Questions tagged [cellular-data]
Use this tag to ask questions concerning using cellular data on iPhone and iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular model only)
274
questions
1
vote
0
answers
32
views
How long can an (M1 or greater) iPad run without internet?
I asked a question here - mostly centered around coping with addiction.
But I have been reading various sources and I came to know that daily internet might be required on any modern computing device ...
- 13
0
votes
0
answers
15
views
iPhone randomly loses service
I have an iPhone X which from time to time looses service. Sometimes restart helps, but not always (then the only solution is to wait). In a service they cleaned what they could, and the phone looses ...
- 1
3
votes
1
answer
60
views
Reduce (preferably turn off) iOS System Services' use of mobile data
Every month I notice that iOS' 'System Services' uses a large amount of my limited mobile data. The phone spends most of its time connected to a Wifi signal and I therefore don't think its ...
- 337
0
votes
0
answers
26
views
iPhone frequently disconnects from 4G Network in Japan
I moved from Germany to Japan recently and have bought a physical SIM card from IIJmio. They use the NTT Docomo network.
I still have my German eSIM active in the phone.
One problem I have here in ...
- 101
0
votes
2
answers
266
views
IPhone says roaming data is turned off when it isn’t
I am travelling in Europe with an iPhone 12 mini, with an eSIM from home (Australia) and a travel SIM from 3UK. The travel SIM has a 30 day life (for some resta il reason from the company that I ...
- 11
0
votes
1
answer
150
views
How can I make my phone prefer my mobile network (LTE) over WiFi?
I have an iPhone 7. Is there a way that I can make it prefer my mobile network over WiFi? This is because I'll be traveling on a ferry and want it to use the much cheaper mobile network over the ...
- 13
1
vote
1
answer
40
views
Troubleshooting international SIM connection issues on iPhone
I have an iPhone SE 2 with a German O2 SIM card with an unlimited data plan and that is supposed to be able to use other networks when traveling in the EU. The last time I was in Sweden it often ...
- 253
1
vote
1
answer
1k
views
Why does my internet not work when on cellular data with a VPN enabled
I am using 16.1.2 on Iphone SE 2.
I am using NordVPN on the device that was automatically configured by the app.
When I am on WIFI, the internet and VPN all function as expected. When I am on cellular,...
- 133
2
votes
1
answer
739
views
Join Personal Hotspot automatically? Never works
So I have my iPhone working as a Personal Hotspot.
In System Settings > Wi-Fi, it shows in the Personal Hotspot section. I can connect to it with a click.
In its settings (both via Details or ...
- 429
5
votes
0
answers
86
views
What is iOS “General” mobile data use?
I set up a new iPhone and am using a 1 GB data plan while traveling. I thought I would use it to just check my email and use gps maps while driving, and I thought this might be sufficient for three ...
- 663
0
votes
0
answers
238
views
Software updates eating a lot of Data, however my iPhone is already up to date
See screenshot, considering I reset the stats one hour ago (-yes…). I disabled automatic software updates, automatic background refresh, localisation services and toggled off Mobile Data for App Store....
- 1
0
votes
0
answers
738
views
Is this Shortcut even possible?
Apple (iPhone) has a tracker of your mobile data usage. One can access it through Settings > Mobile Data. Which shows you how much of the gb from your mobile plan had been used.
So the shortcut ...
0
votes
0
answers
185
views
"ERR_ADDRESS_UNREACHABLE" for some websites on Mac when connected to iPhone's Personal Hotspot, but the same websites are accessible on the iPhone
I'm connected to the internet via Cellular Data on my iPhone. All websites can be accessed. However, when I connect my Mac to my iPhone's Personal Hotspot, some websites can't be reached.
For example, ...
3
votes
1
answer
1k
views
In 2022, how feasible is it to carry a cellular Apple Watch without my iPhone?
Today, I carry my iPhone and GPS-only Apple Watch everywhere I go. I've realized that I don't really need my phone for 99% of tasks. My Watch is enough to complete those. These tasks are:
Receive ...
- 1,984
1
vote
2
answers
665
views
Can the Cellular Apple Watch be independent of iPhone after it is paired and configured?
The Apple Watch functionality has improved over time. An iPhone used to need to be left on and connected for Cellular to work on the Watch.
I was under the impression that with advances in eSim and ...
- 31
0
votes
0
answers
146
views
Disabled cellular traffic for app on iPhone, and then cleared the internet log statistics. How do I re-enable internet for apps?
I disabled cellular data for a number of apps on my iPhone, and then later on (when dealing with trying to determine what was using data), hit the "Reset Statistics" button. This causes the ...
- 5,349
2
votes
1
answer
1k
views
Can I manually reset Cellular network configuration without losing WiFi passwords?
