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High Mobile Data Usage [Persistent Android Warning]

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For the past four days Android (Oreo) has been flashing me their warning symbol that:

“High Mobile Data Usage” Firefox has used more data than usual _________

I’m a senior on a fixed income and I have to pay for that data. I’ll wait to hear back from you but then I’m afraid this is where we part company mynold friend. You must never cost me money.

i.o.pine

For the past four days Android (Oreo) has been flashing me their warning symbol that: “High Mobile Data Usage” Firefox has used more data than usual _________ I’m a senior on a fixed income and I have to pay for that data. I’ll wait to hear back from you but then I’m afraid this is where we part company mynold friend. You must never cost me money. i.o.pine

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Hi

Have you been watching videos over a mobile data connection or have tabs still open that are playing videos (maybe in an advert)?