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Apple iPad mini 6
iPadOS 17
Turn automatic use of mobile data on or off
You can set your tablet to use mobile data automatically when the connection to the Wi-Fi network is weak. To turn automatic use of mobile data on or off, you need to turn on mobile data.
1. 1. Find "Mobile Data"
Press Settings.
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Press Mobile Data.
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2. 2. Turn automatic use of mobile data on or off
Press the indicator next to "Wi-Fi Assist" to turn the function on or off.
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3. 3. Return to the home screen
Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.
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