How to Use Low-Data Mode on Your iPhone (Cellular & Wi-Fi)

By Leanne Hays Sat, 10/26/2019

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If you're limited in the amount of cellular data that you can use because of your internet plan, you'll want to know how to turn on low-data mode on your iPhone. It's possible to turn on low-data mode separately for Wi-Fi and cellular, and in this tip, we'll show you how to do both. Let's get started learning how to save data on your iPhone.

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How to Turn On Low-Data Mode for Cellular:

Open the Settings app.
Tap Cellular, then tap Cellular Data Options.

Toggle on Low Data Mode.

How to Turn On Low Data Mode for Wi-Fi:

If you're using a dual-sim device, you can turn on low data mode for each cellular plan you're using. To do this:

Open the Settings app and tap Wi-Fi.
Tap the info icon next to the Wi-Fi network your device is connected to.

Toggle on Low Data Mode.

Now you know how to save data on your iPhone two different ways!

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Author Details

Leanne Hays

Leanne Hays has over a dozen years of experience writing for online publications. As a Feature Writer for iPhone Life, she has authored hundreds of how-to, Apple news, and gear review articles, as well as a comprehensive Photos App guide. Leanne holds degrees in education and science and loves troubleshooting and repair. This combination makes her a perfect fit as manager of our Ask an Expert service, which helps iPhone Life Insiders with Apple hardware and software issues.
In off-work hours, Leanne is a mother of two, homesteader, audiobook fanatic, musician, and learning enthusiast.

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