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It\u2019s a cozy evening, and you just started streaming your favorite show. But, as the plot thickens, your Wi-Fi takes an unexpected hiatus. Annoying, right?<\/p>\n
Before you unplug your router, look at your smartphone. The culprit could be apps chowing down on precious bandwidth.<\/p>\n
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What\u2019s the big deal?<\/strong><\/p>\n
You\u2019ve probably seen notifications you\u2019re using too much data. Besides getting charged more, why does it really matter? Glad you asked.<\/p>\n
Teens in circle holding smart mobile phones.<\/span> (iStock)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
How to check\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
Now, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of how to detect those sneaky Wi-Fi bandits on your Android or iPhone.<\/p>\n
For Android<\/strong><\/p>\n
As I’m constantly reminded, steps vary depending on your phone. If that doesn’t work, search your settings for Wi-Fi<\/strong> or Data<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
You’ll see each app and how much bandwidth it\u2019s used over the last month. Android lets you go up to four months back for an even more detailed overview. Select the dates at the top of the screen, and voila!<\/p>\n
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For iPhone<\/strong><\/p>\n
While iOS doesn’t have a built-in feature to track Wi-Fi usage, there’s a workaround. You can monitor your mobile data usage for a glance as to which apps are most bandwidth-intensive.<\/p>\n
You may not use heavier social networking apps or entertainment platforms while on your mobile data, so these might be hidden further below. Spotify, YouTube and Netflix are some of the main culprits!<\/p>\n
What to do about it<\/strong>
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Messenger and Facebook app logos are displayed on a mobile phone screen.<\/span> ((Photo by Beata Zawrzel\/NurPhoto via Getty Images))<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Of course, you know to close the hungriest apps if they’re not in use and eating up too much bandwidth. There’s more you can do, too:<\/p>\n
While you\u2019re at it, do an app audit<\/strong><\/p>\n
Scroll through your apps and note which ones you rarely use or don\u2019t use. Do you have two or three apps that perform the same function? How about the one you downloaded for a free trial membership years ago?<\/p>\n
Your iPhone can help if you\u2019re not sure where to start. To get a detailed view of your app activity and what you use most, go to Settings\u00a0<\/strong>> Screen Time<\/strong> and select See All Activity<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re on an Android, tap Settings\u00a0<\/strong>> Digital Wellbeing & parental controls<\/strong> > Dashboard\u00a0<\/strong>to view screen times for each app.\u00a0<\/p>\n
My advice: Trim the fat. Your devices work better when they run lean.<\/p>\n
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