how do I restrict background data of an app?

[Jeffrey04]

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

[_alexdon_]

@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.

[NeoBeum]

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

[Jeffrey04]

I know but the option is not there anymore

[Jeffrey04]

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.

 

[NeoBeum]

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

[Jeffrey04]

nope, it is not in the overflow menu either

[Jeffrey04]

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?

[NeoBeum]

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

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[Jeffrey04]

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