This article explains various ways to reduce your iPhone's internet data usage by making changes to the settings.
Steps
Method 1 of 6: Disable Wi-Fi Assist
Step 1. Open Settings
iPhone.
You can usually find this app on the home screen.
Use this method to disable the feature that automatically uses the mobile data connection when the Wi-Fi connection is not efficient
Step 2. Press Mobile
If you don't see this entry, search Mobile.
Step 3. Scroll to "Wi-Fi Assistance" and switch it to Off
It is among the last on the menu. Now that you've turned off Wi-Fi Assist, your iPhone will no longer automatically switch to cellular when Wi-Fi reception is poor.
Method 2 of 6: Disable Data for Apps
Step 1. Open Settings
iPhone.
This app is usually found on the home screen.
If some apps use a lot of data, you can change the settings so that they only connect to the internet via Wi-Fi
Step 2. Press Mobile
If you don't see this entry, search Mobile.
Step 3. Scroll down and find the app that uses the most data
The programs are listed in alphabetical order. The amount of data appears under the name with "MB" or "KB" as the unit of measurement.
Step 4. Move the switch next to an app to
to disable internet data.
The chosen program will no longer be able to connect to the internet via the cellular network. However, it can still do this over Wi-Fi.
Method 3 of 6: Disable Background Updates for Apps
Step 1. Open Settings
iPhone.
This app is usually found on the home screen.
Many apps use data even when you're not using your phone, and consumption can build up over time. This method helps you to disable the feature from the apps you want (or at all)
Step 2. Scroll down and press General
Step 3. Move an app's selector to
to disable background updates.
Repeat this for all programs you want to deny internet access when you're not using your phone.
- This method turns off all automatic notifications for messaging and social apps, like Instagram and Twitter until you open them and update your wall.
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To turn off background updates for all apps, press Background app updates at the top of the screen, then move the switch to
Method 4 of 6: Disable Facebook Video Auto Play
Step 1. Open Facebook on your iPhone
This app has a blue icon with a white "f" inside.
Facebook videos play automatically when you view them. Use this method to disable this feature; You will still be able to watch the videos on Facebook, but you will need to press the Play button first
Step 2. Press the ≡ menu
Step 3. Scroll down and hit Settings
You will find this item among the last ones on the menu.
Step 4. Press Account Settings
Step 5. Press Photos and Videos
Step 6. Press Auto Play
Step 7. Select Never Automatically Play Videos
If you prefer videos to start automatically when connected to a Wi-Fi network, select Only on Wi-Fi network.
Method 5 of 6: Disable Twitter AutoPlay
Step 1. Open Twitter on your iPhone
The app icon is a white bird on a blue background.
Twitter videos play automatically when you view them. This increases the use of your data. Use this method to disable this feature; you can still watch the videos, but first you will need to press the Play button
Step 2. Press Me
You will see this button at the bottom of the screen.
Step 3. Press the gear icon
It is located at the top of the screen, under the cover image.
Step 4. Press Settings at the top of the menu
Step 5. Press Auto Play Video
You will see this button under the "General" heading.
Step 6. Press Never Play Videos Automatically
You have now turned off autoplay.
Step 7. Press the back button to save the changes
Method 6 of 6: Disable Auto Play of Instagram Videos
Step 1. Open Instagram on your iPhone
The icon of this app is a pink, yellow and purple camera; you can usually find it on the main screen.
Instagram videos are automatically uploaded using the cellular network. This uses a lot of data. With the following method you can disable this feature. You can still watch the videos by clicking on them
Step 2. Press your profile icon
It looks like a person and is at the bottom of the screen.
Step 3. Press the gear icon
It is located in the upper right corner of the screen.
Step 4. Press Use Cellular Data
Step 5. Move up
the "Use less data" button.
Now Instagram videos will no longer automatically upload with cellular network.
