topic Re: how do I restrict background data of an app? in XPERIA archive

how do I restrict background data of an app?

Jeffrey04 — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 07:04:03 GMT

My Z5 Dual (E6683) is running 32.2.A.5.11

I want to restrict background data usage of an app, however I couldn't find a way to access the option in the latest firmware.

I tried finding it from Settings -> Data Usage -> <the-app-i-wanted-to-restrict> but the option is not there, the only button "app settings" is disabled in the page

Re: how do I restrict background data of an app?

_alexdon_ — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 07:07:36 GMT

@Jeffrey04 Settings - apps, look for your app, tap on it and you should find data usage tab. Select and you will find a slider to enable or disable background data.

Re: how do I restrict background data of an app?

NeoBeum — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 08:37:20 GMT

If you want to do it globally, go to Settings» Data Usage»(Vertical Ellipsis)» Restrict background data

Re: how do I restrict background data of an app?

Jeffrey04 — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 04:50:20 GMT

I know but the option is not there anymore

Re: how do I restrict background data of an app?

Jeffrey04 — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 08:30:21 GMT

The "Restrict app background data" option is not there anymore, I remember it was there before the update. I even did a repair after starting this thread, but the option is still gone.

Re: how do I restrict background data of an app?

NeoBeum — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 12:46:27 GMT

Top right of your screen the vertical ellipsis. Triple dot menu.

Re: how do I restrict background data of an app?

Jeffrey04 — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 04:06:12 GMT

nope, it is not in the overflow menu either

Re: how do I restrict background data of an app?

Jeffrey04 — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 04:14:54 GMT

OK, I took out the disabled secondary SIM (plugged a foreign card in when I was traveling few weeks ago), and the option is back after the mandatory restart. So the option is not shown whenever a secondary sim is inserted (disabled or otherwise).

So is this a bug, or a feature?

Re: how do I restrict background data of an app?

NeoBeum — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 10:47:15 GMT

@NeoBeum wrote:
If you want to do it globally, go to Settings» Data Usage»(Vertical Ellipsis)» Restrict background data

Re: how do I restrict background data of an app?

Jeffrey04 — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 03:42:40 GMT

I want to do it for certain app only, also I dun recall seeing that when my phone is in dual sim mode