Google officially launched Datally app on November 30, 2017 as a data saving tool for Android devices. The app helps users in curtailing high data Usage on their Android devices by monitoring, saving and allowing have total control of how apps performs in background through tracking your phone.
Related Articles
Before now, you can only install apps aside Opera Max, with similar functions when your phone is rooted.
Here are the features of Google Datally announced last week based on information on given by Google on playstore.
Take Control
Learn about the best ways to gain control of your data usage.
- DATA SAVER - Save up to 30% of mobile data* through controlling data usage on an app-by-app. Control and limits data on specific apps while still enjoying the apps you want.
- DATA SAVER BUBBLE- Front and center controls allow you to see real-time app data usage, and block an app’s data usage if things get out of control.
Understand Your Usage
Easily track your data and understand which apps are using the most.
- DATA USAGE METRICS- Learn more about your data usage, including usage history, trends over time, and per-app usage.
- PERSONALIZED RECOMMENDATIONS - See usage highlights, prompts to rate Wi-Fi networks, and reminders to turn on your data saver.
Save More Data
You can also get more data by find nearby Wi-Fi to watch more videos, browse more pictures, and download more files.
- WI-FI FINDER - Our Wi-Fi finder helps you discover great Wi-Fi networks nearby with details like distance. Before connecting, you can see how other Datally users have rated the Wi-Fi network, and you can also rate Wi-Fi networks that you’ve connected to.
Upcoming Features
But that's not all! We've got new features coming, including those that are currently available for limited testing in select markets:
- Balance checking and balance expiration reminders
- Proactive data usage warnings and controls
PERMISSIONS
Datally requests certain permissions to help you get the most out of your mobile data, including:
- Phone - Used to help you monitor your phone’s mobile data usage. Datally doesn’t make or receive phone calls on your behalf.
- Location - Used to show you high-quality Wi-Fi networks nearby, and directions to get there.
- SMS - In select countries, this enables you to check your mobile data balance with your carrier, and to get smarter recommendations on how to save mobile data.
- VPN - Datally sets up a local Virtual Private Network (VPN) service on your device for you to help block unwanted mobile data usage - it doesn’t send any of your traffic through Google’s servers. The Datally VPN is only on your phone and doesn’t redirect your Internet traffic to any other servers or locations.
Data can be downloaded directly from Playstore by clicking HERE.
Setting up Datally
Step 1: Click on set up:
Setting up Datally
Step 1: Click on set up:
Step 2: Creating VPN, just tap on OK.
Step 3:
After installation, you can choose which apps to block and the ones to allow by clicking on manage apps.
Note: Actual savings may vary and depend upon individual usage behavior.
And that’s all. You can share your experience below.
