Set Your Daily Data Limit

After accessing the daily data usage settings, you will be able to specify your desired daily data limit. You can set this limit based on your data plan and usage needs. It is generally recommended to set the limit slightly lower than your actual data allowance to avoid exceeding your plan's limit.

By following these steps, you will be able to effectively set daily data limits on your Vivo smartphone, helping you stay within your data plan and avoid unexpected charges.

Disallowing certain apps from using data networks

For Vivo phones with FunTouch OS 9 or higher:

• Go to Settings, then click on Mobile Network.
• Under 'Data connect permission', you will see a list of apps with permission to connect and use cellular data.
• Toggle off the apps for which you want to disable cellular data access.
• It is recommended that you block apps that consume a lot of data and are only used when connected to Wi-Fi. For example, eBook readers or third-party social network apps.

For Vivo phones with FunTouch OS 3.1 or higher:

• Open the iManager application.
• Go to Data Monitor > Network Management.
• Here, you can disallow certain apps, such as video apps, from using the data network.
• Additionally, you can turn on Data-saving mode to restrict apps from using data in the background.

For Vivo phones with FunTouch OS 2.6 or lower:

• Open the iManager application.
• Go to Data Monitor and click on the Settings icon in the upper right corner.
• Select Package Settings, then you can set the data package.
• You can also turn on the "Remaining data remind" option to receive alerts when your data consumption reaches a certain threshold.

Viewing data usage details

To view your data usage details on a Vivo phone, you can follow these steps:

Vivo FunTouch OS 4.5:

• Open the iManager application.
• Go to [Data Monitor].
• Click on the Settings icon in the top right corner.
• Click on "Daily data usage notification."
• Select "Custom" and set your daily warning limit. This is recommended to be set at 75% of your data limit.

Vivo FunTouch OS 9:

• Open the iManager application.
• Go to Settings (the icon is in the top right corner).
• Go to "Daily data usage notification" and "Monthly data usage notification."
• Tap on "Custom" and set how much data you want to use in a day or a month.
• You will receive a warning or notification when you reach your limit.

General Android Instructions:

• From your Android home screen, app drawer, or notification panel, tap the gear-shaped icon to open your device’s Settings menu.
• Select "Connections" followed by "Data Usage." This will open the Data Usage screen.
• Select "Mobile Data Usage" to check your overall data usage for a specific period.
• Enter the period you want to check your data usage for using the drop-down box in the top right corner of the screen, then tap "OK."
• Below the overall data amount used, you will see a list of applications and how much data each app has used.
• You can also see the background data amount used, which is the data consumed by applications when they are not actively used, as well as the foreground data used.

Setting data usage notifications

To set data usage notifications on your Vivo phone, you can follow these steps:

Firstly, open the iManager application on your Vivo phone. This will allow you to monitor and manage your data usage.

Next, navigate to the Settings option, which should be located in the top right corner of the iManager application. Here, you will find the data usage settings.

Now, select the "Daily data usage notification and monthly data usage notification" option. This will allow you to set notifications for both your daily and monthly data limits.

After that, tap on the "Custom" option and input your desired data limit for a day or a month. You can set a specific amount of data that you want to use within these time frames.

Once you have set your data limit, you will receive a warning or notification when you reach that limit. This will help you keep track of your data usage and prevent you from exceeding your desired limit.

Additionally, you can also view your phone's data usage statistics by opening the iManager application and navigating to "Data monitor > Data usage details". This will show you a breakdown of your daily and monthly data usage, helping you make more informed decisions about your data plan and usage.

Understanding data charges

When you use your phone's internet connection for these activities, you are consuming data from your allotted monthly data limit. Some plans offer a designated monthly allotment of data, allowing you to use up to that amount at full speed. For example, with a 5GB data limit, you can utilise 5GB of data at maximum speed. Once you exceed this limit, you will experience slower data speeds.

To avoid unexpected charges or slowdowns, it is crucial to monitor your data usage. You can do this through your cell phone carrier's account management system, which provides up-to-date information on your monthly data consumption. Additionally, you can track data usage on your phone, although this may not always align with your billing cycle. For instance, iPhones continuously track data usage without considering the billing cycle, so manual adjustments are necessary for accurate monthly data tracking.

Data charges can vary depending on your plan and carrier. Some plans offer unlimited data, but they often have a deprioritization threshold, which acts as a soft cap. If you reach this threshold during periods of heavy network congestion, you may experience slower data speeds. Generally, higher-tiered plans come with higher deprioritization thresholds, ranging from 20GB to 50GB of data usage per month.

By understanding data charges and your usage patterns, you can make informed decisions about your phone plan. If you are a light data user, a low-cap data plan may suffice. On the other hand, heavy data users may require an unlimited plan with a higher deprioritization threshold. Additionally, consider other features like data-free streaming or high-speed data allotments for specific activities to optimise your plan according to your needs.

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