android is is using way too much data.

[padrefan]

I'm not that technologically inclined. Does anyone know how to stop android os from using so much background data? I'm on a nexus 5 and it's using way more data than anything on my phone.

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[B. Diddy]

How much data is it using relative to your monthly plan? I would guess that the system is always going to use some data for various functions--one thing I can think of is the "Backup my data" option in Settings>Backup & Reset.

Have you tried the Restrict Background Data option in Settings>Data Usage​?

 

[padrefan]

I have unlimited data through my carrier, but it always seems to slow down towards the end of the month. In the first 4 days of the month android os has already used 3.4 GB. I have the back up my data turned off. If I restrict my background data some of my apps don't work.

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[B. Diddy]

Yeah, I agree, that's way too much. Not sure if this will help, but it won't hurt--try wiping the cache partition, which won't erase any personal data. Be aware that this can take 5-10 minutes on a Nexus 5, so be patient: http://forums.androidcentral.com/nexus-5-rooting-roms-hacks/352008-guide-nexus-5-recovery.html

 

[N4Newbie]

Go to Settings -> Data Usage, scroll below the graph to see the list of apps using data. What are the top 5 users and how much data did each use?

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[padrefan]

I appreciate the help. Thank you.

I usually wipe the cache partition once a week, and its been done multiple times since android OS has been using so much data. I also clear my browser history and clear cached data everyday when I restart my phone.


Here is the list of my app usage. My billing cycle started on 4-29.

Android OS - 3.51 GB
MLB at bat - 2.32 GB
ESPN Radio - 1.24 GB
Chrome - .97 GB
You Tube - 486 MB
Google Play Store - 119 MB

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