What is background data?

Background data — If you allow background data usage, apps will constantly update themselves in the background with the newest information and content. Apps use data when you actively use them, The purpose of background data is to keep app content updated and fresh. If you keep background data on, the newest content will load automatically when you open an app again.

How to restrict background Apps and Data on Phone?

Control which apps can run in the background in Windows

1. Select Start , then select Settings  > Privacy > Background apps.
2. Under Background Apps, make sure Let apps run in the background is turned On.
3. Under Choose which apps can run in the background, turn individual apps and services settings On or Off.

Stop most apps from running in the background in Windows

1. Select Start , then select Settings  > Privacy > Background apps.
2. Under Background Apps, make sure Let apps run in the background is turned Off.

Allow most apps from running in the background in Windows

1. Select Start , then select Settings  > Privacy > Background apps.
2. Under Background Apps, make sure Let apps run in the background is turned ON.

What happens when you restrict background data?

If you restrict background data, apps will pull the most recent updates or send notifications only if you’re connected to Wi-Fi or actually launch the app. When background data usage is restricted, apps do not use data if you’re not using them.