Apple iPhone Xs Max

Apple iPhone Xs Max

iOS 17

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

Cause 5 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 Service.

Step 3 of 5

Find "Mobile Data Options"

Press Mobile Data Options.

Step 4 of 5

Turn low data usage on or off

Press the indicator next to "Low Data Mode" to turn the function on or off.

Step 5 of 5

Return to the home screen

Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.

1 Find "Mobile Data Options"

Press Settings.

Press Mobile Service.

Press Mobile Data Options.

2 Turn low data usage on or off

Press the indicator next to "Low Data Mode" to turn the function on or off.

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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