Do you want to restrict mobile data or Wi-Fi access to some specific apps on your Galaxy phone? If that’s the case, then you’re at the right place. This post will show you how to turn off mobile data/Wi-Fi for certain apps on Samsung Galaxy phones running One UI 6.0 based on Android 14.
Meanwhile, having loads of apps on your phone means they’re always using up your mobile data or Wi-Fi in the background, which can be a headache to handle. Luckily, if you own a Samsung Galaxy phone, you can stop specific apps from using mobile data or Wi-Fi. Doing this can save your data and even boost your battery life.
How to Turn Off Mobile Data/Wi-Fi for Certain Apps on Samsung Phones
Unlike the basic Android setup, One UI lets you manage which apps get to use the network. This means you can choose to stop specific apps from using your mobile data or Wi-Fi on your Samsung Galaxy phone.
Here’s how to use the “Allowed network for apps” feature on a Samsung Galaxy phones running Android 14:
1. Go to the Settings app on your phone.
2. On the Settings page, tap Connections.
3. Select Data usage.
4. On the Data usage screen, tap on the Allowed network for apps.
5. Go through the list to find the app you want to adjust network settings for. Tap on it and choose between two options: “Wi-Fi only” or “Mobile data only.”
6. You can do the same steps again for other apps if you need to.
That’s all. These were the steps to turn off mobile data/Wi-Fi for certain apps on Samsung Galaxy phones running One UI 6.0 based on Android 14. From now on, your apps on the Samsung Galaxy will only use either mobile data or Wi-Fi, just as you’ve set them to do.
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