nexus 4 data hog?

[gecoffin]

I have a limited data plan now, Old phone was Nexus 1 and no problem
With data usage . Got a Nexus 4 and use about twice as much data. I see Google maps is using most of the data. I am going to update my data plan in few months to correct it.

T-Mobile said it was because it is a faster phone will all the latest updates

Thanks

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[Haalcyon]

Welcome to the forums!

It may be because since its a faster phone you're using it more but just because it has the latest updates doesn't mean it should automatically slurp more data.

 

[N4Newbie]

Find the News & Weather app (it's there, believe me), tap the menu icon and then Settings. Make sure auto refresh is disabled. By default, this app can consume a significant amount of data; turn it off unless you actually use it.

There are many other features which may be enabled by default or unintentionally. For example, check Settings -> Backup & reset -> Back up my data. Open the Google+ app and go through its settings very carefully. Likewise, open Google Now (swipe up from the home button towards the top of the screen) and check its settings.

 

[gecoffin]

Removed the updates form Google maps and that seemed to cure the problem. Will keep a eye on it for the next few weeks


Gary

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