How to Turn Off Low Data Mode/Data Saver on iPhone & Android

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How to disable Low Data Mode on your phone
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Do you want to turn off Low Data Mode on your iPhone? Low Data Mode (or "Data Saver" on Android) is meant to restrict data usage to save data costs on your phone bill. However, it can cause lag while surfing the internet as well as pause automatic updates and other background tasks, like cloud data syncing. Luckily, you can turn off Low Data Mode at any time. This wikiHow article teaches you how to turn off Low Data Mode on iPhone and iPad, and Data Saver Mode on Android devices.

Low Data Mode: How to Turn It Off

On iPhone, open your settings and go to Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Data Mode and select a different mode. Or, go to Wi-Fi and tap your Wi-Fi network, then toggle on Low Data Mode. On Android, go to your settings and go to Connections/Network, then tap on Data Saver and toggle off the Turn on now option.

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Low Data Mode for Cellular Data (iPhone & iPad)

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  1. Step 1 Open your iPhone's Settings icon.
    It has an icon that resembles two silver gears. Tap the Settings icon on your Home screen to open the Settings menu.[1]
  2. Step 2 Tap Cellular.
    It's near the top of the Settings menu. It's next to a green icon that resembles a radio tower.[2]
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  3. Step 3 Tap Cellular Data Options.
    It's the second option in the Cellular Data menu. This displays the Cellular Data Options menu.[3]
  4. Step 4 Tap Data Mode.
    It's near the top of the screen, under Voice & Data.
  5. Step 5 Tap one of the options other than Low Data Mode.
    It's the third and last option in the list. If there's a blue check mark next to Low Data Mode, it's enabled Tap one of the other options (like Standard or Allow More Data on 5G) to turn Low Data Mode off.
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Low Data Mode for Wi-Fi (iPhone & iPad)

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  1. Step 1 Open your iPhone's Settings icon.
    It has an icon that resembles two silver gears. Tap the Settings icon on your Home screen to open the Settings menu.
  2. Step 2 Tap Wi-Fi.
    It's near the top of the Settings menu. This displays your Wi-Fi settings.[4]
  3. Step 3 Tap your Wi-Fi network.
    The Wi-Fi network that you are currently connected to should be listed near the top of the Wi-Fi settings menu below "Wi-Fi." Tap the Wi-Fi network you are currently connected to.
  4. Step 4 Tap the toggle switch next to Low Data Mode.
    It's the second or third option in the Wi-Fi network menu, depending on if your network has a password or not. If the toggle switch is green, Low Data Mode is on. If it is grey, Low Data Mode is off. Tap the toggle switch to turn Low Data Mode on or off.[5]
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Data Saver Mode (Samsung Galaxy)

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  1. Step 1 Open the Settings menu icon.
    To do so, swipe down from the top of the screen to display the Quick Access menu. Then tap the icon that resembles a gear in the upper-right corner.[6]
    • Alternatively, you can tap the icon that resembles a gear in your Apps menu.
  2. Step 2 Tap Connections.
    It's the first option at the top of the Settings menu. It's next to an icon that resembles three arching lines.[7]
  3. Step 3 Tap Data Usage.
    It's about halfway down the Connections menu. This displays the Data Usage menu.[8]
  4. Step 4 Tap Data Saver.
    It's at the top of the Data Usage menu. This displays the Data Saver menu. Data Saver restricts data usage when you are connected to a cellular network rather than Wi-Fi.[9]
  5. Step 5 Tap the toggle switch next to Turn on now.
    If the toggle switch is blue, Data Saver is turned on. If the toggle switch is grey, Data Saver is turned off. Tap the toggle switch to turn Data Saver on or off.[10]
    • Alternatively, if Data Saver is turned on, you can allow individual apps to have unrestricted data usage. To do so, tap Apps that can always use data at the bottom of the Data Saver menu in the Settings menu. Then tap the toggle switch next to whichever apps you want to allow unrestricted data access when Data Saver mode is turned on.
    • Turning off Low Data Mode on your Samsung Galaxy may result in an increase in your cellular data usage. You can still conserve data in other ways, such as by setting a data limit and restricting background data use.
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Data Saver Mode (Other Androids)

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  1. Step 1 Open the Settings menu icon.
    To do so, swipe down from the top of the screen to display the Quick Access menu. Then tap the icon that resembles a gear in the upper-right corner.[11]
    • Alternatively, you can tap the icon that resembles a gear in your Apps menu.
  2. Step 2 Tap Network and Internet.
    It's at the top of the Settings menu. It's next to an icon with three arching lines.[12] |
  3. Step 3 Tap Data Saver.
    This displays the Data Saver menu. Data Saver restricts data usage when you are connected to a cellular network rather than Wi-Fi.[13]
    • The Settings menu may be slightly different for each Android model. If you are not able to find the Data Saver option, tap the magnifying glass icon in the upper-right corner and enter "Data Saver" in the search bar to search for the Data Saver option in the Settings menu.
  4. Step 4 Tap the toggle switch next to Turn on now.
    If the toggle switch is blue, Data Saver is turned on. If the toggle switch is grey, Data Saver is turned off. Tap the toggle switch to turn Data Saver on or off.[14]
    • Alternatively, if Data Saver is turned on, you can allow individual apps to have unrestricted data usage. To do so, tap Unrestricted data at the bottom of the Data Saver menu in the Settings menu. Then tap the toggle switch next to whichever apps you want to allow unrestricted data access when Data Saver mode is turned on.[15]
    • Turning off Low Data Mode on your Android may result in an increase in your cellular data usage. You can still conserve data in other ways, such as by setting a data limit and restricting background data use.
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    Yes. The thing with smartphones is that you can't really control how much data your phone consumes until you actually turn off or stop your cellular data. Whenever possible, connect to a Wi-Fi network to save cellular data.
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