If you need to reduce the amount of internet data you're using on your iPhone, check out Low Data Mode. Show
Low Data Mode was introduced in iOS 13, and can help conserve data on both Wi-Fi and cellular — convenient if you have low bandwidth, or don't have an unlimited mobile data plan. Here's how Low Data Mode works, and how to find it on your iPhone. What is Low Data Mode?Low Data Mode changes how a number of apps on your iPhone behave, essentially telling them to send and receive less internet data. The biggest changes you'll see with Low Data Mode on are a pause in automatic downloads and a reduction in video quality. You might also find that internet pages take more time to load. Here's a quick list of changes you'll likely notice:
Apple lets most app developers choose how they want to implement Low Data Mode, so each app might handle the feature differently. In general, though, you can assume that when Low Data Mode is on, apps won't refresh in the background, any media you stream will be lower quality, and nothing will be downloaded before you explicitly ask for it. Keep in mind that your iPhone isn't designed to run on Low Data Mode forever. Low Data Mode is meant to be used when you need to conserve data, not every day. Low Data Mode will stop many apps from working in the way they're meant to, and can seriously alter the experience of using your iPhone. How to enable or disable Low Data Mode on an iPhoneYou can enable and disable Low Data Mode whether you're using Wi-Fi or cellular data. For Wi-Fi1. Start the Settings app and tap "Wi-Fi." 2. Tap the name of the Wi-Fi network you're connected to, or join the new network that you want to be connected to. 3. About halfway down the page, you'll see the "Low Data Mode" setting. Turn Low Data Mode on or off by swiping the switch next to it to the right or left. For cellular data1. Start the Settings app and tap "Cellular." 2. Tap "Cellular Data Options." If you have a 5G cellular connection, tap "Data Mode." 3. Finally, turn Low Data Mode on or off by swiping the switch to the right or left. Turn on this version of the Low Data Mode from the Cellular Data page. Dave Johnson/Business Insider
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Dave Johnson Freelance Writer Dave Johnson is a technology journalist who writes about consumer tech and how the industry is transforming the speculative world of science fiction into modern-day real life. Dave grew up in New Jersey before entering the Air Force to operate satellites, teach space operations, and do space launch planning. He then spent eight years as a content lead on the Windows team at Microsoft. As a photographer, Dave has photographed wolves in their natural environment; he's also a scuba instructor and co-host of several podcasts. Dave is the author of more than two dozen books and has contributed to many sites and publications including CNET, Forbes, PC World, How To Geek, and Insider. Read more Read less Insider Inc. receives a commission when you buy through our links. How do I get my iPhone out of low data mode?How to turn off the Low Data Mode for the Mobile Data. Open the Settings.. Select Mobile Data from the first set of options. Go to Mobile Data.. Tap on Mobile Data Options.. Choose Data Mode.. Enable any other option than the Low Data Mode.. Why does my iPhone 11 say low data mode?A new feature on iPhone and Android allows you to reduce the amount of data your phone apps consume when they are not actively being used. This can reduce your HughesNet data usage when you use your phone when connected to HughesNet wireless (Wi-Fi).
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