How to disable low data mode on your iPhone – Easy Steps

This article introduces how to turn off low data mode on iPhone for WiFi and mobile data. It allows you to resume updates and sync, improve streaming quality, automatic downloads, and more.

What happens when I disable low data mode?

Disabling low data mode re-enables features that low data mode disables.

• The background app refresh setting (if you had it enabled) resumes.
• Automatic settings for downloads and backups will be reset (if enabled).
• Streaming quality will no longer be reduced for content like music or video.

Application Specific Changes

Some iOS apps and services will return to normal when you turn off low data mode.

• App Store: Automatic updates, downloads, and video autoplay will resume.
• FaceTime: Rate will no longer be set for low bandwidth.
• iCloud: Updates will restart, and iCloud Photos backups and automatic updates will also resume.
• Music: Automatic downloads and high-quality streaming will resume.
• Podcasts: Episodes will download as usual, not just over Wi-Fi, and feed updates will no longer be limited.

Please note that if you did not have any of the above features or services enabled when you turned on Low Data Mode, they will not be affected. For example, if you previously disabled background app refresh, the setting won’t turn on automatically when you disable low data mode.

How to disable low data mode on iPhone

Low Data feature is available for Wi-Fi and mobile data. You’ll need to turn it off separately for each, just like when you turned it on.

Disable low data mode for Wi-Fi

1. Open the app Settings and select wireless.

2. Tap the icon information to the right of the connected network.

3. Disable the toggle for low data mode.

Disable low data mode for mobile data

1. Open the app Settings and select Cell phone Where Mobile data depending on your plan.

2. Press mobile data options or Options Mobile data. If you have dual SIM, select a number instead.

3. For 5G data, select data mode and disable low data mode. You can choose Standard O Allow more 5G data according to your preferences.

For 4G, LTE or dual SIM, just disable the low data mode.

frequent questions

How do I check data usage on an iPhone?

For more help with managing your mobile data, you can check your iPhone’s data usage. Settings> > Cell phone and scroll to  Cellular data. In this section, you can see a breakdown by app of what information is being used, as well as a monthly total.

What is data roaming on iPhone?

Data roaming occurs when your iPhone connects to towers that are not owned by your carrier. Your carrier shouldn’t charge you more for data roaming, but you can turn it off if you want. Go to Settings> > Cell phone> > mobile data options and tap the switch next to  data roamingto erase.

Conclution

In this guide, you have learned how to disable low data mode on your iPhone. If you have any questions or suggestions, let us know in the comments. Also refer to this guide if you want to learn how to turn off Driving Mode on iPhone.