Background Data
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后台数据
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Also known as: background mobile data, background sync
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
Background data is network use by apps when you are not actively using them — useful for sync, costly on limited plans.
Real-World Example
Restricting background data for a social app stops it refreshing feeds while you sleep.
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