How to Turn off Low Data Mode?

Low Data Mode in iOS lets you reduce the amount of network data your device sends and receives in the background to save cellular data usage.

Low Data Mode is available on both iPhone and iPad devices running iOS 13 and later. This feature sends a signal to apps to reduce their network data usage by delaying non-essential tasks and disabling background app refreshes.

This will help prevent you from being charged for going over a certain data limit when using a cellular network, and will help you to conserve battery power.

What Is Low Data Mode on iOs?

Although reducing data usage can vary from app to app, there are some commonalities when using Low Data Mode on your iOS device. There are some limitations and nuances to consider before enabling Low Data Mode on your iPhone:

• Some apps stop using network data when not in use;
• The background application refresh option is turned off;
• Automatic updates for the operating system and applications are disabled;
• Automatic downloads and backups are turned off;
• The quality of streaming content, such as music or video, reduced;

There are some application-specific changes when you turn on Low Data mode:

• App Store: Auto updates, downloads. and video autoplay are disabled;
• Music: Automatic downloads and high-quality streaming are disabled;
• iCloud: Updates and automatic backups to iCloud Photos are turned off;
• News: Article pre-fetching does not work;
• FaceTime: Low bandwidth optimized video bitrate;
• Podcasts: You can only download episodes over Wi-Fi.

If you’re on a limited mobile data plan, it’s best to leave Low Data Mode on.

In addition, this mode allows you to save significant amounts of iPhone battery power. But you may miss push notifications from the application you are waiting for when Low Data Mode is on.

Low Data Mode on iOS is enabled separately for cellular and Wi-Fi. Here is how to disable Low Data mode on iPhone and iPad.

How to Turn Off Low Data Mode for Mobile/Cellular Data

You can quickly disable Low Data mode on your iOS or iPadOS device by simply asking Siri to do the job for you. Also, you can manually turn off Low Data mode.

1. Go to Settings and find the Cellular or Mobile Data section;
2. Tap Cellular/Mobile Data Options. If you are using an iPhone compatible with 5G networks, tap Mobile Data Options, and select Data Mode;
3. If you have an iPhone capable of using two SIM cards (eSIM and physical SIM), tap the number you use to connect to the internet first. Skip this step if you use a single-SIM device;
4. Turn off the Low Data Mode toggle;
   

You can also turn off Low Data mode on iPhone using search in the Settings app.

1. Pull down the list of settings to reveal the search bar and type Low Data;
2. Tap the Low Data Mode entry;
3. Disable the Low Data Mode toggle.

The same methods work on iPadOS as well.

How to Disable iOS Low Data Mode for Wi-Fi

Your iPhone and iPad also can reduce network usage when connected to a Wi-Fi network. This option is useful for tethered networks or those with a limited internet connection or data caps.

1. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi;
2. Select the network you need and tap the button with the letter “i” next to it;
3. Turn off the Low Data Mode toggle.
   

Hint. Did you know your iPhone automatically enables Low Data mode when you use it as a mobile hotspot? You can navigate to the Wi-Fi settings on your iPad, select your iPhone as a mobile hotspot, and it will automatically turn on Low Data mode.

That is everything you need to know to disable Low Data mode on iPhone or iPad.