Apple iPhone Xs
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Apple iPhone Xs

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My Apple iPhone Xs iOS 17 uses a large amount of mobile data

Cause 5 of 7: GPS position usage for applications is turned on

If GPS position usage for applications is turned on, your phone will use mobile data when an application uses GPS to determine your position and is not connected to a Wi-Fi-network.

Solution: Turn off GPS position usage for applications.

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