Android Data Saver mode

 How to turn "OFF" Android Data Saver mode

An active Data Saver mode may result in streaming glitches and slow web-browsing speeds. The Android operating system has a built-in Data Saver mode to apply breaks on cellular data usage in the background. It's a handy trick to avoid excessive data charges on your carrier plan, but some may not find it useful. Several carriers offer unlimited monthly data plan, and Android's Data Saver mode may not be useful for their subscribers. 

An active Data Saver mode prevents some apps from sending or receiving data in the background. You may miss messages, emails and other alerts when Data Saver mode is ON. You can keep your Android phone's Data Saver mode ON and make an exception for essential apps like Slack, Teams, Gmail and WhatsApp to receive instant alerts in the background.

There are several ways to turn OFF Android Data Saver mode. When the Data Saver mode is active, you see a small + icon in a circle in the status bar at the top. Turn OFF the Data Saver mode from the quick toggles menu if you don't want to go into the Settings menu. It's the fastest way to turn OFF the Data Saver mode on Android.

Swipe down on the home screen to reveal the notification centre.

Swipe down again to expand quick toggles.

Find the Data Saver toggle and tap it to turn it OFF.

Turn OFF Data Saver mode from the Settings widget

You can create a dedicated Data usage widget on the Android home screen and access essential information like mobile data usage, data warning and limit, Data Saver, and more with a single tap.

Long tap the Android home screen and open Widgets.

Scroll to Settings and drag the widget to the home screen.

Tap Data usage.

Access the Data usage menu via the added widget and select Data Saver to turn OFF the option.

The Settings widget is available on a handful of Android phones only. You won't find the Settings widget on Samsung phones.

Deactivate Data Saver mode on Samsung Galaxy phones

Samsung uses different Settings on Galaxy phones. 

Open Settings on your Samsung Galaxy phone.

Go to Connections.

Select Data usage.

Tap Data saver.

Turn off the Data saver toggle.

Allow unrestricted data usage to certain apps

Go through the steps below to activate Data Saver mode and keep an exception for specific apps.

Go to the Data Saver menu in Android Settings (refer to the steps above).

Select Unrestricted data.

Turn on the toggle beside your essential apps.

Turn off Data Saver mode in Android apps

Some Android apps also offer a data saver mode to use less data. Social media apps like Instagram, TikTok and Facebook pack a data saver mode. If you face issues loading content in such apps, turn OFF the Data Saver mode. 

Launch Instagram and go to your profile.

Tap the hamburger menu at the top and go to Settings and privacy.

Scroll to Data usage and media quality.

Turn OFF the Data Saver toggle.

TikTok is another popular social media app. Turn off the Data Saver mode if you notice glitches and high loading times for TikTok videos on your phone.

Launch TikTok and go to your profile in the lower-right corner.

Tap the three horizontal lines at the top and open Settings and privacy.

Scroll to Data Saver.

Turn OFF the Data Saver toggle.

The steps to turn OFF Data Saver mode differ on other apps like Facebook, Twitter, and more. Enter into the respective app's settings to find and turn OFF the option.

Use Data Saver mode only when required