How Much Mobile Data Does a Real Cricket Match Use?
It changes with the mode, the game version and what loads during play. Instead of guessing, you can measure it yourself in about two minutes with your phone's data usage screen.
Why we won't give you a number
You'll see sites that say "one match uses 50 MB". Most of them never measured it. The real figure depends on the mode, the version, your network and even the time of day.
So we show you how to find your own number. It is more useful, and it is right for your phone.
How to measure it
Follow these steps:
- Open your phone's settings and find data usage (the name differs by phone).
- Find Real Cricket in the list. Write down the number, or reset the counter.
- Play one full match.
- Check the number again.
- Subtract. That is your match.
Do it twice: once for an offline match, once for an online one. The gap may surprise you.
What uses the most data
Matches are often not the biggest part. Look at these first:
- The first download and big updates.
- Extra files the game fetches later.
- Online modes with live players.
- Ads, if you play a free version.
Ways to use less data
Small changes add up:
- Play on Wi-Fi when you can.
- In Google Play, set auto-updates to Wi-Fi only.
- Wait for Wi-Fi before you open modes that download new files.
- Turn on data saver in Android.
- Set a data warning so you get an alert.
A small experiment
Want to see the effect of settings? Try this.
- Play one match on Wi-Fi and note the data.
- Turn on data saver and play again.
- Compare.
You may find that the difference is small. The big savings usually come from updates.
Keep an eye on updates
Updates can be large. Turn off auto-update on mobile data in the Play Store. Then update when you are on Wi-Fi.
This alone can protect a small data plan.
Share with family
If many people use the same data plan, set an alert. You will get a warning before you pass your limit. It saves surprise bills.
How to read the numbers
When you look at data usage, you may see two numbers: foreground and background. Foreground is what the game used while you played. Background is what it used while closed.
If background use is high, check your app settings. You can limit it. This is a simple way to save data without changing how you play.
If your plan is small
Check the game's size on its Play Store page before you install. Update on Wi-Fi at home or at a friend's place.
If online play keeps disconnecting on mobile data, see the server connection guide. A weak signal causes more errors than people think.
Quick questions
Does offline play use no data?
Some parts may still check in with the game's servers. Measure it on your phone to be sure.
Do ads use data?
Yes, ads load from the internet, so they can add to your total.