Data Usage

The Data Usage Report collects data from the Companion App on devices by querying the Android OS. This OS provides a list of data used by apps over Mobile Networks and Wi-Fi, showing both app-wise usage and overall totals.

This report allows you to view aggregated data consumption across mobile data and Wi-Fi networks over different time periods, including daily, weekly, and monthly views.

How to View the Data Usage Report

To view the data usage report, follow these steps:

1. Device Data Collection:

   • companion app version above 1.5.3 is required to fetch data usage report

   • The Companion App automatically collects data usage stats from the device. No configuration is required to start data collection.

   
2. Filters:

   • Use the filters to narrow down the data:

     • Device: Select the specific device.

     • Profile: Filter by user profile.

     • Group: Filter by user group.

     • Application: Choose a specific app to view its data consumption.

3. Date Range Selection:

• Select a Date Range to view the data usage for the desired period:

  • Last 7 Days

  • Last 30 Days

  • Last 15 Days

  • Custom Range: Set a custom start and end date.

Types of Reports

1. Mobile Data Usage: Shows data consumed over mobile networks by the selected device(s).

2. Wi-Fi Data Usage: Displays data consumed over Wi-Fi networks.

3. Total Data Usage: Aggregates both Mobile Data and Wi-Fi Data for the selected device(s).

Viewing Data Usage for Specific Apps

For each device, the report shows the data usage per app, including both Mobile and Wi-Fi data consumption. This allows for granular tracking of which apps are consuming the most data over time.

Scheduled Reports

You can download or email the data usage reports periodically. The report includes all the details about data consumption, sorted by device, application, and network type.