Apple iPhone 8

Apple iPhone 8

iOS 16.0

My Apple iPhone 8 iOS 16.0 uses a large amount of mobile data

Cause 3 of 7: Your phone is set to high data usage

If your phone is set to high data usage, it will use a large amount of data when downloading and playing back high quality content, updating apps and more.

Solution: Set your phone to use less data.

Step 1 of 5

Find "Mobile Data Options"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 5

Find "Mobile Data Options"

Press Mobile Data.

Step 3 of 5

Find "Mobile Data Options"

Press Mobile Data Options.

Step 4 of 5

Select settings for data usage

Press the indicator next to "Low Data Mode".

Step 5 of 5

Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

1 Find "Mobile Data Options"

Press Settings.

Press Mobile Data.

Press Mobile Data Options.

2 Select settings for data usage

Press the indicator next to "Low Data Mode".

3 Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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