Why So Much Data?

[recDNA]

What is this removed apps and users and why is it using data? I am the only user

 

[pizza_pablo]

I cannot find that screen.
Where is it?
Which provider?
I have a Verizon branded Note 9 on Verizon service.
This is SETTINGS > CONNECTIONS > DATA USAGE > MOBILE DATA USAGE

 

[mustang7757]

I think it's just app you install and deleted

 

[mustang7757]

I cannot find that screen.
Where is it?
Which provider?
I have a Verizon branded Note 9 on Verizon service.
This is SETTINGS > CONNECTIONS > DATA USAGE > MOBILE DATA USAGE

Scroll down where you at and tap it

 

[pizza_pablo]

Scroll down where you at and tap it

Ah! I see. It's a selection from the list.
Got it. Thanks!

I don't have that app on my very lengthy list.

 

[mustang7757]

Ah! I see. It's a selection from the list.
Got it. Thanks!

I don't have that app on my very lengthy list.

Lol , that many

 

[pizza_pablo]

Lol , that many

118 on the data usage list.

 

[mustang7757]

118 on the data usage list.

danmmmm

 

[pizza_pablo]

danmmmm

 

[recDNA]

I didn't uninstall any apps that used gb of data. They used a few mb.

 

[recDNA]

I just checked for the past 3 months that category is at least 3gb a month. Doesn't seem right to me.

 

[mustang7757]

I didn't uninstall any apps that used gb of data. They used a few mb.

But it calculate from 1 month

 

[mustang7757]

I just checked for the past 3 months that category is at least 3gb a month. Doesn't seem right to me.

That monitor might be off

 

[recDNA]

I understand but that is a ton of data! I used 17gb this month and all is accounted for but that. 4 mos ago it was 30mb . The last 3 mons at least 3 gb a month. I'd like to know what's using that data
I seldom add or delete apps.

 

[mustang7757]

I understand but that is a ton of data! I used 17gb this month and all is accounted for but that. 4 mos ago it was 30mb . The last 3 mons at least 3 gb a month. I'd like to know what's using that data
I seldom add or delete apps.

I'm not 100 percent sure on this , because it doesn't give better details.

 

[mustang7757]

So if it's not coming from removing Apps it has to come from multiple accounts on the phone?

 

[mustang7757]

I found this thread
https://forums.androidcentral.com/moto-x-2014/526482-removed-apps-users-using-lots-data.html

 

[recDNA]

Only 1 user - me. I don't even log in to chrome on my phone. If I were hacked as some in the other thread were wouldn't I see some sign of it?

So if it's not coming from removing Apps it has to come from multiple accounts on the phone?

 

[mustang7757]

Only 1 user - me. I don't even log in to chrome on my phone. If I were hacked as some in the other thread were wouldn't I see some sign of it?

Maybe multiple accounts like , one in Gmail, Samsung,outlook,ect?

 

[recDNA]

Yes I have multiple accounts but not multiple users. Big difference. Each user can have his own multiple accounts. All of my synced email accounts total wouldn't add up to a gb a month.

Samsung tech tried to figure out if I have multiple users and doesn't even know how to see that?

Maybe multiple accounts like , one in Gmail, Samsung,outlook,ect?

I'm on the first day of a new month. I have been using the phone all day mostly on social media but no sign of the deleted apps or users data category today. I'm going to make a point of noting any apps added or deleted. Maybe I will have to do a system reset then no auto restore to see if that works. Seems like an awful waste of time and effort unless I am hacked.


Do you think there is any point in downloading and running malwarebytes or any other security software? I don't know which is best? Most say it is unnecessary on Android phones.

I noticed in my unlocked model I have built in Samsung McAfee scan that runs every day on its own and it shows nothing wrong

I did a manual scan on it and it found nothing. I'm at wits end trying to figure this out. I tried another popular forum also but no help.