Easy Ways To Contact VTPASS Support

When we say that we are committed to delivering seamless transactions, we are not joking, and that’s why VTPASS Support is here.

We understand that naturally, it’s quite hard to trust someone else with your hard-earned money, which is worse for us because as Nigerians, we naturally have trust issues, and rightly so, that’s why we are giving you four different channels through which you can contact us whenever you are experiencing any challenge with your transactions.

The Live Chat

The Live Chat feature gives you instant access to our 24/7 support centre just by clicking on “help” and “start live chat” from the VTPASS Mobile App or by logging on to ppp.vtpass.com and clicking on “online – chat with us” at the bottom right. That’s it, instant access in just a few clicks

Call Support

Are you the kind of customer who prefers to hear the voice on the other end of the screen? Or you have an urgent need? Our helpline is always available to give you 24-hour dedicated support. That’s right, getting that issue resolved is as simple as dialling 08138752358 now!

Social Media

We know that you probably spend a lot of your time on Social Media. And because of that, we have decided to spend a lot of time on Social Media likewise. You can get your issues resolved by sending a DM to us via Instagram, Twitter or Facebook just like that. You should engage with us because we always love to hear from you, and that’s the truth!

Email

Yes, if you’d rather send us an official mail, we are here for you. You can send a mail to support@vtpass.com now and we’ll help you resolve any issue you have, even if it doesn’t necessarily have anything to do with our platform because at VTPASS, we believe in going the extra mile for you.

Searching for seamless transactions? Simply download the app or log on to ppp.vtpass.com to buy airtime/data, subscribe GOtv, DStv, or Startimes, or pay electricity bills now!

Data-Saving Settings on Popular Apps You Should Apply

We love data, don’t we? The invisible glue that connects us to the internet while draining the life out of our wallets as well. Love or hate it, data has become as important as the food we eat. That is why we must learn to manage it efficiently. Many apps we use on our devices contain data-saving settings to help you manage data. The problem is, we just don’t know where to look.

In a previous article, we covered smart ways to save big on mobile data; in this article, we have detailed out data-saving settings on popular apps that you should apply right away if you are looking to browse more data efficiently:

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Facebook

Video autoplay consumes the most data on Facebook. You can turn-off autoplay by doing the following:

  1. Tap Menu (the three lines buttons) in the top right.
  2. Scroll down and tap Settings & Privacy > Settings.
  3. Scroll down and tap Media and Contacts (for iPhones users, you would select Videos and Photos before you proceed)
  4. Tap Autoplay.
  5. Select Never Autoplay Videos.

You can control how fast Facebook pictures loads by adjusting how many photos you want to see. To do this:

  1. Tap Settings & Privacy at the bottom of the screen.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Tap Edit next to Data Usage.
  4. Choose Less or Normal or More
  5. Click Save.
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Instagram

By default, Instagram preloads videos so they start faster whenever possible. To use less data on Instagram:

  1. Go to your profile and tap the Menu button (the three-line icon)
  2. Tap Settings below the Menu page.
  3. Tap Account > Cellular Data Use.
  4. Next to Use Less Data (iPhone) or Data Saver (Android), toggle on.

WhatsApp

Videos sent to you on WhatsApp can download automatically even when you don’t want to play it? To disable video autoplay on WhatsApp:

  1. Tap the three vertical dots on the top right > Settings.
  2. Now tap Chat settings > Media auto-download. (You’ll see three options: When using cellular data, When connected on Wi-Fi and When roaming)
  3. Tap each one and disable auto-downloads by unchecking all three options – Images, Audio, and Video.

For iPhone users:

  1. Open WhatsApp and tap the Settings button at the bottom-right, and tap on Data and Storage Usage.
  2. In this menu, you will see the Media Auto-Download option on the top.
  3. For Photos, Audio, Videos, and Documents, select the Never option.

Twitter

Like Facebook, Twitter also has an autoplay feature embedded in the app. You can disable this by following these steps:

  1. Go to your Twitter profile icon
  2. Click on Settings and Privacy
  3. Select Data Usage
  4. Set video autoplay to Never
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YouTube

The video king app consumes a lot more data than most apps. To limit data usage on YouTube:

  1. Tap on your profile icon on the option right corner
  2. Select Settings
  3. Click on General
  4. Turn on Limit Mobile Data Usage

Google PlayStore

Apps auto-updates over mobile data are the main data drainer when it comes to PlayStore. You can choose to auto-update only over Wi-Fi or never auto-update. To disable mobile data auto-updates, do the following:

