[Android] Before playing Pokemon Go! Save data with Opera Max

This is Yamada from the Systems Department.
lastarticle about Android appsreceived a fairly
good response, so here's another timely one.
*As usual, we cannot guarantee that it will work on your smartphone. Please use it at your own risk.

Pokemon Go has finally been released in Japan

It's only been about a week since its release, but
I see people playing it everywhere.
I started playing a few days ago too. It's fun... I
play Clash Royale, Clash of Clans, Puzzle & Dragons, and White Cat Project, and
I also browse the internet and watch YouTube during my commute... hmm?

I wonder if my data allowance is enough?
I think I'm on the cheapest 2GB plan...

tragedy

Oh no! Data restrictions have been imposed!!!

 

I can't even use the internet anymore. 128kbps is too slow

Incidentally, with my usage, internet data usage was by far the highest.

1GB just from the internet...!?

Is a 2GB limit unreasonable in this age of massive mobile games...?
If only we could reduce internet usage somehow...!
No, there are still things we can do!

And here it is...

Opera Max (Google Store)

This amazing app saves you a good amount of data just by installing it.
And it's made by Opera, the famous web browser.
Opera was even included on the Nintendo DS back in the day.

How to use

First,the Google Play Storeinstall it from

When you open the app, a welcome screen will appear. Swipe right to accept the terms and conditions. (Please read the terms carefully.)

Tap "Connect" under "To the Cloud"

Tap "OK" on "Connection Request"

Allows access to usage history

That's all you need to do. After that, compatible apps will automatically save data.
*Note that social games like Pokémon GO use a lot of encrypted communication, so not all data will be saved perfectly!

This app seems to save data by establishing a VPN connection between the Opera Max cloud server and the Opera Max app,
compressing the data communication for each app through the aforementioned path.
For a more detailed explanation, seehere
(it's complicated, so only read if you're interested).

Incidentally, this app also lets you manage data usage for each app and track your data saving results.

It's convenient because you can even adjust settings for each app.

I've only just started using it myself, so I'll be observing its effects from now on.
That's all for today!

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