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How to Turn Off Low Data Mode on Your iPhone
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You can turn off Low Data Mode on iPhone for Wi-Fi, mobile data, or both. Wi-Fi data: Settings > Wi-Fi, > tap Info icon next to connected network. Turn off the toggle for Low Data Mode.Mobile data: Settings > Cellular or Mobile Data.
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Choose data type Cellular or Mobile > pick Data Mode > Low Data Mode. This article explains how to turn off Low Data Mode on iPhone for Wi-Fi and mobile data.
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Streaming quality will no longer be decreased for content like music or video.
App-Specific Changes
Certain iOS apps and services will return to normal when you turn off Low Data Mode. App Store: Automatic updates, downloads, and video auto-play will resume.FaceTime: The bitrate will no longer be configured for low bandwidth.iCloud: Updates will restart, and iCloud Photos automatic backups and updates will also resume.Music: Automatic downloads and high-quality streaming will resume.News: Advanced retrieval of articles will restart.Podcasts: Episodes will download as usual, not just on Wi-Fi, and feed updates will no longer be limited.
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Keep in mind that if you did not have any of the above features or services set to On when you turned on Low Data Mode, they won't be affected. For instance, if you had Background App Refresh turned off before, the setting will not automatically turn on when you turn off Low Data Mode.
How Do I Turn Off Low Data Mode on iPhone
The Low Data Mode feature is available for both Wi-Fi and mobile data.
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You’ll need to turn it off separately for each, just like when you turned it on.
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You’ll need to turn it off separately for each, just like when you turned it on.
Turn Off Low Data Mode for Wi-Fi
Open the Settings app and select Wi-Fi. Tap the Info icon to the right of the connected network.
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Turn off the toggle for Low Data Mode.
Turn Off Low Data Mode for Mobile Data
Open the Settings app and select Cellular or Mobile Data depending on your plan. Tap Cellular Data Options or Mobile Data Options.
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If you have a Dual SIM, select a number instead. For 5G data, select Data Mode and turn off Low D...
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If you have a Dual SIM, select a number instead. For 5G data, select Data Mode and turn off Low Data Mode.
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You can choose Standard or Allow More Data 5G per your preference. For 4G, LTE, or a Dual SIM, simply turn off Low Data Mode. FAQ How do I check data usage on an iPhone?
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For more help managing your mobile data, you can check your iPhone's data usage. Go to Settings > Cellular and scroll down to Cellular Data.
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Data roaming occurs when your iPhone connects to towers that don't belong to your carrier. Your carrier shouldn't bill you more for roaming data, but you can deactivate it if you want.
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