I got amazing feedback from the previous update, on how to save data on Instagram. You could read it, perhaps you missed it
Below is one of the feedback I received.
We would be learning how to save data on Facebook, but before I delve into that, I need you to understand that, all you will be reading, only reduce your current consumption, in my next article, I will share how to know how much data you consume using the data calculator.
Facebook is the Largest Social media platform, with millions of contents churned out daily and majorly videos, likewise Instagram on video content, with the introduction of Instagram Story, Instagram Live and IGTV, Facebook also possess same feature, Facebook Story and Facebook Live.
Video is king, and most especially during this COVID-19 pandemic, people consume more video content to be busy and entertained.
Step by Step Guide on How to Reduce data Consumption on Facebook.
Open your Facebook App, as shown below;
2. Click on the 3 horizontal lines, as shown below;
3. Scroll down to settings, click on settings, as shown below;
4. Scroll down to media and contacts and click on it, as shown below;
5. Scroll to Autoplay and click open, as shown below; You can also apply the toggle settings as I did.
6. Select Never Autoplay videos, as shown below;If you read closely on the above image, you will see where Facebook categorically states that, VIDEOS USE MORE DATA.
Any video content will consume your data, and the steps you took above, is to reduce the autoplay while scrolling down your newsfeed.
Above this, I would also show you how to reduce the quality of the videos you watch.
To stop autoplay is one thing, but to manage what you watch is another.
When you open a video before you click the play button, follow these steps below;
Here is a supposed video you intend to watch;
Click on the Settings icon, as shown below;
Automatically, Facebook sets its videos to the best quality available and its usually HD or 360p as shown below, but to reduce the quality, which also affects your data consumption, select 144p
You will still enjoy the content, but what is important is reducing your mobile data consumption and this option will help you achieve that.
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