Guide To Activate Low Data Mode In iOS 13 On iPad & iPhone

Saanvi Araav - Oct 08, 2019


Guide To Activate Low Data Mode In iOS 13 On iPad & iPhone

Data-hungry features are the main culprits behind the unexpected data consumption. Apple has offered an option to enable Low Data Mode in iOS 13.

Many people have found out that their cellular data run out even before the deadline. Most of the time, it was due to those data-consuming features such as background app refresh, automatic downloads, and location tracking.

That is the reason why a data reducing feature is needed. At last, with the release of iOS 13, Apple has finally offered its users Low Data Mode.

The coolest thing about this new feature is that not only it works for Mobile Data but it could also be applied to a Wi-Fi network. Being able to control these data-consuming features would save lots of data. However, before enabling the new feature on iPadOS 13 or iOS 13 devices, take a look at these aftereffects:

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Now you know which areas feature will affect, let's continue with the guide.

Enable Low Data Mode for Mobile Data on iPadOS and iOS 13

Notice: These steps are identical for both iOS 13 and iPadOS13.

1. Open the Settings app on your iPad or iPhone.

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Open the Settings app.

2. Then, choose Mobile/ Cellular Data, then select Mobile/ Cellular Data Options.

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Then select Mobile/ Cellular Data Options.

3. Then, toggle that switch next to Low Data Mode.

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Toggle the switch.

You could also enable this mode separately in case you have Dual Sim on your device.

Turn on the mode for Network Data Usage

1. Launch the Settings app on your iPad or iPhone then choose Wi-Fi.

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Launch the "Settings" app on your device.

2. Then, select the information button with the "i" right next to the name of the Wi-fi of which you wish to reduce data usage.

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Select the button information

3. Then, toggle the Low Data Mode button.

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Toggle the Low Data Mode button.

You can do the same for other Wi-fi networks. The preferences of these settings will sync onto your iCloud and to all devices linked to your iCloud.

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