I'm a newbie at this because I've never had to worry about paying for my own data plan. I've recently left behind the company blackberry to pursue my own small business startup. I now have the samsung captivate android with AT&T.
I do understand some basics about how data usage works. So I don't need a generalized data 101, but more of a specific lesson about how data gets processed when using android applications.
I know about saving data on WIFI. But let's talk about when you're off WIFI.
So downloading apps uses your data. But what about when they are sitting on your phone on a day to day basis? Do you get charged data for apps that are simply for phone enhancement (i.e. wallpaper/clock apps)?
How does data use get determined with apps that are always in the background, in sync, like facebook for android?
I know you can check your data usage, but I want to know HOW they determine that usage with applications. I haven't been able to find clear cut answers to this even on the at&t website. Their data 411 only explains how data is determined with email, viewing websites, downloads, etc. Nothing on applications.
Help is appreciated! Thanks!
I do understand some basics about how data usage works. So I don't need a generalized data 101, but more of a specific lesson about how data gets processed when using android applications.
I know about saving data on WIFI. But let's talk about when you're off WIFI.
So downloading apps uses your data. But what about when they are sitting on your phone on a day to day basis? Do you get charged data for apps that are simply for phone enhancement (i.e. wallpaper/clock apps)?
How does data use get determined with apps that are always in the background, in sync, like facebook for android?
I know you can check your data usage, but I want to know HOW they determine that usage with applications. I haven't been able to find clear cut answers to this even on the at&t website. Their data 411 only explains how data is determined with email, viewing websites, downloads, etc. Nothing on applications.
Help is appreciated! Thanks!