Samsung Galaxy Tab A8
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A8

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My Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 Android 13 uses a large amount of mobile data

Cause 3 of 4: Use of GPS position for applications is turned on

If GPS position usage for applications is turned on, your tablet will use mobile data when an application uses GPS to determine your position and is not connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Solution: Turn off GPS position usage for applications.

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