How to Activate Data Saver Mode on Android

In the settings of Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, and other Android smartphones you can switch between different mobile internet usage modes: from “Saver” (maximum saving) to “Standard” (no artificial limits on content quality)

In the settings of Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, and other Android smartphones you can switch between different mobile internet usage modes: from “Saver” (maximum saving) to “Standard” (no artificial limits on content quality). This can be done in just a few taps and easily changed back at any time.

Below we explain how to enable “Data Saver” mode so that video quality is automatically reduced and less mobile internet is used for background updates and notifications.

Guide to Enabling Mobile Data Saving

This instruction works for most Android smartphones, including Samsung and Redmi devices. Menu names may vary slightly depending on the brand and Android version.

What you need to do:

  1. Open “Settings”.
  2. Go to “Mobile Network” (“SIM cards & mobile networks” on Huawei, “Network & Internet” on Pixel).
  3. Select “Data Saving”/“Saver”.
  4. On Samsung devices open “Settings”, then go to “Connections”, tap “Data usage”, select “Saver”, and turn it on.

Restarting the smartphone is not required. All changes are saved automatically.

Important: Unlike iPhones, Android smartphones have only two mobile data modes: “Saver” ON for maximum data savings, or OFF with no restrictions (this corresponds to the “Standard” mode on iPhones). There is no mandatory maximum 5G quality mode on Android. If needed, you can manually adjust quality settings or enable/disable additional features within specific apps or websites.

If you want to minimize data usage even further, in addition to “Saver” you can manually restrict mobile internet access for specific apps. This can also be done easily in the settings.

Conclusion

Enabling “Saver” is a convenient option that can be turned on or off at any time in the settings. We recommend using it when traveling with a travel eSIM, as it helps save GB while abroad. It is especially useful if you purchase a small data package, such as 3 GB or 5 GB.