  1. Open PlayStore
  2. Click on Menu > Settings
  3. Click on Auto-update Apps
  4. Select Auto-update Apps over Wi-Fi Only (or you can choose Do Not Auto-Update Apps)

iPhone AppStore

Similar to PlayStore, apps on iPhone would auto-update by default unless you disable this feature or set it to Wi-Fi only. To do this:

  1. Go to Settings on your iPhone
  2. Click on iTunes and App Store
  3. Turn off the apps you do not want to update
  4. Turn off auto-update over mobile data below the menu

Manage your Sync Settings

While this is not an app, it is important to know that Google on Andriod and Apple on iPhone regularly sync with your phone data such as videos and pictures automatically. This is to provide backing and retrieval of data in case you lost your device, but it equally consumes a lot of data.

To manage your sync settings on Andriod:

  1. Go to Settings
  2. Click on Account Option
  3. Click on the App whose sync settings you want to adjust
  4. Turn off sync on apps you don’t need synchronizing

For iPhone users:

  1. Open iTunes
  2. Connect your device to a computer
  3. Select your connected device from the Top device button
  4. Go to Options in Summary Sections
  5. Disable Automatic sync when this iPhone is connected
  6. Close iTunes for change to take effect
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Conclusion

Hopefully, these details save you more data for efficient browsing. Don’t forget that these settings apply to all mobile networks: MTN, Airtel, 9mobile, and Glo. If you are using a Wi-Fi connection such as Smile, you might need to go through the Wi-Fi settings to see how to manage data or reach out to Smile support.

SPICE UP YOUR WEEKEND WITH YOUR MOBILE PHONE

So, it’s another Friday. And as we have always said at VTpass, Fridays are good days to reflect. Nothing too deep. But hey, we’ve got to think about how to have fun during the weekend. Yes, think. Because sometimes it’s hard to know how to get all the fun you need during the weekend. This is especially difficult when you probably have had a difficult week. And all you want to do is sit back at home and get some serious motivation for the week ahead.

In this case, it can be difficult to know how to inspire yourself and still have as much fun as you can. Well, without having to go anywhere, you can get the right motivation from your mobile phone. And you can also have some good fun; all with your mobile phone. Also, you would want to know that there is no fun without convenience.  Live out your fun with convenience by visiting ppp.vtpass.com. Through ppp.vtpass.com, you get to pay your electricity bills and cable tv subscriptions with ease. You can also pay for your airtime and data without comprising on your comfort. Log on to ppp.vtpass.com to start cruising on the easy fun. And then, here are the ways through which you can get the needed motivation through your mobile phone.

  1. SOCIAL MEDIA

weekendLooking for the place where all the fun in the world is gathered? Then, social media is just the right place to look into. From Twitter to Instagram to Whatsapp, Facebook, Snapchat and LinkedIn, social media honestly have kept many inspired and What makes social media more alive is the influx of people present on its every platform. If you are looking for fun and inspiration, checking up on the happening things on these platforms will help a lot. You can as well follow the pages and accounts of people who have a niche for motivating talks and funny antics. Chatting up with old alumni of your school or joining groups that share the same interest with you is also helpful.

2. COMEDY SKITS

The growing number of comedians and on Instagram and YouTube is quite alarming. But it is also a very good thing. Rather than bore yourself at home, you can hook up on these comedians on the global sphere. And then, laugh yourself to stupor. It’s a good medicine, laughter. And you will find a lot of sense in the sarcastic words of the comedians.

3. REALITY SITCOMS

One reason why many people have subscribed to the many reality sitcoms going on now is that it does not have any of that cheap psychology contained in fictional accounts. Following up on one of these reality shows online is quite a good way to loosen up and be encouraged. Depending on your interest, you can find a lot of reality shows that make you see that anything is possible.

4. BLOGGERS AND VLOGGERS

Quite related to this, there are bloggers and vloggers who give potent bits of advice on just about anything. Subscribing to one or two of them this weekend will definitely enliven it and the week ahead.weekend

5. PLAYING GAMES

Games are not just meant to be pastimes. They actually get our brain thinking and inspire us in a way nothing else can. In fact, playing games are one way to spend the weekend. With it, you can have a lot of fun as well as get yourself geared up for the week. You can download any of your favourite games on Google Play store and just knock yourself out this weekend.

But first, you would need to get just enough data to keep your Friday funky and motivational. You can get all the airtime and data you need by logging on to ppp.vtpass.com. You can also get your electricity bills, DSTV, STARTIMES and GOTV subscriptions. The good thing is with ppp.vtpass.com, you can get your data at any time and anywhere. That means you get your everyday service just how you like it and when you need it.

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