Galaxy S8/Note8: Enable or Disable Background Data

Control the ability of your apps to use background data from your wireless carrier on your Samsung Galaxy S8 or Note8 with these settings.

Option 1 – Data Saver

The Data Saver feature will prevent some apps from using data in the background.

1. From the Home screen, swipe up your app list and open “Settings“.
2. Tap “Connections“.
3. Select “Data usage“.
4. Select “Data saver“.
5. Turn “Data Saver” to “On” or “Off” as desired.

Option 2 – Enable/Disable Background Data for Specific Apps

1. From the Home screen, swipe up your app list and open “Settings“.
2. Tap “Apps“.
3. Scroll down and select the app you wish to change the setting for.
4. Choose “Mobile data“.
5. Select “Data usage“.
6. Set “Allow background data usage” to “On” or “Off” as desired.
7. Scroll down and toggle “Restrict background data” to “On” or “Off” as desired.

If background data is turned off (restricted) using either of the above methods, apps will still be able to use a Wi-Fi connection in the background.