Background data restricted notification

[Silver115]

I would like to restrict background data but when I select 'Restrict background data' within seconds I get a notification saying "Background data restricted. Touch to remove restriction" and an exclamation mark remains at the top left of my screen. Is this normal? Is there a way to clear the notification and the exclamation mark while also keeping 'Restrict background data' on? The only way I can clear the notification and get rid of the exclamation mark at the top of my screen is by tapping on the notification but then background data is no longer restricted.

 

[baldpaul]

Yes, that is normal and as you have already found, the only way to get rid of it is to turn background data back on. Are you sure that you really want to restrict background data in the first place? It only applies to mobile data and not WiFi and it only affects apps not running in the foreground. An app running in the foreground can still consume what it wants.