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Samsung Galaxy A42 5G - Manage Data Usage

2026-10-22 06:46:24.329

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G - Manage Data Usage

Here's how to change the data usage cycle and set data warnings and / or limits on your Galaxy A42 5G.
  • Data usage info provided by the device may differ from actual usage. For data usage info provided by Verizon, refer to the My Verizon website.
  • To control data usage on your account, refer to Verizon Smart Family™.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access the apps screen.
    These instructions only apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Connections
    .
  3. Tap
    Data usage
     then do any of the following:
    • Set Mobile Data Limit
      Mobile / cellular data is disabled upon reaching the specified data usage level indicated by the red limit line. To continue to utilize apps dependent on a data connection (e.g., browser, email, etc.), Wi-Fi can be used or the mobile data limit can be manually adjusted (overage charges may apply).
      1. From the Mobile section, tap
        Billing cycle and data warning
        .
      2. Tap the
        Limit mobile data usage switch
         to turn on On switch icon.
        If prompted, review the message then tap
        OK
        .
      3. Tap
        Data limit
         and enter the desired level (e.g., 2.0 GB) then tap
        Set
        .
    • Set Mobile Data Warning
      A notification message appears upon reaching the specified data usage level indicated by the orange warning line.
      1. From the Mobile section, tap
        Alert me about data usage
         to turn on On switch icon.
        If prompted, review the message then tap
        OK
        .
      2. Tap
        Billing cycle and data warning
        .
      3. Tap
        Set data warning
         to turn on.
      4. Tap
        Data warning
         and enter the desired level (e.g., 2.0 GB) then tap
        Set
        .
    • Change Data Usage Cycle
      1. From the Mobile section, tap
        Billing cycle and data warning
        .
      2. Tap
        Start billing cycle on
        .
      3. Set the date to match the first day of your billing cycle then tap
        Set
        .
        Refer to the My Verizon website for the billing cycle date.
To view or limit individual app usage, refer to View / Restrict Data Usage by App.