I know I can reset network configuration, which: 1) resets cellular data, but 2) also removes all wifi passwords.
Can I do #1 without #2?
I mean to try that as a solution to No celullar signal after ...
0
votes
0
answers
130
views
No celullar signal after replacing battery, if not updating iOS
I have an iPhone SE with iOS 13.6.1.
I have been receiving notifications of available OS updates, but I could use it with no problem.
Yesterday, I took it to a shop for a battery change.
Upon turning ...
-1
votes
1
answer
263
views
FaceTime does not appear in "Apps Using WLAN & Cellular"
I downloaded FaceTime (latest but I don't know the version) on App Store. When I start it and click contact, it pops up "No Network Connection", "Allow FaceTime to access WLAN networks.&...
- 101
0
votes
0
answers
991
views
What does "Documents and Synchronization" mean in cellular data usage?
Mobile data usage in iOS 14.5 settings keeps showing "System services" as using ridiculous amounts of data — this time "Documents and Synchronization" has used 2 GB for no ...
- 1,981
1
vote
2
answers
22k
views
Why is the Data Roaming option missing from iPhone settings?
I am travelling internationally, and charges for Internet data are about $15 per megabyte. My provider doesn't offer a roaming package for that. I plan to add a second local SIM using eSIM. I want to ...
- 453
1
vote
0
answers
230
views
Why do some webpages work on wifi but not on cellular data?
One script of a webpage is failing in iOS. I thought it was related to the new "prevent cross-site tracking" setting, but it's because of the network being used!
It works on a wifi network, ...
- 111
0
votes
0
answers
47
views
Phone keeps consuming cellular data plan instead of wifi
Ever since upgrading to iOS14 a couple of months ago, there's been a big problem with our data consumption. My wife and I have identical iPhone SEs (first edition) both on the latest iOS 14 now. We ...
- 2,713
0
votes
1
answer
3k
views
DNS services uses cellular data even when it's disabled
I have noticed this happening for over 3 months now, on both my old phone and the new one I got, which wasn't backed up from the old one. If I disable wifi, then go into the system services usage ...
- 88
1
vote
1
answer
372
views
Why would iPhone ask 'allow "Settings" to use wireless data'?
There is new iPhone 12, and when lauching any app first time, it asks many questions.
But why would iPhone ask for 'allow "Settings" to use wireless data'?
I don't think device configuration ...
- 133
0
votes
1
answer
966
views
Under Mobile Data- System Services what is Software Updates doing exactly, even though I have updates disabled?
It has used about a MB of data in the past few days. Yet I have all automatic downloads disabled, and all update downloads over mobile data off as well. Is it just consuming this data checking for ...
- 88
1
vote
1
answer
3k
views
How is app using cellular data after selectively turned off?
One of the apps set to Disallow use of cellular data (Solitaire) uses the most cellular data of any app. This is despite the switch Always being set to Disallow use of cellular data.
Is there another ...
- 11
0
votes
3
answers
2k
views
What is "Safari services" listed in iOS cellular data usage?
When determining what's eating up my cellular data I look at data usage in the settings app. There the biggest consumer by far is "system services" and inside that item "safari services&...
- 1,981
0
votes
1
answer
114
views
iPhone 11 failing to connect to 3g
For the first time in a long while I am to a location without any 4G or LTE - only 3G. Unfortunately, no matter what I do, I am failing to coax my iPhone 11 even as close as to receive/send any data ...
- 143
0
votes
1
answer
197
views
Is cellular for Apple Watch ever available for a pre-paid phone plan?
At least in Australia, all the cellular providers only provide cellular support for the Apple Watch if the iPhone is also on a post-paid plan, with no support for pre-paid plans.
Is this the same ...
- 952
1
vote
1
answer
2k
views
Apple Watch Cellular activation in China
I went to an Apple store in Shanghai/China to buy an apple watch with cellular and they told me I'll not be able to use it because SIM card providers (i.e. China Unicom, China mobile) require Chinese ...
- 693
0
votes
1
answer
184
views
Ten years old nightmare to make facetime calls to South America
I live in Europe. Here I have a 200/100 MBPS fiber connection that works like heaven. Never drops, almost zero issues, an an uptime rate of almost 100% through the year. They have installed a super ...
- 2,365
0
votes
1
answer
1k
views
Which one consumes more bandwidth: YouTube app or web browser?
What uses more data: YouTube App or using it via a browser it (i.e. in Safari)?
This question rose up on how the mobile carrier charged me. My data plan has 45 GB/month, but unlimited YouTube data.
Is ...
- 171
0
votes
1
answer
41
views
Mobile data keeps switching off
I am on a iPhone 5s with iOS 12.4.8. The problem I am facing, if I go to Settings > Mobile Data > and then switch the toggles for apps such as Google Maps to enable mobile data, next time I am ...
