Turn off background app refresh to stop mobile data draining
Apps you never open stop syncing the moment you turn this off.
Why it works
Background refresh lets installed apps sync over data even when closed. Most of that traffic comes from apps you did not open that day; disabling it removes exactly that waste without touching the apps you actually use.
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