- 675
1
vote
2
answers
3k
views
Can Apple give an option to check cellular data usage for every bill cycle?
How can i find on iphone 11 pro the cellular data usage for every bill cycle?
5
votes
2
answers
530
views
How active is my mobile phone when I'm not using it?
I wonder whether there is any study/website/research work or a place to check how much data my phone is sending when I'm not using it. My question is: when my phone is off, but I'm not actively using ...
- 151
0
votes
0
answers
503
views
Switched from Verizon to Xfinity Mobile, now iPhone SE can't access LTE for data
iPhone SE, iOS 9.3.4
This phone was on Verizon for years, until a couple months ago when we switched to Xfinity Mobile as we are on WiFi at home like 99% of the time and it was 1/10 the price.
We have ...
- 2,713
3
votes
2
answers
5k
views
Why can carriers limit unlocked iPhone hotspot/tethering?
The answers here and here explain that carriers can tell an iPhone whether to allow tethering or use as a hotspot.
My question is why, on an unlocked phone, can they do that?
Has Apple simply colluded ...
- 293
3
votes
1
answer
5k
views
Why am I able to receive SMS texts when Cellular off and no WiFi connection?
Background
I'm using an iPhone Xs Max, iOS 13.3.1.
I typically keep celluar turned off, and WiFi on. When I'm at home I automatically connect to my WiFi and can receive calls and texts no problem. ...
0
votes
1
answer
179
views
Will a deactivated SIM card continue to improve location accuracy?
I'm wondering if a prepaid SIM card that ran out of funds still in my iPad will continue to improve the devices location accuracy (by scanning nearby cell towers and apply triangulation)?
- 213
2
votes
3
answers
1k
views
Could my iPhone 6's 4G possibly be "broken" while its 3G still works?
The question sounds strange I know. For the last few days I have not seen 4G up at the top of the display of my iPhone 6; it's been demoted to 3G.
I'm in the same several locations where I have been,...
- 1,450
1
vote
3
answers
841
views
How to know if an iOS app does not access the internet via Wi-Fi or Cellular?
Is there a clear indicator that an app does not access the internet via Wi-Fi or cellular?
For instance in the Settings App there is an entry for every app installed on iOS 13. There you find an app ...
6
votes
4
answers
19k
views
On iOS, is there any way to see what the “Documents & Sync” system service is using cellular data for?
I’m using iOS 13.2 on an iPhone X, and would like to drastically reduce the amount of cellular data my phone is using. In less than a month, my phone has used 10.7 GB of cellular data. 8.5 GB of that ...
- 397
1
vote
0
answers
77
views
Why does my phone get stuck "Searching..." and requires a DFU reset?
I have an Iphone 8 plus, very well looked after, and about 3 months ago i changed my carrier.
Two weeks ago, my phone "failed to activate mobile network" a few times, and i restarted it, which put it ...
- 111
1
vote
0
answers
285
views
Why does my cellular data connection keep dropping on an iPhone?
I have an iPhone 6 and recently I have been having issues with my data. Either the connection randomly drops or becomes so slow its unusable. This is very frustrating because my iPhone's hotspot is ...
- 11
0
votes
2
answers
7k
views
I don't get group texts with cellular data off
I have an iPhone 6 running iOS 12.4.1.
I have a paltry data plan ($$$), so I've turned off iMessage in Settings -> Messages.
iMessages show up in blue in Messages app; regular text messages show up ...
3
votes
3
answers
5k
views
WhatsApp calls on an iPhone and "data" and "minutes"
Am I right that if I use my iPhone (which I have not yet bought) to make a WhatsApp to WhatsApp call then the position is as follows?
If I am using wifi, this activity does not incur charges (because ...
- 131
1
vote
1
answer
191
views
Will I be able to use cellular data when i'm connected to another device via WiFi Direct?
If a phone is connected to another device through WiFi direct, will that connection prevent the phone from using cellular data?
Edit:
An iPhone is connected to a dash cam using WiFi Direct (the dash ...
- 13
1
vote
0
answers
1k
views
iPhone using cellular data even if disabled
I'm currently abroad and my carrier is charging absurd fees for data plan. I decided to turn off completely cellular data and rely only on WiFi but my iPhone is still using few KBs of data every day.
...
- 111
2
votes
1
answer
843
views
Limit iPad data when tethered to iPhone (iOS equivalent of "Trip Mode" or "Little Snitch")
I am using an old iPhone to create a Wi-Fi hotspot when I need to work at my cabin.
I found "Trip Mode" for limiting data usage from my MacBook; however, my iPad seems to be a little data-hog.
Is ...
- 259